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Get creative with your clove patterns, and keep in mind that... (Tina Baine/Special to the Sentinel)

Without a doubt, the most popular crafts in the U.S. are knitting, quilting and scrapbooking. The number of books published and space devoted in craft stores to these pursuits far exceeds the other contenders. So, with all the creative possibilities in the world, what makes these three so appealing?

To begin with, the materials and tools are very available and inexpensive. Knitting, for example, can be done with just three things: knitting needles, yarn and scissors. What could be simpler?

Secondly, the materials and tools are portable and don't demand a dedicated workspace. They aren't bulky like woodshop machinery or messy like paints. They can be done in your home -- at the kitchen table or in a comfortable chair.

Finally, knitting, quilting and scrapbooking have socializing appeal -- all three can be done communally in regular gatherings and workshops actual and virtual with other devotees.....

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