Category Archives: Useful stuff

Useful Weights For Shipping Crocheted Items

DSC07475 These 50 sheets of tissues paper weigh10.4 ounces, or 0.2 ounces per single sheet.DSC07476 These 30 6″ by 9″ envelopes altogether weigh 7.85 ounces, which is 0.262 ounces each.

DSC07477  This stack of 8,  4″ coasters weighs 2.0 ounces.  Thus, each weighs 0.25 ounces.

Boiled Egg Hot Water Kills Weeds In Sidewalk Cracks

DSC07464 I poured this very hot water from hard-boiling eggs on the small weeds growing in the sidewalk cracks.DSC07466    This is the wet sidewalk after the pan of hot water was emptied on it.  I’ve done this before.   This measure has helped to keep the weeds under control in an environmentally friendly way.   Hot water has a very targeted herbicidal effect, instead of herbicides!

 

Easy To Grab Crochet Equipment Kit

DSC07421 This centrally zippered pouch, hand   made by Karin Soderholm, is just right for holding crochet hooks, scissors  and a coaster to hold a yarn needle for weaving in ends.  This goes right into a tote holding the yarn, and provides everything needed for projects on-the-go.