Knit to save some dough Published: Wed, Aug 24, 2011 If you know how to knit, you're going to love today's great reader tip. And if you don't know how, do what I did. I learned to knit by watching how-to videos on the Internet. It's quite easy. Once you know the basics, you too can begin to turn out things that are not only useful, but also save money. KNIT TO SAVE.... Read More

Knitters send Valentine scarves to orphans Updated: Wed, Feb 9, 2011 Soon, the red scarves will arrive at colleges around the country. For many of the former foster children unwrapping one on Valentine's Day, it will be their first new or handmade piece of clothing. That was true for Amanda Babine, who spent her youth bouncing from foster home to foster home. One year she moved 11... Read More

Knitters send Valentine scarves to orphans Updated: Wed, Feb 2, 2011 In all, some 2,500 Red Scarf Project packages will be sent this Valentine's Day through the annual project run by the Orphan Foundation of America. The recipients are all current or former foster children enrolled in college who receive scholarships through the foundation. Read More

10 tubular ways to reuse trash Published: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 Cardboard tubes usually get tossed once you get to the end of the roll. Do you ever save them for anything useful? Some people are uncomfortable at the thought of saving toilet paper tubes, so I'll keep this focused on reusing paper towel, wrapping paper, tin foil, plastic wrap or wax paper tubes. Before you throw... Read More

For You: A Few of My Favorite Things Published: Thu, Nov 19, 2009 Last year, a friend of mine had the best idea. She made gift baskets for her friends filled with her favorite things. Taking a nod from her, I'd like to give you a virtual basket filled with some of my personal favorite things. —Real Salt. I'm not that great of a cook, but don't tell my friends and family. They... Read More

Fiberworks 2006 display ends June 30 Updated: Fri, Jun 9, 2006 As a novice weaver, I'll be the first to admit that I have a lot to learn about the fiber arts. But despite my lack of knowledge, I found a lot to see, admire, appreciate and be entertained by at Fiberworks 2006. The 28th annual show, which opened Saturday at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma (IAO) gallery,... Read More

Sewing studio stitches together music, crafts Updated: Tue, Apr 11, 2006 NORMAN -- Sewing, knitting and crocheting don't have to leave people in knots, said Danya Streetman, proprietor of Sew-N2 Music, a sewing studio that opened in January at 300 W Gray, Suite 114. Streetman, a former stay-at-home mom of three, shares her love of the three crafts with customers of her studio, which... Read More

Aunt Bill's Brown Candy Updated: Wed, Dec 1, 2004 Makes 3 pounds for full recipe FULL RECIPE 6 cups granulated sugar, divided 2 cups cream or whole milk ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup butter 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 cups nuts, broken (preferably pecans) HALF RECIPE 3 cups sugar, divided 1 cup cream 1/8 teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup butter... Read More