See my ice dyeing article in the Aug/Sept issue of Quilting Arts.
Monthly Archives: February 2010
Whole Wheat & Olive Oil Rolls
I’ve not been keeping up with the Healthy Breads in Five group. It seems like I just haven’t taken the time to make the dough which is so easy to do. Anyway, today I finally completed one of the breads … Continue reading
10 Things I Love About Winter
In an attempt to suck up a few more weeks (months?) of winter, I made a list of ten things I LOVE about winter. Well, here it is, not exactly in order but how they came to me this morning: … Continue reading
Looking for spring
I decided yesterday, when the air temp had elevated to 56 degrees and the sun was shining, I’d grab my jacket and head on outside to see if I could find spring. I am happy to report that I did … Continue reading
Another Day, Another Soap
Please go HERE for the actual cold process tutorial. I would recommend printing it out so you can work from it as you are making soap. As I’ve mentioned before, there are a lot of great soap-making resources online, but … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, Recipes, soap making
Tagged crafts, homemade gifts, homemade soap, oatmeal honey soap, pepperment, soapmaking
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Cocoa Butter Creamy Lotion
A couple years ago for Christmas I renewed an old interest in making beauty supplies. Several friends received peppermint lip balm, lavender eye pillows, and body cream. I notice just this past couple of weeks that I was running out … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, Recipes
Tagged cocoa butter lotion, homemade, homemade body care, homemade gifts
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Homemade All-Purpose Cleaner
I still don’t like to clean, but it makes the job much easier. I also found that this is a great cleaner, but it still wouldn’t get the stove burners clean. I’ve tried about everything I could buy to clean … Continue reading
Snowy Morning
We woke up this morning to another 4 or so inches of snow. Even though I’m ready for spring, it was a beautiful sight. I couldn’t believe all of the Cardinals at the feeders. They stuck out against all of … Continue reading
One UFO sighted and finished
In an effort to “clean up” my office/studio/woman cave, I have been looking at my UFOs (unfinished projects). I came across this washer bracelet I started over a year ago. I was making this for my friend Marsha for Christmas … Continue reading
It's Soap!
It sure has been a long 24-hours waiting to see our soap! First, let me tell you how this all came about – making the soap, that is. I’ve always liked the idea of making our own stuff – back … Continue reading
Yogurt and More
Today was my day to make yogurt. Well, really it’s my month. This used to be Dave’s task, but many months ago we decided to take turns on yogurt duty. Today was my day for this first batch this month. … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, gadgets, Recipes
Tagged comfort foods, homemade, soapmaking, yogurt making
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