The simple joy of vibrant beans cooked in fragrant broth with a splash of cream.

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Stitching lace insertion to fabric is the first technique that we learn when I teach heirloom sewing by machine. This is not a strong application of lace and best used on collars, yokes, or sleeves. Lace insertion is the lace that is straight on both edges. If one side of the lace feels rougher than the other, this is the wrong side of the lace. I have used a contrasting color thread for the photos. Use a fine machine thread that matches the lace and a 60/8 size machine needle. Starch and press the lace and fabric. Using a wash-away marker, mark the lace placement lines on the fabric. Set the sewing machine on straight stitch length of 2.0 and stitch close to the edge of the lace down both sides. I prefer to stitch from top to bottom each time to prevent the fabric and lace from distorting. Turn the fabric to the wrong side, and carefully cut the fabric between the stitching lines, being careful not to cut the lace. Press the fabric away from the lace. On the right side of the fabric, using a zigzag stitch of 2.0 width and 0.7 length, stitch over the previous stitching line. The stitch should "zig" into the lace and "zag" into the fabric. On the wrong side of the fabric, using blunt scissors, trim away the excess fabric. Starch and press the fabric and lace before continuing with your garment. I first started doing heirloom sewing about 15 years ago while doing custom sewing for "Joy's of Smocking" in Decatur, AL. I still love working with lace and fabric!

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Italian Parsley typically has a denser coloring and richer flavor than its curled cousin. Use Italian Parsley as an accompaniment to virtually any dish. A very easy herb to cultivate, plant Italian Parsley seeds indoors or out. Sowing: Most gardeners sow Flat Leaf parsley seeds indoors to give the plants a head start; soak the seeds overnight, then plant them 1/4" deep and keep them at 65-70 degrees F. Because parsley has a notorious habit of slow germination, don't expect to see sprouts for 3-5 weeks. Keep the soil evenly moist. Transplant the seedlings when the average outdoor soil temperature reaches 60 degrees F, spacing them 6" apart in full sun or partial shade. Parsley also grows well as a container plant. All multiple orders of the same seed are put in the same bag. For example if you order 500 beefsteak tomato seeds x 3 then 1500 seeds will be put in the same bag. We do not send out 3 individual bags with 500 in each. This goes for all seeds unless they are listings of different seeds. NOTE: ALL GROWING INFO AND INSTRUCTIONS ARE ON ITEM PAGE. If you can’t find germinating and instructions online you can find them on the item page. Our goal is to save money everywhere we can so we can pass those savings on to you.

Why We Love It I love a small production textile, things made the old fashioned way. This family has been making textiles for six generations. Currently, a father and son company who are  known for their tweed, however it was their blankets and scarves that caught my eye. Full of texture and the feel is so soft and well made. An heirloom item to love for years to come.  ~Susan __________Details- Size: Approx 56” x 72”- Material(s): 100% Merino wool, spun dyed and woven in Donegal

This Heirloom Tomato Salsa Recipe for home canning is not only super easy to make, but a fantastic treat to pull off the shelf during the

Wait until vine-ripened heirloom tomatoes arrive at the farmers’ market to make this simple soup, a great lunch or dinner to serve on a hot August day

This is the Joy Bunny with Dress and Bow pdf sewing pattern from the designer Tiny Folk Patterns. The designer thoughtfully made her Joy Bunny in the perfect size for little hands to hug and carry! Or it can be a lovely heirloom ornament to adorn the nursery room. When you sew up one of […]

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Madeira applique is a well loved technique in heirloom sewing. It is one of my personal favorites. I am all for frothy heirloom for special occasions such as First Communion, baptisms or flower girls; other than that my tastes run pretty tailored. Madeira is perfect for that. It is dressy without being fussy. With Easter on the horizon, it is a perfect time to think about Madeira applique. Above it is shown on the collar of a doll dress; This is a Wee Care gown I entered in the fair. This example of the applique is white on white. A sweet baby bonnet from a couple of years ago. This is the collar of an Easter dress I did for my youngest daughter about seventeen years ago. It was from an issue of Creative Needle magazine. This was probably the last Easter dress I made for her. Madeira applique doesn't have to be shaped. Here it is a straight hem on a little jacket posted here. I was asked several weeks ago to do a tutorial on Madeira applique, I apologize for taking so long to get this posted. Life, what can I say? Sewwww to get started. A few points to remember Madeira applique can be shaped or straight. It works best with natural fiber fabrics. It can be accomplished with poly/cotton but it can be a bit trickier. Use a sharp needle And as always, lots of pressing and starch! A word about sharp needles: For some reason years ago, we got hoodwinked into thinking "Universal" needles were the thing, they are not. Universal needles are a modified ball point needle better suited for knits. With woven fabrics you will have better results with a sharp needle. It will pierce the fabric thus resulting in a straighter seam with less puckers. Natural fiber fabrics; Madeira applique is best achieved when the fabric is able to make a crisp fold. Natural fibers will behave better for this than poly/cotton. Polyester has a memory like an elephant. It likes to return back to where it came from, so it always has a little "spring" to it, making it a challenge to get a crisp fold with it. That is why polyester requires little ironing. So let's get started. There are lots and lots of pictures. As always, you can click on the picture to enlarge it. I chose two scraps out of the closet, a white cotton and a printed cotton. I chose the print because you can see the right and wrong side are different. Important note, it is very important that you cut your pieces and trace your design with the straight of the grain. If you just slap dash your pieces you will get puckers. Not what you are aiming for. Madeira is a crisp tailored application. Grain is important. Either tear your pieces or pull a thread and cut to make sure you are on the straight of grain. I chose to demonstrate a curved applique because that is more challenging, if you can do a shaped applique, a straight one will be a breeze. Here I have traced with blue wash out marker both a 1/4" registration mark and my shaped FOLD line. The registration mark is simply so I have my design straight on the grain of the fabric. See note above about grain. Many patterns will have you cut out the piece to be appliqued along a cutting line, I have traced it on the fold line and NOT cut it out. It is more stable and less likely to be stretched out of shape. Next, I have stitched a cheater line along my fold line. I chose a contrasting color for demo purposes. If your machine has a "needle down" feature this is a great time to use it. It will help you pivot along your design line. You can see that I missed my blue line for a teeny bit there. Since the line is still a nice curve, I left it. If I had jagged off the line, or wildly missed it, I would have taken it out and restitched. NOW cut out 1/8" to 1/4" inch away from your cheater stitch. If you don't think you can cut an even seam allowance, run a second cheater stitch on your machine 1/8" to 1/4" away from the first, then cut just inside that stitch to get a nice even seam allowance to turn under. The reason an even seam allowance is important is often with this technique you are using more sheer fabrics. The seam allowance will shadow through to some extent. You will notice it less if it is small, even and tidy. Now to the part that seems to be the trickiest for many people. Notice that I have written on the white base fabric in blue marker, "wrong" and "right", this is important. You are going to stitch your applique piece onto the wrong side of your base fabric initially and then turn it to the right side. So lay your RIGHT side of your applique down to the WRONG side of your base fabric. Matching your raw edges. If you don't trust yourself, pin a seam into the pieces and flip them over to check that your right side of the applique ends up on the right side of the base fabric. Stitch your seam. I have used a 1/4" seam allowance. Press that seam as it was sewn. Open it flat and press your seam allowance to one side. Press from both the wrong side and the right side. You want that seam pressed well so that when you turn it, your get a crisp edge. Fold your applique to the front, finger press along the edge or roll it between your fingers to get that seam to the edge of your fold. If not, your applique will not be even and will ripple. Press on the wrong side to push the base fabric away from the edge so that ONLY a thread or two of your applique fabric rolls to the back. This is a TEENY amount so that you don't see your base fabric from the front at the edge of your hem or collar. This is more important when your applique is a contrasting fabric as this one is. Now you are ready to clip the seam allowance of your applique before you stitch it to your base fabric. Clip right up to but not into your cheater stitch. I have clipped every 1/8" to 3/16". The more clips, the smoother your curves. If you are doing a straight applique hem, no clipping is necessary. Press your applique seam allowance to the wrong side. Here is where that cheater stitch comes in so handy. You can put a tiny bit of tension on that cheater stitch and it will help roll that seam allowance to the wrong side right along that line, giving your a nice clean curved fold. This works best on the concave curves but it also is beneficial on the convex curves. (See girls, I told you geometry was important in high school.) Continue pressing along the cheater stitch across your applique piece. Press again from the right side, this time using a mist of starch. I know I press a LOT, it helps just as much as I press, a LOT. The starch will help "glue" your applique in place. Smooth your applique piece with your hand, pin along the bottom at the fold. Pin again, evenly, closer to the turned under edge. Now comes the step everyone wants to skip. BASTING. You are going to baste along the edge to be stitched down pretty close to the edge. I hear you whining,"I have three, size 6, flower girl dresses to do; I don't have time to baste!" One question; do you have time to take it out and re-do it? I didn't think so. This step will give you better results and save you time in the long haul. By using pins along that fold line, you will be more likely to get pinches, puckers and peaks along that curve. Again, not the look you are after. So baste that edge. Remove your pins along the bottom and below your edge. Yes, press it again. My applique, attached at the edge, seam allowance turned under, basted and pressed. Ready to stitch it down. You can stitch it down in several ways, you can edge stitch it with a straight stitch or you can stitch it with a hand or machine pin stitch. You could also stitch it down with a blanket stitch by hand. Today I used a machine pin stitch. On my machine, the pin stitch, #26 is the one that looks like a one legged ladder. I have mirror imaged the stitch so that the leg of the ladder will be outside of my applique and the rungs will swing over and catch my applique. I have used an open toe foot so I can see better. Again if you have a needle down function on your machine it is helpful for this. Go slowly, making sure that the ladder leg stays just off the contrasting fabric. Pivot as you follow the curves, making sure to pivot while your needle is sunk into the base fabric, not the applique. My completed applique. Normally for a dressy look, I would match the color of the thread to the applique fabric, for a more casual look you can use a contrasting thread. I have done so here so you could see. Like I said, if you can do a curved applique, a straight one will be easy peasy. An extra tip, I sometimes use Wash A Way thread for my cheater stitch and hand basting. When it is complete, I just spritz it with water and it is gone. Another hint, if you want the look of a hand pin stitch but the even nature of a machine pin stitch, use the Wash A Way thread for the machine pin stitch first. Come back and stitch it by hand with floss or floche, stitching right in the same holes. When you spritz away your Wash A Way thread, you have gorgeous, perfect pin stitching by hand. Boy will your sewing friends be impressed! Practice Madeira applique a few times with regular thread before trying this alternative trick. And no, contrary to legend, I did not make a bathing suit for my daughter using wash a way thread! I hope this helps and I can't wait to see what you do with it.

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(50 Days) Lebanese White Squash (aka White Marrow Squash) is a unique, heirloom, summer squash that is popular worldwide. This is a compact variety that produces tons of fruit in a small area. They have a creamy white color and a thick skin which gives them fantastic texture and a longer shelf. These are perfect for frying, baking, or selling at your local farmer's market!

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Experience the taste of very productive, award-winning, heirloom, organic Okra. SALE : 50 - 5000 seeds of Perkins Long Pod Okra. This is an old favorite in the South. This heirloom okra is vigorous growing 5' tall and produces a bright green pod, that is 8" long. These pods are tender and mouth watering. Perkins in the perfect type of okra for fries, curries, canning and in gumbos. Very Productive. * Free Shipping. Specifications: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Number of seeds: Approximately 50+ seeds (2.8 gm), or other quantities as chosen Pod size: 8" Days To Maturity: 55 days Sun: Full Sun Row Spread: 36-48 inches Plant Spread: 12" Sow Method: Direct Sow/Indoor Sow Germination Rate: 85%+ *Soak in warm water overnight for better germination Happy Planting! Planting & Growing Instructions: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Okra seeds, like any other seeds, germinate better if soaked in warm water overnight. Okra germinates very easily and doesn't require much maintenance. Please refer to the below web pages for detailed sowing and planting instructions: 1. https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-indian-ladys-fingers-67370.html 2. https://www.wikihow.com/Grow-Okra Youtube generally has much better videos if you want to learn or need more detailed instructions (such as planting in pots, etc.). Please reach out to me if you have any specific questions. May your thumb be green and happy harvest. Go get 'em.

Exciting news! New crochet-a-long is in the town. For almost two years I have been patiently waiting for Baby Henry’s Heirloom Afghan pattern to be released. Jessica Wifall, the designer, first introduced it in 2017 and after a huge positive response she kindly agreed to put all notes together, so that everyone who wanted could create their own beauty. And after two years of hard work (pattern writing, testing, organization) the pattern is ready to meet the world! The CAL, crochet-a-long, will begin in just two days – on August 1st, 2019. Phot credit: Jessica Wifall Introduction Although this fantastic blanket was designed by Jessica Wifall, this project is precious for me personally as a designer in several ways. First of all, because my own pattern – Dandelion Border – was used as a part of this design. Secondly, because Baby Henry’s Heirloom Afghan is based on the Overlay Crochet Mandala No 6 by Carola Herbst of CAROcreated. My own designing journey began 5 years ago with overlay crochet mandalas. I bought one of the Carola’s designs on Etsy, made my first ever overlay crochet mandala, and fell in love with this technique. Over a hundred designs have been created since then, but I remember very well how it all started. And I can’t thank Carola enough for giving me a huge source of inspiration and confidence in my own designing skills. Phot credit: Jessica Wifall And thirdly, this CAL is special for me because it also uses a part of Sophie’s Universe blanket designed by my dearest friend Dedri Uys of Look At what I Made. I was very lucky to become a part of Scheepjes Bloggers team, meet Dedri and make friends with her in real life. She is my forever crochet mentor. As you have guessed already, Baby Henry’s Designer Heirloom Afghan CAL incorporates three patterns from different designers: Overlay Crochet Mandala No 6 by Carola, Sophie’s Universe Part 4 by Dedri and Dandelion Border by me. Two of these patterns including mine are paid, so to join the CAL you will need to purchase them, either on Ravelry or Etsy. Jessica Wifall put all three patterns together (and I can’t believe she could adapt mandala pattern so well!) and wrote her own notes which are available as a free download (HERE or HERE). Phot credit: Jessica Wifall General Information Infromation: Baby Henry’s Designer Heirloom Afghan CAL will be hosted in Facebook in CAL – crochet A long group where you will connect with other makers from all over the world. You can ask questions and share your pictures there. Pattern: All notes can be downloaded either from Ravelry HERE or from CAL – crochet a long blog HERE. Instagram: If you share photos of your Henrys, please use #babyhenrysdesignerheirloom Yarn and Colorways There are no official yarn packs for this CAL. You can either use your stash or buy the yarn in separate skeins. Baby Henry’s Heirloom Designer Afghan comes in three colorways. The original was made with Catona yarn by Scheepjes (100% cotton sport weight yarn) and 3mm hook. Phot credit: Jessica Wifall The size of the finished blanket will depend on the yarn and hook you use and also on your personal crochet style. Jessyca’s afghan turned out 114cm/45”. You can purchase Catona yarn in local Scheepjes shops or via online retailers (affiliate links are marked with *): Wool Warehouse* (UK, international shipping), Black Sheep Wools* (UK, international shipping), Caro’s Atelier* (NL and Europe), Knotty House* (Canada), Taemombo* (Canada and US). Here are the colors and yardages for the original version: Jet Black (110) – 7 x 50g balls Bridal White (105) – 5 x 50g balls Champaign (248) – 4 x 50g balls Dark Olive (387) – 4 x 50g balls Light Silver (172) – 3 x 50g balls Metal Grey (242) – 3 x 50g balls Black Coffee (162) – 2 x 50g balls Mercury (074) – 2 x 50g balls Charcoal (393) – 2 x 50g balls Anthracite (501) – 1 x 50g balls Root Beer (157) – 1 x 50g balls Caramel (506) – 1 x 50g balls Phot credit: Jessica Wifall Another colorway is called Henry’s Voyage. It also uses Catona yarn, but in fewer colors: Ultramarine (124) – 9 x 50g balls Champaign (248) – 8 x 50g balls Light Navy (164) – 8 x 50g balls Dark Olive (387) – 6 x 50g balls And you can also choose your own colors. To help you visualize the look of the finished blanket, the organizers have created colouring pages for you. Print them out, take the pencils and color your own blanket in any palette you like. If you rather wish to use DK or even aran yarn, please, check yardages in the Official information post HERE. Phot credit: Jessica Wifall Techniques This Afghan pattern uses overlay crochet technique. If you have never tried it, the patterns might be a bit difficult to read and follow, at first. But after you are used to the pattern style, everything will become smoother. All three patterns contain heavy photo-tutorials with loads of progress high quality pictures. If you are still unsure, please check general information about overlay crochet HERE on my blog. And practice with one or two squares from Circles of the Sun CAL. Timeline Baby Henry’s Designer Heirloom Afghan crochet-a-long will begin on August 1st, 2019 and will run for 16 weeks, with parts being released weekly on a Thursday. Enjoy! Subscribe to a newsletter not to miss a single post. You can also follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.

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Signed by the authors + optional personalized dedication! Make Adorable Toys Your Minis Will Cherish Want to add our 'Blankie Body' to the patterns in our book? You'll need this modification pattern: Little Blankie BodyCrochet charming knotted loveys with this easy guide to amigurumi from Alyson Dratch and Lindsay McNutt, the designers and mothers behind Mama Made Minis. From snuggly farmyard friends like Lettie Lamb and CeeCee Chick to magical creatures like Una Unicorn and Dusty Dragon, these 16 patterns are sure to bring comfort and joy to your minis every day. Thanks to the heirloom quality of these designs, you can create each stitch with love, knowing that your child’s new plushie will be by their side for years to come!Complete with a step-by-step assembly guide and Aly and Lindsay’s best maker tips and tricks for assured success, these adorable loveys will come together quickly and effortlessly. Follow along with the Mamas’ expert instruction to flawlessly recreate their work, or put your own spin on the patterns by switching up the color and yarn weight. Whichever exciting direction you choose, these sweet knotted loveys will make the ultimate gift for the minis in your life! Reviews “Mama Made Minis truly has a talent for creating adorable crochet projects. Their creations are full of whimsy and are a great example of the magic that can be made with yarn.”―Clara Mathis, Premier® Yarns"Get ready to get cozy and DIY your own heartfelt knotted lovey! The timeless heirloom vibe of these designs will be sure to enchant the kids in your life and create memories for years to come."―Liz Marie Galvan, Cozy White Cottage “I’ve been a big fan of Mama Made Minis’ crochet patterns for a while now and their book is no exception! The collection of quirky animals is so much fun to make for the littles in my life and they turn out beautifully every time!”―Taylor Bento, Bags by Bento“From the story behind their creations to the thoughtfully laid out steps, each page is filled with inspiration and joy! Readers will love following along with every beautiful creation.” ―Sapna Von Sick, Asst. Design Director at Free People Movement"Aly and Lindsay's designs are an absolute must-have for every crocheter! You won't be able to put your hook down once you start making these adorable loveys!"―Camryn Boyce, Camryn's Cute Creations"Children will be thrilled to snuggle with toys that can be made from this pattern book! Heck, you'd even catch me snuggling with Cope Cow on a Tuesday night!"―Rachel Paul, Happy Crochet Lady“Mama Made Minis are the sister duo that consistently impress with pattern after pattern. From beautifully laid out instructions to the adorable knotted loveys, this book does NOT miss a detail!”―Lea Kouzios, creator of Kouzi Krafts“This book is a wonderful guide for crocheting adorable children’s toys that will be loved and cherished for a lifetime. Easy to follow instructions, thoughtful photographs and unique designs make this book a must-have for any crocheter.”―Ali Wholihan, The Turtle Trunk“This crochet book is stunning in every way. From the process photos to the structure of each pattern, every design is thoughtfully made. My kids love their Bohosaurus loveys!”―Amy, designer of curiouspapaya

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Style and comfort made easy in this beautifully crafted loop pattern, sure to add serenity to your space. Featuring a soft gradient finish, this style is the perfect combination of intricate and modern. This simple and stunning striated loop style features an organic linear pattern in an array of beautiful, airy colors. This style also features Anso Nylon fiber for ultimate durability.

This alphabet chart is an 8x10 heirloom quality, giclee print. It is printed on 100% cotton rag paper with a creamy, white finish. Each print comes with a cardboard backer and a protective cellophane envelope.

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Our Country Counting Chart is an 8x10 heirloom quality, giclee print. It is printed on 100% cotton rag paper with a creamy white finish. It features watercolor painting of a mallard duck, rainboots, mushrooms, dandelions, sheep, strawberries, bees, wildflowers, acorns and bluebells.

Made to Order in 7 - 10 business days Heirloom tomato shaped drink coasters for your summer kitchen decorating. Each coaster is crocheted with 100% cotton yarns in red and dark green. Each coaster measures approx 4 1/2" (11.5 cm) in diameter. Handmade by me from my own original pattern. Made in a smoke and pet free environment. Machine wash gentle or hand wash, lay flat to dry or use a low heat dryer. Item colors may vary slightly from listing photos due to differences in device displays and yarn manufacturer dye lots.

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PRE-ORDER. Estimated delivery DECEMBER 2024 Bloomcore Blush by AGF Studio Embrace nostalgia and create timeless treasures with Heirloom, where Sharon Holland's childhood memories come alive in vibrant retro hues of orange, teal, lemon, and olive, creating a cheery color story perfect for crafting keepsakes that bridge the past to the future. 100% Premium Cotton, OEKO-TEX certified 11 x Fat Quarters Due to differences in screen settings, colours may differ slightly between photos and the physical product.  Please note orders containing pre-orders are held until all items are in stock so as not to incur a second postal charge. If you require stock items sooner please place separate orders for in-stock and pre-order items.

Handmade, made to order felted animals on fabric. Tucked into a wood look embroidery hoop. These sweet vintage style decorations are perfect gifts for little ones or to add vintage charm to any room.