SKIP: Skills to Inherit Property

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Weave a Basket
In this project, you will create a woven basket from plant material like willow branches, bark, or vining plants. Harvesting or foraging plant material is encouraged but not required for this BB. To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are: - make a woven basket - minimum size: 4" across and 3" deep
Make Twine
In this project, you will make twine from local plant material like nettles, vining plants, or suitable grasses. Harvesting or foraging plant material is encouraged but not required for this BB. To complete this BB, the minimum requirements are: - make at least a 20 feet length of twine - the twine must be plied
Sew your Own Pillow
In this project, you will make a small pillow. Minimum Requirements: - Must be stuffed with a natural material: bedstraw, straw, feathers, or wool - Fabric must be a natural material (hemp, cotton, wool, linen, silk, etc) - Be at least 10x10 inches - It can be machine sewn, as you can probably already sew by hand if you can use a sewing machine!
Brighten your day with a Yellow Patch
In this project, you will sew a patch onto one of the following: - an elbow of a shirt - the knee of pants - a quilt - tote bag - other woven fabric
Darn a sock, earn a Badge Bit
St. John's Wort Infused Oil
Wondering what this badge business is all about? It is a way to prove that you have Skills to Inherit Property. Learn more at permies.com/skip
How to Make Lavender Salve: Natural Herbs Medicine
Learn how to make lavender salve, a cornerstone of DIY natural products. This guide takes you through the steps to create a homemade lavender salve that moisturizes and heals with the power of lavender, coconut oil, olive oil, and beeswax. A rewarding project for DIY beauty aficionados. Find more homemade beauty products, natural remedies, and herbalism for beginners at growforagecookferment.com.
Simple Plantain Leaf Poultice
Just pick a plantain leaf, chew it and spit it on your bee sting.