Creative Times March/April 2009 by Kelle Arvay

Editor :: Kelle Arvay

Layout+Design :: Craftisan Graphics Staff Writers ::

Letter from the Editor

Ellen Smith Tina Grimes Vicki Bradley Melanie McMahon Renee Wilkey Cookie Foster

Thank you for viewing our Spring issue of Creative Times magazine. Spring is one of my favorite seasons. It represents all things anew. The flowers bloom, the grass turns green and my creativity seems to come to life after a long cold winter.

Cover Design :: Ewe N Me Printables

This year we hope to feature some artists that are in full bloom over on Etsy and offer wonderful handmade items there. If you sell unique handmade items on Etsy, we’d love to hear from you. You can use our Featured Business Form to tell us about yourself, your business and be sure to include your pictures!

Cover Credits :: Birdhouse and Nest images @ Kelle Arvay Background @ Carla Holf Bird Graphic © Country Life Graphics

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We hope you enjoy the wonderful artists as well as great crafting tips in this issue. Perhaps it will inspire your own creativity to bloom!

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In This Issue p. 2 :: From the Editors In This Issue p. 3 :: Trend Forecast p. 4-5 :: Special Feature: Judi Lynn Designs p. 6 :: Creativity Corner p. 7 :: Featured Craft Room p. 8 :: Getting Organized p. 9 :: Featured Patterns + more p.10 :: Serious Business p.11 :: Crafter Q & A p.12 :: Special Feature:

Kelle Arvay

Trish Goodfield

p.13 :: Children’s Corner p.14 :: Renee’s Quick Tips

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TREND FORECAST

In this issue I wanted to talk about a really hot trend that doesn’t focus specifically on handmade crafts, but the promotion of them. As we all know the importance of getting your business out there and seen by others. What I’m referring to is Twitter! If you haven’t heard of Twitter let me explain what it is. Twitter is an online application that allows you to communicate with other people through short one or two line sentences. The more people that are following you the more people will see your messages. Twitter isn’t just for promotion however and I wouldn’t recommend using it for that sole purpose. However, while you’re posting short little one liner’s about what you are doing, now and then post about the creations you have made and include the link where people can find them.

There will be times when you have to shorten your URL link and I’d recommend you use www.tinyurl. com to accomplish that. It creates a shorter URL and allows you to add more text on your message. After you sign up for Twitter, the first thing to do is to find some people to follow. Here is a directory of a lot of crafty people to get you started: PinkPolish Design Twitter Directory. Oh and you can also follow me on Twitter if you like (: www.twitter.com/ twodancingcrows To sign up for a Twitter account please visit: www.Twitter.com Happy Tweetin’

Here is an example: “I just finished cutting up these wool penny rug circles. What do you think? http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_ id=20810342 “

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special feature

Judi Lynn Designs Visit her at www.JudiLynnDesigns.com My name is Judith Lynn, Owner/Operator of www.judilynndesigns.com. I was born and raised in Central Connecticut. In the early 90’s I became a single parent of two very small and active boys. I had no money...no education....and no confidence! I was sitting in my room one night with my two baby boys – praying with tears streaming - trying to figure out what to do. I thought I’d have no choice but to remarry. Like a jolt of lightning, I realized that was the dumbest thing that I’d ever thought - a typical “Victim Response”. At that moment I decided to take control of my life. I didn’t know what to do or how to do it, but I was an artist and should be able to do something to earn a living. While at the book store trying to find books to design flags to hang on houses, I stumbled upon an Antique Stuffed Animals & Teddy Bear book. I loved the antique torn and tattered animals so along with my Flag and Design books, I bought the Teddy Bear Book expecting at some point to try making a Teddy Bear. But when I got home I couldn’t get the animals out of my mind and I looked through the book over and over

trying to figure out how the animals were made. I decided to try to make an antique dog. I studied the pictures and got to work. After I finished sewing, my heart pounded as I began to turn the dog. It seemed like it took an hour! I couldn’t wait to see it and couldn’t believe that it actually worked! This was my answer. I knew that this was one thing I could do without getting bored. These were the days before the internet and there were only a handful of designers so there wasn’t much input as to what to do. So I planned for an entire year, trying to figure out what to do and how to do it, all the while not telling a soul, knowing that if anyone said one negative thing to me that I would crumble - that it would shatter my confidence. I planned and designed in secret, learning design principles while struggling...and crying. Every night I worked past midnight and got up at dawn. I was exhausted! By this point I was regaining my strength and after some time, I began to let go of my secret. Everyone in my “world” thought this “design thing” was the worst idea ever, except for one person

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who encouraged me gently. In their defense, I didn’t exactly make it easy for them because I made some really bold decisions. I decided to go BIG! I threw “caution to the wind” and did a trade show 600 miles from home (all on an 18% credit card.) REALLY DUMB MOVE!! But by the grace of GOD, it did work out; one of my designs caught the eye of a Canadian Women’s Magazine who featured my pattern - Noah’s Adventure - in their magazine. It got a full color page and to me it was larger than life! I didn’t make one penny, but I received something far more valuable…validation - which gave me the courage to continue. Back then placing ads in newsstand magazines and submitting work for review was the way to go. Now however with paper, printing and shipping price increases, the internet is the place to look for advertising needs. I continued to work and design and eventually did my second trade show, “International Quilt Market”, in Houston 10 years after my first- wherein I was contacted by McCall’s Pattern Co. I did design work for them. They decided a test continued on next page... March/April 2009 | Page 4

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Judi Lynn Designs Visit her at www.JudiLynnDesigns.com ...continued from previous page

market with a 5 ft. Teddy unfortunately didn’t do well in their market. It did however give my company international exposure. Eventually Judi Lynn Designs evolved into what it is today. It’s been a struggle as I’ve also battled health issues with myself as well as with my eldest son. But the struggle has been well worth the effort. I’ve met so many inspiring and

courageous people along the way. I think about so many of them - so often. I believe that my biggest strength is my stubbornness. So anyone struggling to get to the next level, don’t accept boundaries, don’t take “No” for an answer whether it’s from the material that you work with or from people that you meet. My willingness to fight back has kept my business alive. Eventually I began to see negativities as challenges not roadblocks.

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It’s easy to lose faith in yourself and others when things aren’t going well. That’s when you have to fight the hardest. There will always be someone or something trying to “shut you down”. But don’t let this deter you. If you maintain the correct attitude you can use negativity in a positive way to fortify your strength. Seek out positive people and keep negative ones at bay. If you do so, you will succeed!

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creativity corner

It’s a new year. We have a new president. And it’s the beginning of another season that beckons us to wear boots. A season filled with rain and mud puddles but in the end, it brings forth beautiful blooms. This season, why not trek through the seasons with a bit of nostalgia by displaying our boots? These boots were made for walking and sure enough, that’s just what they did. But now they are a humble exhibit of the past. Reminding us that no matter how many journeys we take, the seasons do change and time marches on. For this project you can use a variety of items to enhance the boot to fit with the seasons. Items needed: •

Old boot – any type you choose (I chose my Grandfather’s Army boot)

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Floral foam

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Dried or fresh flowers, floral picks, pip berry stems, seasonal picks, greenery or seed pods

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Spanish moss

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1 pc. white computer paper

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Instant coffee granules

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Old Boot poem

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Jute

Assembly: In a 9x11 pan, mix 1 Tbsp. instant coffee with 1 C. hot water. Place computer paper into coffee and let sit for 3-5 minutes. Remove paper and heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Flip over and repeat until paper is dry. Be sure the paper doesn’t burn. Once the paper is dry, copy and print the poem below onto it. Roll the paper and tie a jute bow around it. Next, cut the floral foam to fit the boot and place it inside. Cover the foam with Spanish moss and leave some dangling out. Arrange the dried flowers inside the boot by sticking the ends into the foam. Tuck the poem inside the boot.

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Old Boot by Richard Smyth I will go with the boot into distances the long haul through life. The boot will be with me in summer mud, on mountain trail, through winter mist. It will hold me like a mother holds her child and I will be warm and safe. The boot will never wonder of arrival, for it knows the worth of journeys. There is never a need to ask what the boot knows. It speaks in footprints, summits, departures: The rapture of passage, the humility of mission.

To use fresh flowers: soak the floral foam in water first and keep it moist. Then line the boot with a plastic bag, and follow the directions above. Congratulations on marching through time to make the past a part of the present!

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Featured craft room

Visiting with Jacqueline Young My space is 13’X20’. I live here with three cats, one dog; all of whom were rescued, and four fish; and I love it. I lost two-thirds of my things because of the flood. That includes much of what was in my barn. I have a place for everything and everything in its place. I even have three sewing machines. One of them I bought at an auction sale for $5.00. I am a pack rat; but, whatever I save from whatever or whoever, I use.

to the back of a two car garage. I have lived here in this room for fifteen years so far. I also cross stitch, needle point and I could go on.

I don’t have many pictures because all of that was lost My problem is I don’t have just a few crafts; I too. I did save a few of my awards. I do not sell have many and what really bothers me is there anything; I give it away. I do every little thing are crafts out there I don’t even know about. I with joy and love and so far have not put a price paint, design, sew, knit, crochet, quilt, recycle, on them. My first son is making a chest for the make candles, sachets, soaps, print like it is bedroom he just finished and he is doing a lot going out of style. I have two printers, two of sanding. I saved some of that and am going computers; one of which I am not using now. to make earrings and a bracelet out of it for my daughter-in-law. I made a beautiful pedant out I make my own noodles and pasta and I love of purple roses my daughter-in-law got from my doing that too. I create all sorts of different son on their anniversary last year. kinds of fudge. For instance, I make one that is called, “Everything But the Kitchen Sink My dream is to win the lottery and buy my peanut butter, chocolate, coconut, butter own little space. And seriously, I do love my cream, caramel and nuts fudge. My kitchen space and every day is like Christmas to me. is a microwave, toaster oven, a 4in1, a bread Sometimes I find things I had forgotten I had machine, a slicer and a one burner I got for and that is exciting. Christmas. This is just a small part of my craft room. I know what you are thinking; right, and Take care and thanks for listening. we are suppose to believe her!?! Well, it is true. ~Jacqueline Like I said, I love it. It is a bonus room attached Creative Times Magazine | www.creativetimesmagazine.com

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GETTING ORGANIZED

With all of the infomercials and new products that are available it seems that there is a new invention for the kitchen every day. Most households already house a toaster, electric can opener, coffee pot, slow cooker, set of cookware and that doesn’t include the vast amount of dishes that have to find a home. Add in food, silverware and cooking utensils and your kitchen is overcrowded before it even had a chance to become organized. However, even though there are so many new items that invade your kitchen there are also numerous inventions that are coming out just as quickly to aide in organizing the chaos. If your pantry is small, like mine, purchasing multiple cans of anything tends to take up much needed space. After a great deal of searching I found a stainless steel, 12 soda can holder at Meijers for less than $10.00. These are stackable, durable, and hold 6 cans per side, normally only 5 cans of food however, and are very nice looking and functional.

put them on display from the shortest to the tallest to get a visual of what you have on hand. However, if you have the room you can go to your local home improvement store and look at the peg boards and supplies that are designed to organize your garage. These items fit nicely on the back of a pantry door and make a really nice display of your spices as well as making a home for cake decorating, BBQ, and any other “tools” that your kitchen houses.

Recipes are another thing that families are trying out in vast quantities these days and why not. You can get so many new and exciting recipes - with a few strokes of the keyboard - off the internet. This keeps a family dinner from getting boring and the cook from getting worn out of making the same dishes day after day. But remember to keep your recipes in some sort of order so that you can find that one dish that you tried last Thursday and the whole family loved. Printing them out and putting them in protective sleeves in a three ring binder has to be my favorite method of storage. You have Spices are also making a huge impact on many room to make notes as to how much it cost, if food dishes these days. There are numerous your family did or didn’t like it, different versions ways of displaying and containing these little that you might want to try with this and even a bottles of flavoring. You can purchase spice racks picture of your finished product for quick visual that lie down, stand up, are installed onto the reference. By using the protective sleeves to door of your cabinet or just tier up so that you Creative Times Magazine | www.creativetimesmagazine.com

store your recipes in you don’t have to worry as much about food getting splashed, just wipe it off and store it back on the shelf or look at installing an under the cabinet recipe book holder. This keeps it at your fingertips and out of the way when not in use.

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SERIOUS BUSINESS

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How the CPSIA Law Affects Crafters

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(Part II of our series on Website Mistakes will appear in the next issue of Creative Times, so that we may bring you this important information.)

As I write this article, we are weeks away from the February 10th, 2009 enactment of the CPSIA (Consumer Product Safety Information Act) into Law. This law mandates that all manufacturers test any and all materials used in the manufacture of products for children under the age of 12 for lead and other hazardous substances—though lead is the primary factor. Within 180 days of enactment, no child’s product can contain more than 600ppm of lead; this drops to 300ppm within one year, and to 100ppm within 3 years. So how does that affect you? Truth is, this law will affect everyone living in the United States who buys, sells, creates, or gives away products that can be used by children (it affects importers as well, but our focus here is on the US). It affects consumers, retailers, schools, daycare providers, manufacturers, and others. But the impact of this law, if left as written, will be particularly difficult on small business owners and crafters who work from home, many of whom do not even consider themselves “manufacturers,” but who will be obligated to follow the law nonetheless. If you make or create any product, even if you purchase products/materials from “big box” Creative Times Magazine | www.creativetimesmagazine.com

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manufacturers, which you then combine to make a new product, you are a manufacturer. That product can be any of the following products (these are just examples, and by no means is this an allinclusive list): dolls, toys, hair bows, diapers, purses, books, games, clothes, jewelry, just to name a few. And if your product is intended for use by children under the age of twelve, or if it can be interpreted by the consumer as such, you are a required to have your products tested for lead by labs that are certified by the CPSC. You are also required to provide certificates of compliance with the law to each distributor or retailer (as applicable). In many cases, permanent product labeling is also required, which must include location of manufacture, date of production, batch or lot number, etc. The testing mandated by this new law is expensive, with estimates beginning around $400 per item. I don’t know any WAHM or small business owner who can afford that kind of expense! And the law is so broad and subjective that it makes understanding it almost as difficult as adhering to it. As a result, it’s created quite the uproar with small and large businesses alike.

Cost: $2.99 I’m providing some links here to get you started. The law is not necessarily in its final form, and will likely change over time, which is all the more reason to stay informed. •

http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

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http://nsf.org/business/toy_testing/CPSIA.pdf

I felt it important to bring this law to the attention • of every crafter who might be affected by it. As with any law in the US, ignorance of it is not a legal defense for violating it, so it’s in your own best • interest to research the law and its implications.

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Crafter Q & A

I grew a whole patch of this herb. How do I make it last? Botanical name: Artemisia annua Also known as Sweet Wormwood, Qing Hao Supplies: •

Floral Spray by Design Master

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Tall narrow plastic or glass container

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Glycerin, water, citric acid

Harvesting plants for preserving should be done in the early evening or morning. Glycerin & water help to preserve, and to make foliage soft and pliable - replacing some of the water in the plant tissue with glycerin. Once the Sweet Annie has dried the glycerin acts as a lubricant.

The size of your bunch must be small enough to allow air circulation evenly around each and every leaf. Stems must be placed loosely in the container or the leaves on the inside of a tight bunch will not get an even amount of glycerin. Too narrow a container will have the same effect. Amount of Solution to Use: Place 1 ounce solution into container for every ounce of plant material. Not using enough solution makes it brittle and too much will make it ooze and stain your furniture.

If the edges of the leaves are damaged or dried out before beginning treatment, they will remain so after treatment.

Leave your stems in the solution until it has been absorbed – usually three to eight days depending on the stems. The temp should be around 75 degrees with good air circulation.

The container should be made of plastic or glass only. It should be tall and narrow for a greater depth of solution without requiring a large quantity of the preservative. Clean and rinse the container before each use.

Remove stems from the preserving container when all solution has been absorbed. Rinse solution off the stem ends. Place preserved stems in a warm, dry, sunny location with good air circulation for three to five days.

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Hang the stems upside down in a warm, dry, dark place for two to three weeks to complete drying. Store stems in a dry and dark area until needed. Avoid storage places with high humidity. Apply the floral spray after recommended drying time for pretty green stems. Recipe: Makes about 1 Qt •

Place 2 1/2 cups (20 liquid ounces) warm or slightly hot water into a 1/2 gallon or larger container for mixing.

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Slowly stir in 1 cup of glycerin (90% or more pure glycerin).

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Mix thoroughly but do not create air bubbles in the solution.

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Add 1/2 teaspoon of powder citric acid to the solution. Stir until dissolved.

Large quantities of dye and glycerin can be purchased on the internet at: www.kochcolor.com/

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featured business

Meet Trish Goodfield Visit Trish’s website at: http://trishalandesigns.blogspot.com Where were you born and raised? I have lived all my life in Redcliffe, Old Australia. Its a beautiful spot right on Moreton Bay. Its about 1/2 hour from the capital Brisbane so we get all the benefits with none of the hassles. Tell us about your family I’m one of 4 I have 2 brothers and a sister. I’m the only crafty one. They can all cook though. I’m married to Alan who makes rustic timberwork. I’m lucky he’s so handy as it cuts down on costs when I need tools, frames etc. Describe your business and web site We only sell products that we make. I make and sell hand dyed fabric and threads. I have recently added Hand Printed Fabric as well. We make a range of Kumihimo Braiding discs and Marudais. I also have a small range of Cross Stitch Charts and Niave Stitchery Kits. Another new range is a select range of Hand dyed and embellished clothing. These are only available from our ‘real’ shop. How did you get started in your business? Slowly. Alan and I had planned to do this for some time. The original plan was that I

would start and he would keep working. Alan got fed up with his job first and I was still enjoying mine. Alan started doing markets to test the market. This worked well. An opportunity arrived to open a shop within a historical village. We opened that in 2003. Most of the stock was the rustic timberwork. We had a very small range of Needlework charts and kits and only dyed rayon thread. I dropped to part time and worked to extend the range. First increasing the thread range, then adding the Hand Dyed Fabrics. I finally gave up outside work last year. The extra time in our business has allowed me to add the Hand printed fabric and clothing. How did you decide on a business name? By default. No amount of creative brainstorming( inspired by champagne) could resolve the issue. Trishalan Designs is a combination of both our first names. I got first billing. Alantrish didn’t sound right. Do you have future plans for your business? Always. Ideas and opportunities are always presenting themselves. You need

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to consider each carefully against your overall business plan. I’d like to develop some homewares with the hand printed fabric. What craft mediums do you work with and which are your favorites? Anything with colour, lots of it. I spend a lot of time dyeing which is great fun. I have been doing Kumihimo for that last 5 years and enjoy the relaxing nature of that art. What or who inspires you? Positive people and colours. Do you have a work room or studio? I’m so lucky that I have 2. I have a largish work space at the shop. I can dye and print there. I also have a room at home. This is where I design my needlework and plan my kumihimo. I usually do my kumihimo in the lounge room. Where do you sell your work or designs? We have a shop at Old Petrie Town which

is about 20 mins from home. You can also buy from our online shop via our blog. Do you participate in any shows or special events? We still do a couple of shows each year. They are our favourites from our market days. They are opportunities to promote in other areas. Thank you for your time, we know our readers will be pleased to meet you.

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CHILDREN’S CORNER

Before beginning this issue’s project, Creative Times Magazine would like to congratulate Melanie McMahon Ives on the birth of her baby daughter, Emma. Melanie is currently on maternity leave and we’re looking forward to her return for the May/June issue.

With Earth Day approaching, I’ve been concentrating on ways to reuse items that are most likely to be discarded as waste rather than recycled. The soup can (or other similar sized tin can) is one such item. These can be decorated many different ways and used as pencil holders. You’ll need the following materials: •

Empty soup can with label and top removed

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Pliers (if you use a standard can opener)

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Hot glue gun & glue sticks

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Mod Podge (optional)

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Small amount of felt

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Your choice, or combination, of the following: construction paper, fabric remnants, ribbon, lace, stickers, paint, glitter, buttons, beads, shells or anything else you can think of to decorate the can with.

Adult supervision is required throughout this project. If using a traditional can opener rather than a smooth edge can opener, adults will need to use the pliers to crimp the sharp, cut edges downward and against the sides of the can. Carefully wash, rinse and dry the can. Next, help your child cut the decorative pieces, when applicable, to usable sizes. You’ll want the first layer of construction paper or fabric remnants to fully cover the crimped edges. Use the hot glue gun (apply thin layers of glue) to adhere your first layer of materials to the can.

like ribbon, lace, or additional fabric remnants. Use stickers, paint, or glitter in place of these other items - or to finish - the pencil holder. Lastly, trace the bottom of the can onto your felt piece. Cut out the circle and hot glue it to the bottom of the can to protect the furniture it will sit on. These are so much fun to make that you’ll want to make one for each member of your family. These also make great teacher gifts. But best of all you’ve created a very useful item and saved the environment from another piece of trash.

Any pieces such as beads, buttons, or shells can be neatly attached with hot glue. Use Mod Podge or thin layers of hot glue for items

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QUICK TIPS

This month’s tips are provided courtesy of Trish at Sew Practical who is guest writing this column for this issue.

Hand Quilting Lines on an index card are exactly ¼” apart and can be used to mark the ¼” seam allowance on the back of your quilt squares for hand quilting. Removing Candles from Molds After hardening, candles should be more easily removed from the mold if placed in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Beading Stretch your thread before you begin adding your beads to minimize stretching while adding your beads. Organizing Household Cleaners Keep your cleaning supplies in a bucket while you’re cleaning so they can be easily toted from room to room.

Bathroom Cleaning Shampoo (as inexpensive as you want to use) removes soap scum with minimal elbow grease and creates a beautiful shine in your sinks and tubs. Crochet Crochet patterns can be a bit confusing. If you lose your place often, write the instructions on lined paper one line at a time. Boiling Eggs Try adding a teaspoon or two of distilled vinegar to your pot of boiling eggs to keep them from cracking. Sewing Needles Hot-glue a magnet to the inside of the lid on your sewing basket to keep needles readily available.

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