November 20, 2007
by Julie
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Apparently the volcano soap has happened to other folks as well. As it turns out it’s a result of a saponification reaction that’s moving at a rapid pace generating quite a bit of heat so that the soap virtually boils … Continue reading
November 19, 2007
by Julie
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Yesterday Debbi and I made one last batch of pre-holiday soap. I’ve read that some essential oils can pose a problem causing seizing of the soap and other problems but so far I’ve had good luck. This time I was … Continue reading
November 18, 2007
by Julie
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Place setting number 8 arrived in plenty of time for the holiday meal. I’ve managed to finish 7 napkins but the placemats still need to be sewn. On Friday I made a batch of lemon soap which I thought would … Continue reading
November 17, 2007
by Julie
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If you thought the knitting content on the blog was a little thin lately that’s because I was working on a birthday surprise for someone who reads. This is the Shetland Triangle from Wrap Style knit on size 5 needles … Continue reading
November 16, 2007
by Julie
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It sounds a bit odd doesn’t it? I had to try it out when I saw it. You fill the corn tortillas with chicken and then top with a sauce made of mashed pumpkin, onion, jalapeno and seasonings, then sprinkle … Continue reading
November 15, 2007
by Julie
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My next goal with the soap is to get a smoother top when I pour. This time around I smoothed it with a spatula and then put freezer paper lids beneath the wooden ones. The problem was that the corners … Continue reading
November 14, 2007
by Julie
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What a complete surprise it was to return home from the allergist yesterday to find a big box on my front step with a suspicious white bit of fluff poking out of one corner. Spinderella’s have outdone themselves again this … Continue reading
November 13, 2007
by Julie
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When I first started making soap I invested in a pair of 3-pound loaf soap molds from Creekside soaps and I haven’t been disappointed with them. They came with some fantastic liners which you can also buy in quantity but … Continue reading
November 12, 2007
by Julie
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Yesterday morning I woke up entirely too early so I pulled out the sourdough starter and let it warm up while I measured and cut out napkins and parts for placemats. I managed to get 9 yards of fabric cut … Continue reading
November 11, 2007
by Julie
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I woke up yesterday morning and realized we are going to have 8 people for Thanksgiving but we only 7 china place settings and placemats and napkins for 6. Our errand list for the day grew a bit longer. The … Continue reading
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