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Take a close look at a celery heart and see the flower resemblance
I recently had it pointed out to me, that the celery heart resembles a flower. I agree. Now, what to do with that realization? How about making some Mother’s Day Celery Heart Flower Coasters. I have designed this craft to take into account the varied abilities of many crafters. When creating this flower image with […] Read more
Egg-Stra Special Art
The egg is one of the symbols that represent spring and the continued cycle of life. Egg-stra Special Art incorporates eggshells and a graphic image to create a work of art. It will require some preparation but the benefits that come from finding the perfect image, mixing the colours to dye the shells and setting […] Read more
Welcome Back Spring — Make An Easter Runner
When I took sewing classes in high school, the electric machines scared the pants off me. Ultimately, I did all of my assignments on Mom’s treadle sewing machine. Years later, I’m thrilled to say, it’s made its way into my home, bringing with it many childhood memories. On this dependable little machine, Mom sewed clothes […] Read more
Grainews is written for farmers and often by farmers. It is about putting theory into practice on the farm. Each issue also features Cattleman’s Corner for cow-calf producers and farmers with mixed cattle and grain operations.