Encyclopedia of needlework, hobbies, board games and all kinds of collections

Kanzashi Butterfly DIY in 30 minutes
Needlework

Kanzashi Butterfly DIY in 30 minutes

Kanzashi Butterfly will look great on both the clip and the headband, and you can make it in just half an hour

Gifts-amulets. DIY Christmas angels
Needlework

Gifts-amulets. DIY Christmas angels

Christmas is not conceived by us without gifts. And it is not at all necessary to run to the store and buy the trinkets presented there. It is much more pleasant to make cute crafts on your own. The Christmas angel that you lovingly made will become a wish for good and happiness to the one you give it to

Simple knitting - Japanese slippers
Needlework

Simple knitting - Japanese slippers

In this review we will tell you how easy it is to knit such a wonderful thing as Japanese slippers. The article will provide you with step-by-step instructions

Hitler Youth knife: description, origin and purpose
Collecting

Hitler Youth knife: description, origin and purpose

A description of the Hitler Youth knife is given. The characteristic is given to the shape of the blade, handle, use as paraphernalia

Philumenistics is collecting matches. History and interesting facts
Collecting

Philumenistics is collecting matches. History and interesting facts

Initially, this area of collecting was called phylumenistics. This is considered to be an old name, now it is more often called collecting by another term - "phylumenia"

Coins of Alexander II and the monetary system of the country during his reign
Collecting

Coins of Alexander II and the monetary system of the country during his reign

The contribution of the great emperor to the internal and external affairs of the country. The transformation of the monetary system during his reign, as well as the issuance of new coins, the modification of old ones already existing in the state. Photos of coins

Marine theme on money. The most famous coins with ships
Collecting

Marine theme on money. The most famous coins with ships

Coins are the oldest and most widespread currency in the world. What is not depicted on them: fish and animals, plants and fruits, portraits of presidents and monarchs. In this article, we will pay special attention to coins with ships. You will be surprised at how often images of boats, yachts, schooners and other watercraft are found on coins

Antique books, rare old editions - a great gift or addition to a collection
Collecting

Antique books, rare old editions - a great gift or addition to a collection

Interest in old tomes is growing. And even if the recipient is not a collector, he will surely like a unique book as a gift. An intellectual, valuable and certainly interesting object can speak of status, inspires respect. Such a gift to be proud of

Such different patterns of elephants
Needlework

Such different patterns of elephants

Sometimes you want to make some kind of souvenir for a loved one with your own hands. But something stops me all the time. Either there is no pattern, or the material does not fit. In fact, everything is simple: there will be a desire, there will be an opportunity. In this article we will show very simple patterns of an elephant, according to which even a beginner needlewoman can sew a toy

Man-made pillow. How to make a pillow in the shape of a person?
Needlework

Man-made pillow. How to make a pillow in the shape of a person?

It would seem that you can come up with something new with a pillow? Make it round, elongated, roll or donut, fill it with fluff or air, put on different covers. But in terms of originality, a pillow in the shape of a person, of course, surpasses all these banal solutions. What is it - stupidity, a toy or just a convenient thing? Let's figure it out