It's Friday and this day is all about you. Every week, I alternate posts with "Find a Friend Friday" where you can share a link to your blog and "Ask the World a Question" where you can have your questions answered by all my blog readers. This week is Q and A's.
In keeping with the blogging-friends theme, today is also the day where I share a great blog with all of you before we start the Friday post!!
Today's featured blog is...
Piers and Chandeliers
You have to visit Erin. Her blog is about her love of home decor, interior design, travel and all things beautiful...and beautiful is what her blog is. Her pictures are just amazing.
Isn't her yard just the best!!
If you want to see more of Erin's blog, Piers and Chandeliers...click HERE and tell her I said hi! She doesn't know we're coming, but I want to have iced tea with her at that table in her garden.
Now on to this week is Question and Answer Day...
If you're new to the Question and Answer post, it's very simple...ask a question (any question at all) and my wonderful readers from all over the world will answer it for you!! Another reason why I love blogging...so many people willing to help and share their thoughts!!
Thanks to everyone who asks and for all who answer. I LOVE IT!!
Just ask a question in the comment section. Anyone who reads my blog from all over the world, can answer that question by clicking in the "REPLY " button under THAT specific question.
There are so many helpful people in the world who can share so much...some have blogs, and some do not. I thought this would be the perfect solution for everyone to ask any question and then we can all help!!
Just an FYI...when you are clicking "reply" in any blog comment format, you are not "replying" directly to that person's email address. You are just replying on my blog under the question, so everyone has to return here to see the answers.
Ask questions about cooking, recipes, crafting, sewing, blogging, photography, vacations in other countries or states, decorating, families, babies...anything goes.
Here's how it will work...
- post your question in the comment section
- everyone will read the question
- if someone has a helpful answer, that person will click the "REPLY" button right under THAT particular question and post the answer!!
- that way everyone can read the answer too!!
- this is helpful for some who don't like to share their email address or who are "no replies" and there isn't an email address to respond to
- just come back to this post to see if your question has been answered!!
Have a great day everyone,
~Karen~
I have a really great question. One that I have spent the better part of this week trying to work on.
ReplyDeleteI have the iPod nano. I want to put audiobooks on it. The library has overdrive,but no one knows how to get the audiobooks to the iPod. Silly librarians have driven me crazy trying to figure it out by myself.
After three days I still have not one audiobook on the stupid iPod.
How do you do it? help!
I want to listen to the audiobooks while I quilt on the long arm, I can use the CD player while I am sewing.
DeleteThanks for any help!
I'm not positive you can put Overdrive on a nano. I have an ipad and iphone and Overdrive downloads from the app store and works without too much trouble.
DeleteWait... The internet says I'm wrong. Does this help? http://www.bcpl.org/media/pdf/rlw/tech-devices/audiobooks-to-ipod-nano.pdf
My kids love audio books. We get them through our library website. When you order the book, make sure you are ordering the correct digital format (each device has it's own format, iPods are probably MP3 but I am not sure). When the book is available, the library sends you an email link, you can then download it. We can download right from our Kindle or Nook, not sure if you have to download to the computer first, then to the iPod, that's my guess. You may want to try using an audio book website. You can use Amazon's Kindle app (it's free) on your computer to download (it's super easy), then upload it to the iPod. Hope that helps!
DeleteYou can put Audio books on a Nano. If you are loading from a CD, you add the CD to ITunes on your computer. Then I like to make a playlist named the book, cuz sometimes, the audio people are very anal and only list the chapters by track 1 , 2 etc. This way all the right tracks are in the playlist and then they play in order. If you are downloading an audio book from Audible.com, when you download they have the directions attached. You Add a file to the library. Then I do the playlist.
DeleteAttach your Ipod to the computer, then go into sync, and manually load the music, and select the playlist. watch the bar at the bottom, for file size. My Husband listens to audio books on his way to and from work (45 mins one way), so I do this all the time. The last two books were very large and I could only load one book at a time, because his favorite ipod is an older nana. I don't know anything about the overdrive stuff, but Audible files, and from CDs (from the Library) work great.
Boy, is this ever timely! I was just complaining about the same thing yesterday. I bought the iPod specifically for audio books and have never had any success. I think it is a Nano - it is the one with the video camera. I don't want to check out CDs from the library because they are always so beat up you can barely listen to some of them. I do know that it requires Overdrive but that's as far as I've gotten. I want to use the library. Audio books costs money and I go through a LOT of audio books as I listen when I'm quilting and I listen in the car. I'm starting to be sorry that I didn't just buy an MP3 player to start with but too late for that now. I have a Kindle, too. Maybe that's another way. Grrrr!
DeleteI understand your pain! I had the same problem for the longest time.
DeleteI want to make sure I'm answering your question correctly, you want to download eBook files from your library to put onto your iPod, yes? That is where the Overdrive software comes into play. It allows you to check out eBooks from your library's website directly to the Overdrive software on your computer. So, if this is what you're wanting to do, here is how you can do it:
1. You first have to get the overdrive software onto your computer. Here's the website for overdrive - http://omc.overdrive.com/ --> first download it to your computer, making sure you select the correct file, whether you have a PC or Mac.
2. Once you have the software on your computer, you can go to your library's website to find the book you want. Most library's will not whether or not it's compatible for the iPod. If it is, when you download it, it should automatically open up the Overdrive software on your computer. Once you see it listed in Overdrive you can click on the "Download" button to have it transferred to your iPod. With the Overdrive software you can also listen to it directly from your computer or burn it to a CD.
I hope that helps!
When you get 'blog-blocked' what you do?
ReplyDeleteI dont know what 'blog-blocked' means? You mean something like writer's block or a technical thing like blog turned off?
DeleteHello! We are considering starting hostin a linky party for people to share crafty things they make. Does anyone have any tips/hints on where to start? Also, for anyone who hosts one themeselves, roughly how much 'admin' time is involved for each party?
ReplyDeleteThanks for your help!!
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I headed to Nashville and Memphis TN in December. I have two days down time that I can spend in either city or in-between. What places should not be missed?
ReplyDelete(Thanks for the game, sounds like fun!)
Memphis --- you absolutely must see the National Civil Rights Museum. It's extremely well done and incredibly moving. And Graceland, obviously, even if you don't like Elvis. It's tacky but truly interesting.
DeleteCheck out the Grand Ole Opry Hotel. It's incredible! It is huge and has tons of little shops inside it. Great place to spend a few hours and have a nice lunch!
Deletelol Colleen, the point of the trip is to see Graceland! Southwest offered a flight price into Nashville I couldn't turn down so we figured we would just go for it! It will be around Christmas too - awwwww yeah! I'll check into the Civil Rights Museum, sounds like something I would like.
DeleteThanks Jessica! I knew the Grand Ole Opry was there, but didnt know there was a hotel and shops. I'll check it out!
Take a bus tour of the city, then go back and see the sites that really interested you. Go to Graceland early in the A.M. Some really good resturants on Beale Street. I usually do a bus tour of any city I visit, you learn so much about a place that way. Do not waste time or money going on night time river cruise.
DeleteNashville has a wonderful symphony hall and a fabulous orchestra to go with it! Check out what performances are schedules in December - although it may be a bit early for that. Opryland Hotel has had a wonderful Christmas display in the past, well worth seeing at night.
DeleteI love Nashville, and second the Opryland Hotel, if you can get tickets to the Opry, I think it's worth it.
DeleteI also am a big fan of Franklin Battlefield just outside of Nashville, and the Hermitage is on the other side of Nashville too. There's always something going on in Nashville that's fun!
I would like to prepare a piece of needlework for framing. I have instructions for lacing the piece over acid-free foam board. So far so good. But I would like to insert a piece of batting between the board and the needlework for a softer look. So here's the question: Is there such a thing as acid-free batting, or is all batting naturally acid-free?
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DeleteOh great question rhodeanie! I am interested in hearing the repsonses also. I found a beautiful piece of needlework that my grandmother did in the bottom of a box of her treasures. We thought that we had lost much of her handiwork due to a fire. I want to preserve and display it. Am a complete newbie to this type of thing. Could you explain also what " lacing the piece" means/ or were can I get instructions. Thanks so much for helping me keep a small piece of my dear gammy. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
DeleteFlorence from Flossie Teacakes used regular batting (it appears) when she framed her paper pieced mini quilt thingy http://flossieteacakes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/what-comes-next.html if this helps at all?
DeleteSorry. I think I put my reply in the wrong place. See below for an answer about lacing instructions.
DeleteThere are lots of sources for lacing instructions out there, but this one is quite comprehensive and easy to follow
ReplyDeletehttp://www.needlenthread.com/2007/12/finish-work-how-to-frame-piece-of.html
I would like to paint my kitchen cabinets, they are solid wood maple finish circa 1963. Can anyone help me with what the best paint to use to avoid chipping and touch ups as I am thinking of painting a creamy white. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like a paint from Benjamin Moore. I used it to paint a bedroom set over bright yellow and it took only one coat and has lasted thru a couple of grandchildren. I do not know the name of it, but I am sure the dealer can help you. I have used it on several pieces of furniture. I used the semi gloss.
DeleteIn my experience with painting, and I am not a pro but a seasoned amateur, the best way to avoid chipping and touch up is to prepare the surface for good adhesion. This would include cleaning well, sanding and then, most of all, use a good primer. I haven't done kitchen cabinets yet, but most of all the tips I've collected say to use a good oil based primer. I have found some good decorating type blogs with lots of tips and pictures. Here is one example with paint and primer examples http://timmonsfamilylemonade.blogspot.com/2010/09/cupboard-makeover-phase-1.html
DeleteThank you Linda. Nancy I will check out your suggested blog over the weekend
DeleteI painted my wood cabinets white 20 years ago and had no trouble with chipping, but I did have trouble with yellowing.
DeleteI prepared the surface with a good primer (Zinsser), then used a white melamine. That turned yellow after 3 years. So I repainted with white "kitchen" paint from Sears. All paints were alkyd. Hubby is allergic to paint, so I had to use ones that are low VOC's Like I said...no chipping
I agree with cleaning and roughing up the surface a bit. And... I always use Kilz primer when painting over a surface that has been dirty/greasy/stained/unfinished wood. It will seal in the yech (one type says it sill seal in pet odors!), and you get a clean slate to paint on. My first choice for paint is Benjamin Moore and close behind is the Sears 20-year guarantee. Good Luck!
DeleteDear Karen,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for featuring my blog and all of the kind things you said. The entire blog was created from your tutorials so I literally could not have done it without you. You are a great friend and selfless person.
Thank you again!
Erin from Piers and Chandeliers
PS - When I saw my blog traffic today I almost fell of my chair!
I hope it's not too late to ask the world a question this week. My grandmother passed away and I would like to make a memorial quilt using some of her clothing, but most of it is a cotton/poly blend. Any thoughts on trying to use such fabric in a quilt?
ReplyDeleteI have used such clothing in quilts I've made through hospice for the loved ones of those who died. Using a lightweight fusible before cutting the fabric really helps to hold its shape.
DeleteKaren, I'm sorry to ask this question via a comment, but: I used your tutorial to add social media icons to my blog (thanks!) However, the "email me" button doesn't work -- and I find it doesn't work on your blog, either. I totally blame this on Bloglovin'. Can you help?
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