CATEGORIES
BIG MONEY IN SILVER COINS AHEAD?
SILVER MAY BE ABOUT TO STEP OUT OF GOLD’S SHADOW
SPOTLIGHT ON JUNIORS - Trent Meyers and His Glowing Fascination
Figuratively speaking, some of us “glow” about our rockhounding interests, whether they involve gems, minerals, fossils, field trips, prospecting, or lapidary arts.
NORTHERN EUROPE'S Amber Rush
SOARING PRICES AMIDST A MINING BOOM
Sunspots and Activity Under Mauna Kea Volcano Keep Scientists Busy
Sunspots and Activity Under Mauna Kea Volcano Keep Scientists Busy
Persevering in Trying Times
With the entire country still in a form of shutting down, practicing social distancing, and observing various restrictions, there are no mineral shows, no in-person club meetings, no group mineral activities, and even club field trips.
The Puzzle of Mineral Names
DISCOVERING THE LOGIC BY UNDERSTANDING THE PROGRESSION
Visiting with DiWolf
Wolfgang and Diana Mueller, known by their company name DiWolf, is a dynamic couple, with lots of knowledge and years of experience in lapidary and jewelry artwork.
Reliving Field Trips and Thinking Forward
In the event you are craving a club-sponsored rockhounding field trip, you are not alone. With that being the case, we thought we could at least live vicariously through a report detailing club-hosted field trips that took place just before the formation of restrictions in response to COVID-19, and news of field trip planning underway.
Hypnotized By Inverell Blue
Discovering New Sapphire Appreciation “Down Under”
ENCHANTING HERKIMER DIAMOND HUNTS
COLLECTING DOUBLY TERMINATED QUARTZ CRYSTALS AND MAKING MEMORIES
BUYING NATURAL GEMSTONE ROUGH FOR FACETING
TIPS FOR SAVING TIME AND MONEY AND AVOIDING AGGRAVATION
The Abiding Appeal of the Quilt Retreat
Here are some tips for planning a quilt retreat. Taking time to research your options ensures that you and the other participants will enjoy the retreat you have planned.
Stories From the Farm
Everyone down on the farm has a story to tell, including all the animals.
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkins, leaves and lots of fall-color fabrics make this a fun runner for your table.
Churn Dash Wreath
Classic and easy, this quilt adds just the right touch of simple beauty as the holiday approaches.
Christmas Star Wreath
Create a Christmas wreath with holiday fabrics and some not-so-hard piecing just in time for the holiday season.
Christmas Hot Pads
What a fun project! With just four fat quarters, small amounts of batting and backing fabric, a pair of striking hot pads can be made in an afternoon.
Bundle of Scraps Table Topper
Though the pieces are small, construction of this table topper is very easy and you can use up a lot of small scraps if you have a mind to.
Blue Jeans & Country Dreams
Use your worn-out jeans and plaid shirts to create a country quilt with lots of memories.
Auditioning Designs on Quilts
Here is a way to make the task of auditioning quilting possibilities a pleasure not a pain.
A-Mazed
You’ll be amazed by this showstopper. Your fabric choices make all the difference in the finished quilt.
Shop Made Arts & Crafts Knobs
All it takes is a router and a bandsaw.
Quick-Change Turning Tools
Beginner’s Set
Feeds & Speeds for CNC Routers
Understanding the importance of chip load calculations.
Tricked Out Router Table
Professional Router Table
Plywood Office Suite
Build a modern workspace with just a single sheet of plywood.
Textured Jewelry Box
Turn a single board into a heirloom.
Flocking
Take that special drawer or box to the next level.
Destroy to Create
When needs change, there’s no shame in repurposing.
Bow Arm Rocker
This modified design builds off a classic Morris chair.