What is the best way...

[missymomof3]

to begin learning homesteading? I need to learn how to sew and some other things I have never been taught also. Where would I learn to do these things? I would ask my grandmother but she is having some problems ( please pray for her) so that won't work.Any ideas?

[SewCrafty]

You can check out the tutorial section here.

Also check out the sewing, needlearts and quilting sections. Most tutorials have been stickied and are at the top of them.

[missymomof3]

Thanks! I will do that.

[sunshine]

Ask specific questions-- and we'll all be happy to help if we can.

Some of us (like me ) have been doing these tasks for quite some time.

[owiebrain]

The best way I learn new skills is just by jumping in with both feet. I read a lot on the subject I want to learn. I also am also pretty obnoxious about asking everyone I know, both IRL and on the internet. Heck, I'm obnoxious about asking people I don't know, too. You can find out a lot of info by just doing that.

#1 thing, though, is just jumping right on in. The worst thing it can do is kill ya.

[homesteadmamma]

The best way to learn is to read, read, read. There are a couple great books Storey's Basic Country Skills by John and Martha Storey and The Self Sufficient Life and how to live it by John Seymour.

Ask as many questions here as you want. There is a wealth of knowledge here from those who try to live the homesteading lifestyle.

[missymomof3]

Thank you all sooo much! I will look into those books and, like owiebrain said, just jump in.

[Blessed]

Go girl! You can do it! The quilting and crochet tutorials are excellent, btw. I refer to them often.

[missymomof3]

I think I will start with crocheting first. I will probably get the materials this weekend and "jump in" on Monday.

[QuilterMom]

I second both books CJ suggested - love them!

Also, sit down and make a list of things you are already capable of doing and things that you would like to learn. That might help you choose a couple of starting points. There's an old thread here on the forums along those lines I'll try to locate for you.

[QuilterMom]

Here's the thread - http://frugalvillage.com/forums/show...threadid=62133

[homesteadmamma]

Also if you want quilting tutorials, bread making tutorials,etc. they are here http://www.frugalvillage.com/modules...ticles&secid=2

[kestrel91316]

Pick up a copy of Carla Emery's Encyclopedia of Country Living. It's the BIBLE of self-sufficient living. Can't live without it!

[missymomof3]

You all are awesome!!!! Thank you all!!!!!