In the days of our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers, the words “make-do” and “mend” were part of daily life. Hand-me-downs, making articles out of sugar sacks and making quilts out of worn-out clothing were the norm.
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Reduce, reuse and —upcycle?
Quilted Piano Bench Cover
DIY PROJECT By Myrlene Currie FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR Supplies: ” Backing 17×39 inches (I used black so it wasn’t noticeable) ” Quilt batting 17×39 inches ” Many strips of different fabric ” Extra backing to secure cover to bench ” Narrow elastic ” Fabric for binding (2-inch width) I made a music quilt for my granddaughter
More Questions For Reena – for Jul. 21, 2011
Dear Reena, Is there any way I can reduce the scratch marks on my glass dining room tabletop? They are in the middle, and can be covered with a vase or placemat, but it would be much better to eliminate them all together. Thanks for any hints you may have. – Heather Heather, Typically scratches
Make Some Fabric Frames
I decided to give our pictures (and our living room) a softer look by putting them in a wall hanging instead of wooden frames. You will need several six-inch strips of fabric which blends in with your drapes and furniture. Any technique would work but I used the curve system. You could even use a
Good Way To Use Up Fabric And Protect Shoes
Here’s an idea for using up some leftover denim or other sturdy fabrics. Shoes fit nicely into the legs and socks can go in the pockets at the back. Kids learning to sew might find this an amusing project. Make a paper pattern and cut four pieces of desired fabric (see photo for dimensions). Stitch
Make A Wheelchair Bag
My son-in-law asked me to make a wheelchair bag for his mother for Christmas. It was a challenge, since I didn’t have a pattern for one, but this is what I came up with and it seemed to work very well. Materials: 28 inches (.7 metre) of a sturdy fabric Approximately 50 to 60 inches
Spinning Bison Fibre Into Profit
Foreign buyers are clamouring to buy bison fibre. The only problem is figuring out a good way to get it off the hides of the ornery critters. Frequently compared to cashmere, raw bison fibre fetches $1 an ounce while an ounce of cleaned, carded down sells for about $12 and finished yarn commands $18 to
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or our 50th Anniversary party, I made a hanging guest book. This could easily be made for any theme. I started with our wedding picture and then our old farmhouse, continuing on to show the renovated house and the children. The graduation pictures came next and then came the spouses and the arrival of grandchildren.
War Bride Display Captures Their Story
War Brides: One-Way Passage is now showing at the Portage &District Arts Centre. Artist Beverley Tosh of Calgary has created an incredible array of installations honouring 1940s war brides. Three walls of the gallery are lined with 80 beautiful portraits of these courageous women, painted on planks of rough plywood. Yes, plywood, and they are
Need A Centrepiece For Thanksgiving?
This Autumn Table Ring will bring the colours of fall indoors and make a great centrepiece for the Thanksgiving dinner table. Materials: – 12x2x2-inch Styrofoam ring – Thin knitting needle, darning needle or skewer – 30 inches of 44-inch wide orange, yellow and black cotton fabric – Glass bowl – 3 floating candles Instructions: Cut
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