How to Make the French KnotWritten by Katrina Renouf
French knots are bane of any stitcher. Many will completely avoid any pattern that calls for them while others will just suffer through them, never being satisfied with results. There are ways to make knot easier though. One tip that I’ve heard is to use a beading needle. Since it is so much smaller, knot won’t be pulled through fabric. I still recommend using two threads and wrapping it twice around needle though. Another alternative is to use a colonial knot instead. This knot is easier to do, and creates a similar result. How to make colonial knot: · Pull thread through to front of fabric. · Put thread over needle, from front to back. Note: Hold thread in your non-needle hand between thumb and index finger. Push thread to form loop. · Pull thread under needle, then up and over tip of needle. This is critical to colonial knot. Note that this will create a figure 8. From this point, colonial knot is exactly like French knot.
| | Tips For Completing A Comic Book CollectionWritten by AAA-Collectables
How to Complete a Comic Book Collection Maybe you're collecting all issues in a specific title because it's coolest book you've ever read. Or maybe you just want to make your collection more valuable. Either way, you have same steps to follow. Courtesy:AAA-Collectables Steps: 1. Read "Overstreet Price Guide" and "Wizard Magazine" monthly. 2. Find title you're interested in and do a rough calculation as to what it will cost. 3. Shop at a local store, by catalog, online, or go to a comic book convention. 4. Preserve your comics by storing them in a safe place. Tips: Back issues - comic books that are not currently on sales rack - are sold in conditions ranging from "new/mint" to "very poor." The condition determines price. Shop around. Different booths will undercut each other, and you can regularly buy overstock of regular issues for half-off cover price or more.
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