When you get a bit of time, will you make a tutorial on using those big plastic quilt rulers. I've got a little one and a huge one (came in the combo packs), but they don't make sense to me, so I just use them as a straight edge.
ModHomeEcTeacher
March 27, 2008
You are not too verbose. I just need to know how to explain what to do without teaching everything.
That helps alot, I'm off to slash words. Thanks for the camera info. Did you buy yours online?
Chrisjob
March 27, 2008
Shelly,
I bought a
Canon HV20. I wanted to invest in something that would last until after
I have infants/toddlers, and something that I wouldn't grow out of. HD
really is the way things are going, so I figured it was wise just to
step up and do it now. I paid $650, which really is alot of camera for
the price. I haven't been limited by it yet, though I would like a real
focus ring. I think they've since released the HV30, which you could look into, or it may cause the HV20 to drop in price, which is a
good thing.
Re: Word count...Why, am I too verbose? If I
were limited, I would be very direct and use lots of imperatives. Like,
for the video I just made:
1. Remove hardware and sand dresser.
2. Apply a coat of latex primer.
3. Apply three coats of semigloss paint, sanding and dusting in between coats.
4. Use watered down white glue to apply paper to front.
5. Seal the piece with a polyacrylic clear coat.
That's 46 words.
If
this is for your newspaper article, lemme know when it comes out. I
have a colleague from Indianapolis who brings the Star to class. I'd
love to see it. Cheers.
berryberr
March 10, 2008
Thanks for adding me as your friend!;P
margaretjane
March 09, 2008
Do you have a website? I would love to see some of your refurbished pieces!!
DIY Maven
February 22, 2008
Actually, for original stuff like that, the sooner the better. However, if it's something that's similar to another project that someone has recently posted on Curbly, you might want to wait a week or so. And that's only because it'll help you get more views. (It'll seem fresher.) So, I'd say, post away! Hey, how're the website plans going?
I'm ready to upgrade my sewing machine, and I thought you might have some suggestions. I think you can imagine my needs: a straight-forward machine that'll last for a couple of decades.I'm willing to spend $300-400. I currently have a modern Singer, and I like the convenience; I'm borrowing a Singer from the mid-seventies, and I like it's strength. I thought I'd want a vintage machine, but there's alot of risks, and I find threading the tension to be tedious, and the back-stitch knob is located in a strange place. So, I think I'd like a new model that has the durability of an older machine. Is that possible without spending $1000?
The Janome 5124 Decor Excel intrigues me, because it seems to be designed for doing some upholstery/ heavier fabric, and it's in my price range. I don't need all the fancy electronic stuff, but the display looks straightforward, so I think I could figure it out. The only thing that concerns me is that it might go a little fast for my current skills.
ModHomeEcTeacher
Crhis,
Thanks. that was so helpful. Now I need to go get materials. Do you mind if I post a variation of the silhouettes?
Chrisjob
I this might be helpful to you.
Chrisjob
When you get a bit of time, will you make a tutorial on using those big plastic quilt rulers. I've got a little one and a huge one (came in the combo packs), but they don't make sense to me, so I just use them as a straight edge.
ModHomeEcTeacher
You are not too verbose. I just need to know how to explain what to do without teaching everything.
That helps alot, I'm off to slash words. Thanks for the camera info. Did you buy yours online?
Chrisjob
Shelly,
I bought a Canon HV20. I wanted to invest in something that would last until after I have infants/toddlers, and something that I wouldn't grow out of. HD really is the way things are going, so I figured it was wise just to step up and do it now. I paid $650, which really is alot of camera for the price. I haven't been limited by it yet, though I would like a real focus ring. I think they've since released the HV30, which you could look into, or it may cause the HV20 to drop in price, which is a good thing.
Re: Word count...Why, am I too verbose? If I were limited, I would be very direct and use lots of imperatives. Like, for the video I just made:
1. Remove hardware and sand dresser.
2. Apply a coat of latex primer.
3. Apply three coats of semigloss paint, sanding and dusting in between coats.
4. Use watered down white glue to apply paper to front.
5. Seal the piece with a polyacrylic clear coat.
That's 46 words.
If this is for your newspaper article, lemme know when it comes out. I have a colleague from Indianapolis who brings the Star to class. I'd love to see it. Cheers.
berryberr
margaretjane
Do you have a website? I would love to see some of your refurbished pieces!!
DIY Maven
DIY Maven
Chrisjob
Hi-
I'm ready to upgrade my sewing machine, and I thought you might have some suggestions. I think you can imagine my needs: a straight-forward machine that'll last for a couple of decades.I'm willing to spend $300-400. I currently have a modern Singer, and I like the convenience; I'm borrowing a Singer from the mid-seventies, and I like it's strength. I thought I'd want a vintage machine, but there's alot of risks, and I find threading the tension to be tedious, and the back-stitch knob is located in a strange place. So, I think I'd like a new model that has the durability of an older machine. Is that possible without spending $1000?
The Janome 5124 Decor Excel intrigues me, because it seems to be designed for doing some upholstery/ heavier fabric, and it's in my price range. I don't need all the fancy electronic stuff, but the display looks straightforward, so I think I could figure it out. The only thing that concerns me is that it might go a little fast for my current skills.
Any thoughts?
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