tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193495388714584422.post3898039028364678692..comments2023-03-31T10:03:38.525+01:00Comments on Shelley's House: Handmade ChristmasShelleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193495388714584422.post-54189303529938293482014-01-28T16:38:11.182+00:002014-01-28T16:38:11.182+00:00Sanda - Yes it was a busy time,but fun. I don'...Sanda - Yes it was a busy time,but fun. I don't know which is the greater - my love of using scraps (mostly free) or my hate of waste. I have to confess those weren't generally quilting cottons but clothing fabrics and I did use some heavy linen for Jules'; couldn't resist the colours. I wouldn't try inserting cardboard into this particular pattern. You are right that you couldn't then turn them inside out. What I might consider is using something plastic (I sometimes rescue abandoned umbrellas this time of year) to aid in water proofing.<br /><br />I tried knitting a HWB cover but it took ages and didn't turn out well, so went back to sewing. Yes, I think of them as being British though I'm sure my Grandma and Grandpa had one. They are used for all sorts - keeping feet warm during the day (rest feet on it on the floor), putting in the bed to warm it up, I use it to warm up my feet when going to bed. I've even heard of people strapping them to their backs - the lower part that seems more prone to cold. <br /><br />Yes, I do have a Pinterest account but found I did spend all day looking, instead of doing! Also, I find it difficult to find out more information - you have to do a bit of sleuthing to get back to the original source. It is very seductive, Pinterest,but I don't find it hugely useful. I don't lack ideas, I need more motivation!Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10239488936038510294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1193495388714584422.post-10218016674219272152014-01-28T13:46:16.476+00:002014-01-28T13:46:16.476+00:00You were a busy bee making those coasters. Great i...You were a busy bee making those coasters. Great idea for using up those odd quilting scraps. Don't you just love it whe you can use up the last bit of things? I might steal this idea for gifts next Christmas. Wondering if it might work to place some stiff material inside to reinforce them. But that might present a problem turning them. I've been looking at knitted covers for hot water bottles. Seems so British! Are they used in beds to warm cold feet or whatever else? We always had one at my home but I think mother used them for arthritic pains or sore muscles. Have you investigated Pinterest? There are so many good crafty ideas there! I could look forever there!!!sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.com