This page is contains links to websites and PDF files which can help you learn some of the basics in homemaking skills. Some links are introductory and some are more advanced...and others are purely for your inspiration! Have fun and send an email if there is something that you would like to learn more about.
Canning and Food Preservation:
intro to canning- http://www.freshpreserving.com
Gardening
intro- https://www.lds.org/topics/gardening?lang=eng
planting zones- http://www.naturehills.com/plant-zone-map
interesting site with much information- http://www.garden.org/
companion planting guide (what to plant where)- http://www.burpee.com/vegetables/companion-planting-guide-article10888.html
Homeschooling
free daily resource- http://www.homeschoolfreebie.wholesomechildhood.com/
links to many resources- http://theprudenthomemaker.com/index.php/homeschool/homeschool-resources
Budgeting
budget sheet- https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/english/pdf/callings/welfare/72727_FamilyBudgetWorksheet_pdf.pdf?lang=eng
debt management sheet example- https://www.lds.org/bc/content/shared/english/pdf/callings/welfare/72726_DebtEliminationCalendar_pdf.pdf?lang=eng
Livestock and Husbandry
how to construct a rope halter- http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/4h/4-h104.pdf
good information about chickens- http://keeping-chickens.me.uk/
Knitting
beginning to advanced knitting technique-http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog/4h/4-h961.pdf
Crochet
how to- http://learntocrochet.lionbrand.com/
Hand Sewing and Embroidery
1905 textbook for girls' sewing class (it is easier to use when you download it)- http://books.google.com/books?id=HUFDAAAAIAAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false
Embroidery blog with tutorials for stitches- http://www.embroidery.rocksea.org/
Library of free patterns- http://www.needlecrafter.com/patterns.html
Introduction to many different techniques styles- http://www.needlework-tips-and-techniques.com/
Silk Ribbon Embroidery- http://www.dicraft.co.za/blog/
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