History of Quilting
In the article, Medieval & Renaissance Quilting, quilt historian Lisa Evans wrote, “Quilted garments padded Crusader...
Category Archives: Crafts
Paper making, scrap booking, kids crafts, natural dyes, soaps, candles and more..
French Bead Flower Making – A Vintage Craft Is New Again
How do People Use Bead Flowers? Bead flowers can be used in every way you use...
Wood Frames – You Can Make Your Own
Wood frames allow for some of the most unique and virtually beautiful designs for holding your...
Homemade Herbal Beauty Products
Basic Ingredients The most important consideration to bear in mind when making herbal preparations is to...
Tea and Gift Baskets – A Perfect Combination
In any relationship thinking about the other person and making their day happy and memorable is...
How to Make a Fruit Bouquet
Fruit Bouquets are quite interesting to make, and look delicious. They can be made out of...
The Ancient Art of Making Rose Beads
When the roses are in full bloom is the time for this activity. It is an...
How to Make Soy Candles in 9 Easy Steps
I would like to share with you how to make soy candles right from your home...
Holiday Gift Ideas for The DIYer
The holidays are here and for the do-it-yourselfer who always has a list of ‘to-do’ projects...
Unique Chalkboard Craft Projects are a Stylish Way to Stay Organized
Everyone’s life needs a bit of organization – so why not do it with a bit...
Secrets of Building a Great Gift Basket
Giving a great gift basket is like bestowing a buffet of gifts on your loved one,...
Making Natural Dyes from Plants
Did you know that a great source for natural dyes can be found right in your...
Candle Making in Colonial America
In colonial times, candle making was an essential annual chore in all households. Taper candles were...
Make Modern Soap with Herbs, Beeswax and Vegetable Oils
So, you want to make soap? Good! I’ll try my best to tell you how. I’m...
Beginners Guide to Soap Making
Making your own soap is a lot of fun. I love making my own soap for...
How to Create Your Own Soap Making Recipe
Once you’ve mastered the basics of soap making, it’s fun to create your own recipes.
Soap Making for Beginners – Melt and Pour Process
As you will learn, soap making can be simple or complex. Some people enjoy the challenge...
History of Soap Making – Goats Milk Soap
The history of soap making began when the earliest recorded evidence of soap-like materials traced back...
How Does Oil & Dirt Get Washed Away with Soap?
We use soap each day in our lives in the form of detergents, shampoo, shower crème,...
Beginner Quilting – Instructions for Picture Quilt Making
Memories are never ending tales of the warmth and happiness that we have shared over a...
How to Choose Quilt Fabric Colors
Picture yourself in a few hours or in a few days stitching a beautiful quilt, However,...
Learn What Size to Make Your Rag Quilt
The sizes of rag quilts can vary widely. The rag quilt size can vary a lot...
Learn to Quilt: Discover How to Save Money
In today’s economic climate, starting a new hobby may seem like an expense that your budget...
Hand Quilting Tips – Make Beautiful Patterns
From the time quilt making came into existence, a well-accomplished hand quilting stitches have been adored...
