Slow fashion – 12 rules to transform your homestead wardrobe

Walnut natural dyes can be used to print fabric before sewing.

On Monday we sheared the angora goats and the sheep on our homestead.  It took a whole year to grow their wool and mohair.  Animals with parasite loads, or inadequate nutrition can’t grow enough hair to cover their bodies and keep themselves warm.  Animals with health issues have scrappy fleeces.  So we pay attention to [...]

The secret to crocheting flat circular, oval or heart-shaped rag rugs every time

Heart rag rug from worn out jeans

Cleaning your closet for yarn While you’re cleaning out your closets and preparing for a gentler, more sustainable wardrobe, you’ll end up with bags of worn, stained or no longer worthy to pass on clothing, jeans and t-shirts. Many of you have bags, and bags of worn out jeans and t-shirts that are waiting for [...]