Spinning wheels to treasure
Article Abstract:
Some understanding of the principle of spinning is enough to enjoy collecting antique spinning wheels rather than being a spinner itself. Details about different types of wheels like the flyer wheel and the spindle wheel along with the history of their evolution are presented.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 2003
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Weaving ideas, warm and woolly
Article Abstract:
The use of a handheld loom can be used to create handmade gifts. Some of the gifts include a tote with woven pockets, a woolen scarf, woolen sachets filled with spoonfuls of fragrant dried lavender and porous woven swatches that are ideal for releasing the scent of the herb.
Publication Name: Martha Stewart Living
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1057-5251
Year: 2006
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Collecting old stereo photos
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Stereo photographs are valuable collectibles particularly if the print is in good condition. The value of these photographs is based on the type of material and the quality the image. The most expensive are stereo ambrotypes, daguerrotypes and ferrotypes.
Publication Name: Antiques & Collecting Magazine
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 1084-0818
Year: 1995
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