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Got it out!

Even though I liked how my hat turned out I didn’t like the placement of the design. I decided to try and get it out. After an internet search I found this video While I used glitter and glue instead … Continue reading

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Not just for salads anymore

I have wanted a salad spinner ever since my neighbor mentioned using one to clean Legos. Then when I heard you could use one to was dedicates instead of hand washing them I wanted one even more! I picked one … Continue reading

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This might sound crazy

But it’s time. Time to measure your tape measures. YUP!! I said measure your tape measures. That is the flexible kind that can slightly stretch over time. This could cause fit issues when sewing and gauge issues when knitting or … Continue reading

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Diy foaming hand soap

I have been making this for over a year now, it takes about 6 months to use up a 64 oz liquid soap refill. (unless one of the kids decides making bubbles with it is too much fun.) I also … Continue reading

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Pin storage

I recently got new pins and they did come in a box, however one drop of a less than secure lid leaving me on my hands and knees with a magnet making sure I got all of them, I decided … Continue reading

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Snaps!

My husband put the snaps on the first flannel, but not until after I marked where they went. I lined up the buttonholes of the first flannel and marked though them. And my husband put the snaps on. He got … Continue reading

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Pasta express Shmasta express

Ok Ok I bought a pasta express a few years ago when they were all the AS SEEN ON TV rage. But I only used them for pasta ONE time! It just didn’t turn out the way I like it, … Continue reading

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Trick or stick?

Lately when I have been using any adhesive, I have been putting plastic wrap between the container and the lid/cap. If the glue dries it won’t make it difficult to open. I felt it was super important with the E600 … Continue reading

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Bobbins

There were 3 bobbins included with my machine, the sew/vac place that I got my new machine at gave me another 5 and I bought a few more. I have a tendancy to keep my bobbins filled after finsihing a … Continue reading

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