Sadie May Bradford

Explore a trunk of family treasure with Caroline and Grandma and even learn to write calligraphy. This first book in the Adventures of Caroline and Zeke series is heart-warming and written to engage the reader into the activity presented in the story – and that is how to write calligraphy. Purchase on Amazon or purchase on my site.

Sharing the process for getting the wool from the sheep into a pair of socks. This is eyeopening for most and the tools of the trade are always a point of interest.

Are you interested in learning how to make rugs? Sit alongside me as we crochet rags into rugs or weave them together n a loom. Participating it easy. Contact me and we can go over the details.

Today I had the opportunity to sit together with Minnette and Holly in the Tyson House at the Pioneer Village in Osceola County. They took part in the “Spin With Me” program which gives anyone the opportunity to sit together with me and learn a new folk art. Maybe it is spinning on a spinning wheel, perhaps it is crocheting a rag rug, or it could be weaving on a pin loom. There are many possibilities. If this sounds like…

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Recently I had a lovely harvest of turmeric and ginger. Historically I have preserved both turmeric and ginger by drying and then grinding it. Last year I began to keep it whole. I learned that this preserves the flavor and allows it to keep for much longer.

This year my German Chamomile bloomed. What a dream! I have been harvesting blooms almost every day that will find their way into my evening tea. The blackberry bush has also been providing a sweet treat almost every day too. This morning was an abundant 7 giant berries…that look gorgeous alongside the chamomile. As I munched on my berries I stood with my nose about 12 inches above the chamomile blossoms and inhaled their delicious fragrance. Moments like that I…

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Did you know that textile waste accounts for 6% of landfill waste each year? You can send your old socks to us at this address: emi-g knittingattention: zkano recycles1715 airport roadft payne, al 35968 The socks they receive for recycling are turned into carpet padding for the automotive industry.