Written by: Brad Mangurten |

With rising prices and changing weather, a good crop year can help ease stress and uncertainty, but if it gets wet, you could lose everything in just one storm. Just as it’s important to store your hay when it’s had … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

It’s hard to answer exactly how much tarps cost with one set number. While it’s one of the questions we hear from buyers, especially when someone is trying to decide why not to just buy a tarp at a discount … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

Summer’s here, but it’s tough to spend as much time as you want outside. Between the wasps and hornets, biting flies and mosquitoes, and damaging UVA and UVB rays, you limit time spent outside. Did you know that tarps are … []

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Written by: Brad Mangurten |

A D-shaped metal ring, or D-ring for short, is used in tie-down systems to secure one object to another. The D-rings are often screwed or welded to their connection point and then other items are secured to them using carabiner … []

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 Keeping weeds out of your landscaping ensures you have a low-maintenance, attractive garden, but there are things you should and shouldn’t do to make this system work effectively. If you put in the time and consideration, you’ll have weed-free landscaping. … []

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Muslin Fabric Backdrop Used in local Make-A-Wish Project.

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 If you need a versatile fabric that can be used to make clothing, provide the backing to a quilt, or make curtains for a stage, restaurant event space, or home, 100% cotton muslin is a perfect choice. Designers often make … []

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What is Muslin Fabric? - Fabric Guide - Textile Source

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Muslin is one of history’s older fabrics. It’s a woven cotton material that dates back thousands of years to Mosul (Iraq). Golden threads were woven into the material in some regions to be used in the fashions of royalty. As … []

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What is Muslin Fabric? - Fabric Guide - Textile Source

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Natural muslin is not often considered as a primary choice when making fashions, but it should be. Throughout history, it’s been a key component in many summer dresses. One of its best functions is as a lining. Whether you’re making … []

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The 2022 gardening season starts in some regions and will soon arrive in wintry areas. Now is the perfect time to begin inventorying what gardening supplies you’re missing. It’s also time to purchase seeds and start your seedlings. One of … []

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What is Muslin Fabric? - Fabric Guide - Textile Source

Written by: Brad Mangurten |

One of the questions we hear most often is, “Does muslin shrink?” Yes, it does, though not as much as you might think. Muslin is 100% cotton, and cotton is known to shrink when you wash and dry it. While … []

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