Replacement Shoes for an Artmark 20" Doll?
Take the remaining shoe apart for a pattern. Use some Naugahyde or leather scraps to make that dolly a brand new pair of shoes. They can be sewn by hand or machine.
Finding Help Getting School Clothing and Supplies?
Try The Salvation Army..... They do a lot of helping things and they also have Thrift stores in most cities.
My Dog Has a Red Bump on His Leg?
To be on the safe side I would have a vet look at it. . You wouldnt ignore a lump on your own body.
Paper Plate Aquarium Toddler Craft
a really clever idea! I have 2 large under the bed sweater boxes filled with things my 4 boys made when they were little. This will become more precious as time goes on.
Washing a Dry Clean Only Coat?
I have a method of refreshing many unwashables. Run them in the dryer on the air only setting..... no heat. The tumbling will get rid of the dust that loves to hide in our clothing. Put a couple of dryer sheets in with them to freshen. I learned a long time...
Homemade Eye Makeup Remover
This is a great idea! However, I always use a wash cloth soaked in warm water. I just hold it in place for a few minutes and hold it under the faucet when it cools .... It takes a few minutes to remove everything but I only wear make up on very special occasions...
Finding Source of Smell in Kitchen?
I was going to suggest small containers of baking soda set about the house. I am really freaky about odors and I have used baking soda for years and it works with every stinky problem I have had.
Shabby Chic Upcycled Box
I love it! I found 2 Whitmans Sampler holiday tins for my thread storage. No more having to dust off my spools before sewing. Good job!
Salad Spinner to Clean Grapes
My sister was preparing to slosh her grapes under the water in her hands and a large black widow came marching out. After that she dumped the bag of grapes onto a colander and held that under the water while she cleaned them and removed the stems.
Kenmore Sewing Machine Stitch Knob Stuck?
A wonderful reply! I was going to suggest giving the dealer as much money as he/she wants. I could NOT sew without my manual!!!!
Washing a Dry Clean Only Sweater?
I am almost 82 and I remember my mama soaking some items in cold salt water to set the dye. Many times she soaked red or other colors she thought might not be color fast in salt water before she even cut into the fabric.
What Is This Houseplant?
More commonly.... split leaf philodendron..... Keep it in a large pot.... I once got a really silly spell and planted one in the ground. I thought it was going to turn my apt building over. They are very aggressive when given enough space.
What Is This Houseplant?
It might help to repot it.... Maybe you could divide it into 2 pots and give it more root space. I used to get little plant food spikes to push down into the soil in my pots. It might need a jolt of nourishment. I hope you can get it fixed.
Curtain Color Advice?
I have a rule of thumb which works for me.... Since God made the sky blue and most of the earth green with grass or blue green seas I feel safe combining those with any of my decorating colors. You might also want to consider all the colors of blooms on flowers...
Sewing Machine Make and Model?
I just remembered ..... It might be a Janome.... Ill see if I can find out and get back
Sewing Machine Make and Model?
Take it to a Sewing Center..... They repair all sorts of machines and can help you. I just remembered... There might be another place on the machine that will have a smaller name plate or a sticker with the name on it. It looks like a good sturdy one. I hope...
Sorting Socks into Pairs
When my youngest, whom I had late, was a baby I kept his teeny baby socks on diaper pins. One pin will hold several pairs of baby socks. One pin for clean socks and one for dirty. I threw them, pin and all into the washer and dryer.
Fiestaware Stuck Together?
Sometimes things will expand when hot tap water is applied. If they were mine, and they are in my favorite colors, I would let hot tap water run over the outside of the bowl. You might need rubber gloves to hold it so as to keep the water running over the outside...
Yarn Wrapped Bottle Vase
I love the idea! Maybe a spray glue from the craft store. You could spray over it when you are finished.
Drapery Color Advice?
It looks as though you have a pull down shade. Why not do the sheer panels without drapes? You will have plenty of light during the day and pull the shade down for privacy. You will need to buy a couple more panels per window so they dont look skimpy as my...
Sneaky Scrambled Eggs
This reminds me of the time I offered my 5 year old pancakes made with 1/4 cup of pancake flour with 2 beaten eggs. I am all for nourishment in disguise.
What Is This Houseplant?
I dont know what it is but there is a wonderful site called davesgarden.com They know everything!
Age and Value of Reel Mower?
I found it with a google search. It is still manufactured and available.... I did a search on reel lawn mowers. Apparently there is a move to get away from gas mowers. American is the name of the company.
Age and Value of Reel Mower?
It might be a good idea to try to locate a serial number and manufacturer. I dont know if reel mowers have serial numbers or not but it wont hurt to look.
Identifying an Old Table?
If you have historical residences in your area the docents will be well versed in furniture styles and types. You might also want to send a pic to some national sites such as Mount Vernon. If your library system has a history collection there might be one of...
Living Room Paint Colour Advice?
Since you have so many dark hues (which I think is great) maybe ivory or off white. I dont care for the pure white, I think it looks stark. If this were my room I would do both the side walls and ceiling in off white or ivory.
Living Room Curtain and Rug Color Advice?
I forgot to mention that my walls are bright yellow. Ill try to post a pic
Living Room Curtain and Rug Color Advice?
My sofa is almost exactly like yours. We have a matching recliner and another chair which is beige leather. Because we are old and subject to falls I opted not to have any sort of carpet. My 1950s hardwoods look nice without the rugs. I have white pull down...
Basket for Bathtub Toys
Another wonderful thing I should have known about decades ago! Absolute genius!
Leave Sugar Out of Cooked Foods
When I was a little kid my Mama made cornbread without sugar. My friends would line up for a piece of her cornbread every time she made it. During my childhood folks had to keep their windows open in the warmer months so the whole neighborhood knew when Mama...
Finding 11.3 oz. Plastic Folger's Cans?
I have seen cans of Folgers in teacher work rooms and lounges when I was subbing for a school district in Houston. That should provide many of them.... and when all else fails..... ask your neighbors.
Removing Red Clay Stains on Clothing?
I live in East Tennessee and I have never been able to remove red clay. When my boys were little I had church underwear, school underwear and play out underwear. My sister laughed at me because she had boys who didnt get all that dirty. When the boys came home...
Clove for Toothache
During WWII most of the gums, chocolates and other goodies went to the troops. At home we got clove flavored gum, and lets face it, it was not Wrigleys Spearmint or Doublemint! To this day I do NOT like anything flavored with cloves. Silly me!
Decoupaging a Napkin on Fabric?
Would it be feasible to use an iron on product such as Wonder Under to affix the napkin to the table cloth? You could then do a decorative stitch around the edge of the napkin.
Removing Bathtub Stains for Under $20
Great article! We bought a 1955 rancher with the original tub and Im going to put this info to good use.
Don't Substitute for Butter
I remember those glass milk bottles with about a half inch of cream on the top.... Mama would shake it to mix it up with the milk... She just turned it over and over, watching it to be sure it was all mixed up. She did that each time she used it so we always...
What Breed Is My Dog?
Really cute! I have had so many Heinz doggies I finally stopped trying to figure out what they are. We had a collie, basset mix and the smartest dog we ever had was one we found when we were hiking in the Smoky Mountains. We named her Smoky, had no idea of...
Craft Uses for Pringles Cans?
How about storing craft supplies in them? Crochet hooks, etc.... Crayons and colored pencils always need a good home when the box tears apart. Take the lid off and put it on the bottom and youll have a place for knitting needles. If you knit or crochet you...
Curtain Color Advice?
The blues and greens might sun fade.... Looking at the pic, right in the center of the pic there is a sort of beige ( not yellow) which would look nice. Take a pillow with you when you go shopping and discuss it with the clerk. You will have the color in your...
Living Room Curtain Colour Advice?
I would suggest ivory. I like the lightness of it and white is too stark for me.
Living Room Curtain Color Advice?
I absolutely love red and white gingham checks... the 1/2 inch size checks. Just a valance would make your kitchen cozy and friendly.
Fabric Coffee Sleeve
I love this idea! Its decades too late for me since I retired eons ago but I am thinking of all those mornings at the bus stop in Houston. I was afraid on cold mornings to take my cups out as I had one break when I walked outside into the cold. Fortunately...
Cleaning Cigarette Smoke Off Drinking Glasses?
I would wash them in vinegar water. Maybe even let them soak in it for a few minutes.
Coordinating Furniture and Accessory Colors?
I would start with the larger pieces of furniture since that will be the largest expenditure. You can then haunt garage sales and flea markets for accent pieces. I have a real obsession with too many patterns. If your sofa has a pattern then take two solids...
Decorating a Box Pleat Skirt?
I would leave the skirt alone and use minimal decoration on the top. You will then be able to wear it for other occasions. It is possible to bling up a skirt too much.
Using Beans for Flowerpot Drainage?
Beans for cooking will sprout. My kids used them for science projects when they were in kindergarten and first grade. Im not sure the plants would climb all the way to the top of the soil but I am sure they would set up a dreadful odor. I would suggest packing...
Reusing Vintage Tins
You can find double sided tape and peel and stick magnetic tape at the fabric or craft store.
Cat Peeing On Roommate's Belongings?
I have 2 suggestions.... 1. Get a new roommate 2. Keep a spray bottle of cold water on hand and each time the cat does something naughty spray him/her in the face. It wont take many times to get the message across to the cat and the cold water wont hurt the...
Replacement Drip Tray for George Foreman?
If your are just using it to catch drips why not use the plastic trays for individual flatware items. The one designated for table knives should be about the right size. I got mine out of the drawer and checked it. They are used in a drawer to separate flatware...
Mark Opening for Turning a Sewing...
Great tip! Since I use plastic paper clips instead of pins for most things I mark openings with soap scraps across my stitch line. I had a really bad experience with tailors chalk in the early 70s. I dont buy that any more.
Finding Yarn Donations for Charity Projects?
If you go to church that would be a good place to start. Your sons school would be a good place to begin also. Try the next PTO meeting and tell them what youve told us and youll be swamped with goodies. You might have to rent a storage unit for the yarn. (JK...
Daycare Slogan Ideas?
Good care is decidedly more important than slogans. Concentrate on good care and a good reputation for cleanliness. A well trained staff is always good.
Selling Porcelain Dolls?
Try an antique dealer in your area. They can either do it or will know someone who can.
Donating Craft Supplies?
A local Brownie or Girl Scout troop would be great. Back in the dark ages when I was a Brownie and Scout our leaders had to beg for this sort of thing. Another place you might try is your local middle school. I used to sub for a school district in Houston and...
Hibiscus Dropped Leaves After Spraying for Aphids?
At least 50 years ago a brother in law told me that I could determine whether a plant was still alive by scratching it on the main trunk. If its still green the plant is still alive. Im sure your hibiscus is still alive. I certainly hope so! I love those things...
