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House & Home From Diane Schmidt, your About House & Home Editor When the temperatures begin to drop and the days start to shorten, most of us will be spending more time inside than out. Fall craft projects can help ease the transition from summer activities to winter hibernation by giving your creativity a boost. Soap and Candle Projects for Fall For me, nothing says winter hibernation like scented candles, a hot bath and a good book. Indulge yourself with homemade candles and soap filled with the scents you love. Knit Your Own Fleece Mittens I took up knitting last year, and while I'm not very skilled and have zero patience, I can still create cozy, cute mittens for family and friends with this easy-to-follow guide. Perfect for beginners, too. Maple Leaf Quilt Blocks in Fall Colors Every fall, I look forward to the night when we replace the summer duvets with the handmade quilts pulled from the cedar chest - quilts from grandmothers and aunts, handed-down through the generations to keep our family warm and our history ever-present. Costume Making Tricks and Tips When I was a kid, we always made our Halloween costumes. My mother didn't believe in spending money on something that we'd wear only once. And while I was sometimes jealous of store-bought masks and princess gowns, I always treasured the time spent with my mother and sisters creating a sometimes imperfect, but always dearly-loved costume. House & Home Ads Craft Ideas Kids Craft Projects Art & Craft DIY Projects Craft Mosaics Featured Articles Back to School Scrapbooking Fall Tree Care Dorm Room Feng Shui Tips Create a Chic and Organized Living Room Should Tigers and Lions Be Kept as Pets? Top 10 Plumbing Tools   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More> Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About House & Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement