Machine Washable Beading Thread?I'd like to jazz up some of my wardrobe by adding beaded trims. Does anyone know what kind of beading thread is machine washable? Thank you!
Was Oatmeal Originally Soaked Prior to Cooking?I was told recently that the package directions for preparing oatmeal used to include soaking. Does anyone know if this is true? I've gotten information about how the soaking should work, but am really curious about the truth of oatmeal soaking directions from days gone by.
Frozen Veggies Have Freezer Flavor?Is there any nifty way to remove the freezer flavor that sometimes gets into frozen veggies? Thanks!
City Bear, Country Bear Book Title?I'm looking for a book about bears. The specific story involved city bears and mountain bears and a snowstorm. The city bears learned that the mountain bears were really the ones who had it all figured out since the mountain bears had been living off natural resources and simple comforts.
Stringy Rhubarb?What's causing my rhubarb to be stringy? What can I add to my rhubarb's soil to produce a more tender plant? Thanks.
Best Workout DVDs?I can't afford regular gym classes, so I'd like to add some workout DVDs to my fitness routine since I'm getting bored with just the elliptical trainer and outdoor running. What are the best workout DVDs that people enjoy using? Oh, I do have a step for step aerobics.
Using Leftover Lemon Slices?I ended up with a gallon bag of lemon slices from a friend's wedding. What can I do with them all? Thanks!
Sherbet-Orange Colored Walls?I have beautiful sherbet-orange walls in my bedroom, and I need new flooring. I can't afford hardwood, and I don't like laminate, so I have two choices: carpet or paint the underlying plywood. What color should I choose to complement my walls?
Training a Lilac Bush?I have a three-year old lilac bush that is growing in the wrong direction since I accidentally planted it at a slight angle. Can I use wire to retrain the branches to stand up straight?
Pamper the Mom, Too?Is it inappropriate or weird to give handmade jewelry as a baby shower gift? I am a professional jewelry artist and my sister is having a baby shower. I'd like to give her a special necklace that I made for her, but I don't know if it's appropriate or not.
Cleaning a Wedding Dress?I am getting married in June and purchased my dress from a thrift store. It isn't terribly dirty or anything; I could wear it as is, but I'd like to clean it to make sure that it looks its best. The label says "do not wash, do not dry clean professionally, spot clean only."
Improving the Appearance of Chair?My husband bought a zero gravity chair. I think it looks awful. He wants it in the living room. Our house is an open floor plan, so I can see this eyesore no matter where I am. It doesn't match any of our traditional wood furniture. It looks like a giant camp chair which would be okay, maybe, if we lived in a tent, but we don't. Does anyone have any idea for a covering of some sort that will minimize the hideousness of this thing?
Crochet Netting for Christmas Ball Ornaments?Does anyone have a crochet pattern or would anyone point me to where I could find a crochet pattern for netting over glass Christmas ball ornaments?
Does Sculpey Stain Walls?Can you hang baked polymer (Sculpey) clay ornaments on a latex painted wall without the clay staining the wall? I just painted my walls a fresh new white and am a little nervous about hanging my polymer clay ornaments back up.
Recommendations for Books on Homemade Gifts for the Nonseamtress?Does anyone have any favorite books with instructions and ideas for homemade gifts? I looked at the selection in my local library, but they are full of sewing projects, and I am a wretched seamstress. I'd love to hear about people's favorite titles for making homemade gifts!
