Make Light Curtains Darker?
Megan, Are they curtains or drapes? If they are the thinner smaller curtain, they may dye alright, but I would think twice about dying drapes, as they are so large and made of stuff that might not take dye well. But I have bought cheap shower curtains to put...
Using Polar Fleece for Curtains
That is a good idea. I went a cheaper way a few years back. I bought 2 clear shower curtaints and hooked them on the back of the drapes using the drapery hook already there. It did make a very big difference, and still let in some light. This was in a downstairs...
Water Saving Tips?
Sorry about this when I was a Kid story, but here goes. One of my fondest memories of my childhood was staying at my Grandmothers farm every summer. Monday-washday was the most fun. Gramma had a ringer washer and no hot water or bathoom in the house either...
Nylon Stuffed Pillow
Shauna, I think hosery makes the best pillow stuffing, I cut mine in loops to make it stay loffty. I like to cut the stiched on waist band, off of panty hose, keep it in a loop, to use as a great big rubber band! Works great for putting around fabric, when...
Question About Jeans Quilts?
I have seen a very good looking jean quilt backed with the big red and blue mens hankies, the country kind. The blocks on the front were framed with strips of the same . The back was made with the 2 colors in a checkerboard patteren. I do not know if there...
Question About Jeans Quilts?
I have seen a very good looking jean quilt backed with the big red and blue mens hankies, the country kind. The blocks on the front were framed with strips of the same . The back was made with the 2 colors in a checkerboard patteren. I do not know if there...
No More... Getting Lost in the Pattern
Thats a GREAT IDEA. some patterens are so involved, and most of use dont sit down and start and end the project just like that. So if you leave and come back or answer the phone, have a live out side of crafts, its very easy to get mixed up, for lots of us...
Ant Trap Recipe?
I believe its dry Cream of Wheat or broken up Alkasasler tablets or both but not together. Good luck- go withthe dry cream of wheat, its cheaper!!
Children's Hand Wreath
We have made these before, but we called them handsome wreaths!! Its fun to do at family parties, we write the name of each person and age or date on their hand print. Trim out with a big bow and its neat to bring it out the neaxt year and add to it and see...
Shrinky Dink Instructions Needed?
Perment marker pens can also be used to color your shrinky dink plastic. And you can also use a heat gun to shrnk them with. But I think the toaster oven is the best way. Also a lot of the thick clear plastic you get containg the things you buy, the packing...
Craft Activities to Cure Boredom and Lose Weight?
Katie, I found that learning something new helps to take your mind off food. Why dont you learn to crochet!! It is one of the needle arts crafts that doesnt require lots of suppleis & stuff to store! There are yarn shops all over that teach the needle arts...
Home Remedy for Crabgrass?
Alright, then what do you do? Spray it on the plant? water the plant ? And how often? If that works Im going to do it. Does it work on all weeds or just crabgrass? thanks a bunch
Ground Cover Instead of Lawn
Roy, I agree, but what do you suggest? We live in Centeral Wa. state USA and its like dessert here, we have lots of rocks, too, and weeds. Its very hot and dry in the summer and cold in winter with a short spring and fall sometimes a week each!! I like moss...
Using Dryer Sheets When Quilting
You can up with an answer to something I think about everytime I take a used dryersheet out of the dryer! Sometimes when I have left the sheets in the dryer for a few more dryings I find they are a lot softer. I have an empty tissue box on the counter by the...
Christmas Decoration with Postal Foam Beads
Cool, what a great decoration!! Bet the kids would love it ,too. I will be trying it. Do you recomand any kind of paint, sometimes plastic melts when painted!! trashcrafter
