Monday, July 23, 2012

Knitting Project of the Day: Learn smocked knitting - easy Ziyal Cowl

Had to repost this one from KPOTD--Knitting Patteren of the Day, one of my favorite fiber blogs. Lots of great projects on this site!

Knitting Project of the Day: Ziyal Cowl: I never tried smocking in my knitting until I cast on the Ziyal Cowl . The simple ribbing in this pattern is jazzed up by the smocked stit...

Homestead Survival: Rudeness Is A Week Imitation Of Strength

Homestead Survival: Rudeness Is A Week Imitation Of Strength

A Resource for Living Better For Less

Some believe common sense must be something one is either born with, or not. But Mrx. Braun believes all good things are possible. For that reason, she has brought together what she hopes will be useful informstion for living better. Since much of what we tend to call common sense turns out to be a matter of having had a chance to think about a thing reasonably, one tends to know about things eith shich one has had experience; and so, Gentle Reader, Mrs. Braun hopes you have not had the unfortunate luck to have experienced all the things one could. Life requires taking good care of one's body, mind, and spirit. Mrs. Braun cannot, sad to say, help her readers with the vissicitudes of life in terms of mental, emotional, or spiritual matters, however she hopes to be of assistance in matters important to everyday life, namely: - Survival Tools for Life (basic kitchen necessities, etc.) - Cooking Technique Basics - How to Eat Well Cheaply - Where to Go for More Info Mrs. Braun Understands. Life is difficult these days. It is importsnt to be well-armed with solid information. Sadly, we no longer enjoy extended family circles within which to learn the basics of life. She hopes this will help readers of all ages and places to make their lives a bit easier in some small measure. Warmly, Mrs. Ursiline Braun