Making Cotton Weaving Loops for Potholders?How can I make cotton loops to weave potholders?
How Well Do Garment Steamers Work?Does anyone know from experience how well a garment steamer works? I was thinking of buying one, but would like to hear from others who have had experience using garment steamers.
Using an Antenna With DirecTV?I have had DirecTV installed but we do not receive local channels and thus invested in a Terk antenna that sits on the dish. Now, how should it be installed (the antenna came w/ more wire connections (wires) than the satellite provides for).
Looking For Information About "Alstroemeria" Plant?I am interested in planting perennials this year and have found a beautiful plant called "Alstroemeria". Can anyone provide me with info on this flowering plant and whether it can be planted in my zone in central Louisiana. As well as upkeep and so forth.
How Many Fat Quarters Do I Use?I am fairly new to quilting and would like to make a simple quilt for each of my daughters. My question is: how many fat quarters are normally used for a standard (full) sized bed?
Smocking Advice?Any smockers available to lend a hand? I am smocking a high back yoke and need to know if I smock across the back or leave a space (center back) to put in the button placket after the smocking is completed? There is no back seam and the smocking is done directly on skirt section (no insert).
Shelf Life of Perfume?What happens to perfume that is a few years old? I am looking for Avon's "Perceive" that has been discontinued, but am worried that it may have lost something with age. Does perfume age or go "bad"?
Vegetable Oil to Restore a Wooden Table?I have an old dining room set (26 yrs old) that I would like to bring out the finish on, or renew it with the least amount of work or bother. Is there maybe something that I could rub on with a cloth that wouldn't require a protective finish afterward?
Potty Training an Older Puppy?Please help me housebreak my Chi shihtzu mix; 5 months old and neutered. Just doesn't seem to want to cooperate at all.
Newspaper and Mulch Instead of New Soil?I am trying to clean out and work up a few flower beds on a limited income. My question is this: I cannot buy topsoil or planting soil. Can I still hopefully have a successful bed using newspaper and mulch? How should that be done?
Alternative Heartworm Preventatives?What is an alternative flea preventive other than vet supplied and/or heartworm preventive? The vet is getting too high for my budget.
Aunt Martha's Flour Sack Towels?I am doing lots of hand embroidery for friends, gifts both baby and weddings. I am in search of the Aunt Martha's Flour Sack Towels that can be embroidered.
Smocking Pleater Thread Box or Caddy?Does anyone have instructions for making a smocking pleater thread box or caddy? I would like to make one for my new pleater.
Slippery Carport?Solutions for a Slippery Carport. I need a solution for a slippery carport. Being in central Louisiana we have lots of humidity and it leaves my carport slab extremely slippery.
Pomeranian Won't Come When I Call?I am having an awful time getting my 2 year old pom to come to me when I call. He has a fenced in area in the back yard just out of the door to roam and do his duty. Lately, he has found a way out of the fence.
Pets Pooping On Carpet?I am trying to break one of my pets from eliminating in the same spot. Well, actually, I am working on housetraining entirely. I have an 8 month old sheltie that has recently been introduced into the family. He is doing fairly well in the potty situation but I find a pile of poop in the same area on the carpet very often. I am not sure just who is the culprit - my pom, my cat or the sheltie.
Removing Tile from Formica Countertops?How can I remove ceramic tile from Formica countertops? I am hoping to salvage the original Formica until I am able to replace it. I also have the tile as a back splash under upper cabinets and behind the stove but I would like to leave that intact.
Near Boiling Water And Lemons As Flea Spray?I just cut out a recipe from a newspaper for making flea spray using near boiling water and cut lemons.
Sunburst Window Treatment?I am in need of instructions for making a sunburst window treatment to fit into an arched window top. I know it's gathered around the half circle of the arch and in the bottom center the excess fabric is gathered into a rosette.
Fabric is Discolored Along Folded Edge?I purchased several yards of baby cord fabric from resale. The fabric is sort of ivory in color. It has been folded a long time and along the fold it is discolored. What is the best way to clean it?
Dog Needs to Gain Weight?I adopted a 10 month old Chi/Dachshund mix and she is rather skinny. Any suggestions on a good food to get her up to a healthy weight?
Giving Furniture a Distressed Look?I have an older bedroom set that is very dark and very worn. I would like to give it a lighter, maybe antique look. I was thinking of spraying it with an off white or ivory color. To get some of the dark to show through do I need to wipe it before it dries or sand lightly afterwards? Then maybe put a faux marble laminate on the tops of the items.
Paper Training an Older Dog?I adopted a 3 year old female Chihuahua two weeks ago. The previous owner assured me she was paper or pad trained, but since I have had her here, that hasn't been so. I can't make her go on the pads/paper unless she is confined to a very small area.
"Lily of the Valley" Embroidery Design?I am an avid sewer and embroider. I was wondering if anyone has some designs they would like to share. I only hand embroidery - no machine. I do lots of pillowcases and childrens clothes. Right now I am in need of a hand embroidery design of the "Lily of the Valley" flowers.
Embroidering On Sheer Fabric?I am working on a gown that has sheer overlay in an organdy or similar fabric. I want to do some embroidery on the sheer fabric. Any tips? I hand embroidery all the time but never attempted doing it on sheers.
Teaching Children to Sew?I am looking for a beginners sewing book for children. My granddaughter has shown an interest and she has been doing some hand sewing. Even though I sew, I would like something to help put things into her perspective. Any input will be appreciated. Thanks
How Do I Introduce a Kitten to 10 Year Old Cat?I have just recently adopted a six month old kitten and introduced him to my cat of 10 years, Tucker. They began sniffing each other and then just walked away uninterested in the other. Well, now a week later my older cat is acting out and urinating on a bed, the carpet, laundry and several places other than his litter box.
Will Humidity from an Aquarium Harm a TV on a Shelf Above It?I have a nice heavy wooden TV stand with a bottom shelf. I was wondering if I could put an aquarium on the bottom under my TV? I know the shelf will support the weight, but will the moisture (if any should escape) harm the TV on the shelf above?Thanks for any replies.
Crochet Dish Towel Top?I am searching for directions for crochet toppers for kitchen towels to hold them on handles for easy reach and for crochet towel rings. Does anyone have these to share?
Dog Bed Patterns?Does anyone have a pattern for a simple and fast doggie bed?
Lace Shaping?Does anyone have the instructions on lace shaping for heirloom sewing? Or where I might obtain a book on lace shaping?
Cleaning Out Waste in Dog Kennel?I am setting up a new kennel in the yard for my Sheltie, Blue. How should I keep it clean? Is there a system that can have the waste washed into or do I have to scoop
Paper Training vs Yard Training for a Puppy?I have a Pomeranian that just turned 5 months old. I have always crated him and then paper-trained him rather than going outside. I just don't want him outside too often and the paper method is convenient for me.
Getting a Dog to Use Dog House?I have a question about my Sheltie/Blue. He will not go into his dog house no matter what the weather is. What can I do? I hate seeing him outside when we have cold and rain.
Non-greasy Hand Lotion for Crafters?I do lots of needle work by hand, but have extra rough and dry hands. I need to find something to soften them (even threads snag on them) while I sew, but not leave greasy/oily spots on my projects. Any suggestions?
Chenille Style Pattern for Infants and Toddlers?I am looking for a crochet pattern in a Chenille style for infants and toddlers. It is an older pattern that has since been discontinued. I appreciate any help obtaining the instructions.
Embroidering a Robin?I am in need of a transfer to hand embroider a robin. As young children, my siblings and I lost our mother and because she always woke us in the mornings with the "red robin" song. I thought it would be nice to give to my siblings a robin with the song framed.
Photina Hedges Losing Leaves?I have a row of red tip Photina hedges that are losing their leaves rather rapidly. Most years they stay evergreen with the red tips and may occasionally shed a few leaves. I just noticed they are almost bare now and beginning to look rather dead. What could be the problem?
Finding a Dog a New Home?I am searching for help with my dog that has been diagnosed with heart worms. Evidently he had not been on prevention. I have started him on his treatments, he has 2 left. I cannot afford to continue as I ended up having surgery (no insurance) and am not able to get around. I advertised locally for a family to take possession
Toddler Simplicity Pattern?I am in need of an older toddler Simplicity pattern. The number is 5954 and if anyone has one I would like a size 4. On Ebay whenever I put in the number it brings up an adult ladies pattern.
Treating Heartworm in Dogs?I have a young Sheltie that I recently got from an owner that did not provide heartworm prevention. I do not actually know if Blue has heartworms or not, but need a less expensive preventive treatment than the vet offers.
Locating Smocking Plates?I am looking for a smocking plate for ladybugs. Does anyone have one they would like to share a copy of? Or know where I can find one?
Housetraining a Sheltie?What is the fastest and easiest way to housetrain a Sheltie? I am using a crate right now but how long should he stay in or out of the crate at a time?
Locating a Sew Beautiful Magazine?I am searching for the Sew Beautiful magazine that carried the Fluttering Friends smocking plate and another called Butterflies and Bows. Can anyone help?
Cat With Eye Discharge?I have found 4 very young kittens that have crusty eyes (nearly closed from the gunk). I think the irritation is from gnats, as there are a lot swarming. Can someone help me to treat their eyes?
Shopping for Cool Craft Lighting?I do lots of hand sewing and it is necessary that I use a very bright lite. My problem is the heat it puts out. I can hardly stand it any longer. Are there craft lights available for close work that stay cool? I would appreciate any input. Thanks.
Pacu That Have Outgrown Their Tank?I have 3 very large pacu that have outgrown their tank. Any advice on what to do? Does anyone buy large fish? I have 6 aquariums but not a single one with room enough to seperate them.
Smocking Pattern for a Child's Two Piece Swimsuit?I am in need of an older smocking pattern for a child's two piece swim suit. Does anyone have the instructions?