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Note: As of 2017, The New Homemaker is an archive. The articles on the site are all original to TNH. For more musings from Lynn, the person behind this site, go here.

How to Kool-Aid Dye Silk Scarves (and Other Stuff)

I love KoolAid. Good grief, not to drink! To dye stuff with!

KoolAid is a ready-made acid dye, suitable for any protein fiber. That means silk, soy silk and wool, fiber fans. Usually I dye wool with it, or its close relative, Easter egg dye.

Recycling

True confessions among the bins

Putting Food By

Stocking up against emergencies and possible lean times

Painting Pressboard Furniture

Take it from garage sale to chic

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