Business Review: The Common Thread

In preparation for my first sewing class, I visited the newly opened independent fabric store The Common Thread just over a week ago. What a treat!

As I mentioned when I listed my goal of learning how to sew this year, I haven’t done any real sewing since I took a home ec class in junior high. That was a few years ago (ahem!) so I felt a little nervous preparing for my sewing class. What fabrics would be best for the various projects? I checked out organic fabric online but for my first projects, I wanted to feel the fabrics. The selection of organic fabric at the chain store in my area was nonexistent so I had to find another option. Read more

Community Sponsored Agriculture

One of the biggest changes we have made to our eating came from joining a Community Sponsored Agriculture or CSA group. These are farms that allow community members to purchase a share of their crop in advance. By purchasing a CSA share in advance, the consumer in essence becomes partners with the farmer, with the risks and rewards shared by both. Read more