Articles written by Mary Beth Miller

With over 7 million acres of land overtaken by kudzu, the United States is fighting a losing battle against the invasive vine.

Dec 27, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Always creating something, Jodie Davis is known throughout the quilting and crafting worlds for her cheerful projects and vibrant imagination.

Dec 6, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Self-taught artist Laurel Burch designed an imaginary world of fantastic creatures and people that wove their way into the hearts of people everywhere.

Dec 5, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

BIll McKibben is a renowned environmental journalist and was one of the first to raise the alarm over the growing climate crisis.

Jun 24, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Backyard poultry farmers have fallen for Orpingtons, a docile, easy to handle, and attractive chicken breed that provides eggs and meat in a small space.

May 29, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Alex Anderson's one of the most influential and well-loved quilters in the world. A television host, author, and teacher, she has taught millions to sew.

May 20, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

In Storms of My Grandchildren, James Hansen explores the causes of global warming, its effects on the world today, and ways these effects can be reduced.

May 6, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Fee-and-dividend is a proposed US legislative solution to cut world fossil fuel emissions and reward those who curb their carbon footprint.

Apr 26, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Building a large ironing surface to allow the easy ironing of quilt tops, fabric, and other craft projects is simple and fast with these instructions.

Apr 16, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Many chicken breeds are on the Endangered Species list because breeders have used only one or two breeds for egg or meat production and abandoned all others.

Mar 7, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Michael Miller Fabrics is a well-known fabric designer specializing in vibrant, cutting-edge designs. The business grew from a two-person company to a international firm.

Feb 15, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Eleanor Burns revolutionized quilting more than 30 years ago when she developed her Quilt in a Day system by making it possible to sew a quilt in a single day.

Feb 1, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Barbara McClintock's discovery of gene transposition in maize revolutionalized cytogenetics and won her the Nobel Prize in 1983 in Physiology or Medicine.

Jan 17, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

In 2004, the Quilters Hall of Fame opened in Marion, IN to honor the art of quilting throughout US history. The museum honors an influential quilter annually.

Jan 13, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Well-known for supernatural beings, Ireland's nights are haunted by the Dullahan, a spirit thought to ride the countryside on Irish festival or feast days.

Jan 9, 2010 - Mary Beth Miller

Leeches were used for thousands of years to treat human disease. Once viewed as a cure-all, leeches were discredited, only to reappear in the modern doctor's toolbox.

Dec 18, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

People value and love their horses, so when it's necessary to board them, owners try to find a quality barn. Here are some tips to tell a good barn from a bad one.

Dec 12, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Best known as Laura from Little House on the Prairie, Melissa Gilbert grew up on television. She has starred in over 45 television movies since the series ended.

Dec 10, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Jinny Beyer has been an integral part of the quilting world since the 1970s when her unique design style earned her a place at the forefront of the U.S. quilting revival.

Dec 6, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Porridge, a centuries old staple food, was originally the only way to obtain nutrition from grain, but with the arrival of bread, it became a less popular side dish.

Nov 30, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

A phenomenon from the age of instant communications and viral email, flash mobs have appeared since 2003 in places as diverse as San Francisco, Jerusalem and Antwerp.

Nov 25, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

This U.S. event celebrates both the versatility of the wild horse or mustang and the talent of the horse trainers who participate in the Extreme Mustang Makeover.

Nov 9, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Built by organizations, such as public parks, churches, hospitals, and schools, labyrinths are used for spirituality, meditation, relaxation, and healing.

Nov 8, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

The Papillon is an AKC recognized toy breed that was bred as a lap dog in the Middle Ages. "Papillon" is French and refers to the dog's large, butterfly-shaped ears.

Nov 4, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Connie Willis, author of The Doomsday Book and To Say Nothing of the Dog, is one of science fiction's most decorated authors with six Nebula Awards and ten Hugos.

Nov 2, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Singer and actor Bobby Sherman enjoyed a burst of stardom beginning in the late sixties and ending in the early seventies with the cancellation of his television show.

Oct 28, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

During the building of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, CA, 19 men were saved by the use of a safety net. These men were called the Halfway to Hell Club.

Oct 2, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Beginning quilters often struggle to cut fabric with a rotary cutter without wasting fabric or injuring themselves. Here are a few simple techniques to avoid problems.

Sep 26, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller

Quilts can be striking or bland, depending on the fabrics used. Fabrics high in contrast or in different values can make a quilt beautiful.

Sep 8, 2009 - Mary Beth Miller