Are you thinking of trying out blacksmithing? If so, you're going to have so much fun! This age-old craft has seen a remarkable resurgence in recent years and is an excellent homesteading skill to ...
Blacksmithing for Beginners: Here’s How to Get Started
Blacksmithing has been around since at least 1500 BC and its still going strong today. But because it isn't widely practiced, blacksmithing for beginners can feel like jumping in the deep end of the ...
All About Handspun Yarn and Why Its Best For You and the Planet
Handspun yarn is a traditional fiber crafted from wool. In your journey to self-sufficiency, knowing how to make your own textiles is a killer skill to have. But even if you aren't interested in ...
4 DIY Conditioner Recipes to Make Your Hair Shiny and Healthy
Those of us who are conscious about the chemicals we use on our bodies like to make our personal care products. Commercial hair care products are often filled with toxic chemicals. When we make our ...
How to Tie Dye or Dip Dye Yarn to Add a Fun Element to Your Projects
Yarn comes in a huge range of colors, but sometimes you buy a skein and wish it had a little more pizzazz. Or maybe you're making your own yarn, and you're tired of dyeing it all one color. Maybe ...
How to Make a Scrumptious Puff Quilt in 6 Easy Steps
Quilts come in all shapes and sizes and are labors of love to put together. That said, a puff quilt is one of the easiest, entry-level types you can make. They don't require the same skills that ...
Making Amigurumi: A Beginner’s Guide to This Adorable Yarn Art
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of making crochet animals and toys. The word comes from the words “ami,” which means crocheted or knitted, and “nuigurumi,” which means stuffed doll or toy. Amigurumi ...
10 Easy Home Remedies for Toothaches
Our bodies are in constant need of upkeep and repair, and pain is the body letting us know that something's wrong. But what happens when a doctor (or dentist) isn't immediately available? If you ...
12 Crochet Ideas to Use Up Leftover Yarn
Crochet is a wonderful way to unwind after a long day, but all that leftover yarn from your projects can be annoying. Instead of throwing away the leftover pieces of yarn, we have a few ideas to ...