How Is a Comforter Similar to a Duvet? Both comforters and duvets are thick, fluffy bed covers with box quilting. Both feature soft fabric shells and some sort of fill material. Some are filled with down feathers, wool or silk. They can also be filled with synthetic fibers such as down...
based on a project organized by Karey Bresenhan as a tribute to her mother. Texan Karey Bresenhan is something of a legend in quilting circles and one sharp businesswoman. She’s behind the big Houston quilt show—Mecca for quilt enthusiasts. ...
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There are two main types used in mattresses: uniform and convoluted. Due to its even surface, uniform foam is used in middle upholstery and quilting while the convoluted one can be often seen in mattress toppers and transitional layers. (Image credit: Getty Images) Natural fibers Organic cotto...
Music’s power to latch itself on to our memories is truly remarkable: a single song can completely transport the listener back into that mood in ways that mere recollection cannot. They are an easy ticket for re-experiencing the past. But sometimes we associate them with memories that are ...
cool and warm if I needed to wrap it around my neck and run out into the winter night after a dance. I washed and dried it and it came out beautifully, looking as good as it did when I pulled it out of the box, even after leaving it in the dryer with bath towels for three ...
A couple of readers asked about Milwaukee’s M18 Fuel air compressor. It was promo priced for Black Friday, and I was caught by surprise to see this Cyber Monday bundle. If you’re on the fence, this is likely the best price we’ve seen and will see anytime soon. ...
But this is okay because I will use the stitch from this first heart somewhere else on this pumpkin. Sec 1 Area 1: Heart is nothing like the diagram, don’t know where my mind was. sn note: Threads used: Diagonal stitches: Pure Palette Silk #1028 Lava ...
While reading a book by Antonin Scalia, Supreme Court Justice, this quote jumped out at me. It was the lynch pin and inspiration for this speech. Virtue and Ability are both of great importance. The former is the foundation for the latter. ...
Here is the first garment I made. It is a spring coat, not a raincoat. It is a beautiful woven fabric from my stash about the weight of light denim, same on both sides, 100% cotton. I used large black snaps and embellished it with a running stitch using dark red Perle cotton size...