Frugal and sustainable living gone awry I am seeing a new movement toward frugal living. Having lived frugally and sustainably for 40 years, living on one income for most of that time, I understand ... Read More about Choose to be generously frugal
Making ink from natural dyes for stamp pads, and fountain pens Part 1 of this article Do not do this if you are allergic to walnuts! If you are nonallergic carry on. Why make your own ... Read More about How to make ink from natural dyes part 2
Natural dye ink for fabric stamping natural dye ink (Part 2) here First, if you are allergic to walnuts, don't try this. The nut proteins are released in the air during the ... Read More about Natural Walnut Ink for writing, painting, and fabric stamping (part 1)
Who says natural dyes aren't safe? One of my friends said that she wasn't going to learn to use natural dyes because of the heavy metal mordants that you have to use with them. My friend had heard ... Read More about Are Natural Dyes Safe? Clearing up the Confusion About Chemical Dyes and Metal Mordants
Flax Jelly has been used as a medicinal remedy for sore throats for generations. It's a must-have for your homestead medicine cabinet. Homestead Medicine Cabinet: Flax jelly for sore ... Read More about Homestead Medicine Cabinet: Flax Jelly for Sore Throats
The textile industry is the number two polluter of watersheds worldwide. Chemicals used in the washing, dyeing, and coating of fabrics, not to mention manmade fabrics themselves are hormone ... Read More about Changing the way we clothe ourselves: 7 steps to a kinder, healthier wardrobe
