Tips

Removing Pencil Marks

1/4 cup water
3/4 cup rubbing alcohol
7 or 8 drops Palmolive green dishwashing soap
Mix and apply with a soft toothbrush

Extending the life of blue marking pens

Pry the cap off the top of the pen and aply a few drops of alcohol. Replace cap and store lying horizontal.

Corner and Setting Triangle Formulas for On-Point Settings

Link to article on-point settings

Resizing patterns

Need to enlarge a pattern? Check out the formula and chart to help you out.

SMALL DESIGN SPACE

A pull-down window shade makes a great design wall, when wall space doesn't exist. If necessary, cut the shade to fit the width of the door. Extend the shade to it's full length, cover with flannel using spray adhesive. Attach the shade to the door with the hardware included.

WASHING SMALL AMOUNT OF FABRIC

To wash small pieces, use a small clear "plumbers friend" as a plunger to agitate your fabric in the sink.

CHOCOLATE TO THE RESCUE

Put a small magnet inside a saved Altoid box. A small magnet inside the box will keep your needles safe. If you buy dark chocolate Altoids,you'll empty the box quickly