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12 Low Budget Ways to Organize Your Sewing Room

March 21, 2014 by Laura Blodgett 1 Comment

I discovered some years ago that one key to getting more sewing done was to have at least one little corner where I could keep my sewing machine set up. Part of the challenge, however, was that this corner was often subject to relocation. This meant that I had to organize my supplies with compact […]

Round Fabric Basket with PVC Pipe Liner

January 17, 2014 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

Four inch diameter PVC pipe makes a sturdy, non-breakable, washable support structure, for a small fabric storage basket. Sewing a circular fabric cover for it involves only 2 seams each for outer fabric and lining, plus whatever method is chosen to finish the top end. I did have a couple of extra seams because I […]

A Simple Organizing of My Blog Post Schedule With You in Mind

December 9, 2013 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

For months my blog post schedule as been based on an index card taped to my desk next to my keyboard. (Really, it is attached using clear shelf liner like I talk about in this post about color coded calendar organizing) This simple reference was used every time I sat down to write, to keep some […]

Helpless Female Cosco Ladder and Gutter Cleaning Video … Tutorial

October 7, 2013 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

This helpless female is glad to be done cleaning gutters for now!

  I had to get the stupid ladder out again. When I needed to use this Cosco ladder for the first time last spring, there were no instructions on the ladder (just warnings… ) or anywhere on the internet that I could find. (Nothing against this brand. They probably didn’t have anyone like me in […]

What You Need to Know About Backyard Garden Economics

September 20, 2013 by Laura Blodgett Leave a Comment

If you ever get frustrated trying to garden, it is because of economics. Really. Your garden is trying to teach you some important lessons, lessons that can help you vote better, make better decisions in spending, and aid you in teaching your children money and time management. Your garden is trying to expose to you […]

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