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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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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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Woodstove Cooking Class: Catch the Red Eye!

Woodstove Cooking Class: Catch the Red Eye!

April 14, 2020

 This week we’re pulling recipes from The Foxfire Book of Appalachian Cookery that use up some of that leftover ham from Easter! Red-eye gravy is a Southern staple–this thin, sauce-like...
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