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Quilting for the bathroom

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I had a black mat set for the bathroom and didn’t like the toilet seat cover so that got me thinking. I could use the black and also bring up the colour of the walls and towels. I used a paper-piecing pattern for the feature pattern (any could be used such as flowers, boats etc.),
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Editorial cartoons

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Several readers took exception to the editorial cartoon we published in the Dec. 20 issue. For those of you who missed it, it portrays a father asking his little girl “how was school today?” as she walks in the door. “No casualties,” she replies. This seemingly innocent exchange takes on a grotesque significance in the
artwork quilt
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Quilt till you Wilt

Well over 100 masterpieces at Hamiota’s annual show

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People enjoy quilts for many different reasons. They can provide clues to the past; warmth, beauty and value; and enjoyment in the form of colour, texture and pattern. Quilts also unleash artistic talents of new and experienced artisans, as was showcased at the 2012 Hamiota Quilt till you Wilt’s late-November annual show at the community
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Planning a winter getaway?

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Some people who have extensive indoor plant collections like to take holidays in the sun during our long, cold winters. Leaving houseplants unattended for any length of time can be risky; I have sometimes returned from a winter holiday to find a few dead plants and others a little worse for wear after a lengthy
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More questions from readers

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Dear Reena, How can I prevent rice from sticking to the pot while cooking and ending up with a ball of “glump” (to use one of your words)? Therran Hello Therran, One way to prevent rice from sticking to the pot is to cook it in the microwave. For one cup of rice, add two
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OUR HISTORY: September 14, 1947

Farmers looking to build a new home could have ordered “The Windsor” for $1,514 delivered, one of the models ranging from four to 12 rooms available through the 32-page Aladdin Homes catalogue. Building packages contained not only precut lumber, said to reduce waste by 25 per cent compared to building from scratch from the lumberyard,
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Update kitchen cabinets with paint

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Dated or worn kitchen cabinets can be a huge eyesore, and no matter how much you decorate around them, they still stick out like a sore thumb. Replacing them is a huge expense that is not always necessary if the cabinets are in decent shape. Refacing cabinets is a less expensive endeavour but might still
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Farm buildings: Pieces of the puzzle

Doug Gaudry says the days of traffic backups behind the huge barn being transported down the highway are pretty much a thing of the past. These days, most new large buildings or workshops destined for agricultural and rural properties are transported to the site in pieces. “These structures are not traditional in the ready to
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Shelf those décor ideas

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Uncomplicated solutions are often the best answer to decorating dilemmas. Something as simple as an inexpensive shelf can provide solutions for storage and display, as shown in the photo. A decorative shelf in any room provides easy access to items that are used on a daily basis — an alarm clock in the bedroom, toiletries
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Discoloured counters? Paint on denim?

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Hello Reena, I would like to thank you for all your work in helping us live green! I have read a tip on getting rid of ladybugs. Where I live everyone encourages them in their gardens to eat aphids. I have always known ladybugs to be beneficial insects. What do you think? — Rose Dear

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