How to Start an Embroidery Project Supplies Needed Cotton fabricEmbroidery hoopEmbroidery threadEmbroidery needleWater-soluble markerScissors Basic Embroidery Supplies Here are all the supplies you’ll need to grab before getting started. Your local crafts or fabric store should have these items, or you can order them online. Fabric: A solid-color cotton or linen works best for embroidery projects. You won’t need much for one project; a general rule is to add four inches on either side of the diameter of your embroidery hoop....

How to Stencil a Wall Supplies Needed StencilPaint in two colors (Better Homes & Gardens Interior Paint colors in Canyon Ridge and Sun Bleached)Paint rollerPaint trayStencil paint brushPainter’s TapeLevelPaper towels Step-by-Step Directions “The stencil wall was inspired by trending graphic wallpaper, but by using paint and stencil you can customize it to your specifications and decor,” Jessica says. Here’s how you stencil a wall to recreate the look of this project....

Compost bins and tumblers work in the same way. They allow microorganisms to transform kitchen scraps and garden wastes into a nutrient rich soil amendment. They require both “brown matter” (high in carbon), such as straw, shredded paper, sawdust, and pine needles, and “green matter” (high in nitrogen), which includes vegetable and fruit waste from the kitchen, fresh seed-free weeds, and fresh grass clippings. The ideal ratio is about three to four parts brown to one part green....

How Does an Air Fryer Work? While it might seem like magic, there’s a simple explanation for how air fryers work. As you know, rather than using hot oil to fry your food, air fryers technically don’t do any frying at all. Instead, the high heat (from a coil close to the food basket), combined with a fan that circulates the air evenly throughout the unit, creates a texture close to what you find in deep-fried foods....

2 tablespoon jalapeno pepper jelly 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple ½ cup chopped mango or papaya ¼ cup chopped star fruit (carambola) ¼ cup sliced green onion 2 tablespoon snipped fresh mint

Check out more landscaping ideas for small yards. Growing Japanese Stewartia Tree Japanese stewartia grows best in full sun or part shade and moist, organically rich, well-drained soil. In regions with warm summers, plant it in a protected location where it will receive shade from intense afternoon sun—the east or north side of a house or building is a good choice. Stewartia is commonly sold as a large, multistem shrub, as well as a tree....

Kwanzaa is a weeklong celebration of African cultural roots, family, and community from December 26-January 1. The word Kwanzaa means “first fruits of the harvest” in Swahili, and the Kwanzaa holiday is built on seven core principles known as the Nguzo Saba: Umoja (unity)Kujichagulia (self-determination)Ujima (collective work and responsibility)Ujamaa (cooperative economics)Nia (purpose)Kuumba (creativity)Imani (faith) Although Kwanzaa is celebrated among people of the African diaspora worldwide, it’s most popular in the United States....

Tips Store unfilled pavlovas in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours. * You can also use a hand mixer. Note the total beating time might be a little longer and the total volume a little less than with a stand mixer.

Variegated lilyturf Liriope muscari ‘Variegata’ bears cream-edged leaves, and in fall produces tiny brilliant blue flower spikes. Zones 6-10 Top Shade Perennials

While her background is primarily food-oriented, Lucy owns a very old house and so has learned many skills in the DIY department. She continues to freelance as a home and garden contributor, as well as an editor for Leading The Way, a Navajo culture and language magazine. The podcast network that she co-founded also offers boundless opportunities for research and content creation.

⅔ cup whipping cream ⅓ cup malted milk powder 1 11.5 ounce package milk chocolate pieces