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If you’re thrifty, you likely have stockpiles of salvaged materials of all types in storage. Among these, balls of string or yarn and bags of rags likely await future use around your homestead. You know what some of these materials ...

To read the first story in this series on homemade rugs, click here.  You can brighten your home, economize on heating, and increase comfort almost immeasurably by some well-placed braided rugs, and believe it or not — even a beginner ...

To read part 2 in this series, click here.  Although it is simple to create a functional rug with purchased fabrics, it can be more resourceful and economical, and even more rewarding, if done with recycled materials. Recycling worn clothing ...

If you are ever faced with a period of extended power outages, wilderness living, or merely inaccessibility to a sewing machine, you may need to know a few tips and tricks for hand stitching. Knowledge of hand stitching can come ...

Dying your own fabrics and yarns can be fun, but to do it on your own, you’ll need a dyer’s garden. Choose an area specifically for this special garden where the plants will have the sunlight needed. When planting your ...