by Ivory Soap | Sep 13, 2011 | Crafts, Fabric & Sewing
Today’s felting tutorial comes courtesy of Melanie McMinn, an American expat who lives in Northland, New Zealand and blogs at the Frugal Kiwi. She moved to the Southern Hemisphere eight years and she’s had a non-stop migraine/chronic headache since 2009....
by Daisy | Sep 6, 2011 | Crafts, Woodworking
Damaged in a storm many years ago, this oak caught just the right wind one dark night recently and now is no more. We kept the lumber and are trying to make the most of it. This tree stood here for a hundred years and has meant a lot to our family for the last sixty...
by Ivory Soap | Sep 5, 2011 | Crafts, Crochet
Ladder Stitch Dishcloth G needle, worsted weight cotton ch 33 row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch, (ch 3, skip 3 ch, sc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 3 dc in next ch) 4 times. row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next sc, (ch 3 , sc...
by Ivory Soap | Aug 29, 2011 | Crafts, Crochet
I like dishcloths that dry quickly and aren’t too good at trapping food particles. I don’t mind the cloth removing particles, just that I don’t want the weave to be tight enough to get them stuck up in there for good. Anyway, like TL, I have four...
by Daisy | Aug 26, 2011 | Crafts, Woodworking
A place to sit is what turns your garden into a destination, a place to linger, a respite from the daily grind. Seating transforms your yard into a parklike oasis where you can soak in the beauty of what you’ve labored to create. It also allows you to seat your...
by Daisy | Aug 22, 2011 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly
Easy Garden Lanterns Whether you’re planning a garden party or looking for a way to add ambiance to everyday, garden lanterns are THE way to add just the right twinkle of warmth and illumination to your outdoor space. And when they’re this easy and fun, you may have...
