About Home: Starting a New Home Hobby

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Home From Christina Donnelly, your About Home Editor So, you've wanted to start a new hobby for a while, huh? Why not choose one that improves your home, too?! Luckily, the About.com Home Experts are some of the craftiest folks out there—and have tons of ideas that'll keep you entertained and keep your home feeling fresh. Start Quilting Express your creativity and get a comfy, cozy blanket out of it? Sign me up! Making a quilt can give your space a homey, comfy vibe and it's incredibly easy to design a quilt that matches your home's décor. Whether you're new to quilting or a pro, we've got tons of free patterns and step-by-step instructions to make your new quilting hobby a breeze. How to Calculate the Right Amount of Quilting Fabric The Best Tools for Beginner Quilters How to Cut Fabric on the Grain Search Related Topics:  easy quilts  quilt patterns  rotary cutting safety Start Making Candles and Soap Not only is making your own candles and soap super relaxing, but it can save you some dough, too! Once you've mastered the basic melt-and-pour soap making method, try making your own liquid soap or bath salts. You can use the same skills to make your own candles ... and totally impress your dinner guests when you tell them you handmade the lighting. How to Make Soap The Basics of Candle Making The Best Essential Oils to Use in Soaps Search Related Topics:  candle making  soap making  beginning projects Start Container Gardening Did you know you can grow an entire garden in a few containers? Container gardening is an awesome alternative for those of us who are currently stuck indoors (hey, it's cold out there!) or just have too little space for a large garden. All you need is a few containers, the right plants and a little creativity; we've got the tips, tricks and advice to help your container garden thrive! Growing Vegetables in Containers Pretty Flowers for Your Container Garden Avoid These 10 Seeding Mistakes Search Related Topics:  common mistakes  container garden gallery  fall container gardens Start Small Farming Even if you live in the city or suburbs, you can start a small farm! With a little bit of space (and some dedication), you can raise chickens or rabbits, learn how to make maple syrup from scratch or start keeping bees. How to Brew Your Own Kombucha How to Can, Freeze, Dehydrate and Store Foods Delicious Elderberry Recipes Search Related Topics:  farm planning  hobby farming  farming basics Related Searches Hobby Store Hobby Supplies Hobby Hobby House Container House Plants Featured Articles Does Your Bedroom Have Good Feng Shui? 5 Beneficial Garden Insects Follow About Home on Facebook! Are Crib Tents Safe? The Best Pet-Proof Kitchen Floors Bright and Bold Bedroom Wall Colors   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Home newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Advertisement