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Hunting for my bag needles

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382021) • Rockingham, Australia 5 Aug 22

Some years ago, I used to make mats from the strings that hold bales of hay together. The mats aren’t fancy but do last a long time and are suitable at back doors or garage entries, etc. I call the string ‘binder twine’ as that’s...

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Spring Butterfly Place Mats

CarolDM @CarolDM (203396) • Nashville, Tennessee 10 Mar 21

Looking through some of my spring decorations and found my butterfly place mats for the table. I had forgotten about these. They are bright and cheerful. Always excited to see butterflies in the garden. It will be awhile before...

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Did you know short haired cats can get mats too?

ElicBxn @ElicBxn (64169) • United States 13 Jul 11

I didn't until Sassy got some when we first got her. there are 4 factors that make short haired cats mat... 1 - illness (not Sassy's problem nor Gizmo's - coming soon) 2 - being overweight 3 - not being interested in...

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Did I frame you?

ElicBxn @ElicBxn (64169) • United States 15 Aug 10

Maggiepie has been after me for months to find a frame to hang a photo she got in the mail. So, I've been kind of casually watching Freecycle for offers of frames. And lo! right after she reminded me that she needed a frame,...

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Raffia mats

Humbug25 @Humbug25 (12540) 23 Oct 09

I used to make raffia mats with my family when I was a lot younger and, not surprisingly, I can't remember at all how we did them. I would like to start making them again but have no clue where to start. I asked my mum how we made...

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Salty Grandpa Bob

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 8 Jan 09

Well, I've got to love the snow and cold where I live as it gets really bad at times. This photo is an example of some of the pitfalls of living in a cold area that gets lots of snow. They use salt to de-ice the roads etc before...

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Tip for Cricut owners!

jillhill @jillhill (37353) • United States 15 Jun 08

I read someplace that you can stretch the life of your mat by using something called Stazon All-purpose cleaner. I haven't tried it yet but it's supposed to make the mat sticky again so it holds your paper in place. I have the...

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More Work Done

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 28 May 08

Well, as myLot was slow for me today and the temps were in the low 70's with sunshine I decided to wash my car. I washed it inside and outside. I used ArmorAll on the dash and all other vinyl areas inside the car as well as on the...

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My dog needs help! He is growing dreadlocks!

seamonkey @seamonkey (1976) • Ireland 12 Apr 07

I have a mixed breed dog who is nearly five. His hair doesn't ever seem to stop growing, and he doesn't really shed. When he gets wet, his fur gets frizzy, and is a little wavy all the time. The problem is, he gets mats and...

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Water Drainage Problems!

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 11 Apr 07

Free standing dish racks. You know the type. These are the ones that you set on the counter. They have a mat for drainage etc. The rack sits on top of the rack. It's supposed to drain the water into the sink by gravataional...

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Has anyone crocheted a rug with fabric strips?

sasklily @sasklily (240) • Canada 24 Feb 07

Years ago I had a lot of wool scraps that I wanted to get rid of and I crocheted an oval floor mat. It wasn't the best work I'd ever done, but I'm still using it at the back door and it is quite practical, as it can just be thrown...

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