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Watermelon Roundup

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wm5Tis the summer season for watermelon, so here’s a roundup of ideas for the sweet fruit (or, if you’re not in the top half of the world and are in the midst of winter, perhaps this may offer a wee … Read More...

Watermelon Roundup

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wm5Tis the summer season for watermelon, so here’s a roundup of ideas for the sweet fruit (or, if you’re not in the top half of the world and are in the midst of winter, perhaps this may offer a wee…

Dead Sea mud mask recipe

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The San Francisco Bath Salts Company has posted a recipe for a luxurious Dead Sea mud mask on its website.

Dead Sea Mud Mask:

A 100% Natural Dead Sea Mud (also known as Black Mud) is a wonderful way to create your…

Interview with Jamie Chan

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I decided to post an extra article about Maker Faire everyday this week just because I am so excited about it. Interviewing Jamie Chan was a no brainer. I’ve been volunteering with Bazaar Bizarre for a few years now AND she…

Inspiration: Finding time to quilt

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Image via Dyed Quilting

Image via Dyed Quilting

First off, I love Diane’s blog name Dyed Quilting and her funny noirish double entendre. Second, it’s refreshing to hear a fellow quilter lament distractions in finding time to quilt. She said this top is nearly complete. I’m proud of her for sharing her progress with…

Inspiration: Carol-Anne Conway

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conway1Carol-Anne Conway of Threads Across the Web created this unusual bit of stitchery for her Travelling Book. She says,

I used tiny pieces of organza, sandwiched between two pieces of organza. The pieces where arranged to create the shading…The sepals are needle woven picots…

Do We Like Green and Pink Together?

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Not usually, unless…..

Green leaves or grass and a pink rose. That works. Green plaid with pink strips, not so much.

How about green and pink yarn. Together. In one garment? Yuck? Well, how about this:

greenandpink

I don’t know you decide. Green and…

Better Than Chocolate??

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Oh come on! Better than chocolate?? And you clicked on it just to see didn’t you? Well, definitely NOT better than the real thing, but fully of yummy-ness anyway, check them out!treats1  treats3treats2

Find sources for these patterns and a bunch…

Using preservatives in your products

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Test-tubesAromatics & More has an informative article on the pros and cons of using preservatives in your bath & body and beauty products.  Also shared are some tips on natural preservatives that you can experiment with yourself.

Free pattern: Strip tease bag

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stripteasebagRipping Out Seams shares a free pattern for her latest bag design - The Strip Tease Bag.  A round vinyl bottom and vinyl straps make for a strong bag.  The pieced strips allow for many fun combinations of colors and prints. …