Penny rugs first originated in the United States around the time of the Civil War. Thrifty homemakers used woolen scraps from clothing to create decorative mats. Using coins as templates, they cut ...

With so many Spokanites keeping chickens in their backyards these days, they might feel the need for a flowy, fun apron to wear on the way to the hen house. Enter: The Henny Penny. I just wrote up ...

Think you’re too old to change your life or try something new? Well, banish the thought and pull up a chair to Ruth Stravers’ craft table. Stravers rejects the notion that age is a limiting factor ...

My decorating co-host, Matt Fox, and I are history buffs. We also enjoy antiquing and flea markets, so we were excited when we discovered an authentic penny rug in a local antique shop. My decorating ...

During the period before the Industrial Revolution from 1790 to 1850, homemakers were both thrifty and clever and used scraps of wool from worn-out clothing and other items to create what were called ...