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Thursday, January 13, 2011
Learning and Growing resources updated
Learning and Growing: Hope Chest Stuff
Anything related to hope chests. Learning AND resources.
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Hope Chest Legacy~ If you haven’t read the book (The Hope Chest: A Legacy of Love by Rebekah Wilson) you might want to. It’s actually written for mothers but I enjoyed it. New!
Hope Chest Society New!
The Hope Chest section of my Keeping Home online store. New!
Learning and Growing: Babies (and so forth)
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
The Ministry of Midwifery New!
Making Home ~ blog that has some baby/motherhood/parenting posts. This blog is worth getting acquainted with. New!
American Academy of Pediatrics New!
La Leche League International ~ breastfeeding education and support organization. New!
Learning and Growing: Cake Baking and Decorating
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Teaching Good Things has a cake decorating DVD New!
Wilton ~ famous cake decorating book and supply company. New!
Clothing the Family ~ Inspiration and Learning About Girls' Clothing
Good places for just viewing styles of clothing for girls. Good for helping you figure out what types of clothing you would approve of your daughters wearing and possibly what types of things you'd like to learn to make. Also, if you're still in girlhood, these might be just as helpful as the women's list(s)! This is for all ages of girls.
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
B & B Blueprints ~ sewing pattern company
Bonnie Blue Designs ~ sewing pattern company New!
Chez Ami Childrenswear~ retailer New!
Christa Taylor ~ retailer
Hanna Andersson ~ retailer of modest clothing
Hannah Lise~ custom sewing of modest clothing
Kwik Sew pattern company ~ sewing pattern company
Lilies of the Field~ custom sewing of modest clothing
Love and Stitches Home Page ~ sewing pattern company
Maja's Heirlooms~ sewing pattern company
Sense and Sensibility~ sewing pattern company
The Children's Corner ~ sewing pattern company New!
The King's Daughters ~ custom sewing of modest clothing and sewing pattern company
Clothing the Family ~ Inspiration and Learning About Boys' Clothing
Good places for just viewing styles of clothing for boys. Good for helping you figure out what types of clothing you would approve of your sons wearing and possibly what types of things you'd like to learn to make. This is for all ages of boys.
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Chez Ami Childrenswear~ retailer New!
B & B Blueprints ~ sewing pattern company
Bonnie Blue Designs ~ sewing pattern company New!
Hanna Andersson ~ retailer
Kwik Sew pattern company~ sewing pattern company
The Children's Corner ~ sewing pattern company New!
The Children's Corner ~ sewing pattern company New!
Clothing the Family ~ Resources for Learning About Men's Clothing
Resources for learning about men's clothing.
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Kwik Sew pattern company~ sewing pattern company New!
Carhartt ~ clothing company New!
Learning and Growing: Clothing the Family
TThis post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Sub Sections
Inspiration and Learning for Women/about women's clothing ~ List of good places for just viewing styles of clothing for women (good for helping you figure out what you like and don't like, will wear and won't wear). These are sites I have found helpful in my study. New!
Inspiration/Learning about Men's Clothing ~ Resources for learning about men's clothing. New!
Inspiration/Learning about Girls' Clothing ~ Good places for just viewing styles of clothing for girls. Good for helping you figure out what types of clothing you would approve of your daughters wearing and possibly what types of things you'd like to learn to make. Also, if you're still in girlhood, these might be just as helpful as the women's list(s)! This is for all ages of girls. New!
Inspiration/Learning about Boys' Clothing ~ Good places for just viewing styles of clothing for boys. Good for helping you figure out what types of clothing you would approve of your sons wearing and possibly what types of things you'd like to learn to make. This is for all ages of boys. New!
Related Posts
Learning and Growing: Sewing
Clothing Care
Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House
~ It's a big book: get the hardback edition if you can. Extensive section on textiles and laundering. She also has a separate book on laundering, called Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens. I'm not sure exactly what it contains but I'm sure it's good.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Sub Sections
Inspiration and Learning for Women/about women's clothing ~ List of good places for just viewing styles of clothing for women (good for helping you figure out what you like and don't like, will wear and won't wear). These are sites I have found helpful in my study. New!
Inspiration/Learning about Men's Clothing ~ Resources for learning about men's clothing. New!
Inspiration/Learning about Girls' Clothing ~ Good places for just viewing styles of clothing for girls. Good for helping you figure out what types of clothing you would approve of your daughters wearing and possibly what types of things you'd like to learn to make. Also, if you're still in girlhood, these might be just as helpful as the women's list(s)! This is for all ages of girls. New!
Inspiration/Learning about Boys' Clothing ~ Good places for just viewing styles of clothing for boys. Good for helping you figure out what types of clothing you would approve of your sons wearing and possibly what types of things you'd like to learn to make. This is for all ages of boys. New!
Related Posts
Learning and Growing: Sewing
Clothing Care
Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House
~ It's a big book: get the hardback edition if you can. Extensive section on textiles and laundering. She also has a separate book on laundering, called Laundry: The Home Comforts Book of Caring for Clothes and Linens. I'm not sure exactly what it contains but I'm sure it's good. Modesty-related Resouces A variety of modesty-related resources ~ could be any aspect of modesty for anyone (and I may or may not agree with it).
Modesty Matters ~www.inplainsite.com~ One woman's thoughts on the subject. It has been so long since I read it that I don't remember what she said, but I remember is being useful in my study.
The Rebelution: The Modesty Survey ~ This is the original announcement for the survey. I see there are links to other posts about the survey in the sidebar.
Feelin' Feminine ~ ministry New!
Other Aspects of Dress
Resources related to other aspects of dress, such as femininity, comfort, healthfulness, durability, simplicity, convenience, etc.
Feelin' Feminine ~ ministry New!
Clothing the Family ~ Inspiration and Learning for Women/About Women's Clothing
Good places for just viewing styles of clothing for women (good for helping you figure out what you like and don't like, will wear and won't wear). These are sites I have found helpful in my study.
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
April Cornell Online ~ designer and retailerI don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
As Lilies Sewing ~ custom sewing of modest, feminine attire
DownEast Basics Clothing Catalog ~ retailer
Feelin' Feminine ~ ministry New!
Hannah Lise ~ modest clothing company
Kathy's Modest, Sewing Patterns ~ sewing pattern company and retailer
Kwik Sew pattern company ~ commercial sewing pattern company
Lands' End ~ company and retailer
Lilies of the Field ~ custom sewing of modest, feminine attire
Loes Hinse Design ~ independent sewing pattern company
Martin McCrea ~ made to order Victorian/Western dresses.
Sense and Sensibility pattern pages, examples, and vintage images library. Designer of historical/history-inspired sewing patterns.
Silhouette Patterns ~ independent sewing pattern company.Tall Women's Clothes ~ retailer
And specifically for plus-size women (since I haven't needed this personally I don't have as many links but I will look/try to remember what I've seen):
Petite Plus Patterns
Learning and Growing: Sewing
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Threads Magazine ~ I've heard it's a good magazine but I've never read it. I do know that they have wonderful online resources, including short articles and videos for beginners.
PatternReview.com ~ reviews of sewing patterns, discussion board, reviews of sewing website and sewing notions, sewing information, and more. They even have classes, but those aren't free. Great resource!
Patterns and Using Patterns
Burdastyle ~ pattern downloads. Some are free. New!
Keeping Home ~ the retail store. My own store which features sensible and modest sewing patterns for clothing and the home. My goal is to help women outfit their homes and clothe their families with dignity. The styles for clothing are classic-modern ~ sometimes a bit trendy, sometimes a bit old-fashioned, but mostly in between (and never extreme!). I have some sewing patterns especially for beginners! I do completely endorse this one. ;-)
PatternReview.com ~ reviews of sewing patterns, discussion board, reviews of sewing websites (mostly stores) and sewing notions, sewing information, and more. They even have classes, but those aren't free. Great resource!
You Can Make This ~ pattern and tutorial downloads. New!
Fabric Sources
Fab Shop Hop and Fab Search ~ find fabrics and sewing stuff (a lot of quilting) New!
Fabric.com ~ A wonderful place to visit! Sells discount quilting, apparel, and home dec fabrics. Some types of fabrics stick around consistently, some don't. Easy to navigate, so it's a great place to learn about fabrics and what's available. There's also a small fabric glossary that I have found helpful.
Denver Fabrics ~ sells discount fabrics. A bit difficult to navigate.
Joann.com ~ I generally buy my thread here (Gutermann). They have all kinds of sewing and craft supplies.
PatternReview.com ~ reviews of sewing patterns, discussion board, reviews of sewing websites (mostly stores) and sewing notions, sewing information, and more. They even have classes, but those aren't free. Great resource!
Sewing Forums
Sewing Forum ~ at GardenWeb
PatternReview.com ~ reviews of sewing patterns, discussion board, reviews of sewing website and sewing notions, sewing information, and more. They even have classes, but those aren't free. Great resource!
Sewing Mamas ~ has a forum. You have to join to read. Very active.
Everything Sewing Forum ~ Small but nice.
Learning and Growing: Curriculum, Classes, and Clubs
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Future Christian Homemakers
Training Our Daughters to be Keepers at Home by Ann Ward. Seven-year curriculum for girls in book or CD format. Do a search for "training our daughters to be keepers at home" and you will find sources and reviews.
Home Economics for Home Schoolers series.
Hope Chest Society New!
The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Isabella Beeton ~ an old book available for free here.
American Woman's Home by Catherine Esther Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe ~ an old book available for free here.
Home Economics I and Home Economics II curriculum by Christian Light Publications.
Self-Made Scholar ~ has a list of free classes and a list of self-education resources.
Teaching Good Things ~ Equipping Families with Practical Skills for Life
New! Here's something that may help. Below are links to high school/college/university departments, programs, course catalogs, etc. that may be helpful in planning your study. They are both Christian and secular, public and private ~ just whatever I have found that might provide ideas, inspiration, and guidance, whether you are planning a homeschooling program, independent study college program, or just a personal education study program. These links do not include homeschool curriculum. Look at the courses offered, and if possible, actual course descriptions.
Oakwood College Department of Family and Consumer Sciences
Virginia Tech ~ Department of Human Development
App State ~ Family and Consumer Sciences.
Learning and Growing: Cooking and Baking
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Cooking.com~ Recipes
All Recipes
Recipe Archive
Local Harvest
Hillbilly Housewife New!
Tammy's Recipes New!
Learning and Growing: Health
This post/re-post is a resource list designed to aid in the education of women in homemaking and womanhood lines, particularly in keeping with the purpose of The Hope Chest. You can always find all of my resource lists in the sidebar.
I don't necessarily endorse these sites in their entirety. In fact, some of them I may not endorse at all! They are here because I believe they are useful for educational purposes.
Center for Science in the Public Interest ~ watchdog organization. New!
CSPI Canada New!
FDA (US Food and Drug Administration) New!
Northern Lights Health Education ~ a few recipes and LOTS of good health information.
Three Angels Broadcasting Network ~ they have some healthy cooking shows. You can watch online or print the recipes.
Nutrient Database
The Ministry of Midwifery New!
Uchee Pines ~ Lifestyle Center, Training Programs, and Health Resources
WebMD New!
United States Department of Health and Human Services New!
USDA.gov - United States Department of Agriculture New!
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