Jar covers

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Dana had a lovely tip last week on covering your freshly-filled jars of sauces and preserves with fabric and yarnThis is a nice tip for an extra muffin liners hanging about in the back of the cupboard — too few for a whole batch of cupcakes. (I have so many mismatched liners hanging out in my baking cupboard!) Use them to frill up a jar or two of homemade jam instead. Tie them to the jar top with twine, or with a rubber band.

Hi Kids! Here’s the pattern I promised you… great cloth covers for your mason jars during “breathable” ferments. Mine haven’t been tested during really warm weather yet, so I don’t know if fruit flies can get in under them. If you’re concerned about that you might add a rubber band just above ...

Here's how to make a reusable can lid to cover open cans and drinks. Can also be used as a jar topper for gifting foods.

Stretchy Red Gingham (Checkered) Pattern - Breathable Fermentation Lid Bowl - Reusable Elastic Cloth Jar Covers

Gingham and honey jars.

Those of you who have sewn with me know I love to garden and make preserves, too. This year I canned a lot: marinara sauce, pickled green tomatoes, roasted red pepper spread (the best thing I mad…