FAQ Friday

I'm back with another update...easing slowly into regular posting again as summer winds down.   Thank you dear readers, for the recipes and the chuckles over the zucchini.   At the moment there are seven more green giants piled up on the kitchen counter---AGAIN, for like the umteenth time.   I no sooner get rid of them only to turn around and see that same scene again.  And all this from only two rather small bushes.  I'm telling ya, we could feed the world if every backyard just grew one zucchini bush.  Well, moving on...I spent a most lovely afternoon discussing blogs (and other crafty things) with Toni yesterday.  She's been visiting family in a nearby town and she and Hannah spent the day with us.  It was great to see them again and their visit gave me a chance to wind down and catch my breath.  Just for the moment though.  I'm off to make crock-pot chili for a potluck tomorrow.   Might even sneak a little zucchini into it.  (But before I go, I bring to you the next installment of FAQ. ) Q.  My girls and i would loovvee to make those cute felted beads. by chance, do you have instructions on how to make those?  ~Brittany*A.  We love making felt beads.  They can be used for other craft projects later too.   You just need wool roving and a bowl of hot soapy water to felt the wool.  Follow this tutorial to make them.  Or this Japanese version demonstrated here which I think is really brilliant.

Q.  I  love your products and have already purchased a set of transfers.  My problem is finding the plain, unprinted baby clothing (bibs, sacques, jackets, etc.) and blankets upon which to do my embroidery.   I would appreciate  any information re this subject.   ~June

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A.  Check out  dharma trading company, embroidery etc., embellishments blanks, embroider this!  Most baby clothing blanks are made from interlock cotton though, which might be a challenge for handwork because it's stretchy, so iron-on stabilizers can be helpful.   (I make most baby items myself from cotton flannel or linen.)

Q.  I  really enjoyed the gallery about your  playhouse. I noticed it's not there anymore and am wondering if you put it someplace else or just decided to take it down.   ~Amy

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A.  It's back here temporarily for an encore performance.   

Have a great weekend!