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What kind of HOMEGROWN are you?: Dirt Under My Fingernails City Slicker

Fill in the blank:: Making frugality into an art form!

A bit about me:: I live in a large town/small city and own a home with a small yard. My garden is about 350 square feet of cultivated space. I try to grow something fresh year round. I'm married, and we have 7 dogs. I compost, ride my bike to work, love to bake, like to cook, and truly enjoy working in the garden.

Latest greatest meal cooked at home:: Roasted chicken, sauteed collards, and homemade mashed potatoes

Currently reading:: On Food and Cooking

Currently listening to:: Otis Redding, Lily Allen, Rolling Stones

My latest DIY project:: laying down pavers to cover the bare dirt on my patio - and I have some sewing I need to get back to

Web site I recommend:: http://pathtofreedom

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Help! What's the difference between a felt board and a flannel board?

OK, now normally I can find out something as simple as this, but apparently no one has made a "felt boards for dummies" book. When one is making a flannel/felt board, what material adhered to the board: flannel or felt? Is this word used interchangabley? My understanding is that flannel is the soft, cotton fabric used for jammies (and cozy sheets!), but that felt is washed wool. From what I remember of flannel boards, the cutout figures were felt (stiffer material, and rough textured), and…

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Posted on December 9, 2010 at 10:20pm — 1 Comment

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At 1:28pm on October 4, 2010, Cornelia said…: Hi Linda - welcome to HOMEGROWN. 350 square feet is a good sized garden!! Looking forward to hearing more from you soon.