by Daisy | Dec 19, 2008 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly
You probably already know how to do this, but in case you don’t, here goes: 1. Get a reusable wire wreath form (I have used the same ones for years–you can also use an old coat hanger, untwisted and shaped into a circle and re-twisted at the end to close),...
by Daisy | Dec 18, 2008 | Crafts, Fabric & Sewing
This is called Assisi work. It’s not 100% traditional, but the basic idea is that you stitch the VOID, rather than the object itself. It usually involves animals and is stitched with two strands at a time. One color is used for filling and a darker version of...
by Daisy | Dec 17, 2008 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly
So you’re flat broke, it’s 8 days before Christmas, and you have fourteen nieces and nephews you’d like to get a little something for their stockings. If you are handy with a pocketknife and have access to some sticks, enter the Gee Haw Whimmy...
by Daisy | Dec 16, 2008 | Barnyard, Laying Hens
There is one thing you need to be prepared for, if you want to raise chickens. POO! And lots of it! My chicks sit on top of the coop in warm weather, so all of the ‘contributions’ end up on the roof or collect at the base of the chicken wire. But in the...
by Daisy | Dec 16, 2008 | Crafts, Crochet
I looked FOREVER for a rosary pattern. I found one, but the beads were too difficult for me. This lady, wisely advised me to change the beads to puff stitches, and with a few other alterations, I’ve made about fifty of these. They make fantastic gifts for...
