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Metal Hardware Review: Part 1 9 Apr 2013 | 11:51 pm
When you are new to projects requiring hardware, it is easy to become overwhelmed by all of the terms out there. Learning about basic types of hardware will help you to know what pieces you need for a...
Dissecting Different Dog Collars 29 Mar 2013 | 07:00 pm
Dog collars come in several designs with the four most popular being the standard collar, martingale, half-check, and choke. Each collar offers several different advantages and is used for different t...
Nylon, Polypropylene, and Polyester Webbing 22 Mar 2013 | 12:04 am
Comparing Webbing Webbing is a very strong fabric that is either a flat strip or a tube. People can use webbing for different things, such as home arts and crafts. Industrial or commercial polyester ...
Exploring Nylon Binding 15 Mar 2013 | 07:52 pm
Nylon binding is like the cherry on top of a project – a nice finishing touch. It’s used to hide seams and add finishing touches to projects. There are several ways to finish the edges on a garment or...
Stitching Matters 8 Mar 2013 | 09:47 pm
The days of grandmothers passing on sewing skills to their progeny may be mostly in the past, but the quality of thread and the type of sewing stitches used still matters. Quality thread and properly ...
Exploring Paisley 23 Feb 2013 | 12:58 am
Paisley is one of our most popular patterns at Country Brook Design. The word Paisley brings to mind the Beatles, long skirts from the Summer of Love, and a popular country singer named Brad. It most ...
Patronize Pet Rescues 20 Feb 2013 | 01:32 am
For decades, Bob Barker ended every episode of "The Price is Right" with the following admonition: “Help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” This is the most important step...
Inspiration to Create 1 Feb 2013 | 09:04 pm
Most creative people are very hard on themselves. When they have a hard time letting themselves do the creative work they want to do, they call themselves lazy as their creativity turns to new and mor...
Inspiration 22 Jan 2013 | 01:27 am
"The Web has changed the world." My good friend Kent says this often, usually when he’s able to use his master-level internet shopping skills to find the car part I need quickly, easily, and at a frac...
Training Your New Puppy 11 Jan 2013 | 09:50 pm
Two weeks ago, Christmas puppies were delivered to new homes. Some came by way of Santa Claus, some by grandparents seeking revenge on their adult children by presenting their grandchildren with an ad...