tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post3866250432927466483..comments2024-03-28T12:38:11.577-04:00Comments on Sew Many Ways...: Ask The World A Question...Karen from Sew Many Ways...http://www.blogger.com/profile/05258367030113873230noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-47306659494938503692013-07-02T09:25:31.664-04:002013-07-02T09:25:31.664-04:00I have used such clothing in quilts I've made ...I 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.Hollihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417429258156700216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-6660668239377271802013-07-01T10:29:04.410-04:002013-07-01T10:29:04.410-04:00Karen, I'm sorry to ask this question via a co...Karen, 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?Aunt Martihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177403277574517748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-71107925636477386282013-06-30T11:41:19.001-04:002013-06-30T11:41:19.001-04:00I agree with cleaning and roughing up the surface ...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!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-27257121510545205882013-06-29T20:15:12.983-04:002013-06-29T20:15:12.983-04:00I hope it's not too late to ask the world a qu...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? Darlington Delightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01901042800743021986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-25432834452369937792013-06-29T16:31:52.892-04:002013-06-29T16:31:52.892-04:00I understand your pain! I had the same problem for...I understand your pain! I had the same problem for the longest time.<br /><br /> I 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:<br /><br />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.<br />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.<br /><br />I hope that helps!Diana @ Red Delicious Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10157904204372685921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-54703635657924075762013-06-29T15:42:28.604-04:002013-06-29T15:42:28.604-04:00I painted my wood cabinets white 20 years ago and ...I painted my wood cabinets white 20 years ago and had no trouble with chipping, but I did have trouble with yellowing.<br />I 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 chippingAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14739484505276971056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-45220428384573535802013-06-29T09:04:59.194-04:002013-06-29T09:04:59.194-04:00Boy, is this ever timely! I was just complaining a...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!Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12283575512727062312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-18537178286405656802013-06-28T20:19:19.755-04:002013-06-28T20:19:19.755-04:00I love Nashville, and second the Opryland Hotel, i...I love Nashville, and second the Opryland Hotel, if you can get tickets to the Opry, I think it's worth it. <br />I 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!Jaqhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03132660707037811355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-87855086562542366892013-06-28T19:47:18.508-04:002013-06-28T19:47:18.508-04:00Nashville has a wonderful symphony hall and a fabu...Nashville 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.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00025042933309132755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-1217713084031921302013-06-28T16:17:47.507-04:002013-06-28T16:17:47.507-04:00Thank you Linda. Nancy I will check out your sugge...Thank you Linda. Nancy I will check out your suggested blog over the weekendjoenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-48232646908480498372013-06-28T15:35:03.494-04:002013-06-28T15:35:03.494-04:00In my experience with painting, and I am not a pro...In 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.htmlnancy b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13201757335580814717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-67090918139737695282013-06-28T12:05:43.834-04:002013-06-28T12:05:43.834-04:00I like a paint from Benjamin Moore. I used it to ...I 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. Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309822117277373447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-16973499452077744262013-06-28T11:59:10.562-04:002013-06-28T11:59:10.562-04:00Take a bus tour of the city, then go back and see ...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.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16309822117277373447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-34088034709180735012013-06-28T11:18:40.195-04:002013-06-28T11:18:40.195-04:00Dear Karen,
Thank you so much for featuring my blo...Dear Karen,<br />Thank 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.<br />Thank you again!<br />Erin from Piers and Chandeliers<br />PS - When I saw my blog traffic today I almost fell of my chair!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08687807124350089495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-58774546587197464212013-06-28T11:10:42.546-04:002013-06-28T11:10:42.546-04:00Sorry. I think I put my reply in the wrong place....Sorry. I think I put my reply in the wrong place. See below for an answer about lacing instructions.rhodeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934441171870396312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-61649539372059016372013-06-28T11:09:08.656-04:002013-06-28T11:09:08.656-04:00I would like to paint my kitchen cabinets, they ar...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!joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-28049400594247648062013-06-28T11:08:19.447-04:002013-06-28T11:08:19.447-04:00There are lots of sources for lacing instructions ...There are lots of sources for lacing instructions out there, but this one is quite comprehensive and easy to follow<br /><br />http://www.needlenthread.com/2007/12/finish-work-how-to-frame-piece-of.htmlrhodeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934441171870396312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-53123295044131845192013-06-28T10:56:12.185-04:002013-06-28T10:56:12.185-04:00Florence from Flossie Teacakes used regular battin...Florence 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? Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07177176453011247321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-63298410240511498382013-06-28T10:24:04.442-04:002013-06-28T10:24:04.442-04:00Oh great question rhodeanie! I am interested in he...Oh 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.MacManageriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12355213179982843111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-7312924450091169302013-06-28T10:18:49.239-04:002013-06-28T10:18:49.239-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.MacManageriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12355213179982843111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-82874619753138811102013-06-28T10:07:29.600-04:002013-06-28T10:07:29.600-04:00I dont know what 'blog-blocked' means? You...I dont know what 'blog-blocked' means? You mean something like writer's block or a technical thing like blog turned off?Susan at TheBoredZombie.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087416472619298547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-73590502627739925982013-06-28T10:05:01.741-04:002013-06-28T10:05:01.741-04:00lol Colleen, the point of the trip is to see Grace...lol 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.<br /><br />Thanks Jessica! I knew the Grand Ole Opry was there, but didnt know there was a hotel and shops. I'll check it out!Susan at TheBoredZombie.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03087416472619298547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-77948174797213887942013-06-28T09:52:33.472-04:002013-06-28T09:52:33.472-04:00You can put Audio books on a Nano. If you are load...You 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.<br /><br />Attach 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.carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07171384768631287912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-53784576085875326042013-06-28T09:50:24.208-04:002013-06-28T09:50:24.208-04:00I would like to prepare a piece of needlework for ...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?rhodeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11934441171870396312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-444221130150558371.post-71295886863652364382013-06-28T09:49:13.626-04:002013-06-28T09:49:13.626-04:00Check out the Grand Ole Opry Hotel. It's incre...Check 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!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01790825225890624298noreply@blogger.com