The FarmMade Essential Skills Book: Handmade Projects from America's Farmers

A celebration of simple living skills.

Not too long ago, handwork skills such as sewing a quilt, crocheting a washcloth, or embroidering a pillowcase were handed down from one generation to the next. Candle- and soap-making, blacksmithing, basket weaving, natural yarn dying, and repurposing were all time-honored traditions that were essential to the farm’s microeconomy and long-term success.

While many of these traditional skills have been lost to the convenience of today’s modern economy, ...