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Simple Homemade Cloth Napkins

Simple Homemade Cloth Napkins

April 29, 2020

In this day and age, disposable items have become a way of life. So much so, that when there is a shortage of items, it becomes a major inconvenience for us. We often don’t stop to think about how...
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Upcycled Yarn

Upcycled Yarn

April 24, 2020

Looking for a weekend project, but your craft stores are still closed? Try recycling those pesky plastic grocery bags into yarn! These plastic strips can be used like any other string in knitting,...
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It Still Lives Bonus Episode: Foxfire Story

It Still Lives Bonus Episode: Foxfire Story

April 21, 2020

As we approach the long-awaited release of Foxfire’s newest book, Foxfire Story, we decided to bring you a small sample of the folktales you’ll encounter in this volume. Foxfire Story is...
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Gardening with Foxfire: There is a Season

Gardening with Foxfire: There is a Season

April 16, 2020

Spring is here and, for some of us, so too is that deep urge to play in the dirt! It seems that now, more than in recent memory, folks are feeling the call to prep garden plots and grow food! Even...
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Homemade Cotton Mask Sewing Tutorial

Homemade Cotton Mask Sewing Tutorial

April 15, 2020

With the shortage of masks, here is a simple tutorial on how to make a double layer cotton mask. Please note, these masks are still more porous than the recommended N95 masks, but can still help...
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