Every urban farmer should have at least one bean necklace for that perfect agricultural fashion accent. Right now is a great time to harvest those end of the season beans and get crafting. Here’s how: Many colorful varieties can be used and you can do patterns with solid color beans. I like using pliers to pull […]
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Bean Necklaces
Posted in Crafts, tagged dried bean necklaces, homemade necklaces on October 20, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
A Visit to Camlann Medieval Village
Posted in Crafts, tagged Camlann Medieval Village, living history museum on September 30, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
I can’t resist a living history museum so off to Camlann for a Michaelmas celebration!
Spindle Spinning
Posted in Crafts, tagged natural fibers, spindle spinning, spinning on August 20, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Spending time on my aunt and uncle’s sheep ranch I cleaned and carded wool but never got around to learning how to spin. A few weeks ago I got a drop spindle and have been giving it a go. I’m not very good yet but it is hypnotic to get the spindle going and watch the […]
Making Your Own Garden Tiles
Posted in Crafts on August 6, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
There is a new pottery painting place up the street from our house. I went there with my daughters and was wondering what to make when I thought “Of course – more garden art!” . Who doesn’t need yet more lovely things in their yard? Once the painting is done the […]
Lavender Sachets
Posted in Crafts, tagged lavender, sachets on June 20, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Opening up a drawer and smelling lavender always brings me back to visits to my aunt and uncle’s Montana ranch. Making these sachets is quick and easy and they last for months. All you need is dried lavender and squares of pretty fabric. If you want a sachet with a stronger smell then you […]
Tray Basket
Posted in Crafts, tagged baskets, crafting, fishsticks baskets, willow on February 13, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Tray baskets are easy to make and useful for many things! Judy from Fishsticks basketery taught a great class at the 2018 Cattleman Expo.
Dogwood and Willow Baskets
Posted in Crafts, tagged baskets, willow on January 17, 2018 | 2 Comments »
It’s warming up, the weather is clearing and the basket making fever is coming! Making baskets is pretty straight forward but you do need some patience and a more materials than you would expect. To make a basket first make a good strong wreath out of the dogwood. I often fasten one part with wire […]
Making Potato Baskets
Posted in Crafts, tagged homemade baskets on January 16, 2018 | Leave a Comment »
Here’s another type of basket to make. Below on the left are some willow branches I gathered. You can also use red dogwood, birch or any other type of flexible twigs. Using seagrass rope, grasses and other materials provides nice contrast. Once you have gathered your materials the first step is twisting a wreath. This particular […]
More Fair Isle Knitting
Posted in Crafts, tagged Fair Isle knitting, fingerless gloves, hats, knitting on November 15, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
It’s cold and time to knit! I have been playing around more with Fair Isle knitting and think it could take a lifetime to explore all the interesting colors and patterns that can be used.
Fingerless Gloves
Posted in Crafts, tagged cable fingerless gloves, fingerless gloves, knitting on November 14, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Each year the knitting compulsion starts to build as the days get shorter and colder; by the holidays it’s in full swing and my main desire in life is to sit by the fire, listen to a really good audiobook and knit like crazy. This year I have been making fingerless gloves for holiday gifts. […]
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