Bobbin Getting Tangled?
If this happens on my Elna it means that the Bobbin is either in, upside down, OR I have NOT threaded the feed from the spool of thread properly. Often it will do this on its own.
Bobbin Getting Tangled?
Please see answer above. Note; you can tell if Bobbin is upside down (in wrong) if the thread is NOT turning counterclockwise. Must turn counterclockwise. Also, make sure that you have not inadvertently bumped the tension adjuster. Helps if we know the make...
Advice for Growing Sunflowers?
Sunflowers are annuals, but do self-seed! Mulliens look like overgrown Foxglove, are annuals too, and also self-seed prolifically. They are not nearly as pretty as sunflowers, and can be quite invasive and do only come in yellow! Helleniums are family members...
Dark Fruit Cake Recipe?
Thank you, metroplex. That is more like the one that I am looking for! The last one that you so kindly found for me, I can just add more goodies. When I was younger, I used to make these in Feb., wrap in brandy soaked cheese cloth, then foil, stored in a cool...
Cutting Frozen Meat?
If you have a chop saw, which I do! I thoroughly clean the blade with steel wool, soap, touch of bleach and water, dry completely...and voila! It has the power to cut thru it easily! I do this with large, beef & pork roasts, which I buy from Costco! thoroughly...
Norfolk Pines Damaged By Cold?
From what I understand, if you scratch the bark with your thumbnail, just lightly and the cambium layer is still green, there is a chance the trees will live, but will not replace branches where they have died off! The tree will look quite gangly! Sorry, as...
Tips for Freezing Leftovers?
I, too, live alone, and live a hectic life, so when I cook, its for several meals! I purchased a Food Saver last fall....and dont know how I live this long without one! Not only the extra cooking, but now do now canning as my trusty Food Saver looks after all...
Swiffer Socks
Great idea...but I am concerned about Swiffer! Have just received an email (checked on Snopes)...the chemical cleaner in Swiffer is causing liver failure in our pets, and there is a warning (very small print) on the package about animals & children! The chemicals...
Bissell Little Green Machine Reviews?
I have owned one for about 4 years, and only find it does small jobs (stains) but, it seems I am forever repairing it. I keep it handy, but know each use I will find another small repair job. So far, I have been able to repair all problems!