 Yesterday I got all of my energy back and was ready to get on with chores and projects. I started the day with laundry and that reminded me that we needed to clear the dryer vent tube. In our house the dryer is almost in the middle of the house and the tube has a couple of angles in it. Periodically we have to disconnect it and blow it out with the leaf blower. It's kind of fun. But this time we discovered the dryer itself was blocked. We unplugged it, pulled it out, removed two back panels and removed a phenomenal amount of lint! I think I could have jam packed a quart jar full of lint. It was a big mess but the dryer works much better now and it didn't cost any money. We've had some expenses pile up lately with a new water heater, new TV and new vacuum cleaner so I really didn't want to buy a new dryer. I was happy to get back to the potholders and I finished these 8. I have 41 finished and 6 more cut out but I could see myself making more. They are just a good project for my current mindspace and I'm using up a good bit of fabric. For the lining and pockets I can use some fabrics that really aren't great for any other projects.  I did do some other things too. I had 2 veterans quilts ready for quilting so I got them loaded.  I got the bobbins wound, tension set and a couple of rows quilted. I'll be back on this today.  Then just before dinner I got an idea for a gift. We're visiting some friends in Beaufort, SC in September and she refers to the place as Skeeter Haven. I decided that I could screen print some tea towels for them (her). I'm going to work on these today too. I think I'm going to use Dye Magnet so I can print before I dye and the image will come out during the dye process.
The Cricut is so much fun for this kind of project. It took me just a few minutes to find that cute mosquito in the library and then add the text. I don't have to go anywhere so I should be able to get on with all of my projects.
Gene Black
7/25/2024 07:10:26 am
Pasta makes such a great tool for sunprinting. I love those potholders.
patty
7/25/2024 08:26:01 am
It has to feel good to get stuff done! I am surprised you didn't notice that the vent needed cleaning from the smell. I always know it is time to clean the dryer vent when the laundry has a weird dryer smell to it. I never thought about using a leaf blower to blow the lint out. My vent line has two 90 degrees in it so I end up taking it all apart to clean. good idea on the dryer vent - I'm lucky on location for mine - it goes almost directly outside so not much to clean only once in awhile. I like those hot pads. Sometimes we do get a lot of expenses one thing after another - for us it is the lawn mower in the shop - the grass is so long right now but neither of us are really up to mowing right now anyhow.
Mary Anne Richardson
7/28/2024 09:29:27 am
I don't know much about Cricuits but I'm enjoying seeing all the projects you're finding to use it. Money well spent I would say! Comments are closed.
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I'm Vicki Welsh and I've been making things as long as I can remember. I used to be a garment maker but transitioned to quilts about 20 years ago. Currently I'm into fabric dyeing, quilting, Zentangle, fabric postcards, fused glass and mosaic. I document my adventures here. Categories
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