Learning to Use Nature for Dyeing Wool After years of producing yarn from our home grown wool, I reviewed A Garden to Dye For by Chris McLaughlin and I was thrilled to dive into the world of naturally dyeing wool. ( Click on this link if you want to read my review on Amazon.) We raise our own fiber animals on the farm and send the raw fleeces to a local mill to be processed and spun into yarn. A goal of mine has been to start dyeing wool and yarns to add to our shop. I … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Peanut Butter Dog Treats Recipe
Dog Treats Recipe and a Gift Packaging Idea We treat them like family. Sometimes they go to work with us. They take a seat on our couch. And they keep our homes and livestock safer. Yes I am talking about the family dog. And yes, I do buy or make Christmas gifts for the dogs in my life. I also like to give a small gift to my friends dogs. I came up with a quick dog treats recipe that you can make with simple wholesome ingredients. No more worrying about the … [Read more...]
Chicken Wire Memo Board – Do It Yourself
Easy to make Chicken Wire Memo Board You can make this Chicken Wire Memo Board in any size that fits your space. I made my chicken wire memo board in a rather large empty frame that I found in a trash pile. It sure wasn't very attractive to start with but I really like the end result. If you need a quick handmade gift idea, this can be adapted to any size and theme. I had this design in my mind for a long time and finally I had an afternoon free and time to put it together. The theme … [Read more...]
Simplify Christmas This Year
Handmade and Homemade Gifts to Simplify Christmas December first is tomorrow. We move forward into one of the busiest times of the year for most people. The extra stress on the budget, time and our soul can take it's toll on us. How do we simplify Christmas, when it is the most beloved of Christian celebrations? Maybe this is the year to put it all on hold and do only the things that are really meaningful to you and your family, as you celebrate Christmas. There surely is no scripture … [Read more...]
Using Fat Quarters to Make Gifts
Sewing and Crafts Using Fat Quarters What do you do when you are offered five pieces of a new fabric line to test drive? If it's fall, you may be like me and decide to make Christmas gifts! The last few weeks I have been reacquainting myself with my sewing machine. I have enjoyed the quality of the fabric from Andover Fabrics Little House on the Prairie Collection. Using the fat quarters to make gifts has been inspiring and I have so many more ideas for the near future! Using the … [Read more...]
