Towel Displays
Hang old linens on a brass library lamp that no longer works. Remove the cording and shade, and then put threaded lamp rod in to hold the items (figure B). ... [... more]
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Tip Of The Day
Use stray pillowcases as pillow covers under your regular pillowcase. TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-317 [... more]
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Daddy's Ties
Shirley Botsford proposes some clever ways to recycle ties that have vanished from the world of fashion and that Dad no longer wants or wears. Shirley's book, Daddy's Ties, explores these and further means of moving ... [... more]
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Waist Not, Want Not
Use a sewing machine to take in pants, but if you don't have the skills to do it yourself, a tailor will alter them for a few dollars. ... [... more]
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Pet-A-Rama Decor
Scan crayon artwork, clip art or any pet-inspired design with a computer scanner. Print the image on iron-on transfer paper (figure A). Enlarge or reduce the image to your taste before printing. ... [... more]
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Ribbon-Trimmed Throw
Spread throw on flat surface. Create a pattern by placing various ribbons along the outer edges leaving a one-inch portion of the blanket exposed. When satisfied , cut ribbon edges. ... [... more]
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Vanity Table Skirt
For skirt, cut two pieces of tulle the length of the table plus two inches by three times the outside measurement of the tabletop. Cut one piece of lining the length of the table by three times the outside ... [... more]
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Enhancing Bed Posts
Adding drapes to the bedposts hides most of the iron and creates a dramatic new look. ... [... more]
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Window Seat Cushions
2. Cut top and bottom pieces of fabric 5/8 inch larger than the foam all the way around. Then, cut enough boxing material to cover one long side, both short sides and about six to eight inches onto the other long ... [... more]
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Easy Chair Makeover
Remove the screws and leave the padding and fabric on the seat. Then place one square of fabric face-up on the seat. If the fabric has a print, make sure the print is running in the same direction on each seat. Cut ... [... more]
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Custom Designed Footstool
Stamp image onto fabric by rolling it on in one continuous motion. Reapply paint and continue until fabric is covered with a random pattern.Clean stamp. Let fabric dry and heat-set on back with iron according to ... [... more]
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Holiday Neck Collar
Fill with tapioca pearls (found in the dessert aisle at the grocery store) blended with around five drops of peppermint-scented oil and stitch the other end. Finish with bows. ... [... more]
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