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Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) The benefits of learning a foreign language

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The main benefit of learning a foreign language is that it teaches you so much you didn't know about your own. Not until you have tried to understand the parts of a different language do you realise how much you already know about the language you speak yourself and how it came to be that way.Ok, so learning a new vocabulary ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Tips for sewing on a budget

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Sewing on a budget is full of problems, because you don't want to use all your precious time sewing cheap fabric with cheap thread, only to see the whole thing fall apart within days. Far better to think creatively and find ways to use good quality items in imaginative ways. Who knows what works of art you can make?=That darn... More..

Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Quilting: A creative process or pattern regurgitation

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Is quilting creative? Undoubtedly: anyone who has ever visited a quilt show or marvelled at an antique quilt can appreciate the thought and workmanship that goes into creating these under-appreciated works of art. And yes, many of them are based on traditional patterns, but have you ever seen two absolutely identical quilts? ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Recycling denim in craft projects

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Denim is a great fabric for recycling because the older it gets, the better. No-one wants to wear brand new crisp denim, so after all the effort to get it butter soft you just can't let it go to waste. There are some significant advantages to using denim too. It's a very hard wearing cloth, which is why it became so popular i... More..

Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts A stitch in time: A look at the resurgence of sewing in the 21st century

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In this busy day and age with a million demands on your attention and too little time to achieve them all, why would anyone want to do any sewing? It's all about individuality. Sure, these days you can buy whatever fabric items you want - clothes, home furnishings, wall art but unless you can afford an old master or to commis... More..

Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Best sewing projects for beginners

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Finding sewing projects for beginners can be difficult. You want to find something useful to make so the whole experience is worthwhile, and yet any project also has to be relatively easy so you are encouraged to make something else and don't find the whole process overwhelming. So, what to choose?The easiest thing to make ar... More..

Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts How to embroider letters

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Embroidering letters is a quick and simple way to add a personal touch to an item, or make a big statement about something you want to say, be it a cross stitch sampler or something for your next protest demonstration.Things to considerWhat sort of fabric are you using?You need to distinguish between normal fabric and evenwea... More..

Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts The best ways to organize fabric in a sewing room

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Everyone who sews has fabric, and most of us have too much to use in any one lifetime, so how can it be organized for the best effect? What is the most efficient way to arrange your stash so you can find the one piece you need right now? Here are some ideas that just might help.* Arrange by color.We've all seen those photos o... More..

Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Top online privacy concerns

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Online privacy has much in common with privacy in the real world: it's essential to take a few simple precautions and adopt a street-wise attitude (or should that be mouse-wise?) so you can avoid being a victim."The name's..."If you don't have to use your real name, then don't. It's simple to choose a new identity for yoursel... More..

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1. Recycling denim in craft projects
2. Top online privacy concerns
3. The benefits of learning a foreign language
4. Best sewing projects for beginners
5. Tips for sewing on a budget
6. How to embroider letters
7. A stitch in time: A look at the resurgence of sewing in the 21st century
8. Quilting: A creative process or pattern regurgitation
9. The best ways to organize fabric in a sewing room

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