Throughout the Little House books, the Ingalls family stays busy day in and day out making their home cozy and safe. Many of their daily activities were done out of necessity but they also created beautiful playthings, and added ornamental charm to an otherwise simple life. Over a dozen of those crafts are presented in My…
DIY Pepper Wreaths
“Onions were made into long ropes, braided together by their tops, and then were hung in the attic beside wreaths of red peppers strung on threads.” Little House in the Big Woods It was common to hang herbs, peppers, onions, and garlic to let them dry for long-term storage. Garlic and onions were often braided….
Little House on the Prairie® Lifestyle Index
Recipes Baked Beans Recipe Inspired by Little House on the Prairie Butternut Squash Recipes We Love Cranberry and Brown Sugar with Mint Glaze Country-Style Ham Cranberry Jelly Inspired by Little House on the Prairie Cream Carrots Recipe Cinnamon Chicken Recipe Cornbread Stuffing Inspired by Laura Ingalls Wilder DIY Maple Sugar Candy Fall Popcorn Balls Farmer…
Straw Hat Embellishments with Little House on the Prairie
“There were several beautiful hats, but Laura knew at once which one she wanted. It was a fine, cream-colored straw with a narrow brim, rolled narrower at the sides.” These Happy Golden Years A sturdy straw hat was an essential accessory to have on the prairie that could be as pretty as it was practical….
Handmade Fabric Bookmarks for Old-Fashioned Reading Fun
“As you read my stories of long ago I hope you will remember that things truly worthwhile and that will give you happiness are the same now as they were then. It is not the things you have that make you happy. It is love and kindness and helping each other and just plain being…
Little House on the Prairie® DIY No Sew Christmas Tablerunner
Andover Fabrics recently released three beautiful Little House on the Prairie® fabric collections. For those in love with all things Little House on the Prairie, the possibilities of what you can make are endless. For example, you can create Little House on the Prairie dresses and bonnets for girls and adults, straw hat decorations, or…