Böcker av Melissa Hammock

We're taking this book to basics with this complete guide to quilting for all you! Here at this book, we're on a mission to convert everyone into a quilter. Sounds ambitious? Maybe so, but the beauty of quilting is anyone can get started, even if you're brand new to sewing. Most quilt designs include the same basic techniques - from cutting and piecing to quilting and binding. We've written this book for those of you who want to start from machine and tool quilting. Read on to discover everything you need to get started with quilting.

A big part of combating industrial agriculture is taking control of sourcing and preparing one's own food in as many ways as possible. While shopping at local farmers' markets shares is an excellent way to get fresh ingredients of high quality, fewer people nowadays are skilled at preserving that seasonal food for the historically 'scarce' months of the year. Preserving knowledge has largely disappeared in the past two generations, simply because we live in times of seeming abundance and can't be bothered with preserving foods that we could easily buy. It's a skill worth re-learning, however, as the food industry becomes increasingly questionable and less trustworthy. There are enough recalls and warnings issued by the FDA each year to make anyone concerned about buying food from supermarkets. Preserving food yourself ensures that you know exactly what's in it -- and what's not. There are various ways to preserve food (you can read about that here) but this post will look specifically at drying, an often-overlooked and very simple way to save food for future consumption. Drying is effective because it removes the moisture that bacteria need to reproduce. Without moisture, food is safe from spoilage because mold and bacteria cannot grow. Dried food can usually be stored at room temperature. This book gives the following suggestions for easy drying.

Ecologically friendly gardening practices, or 'eco-friendly gardening' as they are affectionately known, are forward thinking methods of gardening that are responsive to the global threats of climate change. These innovative outdoor endeavours focus upon reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases that occur as a direct result of modern day gardening practices. Eco-friendly gardening also encourages the absorption of carbon dioxide by soils and plants in order to lessen the effects of global warming.The following guide has been created to inform readers about the practices and principles of eco-friendly gardening as well as illustrating the most efficient and cost-effective organic gardening methods that you can adopt. In accompaniment to these helpful hints and industry exclusive insights, this guide also includes a wealth of online resources upon which you can capitalise to learn more about ecologically responsible gardening methods and their impact on local, national and global ecosystems.

Proper pruning enhances the beauty of almost any landscape tree and shrub, while improper pruning can ruin or greatly reduce its landscape potential. In most cases, it is better not to prune than to do it incorrectly. In nature, plants go years with little or no pruning, but man can ruin what nature has created. By using improper pruning methods healthy plants are often weakened or deformed. In nature, every plant eventually is pruned in some manner. It may be a simple matter of low branches being shaded by higher ones resulting in the formation of a collar around the base of the branch restricting the flow of moisture and nutrients. Eventually the leaves wither and die and the branch then drops off in a high wind or storm. Often, tender new branches of small plants are broken off by wild animals in their quest for food. In the long run, a plant growing naturally assumes the shape that allows it to make the best use of light in a given location and climate. All one needs to do to appreciate a plant's ability to adapt itself to a location is to walk into a wilderness and see the beauty of natural growing plants. Pruning, like any other skill, requires knowing what you are doing to achieve success. The old idea that anyone with a chain saw or a pruning saw can be a landscape pruner is far from the truth. More trees are killed or ruined each year from improper pruning than by pests. Remember that pruning is the removal or reduction of certain plant parts that are not required, that are no longer effective, or that are of no use to the plant. It is done to supply additional energy for the development of flowers, fruits, and limbs that remain on the plant. Pruning, which has several definitions, essentially involves removing plant parts to improve the health, landscape effect, or value of the plant. Once the objectives are determined and a few basic principles understood, pruning primarily is a matter of common sense. The necessity for pruning can be reduced or eliminated by selecting the proper plant for the location. Plants that might grow too large for the site, are not entirely hardy, or become unsightly with age should be used wisely and kept to a minimum in the landscape plan. Advances in plant breeding and selection in the nursery industry provide a wide assortment of plants requiring little or no pruning. However, even the most suitable landscape plants often require some pruning. The guidelines presented in this publication should be helpful when pruning any plant.

The feeling you get when you can hit a tiny target, almost out of sight, is really amazing for many of us. Taking your skills to that level takes some time and training, but it's gratifying when you achieve that next step in your shooting skill set. One reason many shooters are moving up to longer ranges is the challenge. It's pretty easy to hunt or plink at the range and get good hits on target sub-200 yards, but as soon as you start to go longer then some skill is involved as is the need to do some basic math and use more tools. These complications mean that it's harder and more time consuming to shoot this way and that makes it appealing to those who want to go to the next level. Here we explain the basics of how to get started in Long Range Shooting.

"Spring is such a fun time for kids. They are finally able to get outdoors and play without worries of snow and ice. So to celebrate spring this year, I thought that I would share a list of things that your kids will really enjoy. Your little ones will love all of these fun and creative DIY spring garden crafts for kids. All of them are super fun and many of them are so easy that your toddlers can do them on their own."

Duct tape is extremely useful around the house. However, duct tape has recently become a beloved tool of crafters EVERYWHERE! Today, duct tape is used to make pocket, tote bag, bottle holder, and a whole lot more. Inside you will find detailed step-by-step instructions to make wonderful duct tape creations.Don't just use your duct tape around the house, use it to become a crafting master! Well, what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today by clicking the BUY NOW button at the top of the page!

Starting preschool marks the beginning of a new phase in your child's development and many parents ask themselves, "Is my child ready for preschool?" Even if your child has previously attended a toddler program, in the next few months, your preschooler will make new friends, learn new skills, and gain confidence and independence. This early start sets your child on the path for later school success, but it's not always easy. You and your toddler may be feeling a mix of emotions: excitement, apprehension, and even sadness as babyhood disappears. Preparing your child academically for preschool may be different than what you are expecting. By simply reading, playing, and exploring together, you are helping your child get ready for preschool activities. You should offer your child a mix of active, playful experiences and quieter, more focused activities. Chances are, you're probably already doing many things to prepare your child for the preschool curriculum. Emotionally preparing your child-and yourself-for preschool might take more intentional effort. Below are a few ideas to smoothly make the transition.

Knot tying has always been one of those key outdoor skills that the inexperienced take for granted. The experienced outdoorsman, however, has had enough success and failure to know that there are right and wrong knots for certain jobs. But first, it helps to know a few strange terms. Put it simply, a knot is some kind of fastening or splice made by intertwining one or more ropes or some other flexible material. After tightening a knot, it should hold on its own. A hitch is a little bit different. It's like a knot, but it generally involves another object like a stick, a post, a ring, or occasionally another rope. Properly tied, hitches can hold their place, or they may be able to slide, depending on the hitch you choose. A lashing is like a hitch, but slightly more complex. Lashings involve the use of a rope or similar material to secure two or more objects together. To grossly oversimplify all this, the knot is just rope fastened together; the hitch is a rope fastened to an object; and a lashing is a rope fastening multiple objects together. Knowing how to tie knots is an important and useful skill, but some people get overwhelmed. There are many knots, far too many for the average person to remember them all. Fortunately, being able to tie a handful of knots is enough to see you through. Just TAP the BUY NOW icon to get FULL ACCESS to this information in this book and become a MASTER at knot tying

Are you sick and tired of making the same designs for your arts and crafts? Do you want to really start making real your Cricut Projects Ideas Today? You're in the right place! In this book, you will learn: Diy Giant Paper FlowerDiy Dollar Store Burlap Fall WreathsPatriotic PillowsMini Canvas BannerAnd much, much more! Would you like to know more?Scroll to the top of the page and select the buy now button.

If you can sew a straight line, you can sew one of these DIY face masks. They're a quick project that takes very little time to make and only takes a few materials that you probably already have on hand. There are a few different styles and methods to making them, but all the patterns below make a mask that can be worn by healthcare workers.Scroll up, Click on BUY NOW WITH 1-CLICK get your copy and stay safe!

Throughout the world, museums and cultural institutions beckon people to explore new cultures and topics through their carefully curated collections and transcending exhibitions. For those quick to dismiss the museum experience as boring, it's time to think again: Galleries in all corners of the world, from Senegal to Japan, have mastered the art of creating engaging exhibits on art, history, and culture that can change any naysayer's mind. Many of these museums are also known for their incredible restaurants and cafes.