Cordoba Mini II FMH Natural Acoustic Guitar

Mini II FMH “Say hello to the Mini II FMH — our popular Mini travel-size guitar, but slightly bigger and with an extended 580mm (22 7/8”) scale length so it tunes perfectly to Standard E. Despite its small profile, the Mini II has a deeper body depth which creates a well-rounded tone that is close…

Cordoba 15 CM Concert Ukulele and Concert 15CM-E

In July of 2024 Chicago Tribune rated the Cordoba 15 CM Concert Ukulele as the best of the best. I decided to research this instrument, In this post, I’ll share some of what I have discovered about this gem. “Cordoba 15CM Concert Ukulele – Hand Crafted With Mahogany Top, Back & Sides, Authentic Abalone Rosette…

Guitar Chords & Songs – Free How to Play Guitar

When I was a child, I taught myself to play ukulele, and by the time I was 12, talso  wanted to learn to play guitar. I lived in a small, rural town, and the Western Auto Store had the only guitar for sale in town. Everyday after school, I would walk to the Western Auto…

List of 150 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils by Number

Image Credit: Prismacolor The set of 150 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils includes all of the premier colored pencils. It currently sells for $139.00 on Amazon or 93 cents per pencil. The set of 72 Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils has enough projects for most art projects. The price of the set of 72 pencils is $74.49…

Comparing Sets of Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils Set of 12 Includes: True Blue (PC903), Grass Green (PC909), Apple Green (PC912), Canary Yellow (PC916), Orange (PC918), Crimson Red (PC924), Violet (PC932), Violet Blue (PC933), Sienna Brown (PC945), Dark Brown (PC946), Black (PC935) and White (PC938) Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils Set of 24 Includes: True Blue, Grass Green, Apple Green,…

Pachucos Dancers and Zoot Suits

“Pachuco style was a dominating trend among Mexican-American youth in the 1930s-40s. Known for their distinctive look, dialogue, and behavior, Pachucos were often seen dressed in their recognizable Zoot suits, with their hair styled into ducktails. Other elements of the style included decorative chains and tattoos.” Wikipedia “Pachuco culture is associated with the zoot suit…

Abstract Designs in Embroidery

Suggested materials:  Print onto white or ivory cotton, silk or fine linen  I used DMC Eco Vita but choose any thread type you like! I suggest 2-4 strands if you are using a stranded thread/floss. I used the following Eco Vita colours: Greens: 702, 704 Blues: 603,604, 605 Pinks: 401, 407 Neutrals: 004…