http://razorfamilyfarms.com Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:07:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Ode to thee, Amish Friendship Bread!  O whisper your sweet nothings to me, you darling lump of sourdough goodness.  Thou art a lot of trouble disguised in an innocent Ziploc bag with delicate bubbles.  Nay!  I shall not fall for thee this year, evil tempter!  O but how is one ... http://razorfamilyfarms.com/cooking/amish-friendship-bread/ We decided not to buy anyone gifts this year -- everyone will receive handmade items or canned/dried goods from our garden.  This meant that I would be working overtime on dishcloths, homemade soap, and little rounds of fabric (with lace edging) to top canned goods like shower caps.  Is it ... http://razorfamilyfarms.com/simple_living/have-a-handmade-holiday/ So easy a caveman could do it. MATERIALS: 100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn: 120 yards knitting needles (I used 2.25 mm - 40.5 cm, 1 US - 16 in circular) DIRECTIONS: Cast on 40 sts. ROW 1-6: K4 ROWS 7-12: K4, (P4, K4 four times) K4 ROWS 13-19: K4, (K4, P4 four times) K4 REPEAT until you almost have a ... http://razorfamilyfarms.com/crafts/basketweave-dishcloth-pattern/ This is a great way to use up scrap fabric and makes for a lovely personalized gift. MATERIALS: Fabric Scraps - 7" circles for wide mouth jars, 6" circles for regular mouth jars (I used bowls and traced them) 1/4" wide elastic scraps 6-8" long (optional) Thread Ribbon and narrow lace ... http://razorfamilyfarms.com/crafts/canning-jar-fabric-lid-covers/ These darling bath bags are so easy to make!  You have options... you know how I love options!  When I make these, I like making a matching towel.  Then you have a gift set that is wonderfully soft, warm, and inexpensive. MATERIALS: Approx 3 yards of 100% cotton flannel or very soft ... http://razorfamilyfarms.com/crafts/drawstring-soap-sack-plush-towels-and-washcloths/