How to make several different types of soap at home.
Category: Heritage Crafts
The Art of a Handmade Life
There is a special kind of satisfaction in making something from scratch. Whether you’re here to master the technical side of Fiber Arts and Botanical Dyes or looking for creative inspiration in Floral and Holiday Crafts, our guides bridge the gap between old-world wisdom and modern living. From the chemistry of Soap Making to the simple glow of Hand-Dipped Candles, we celebrate the timeless skills that turn a house into a soulful, handmade home.
Soap making for beginners has never been easier! Learn how to make handmade soap with glycerin with this beginner guide.
The history of soap making began when the earliest recorded evidence of soap-like materials traced back to approximately 2800 BC.
Regardless of your sewing experiences you may want to consider quilting with fabric scraps to help develop certain quilting skills.
Learn how to determine the perfect size for your rag quilt. Find out about seam allowances and how to account for potential fabric shrinkage.
Over the years I have become an expert at stretching my dollar to support my quilter’s habit. The following are my favorite ways to get the most for my limited allowance.
From the time quilt making came into existence, a well-accomplished hand quilting stitches have been adored and envied.
Create unique and timeless quilts with heirloom-inspired designs. Learn how to combine fabric pieces to create stunning quilt patterns.
Discover the art of tying quilts and create beautifully crafted creations. Explore different techniques and styles for tying quilts.
For those quilters who hand cut their patches, here is a shortcut way to hand cut the patch and know that your finished piece will be the right size.
Learn all about quilt designs–blocks, patches, colors, and more! Exploring the wonderful world of quilts with expert advice on how to create beautiful pieces.
It is rather easy to make denim quits and maintenance is also easy. Washing and iron is just like you would do for your casual jeans.
Here is the precise procedure that you can use to sew on buttons like a professional.
Learning how to knit a scarf isn’t hard, and guess what? Once you know the basics, it’s just as easy to learn how to knit a striped, patterned, or fringed scarf, too.
Felt is a warm, windproof fabric that despite its matted texture remains remarkably lightweight and soft to the touch.