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Tipnut’s Hit List – October 2009 – Popular Tips

TipNut — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:08:49 +0000

If you’re new to Tipnut or wish to revisit a few of the goodies, here is a list of popular tips from last month (based on page views) that you won’t want to miss. They’re in no particular order. The next set has a thank you and introduction to a few bloggers that shared Tipnut with [...]

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Braided Rope Doormat: How-To

TipNut — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:02:49 +0000

Today’s feature is from Martha Stewart with this tutorial for a pretty Braided Doormat: blockquote>Before you start, practice the braid by making a miniature version of the mat with thinner rope. When you’re ready to make the big mat, cover a large work surface with kraft paper. I love the design of the mat but thought the [...]

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Pockets For Every Purpose: How-To

TipNut — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:14:15 +0000

Pockets are useful as well as decorative on a garment. Many different kinds can be made if you know the basic rules. There are really four fundamental types: patch pockets, bound pockets, welt pockets, and pockets with a flap. Patch Pockets: For a good looking patch pocket, all edges must be true and even. To achieve [...]

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15 Homemade Beef Stew Recipes

TipNut — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:09:27 +0000

Homemade beef stew–a favored comfort food for chilly Fall days that will warm you up in seconds. This week’s Recipe Hit List is a collection of recipes I’ve handpicked from around the web, some really interesting versions here that will carry you through the winter months, some fancy while others are less fussy–many are sure [...]

How To Make Caramelized Onions: Recipe & Tips

TipNut — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:16:35 +0000

Caramelized onions are a delicious way to add flavor to meats, breads, omelets, pastas, potatoes, rice–whatever you like–and they’re so easy to make too! How To Make Caramelized Onions Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsalted butter 6 large onions 2 tsp brown or white sugar (optional) salt (to taste) pepper (to taste) Directions: Peel and slice onions into rings about 1/4″ thick. Melt butter in a large [...]

Scrappy Reusable Produce Bag Tutorial

TipNut — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:08:14 +0000

Today’s feature is from A Day In The Life Of The Hooks with this Scrappy Reusable Produce Bag Tutorial: I thought that this would be pretty useful for most as an alternative to the rolls of plastic produce bags in the grocery store. The measurements are very flexible, and I think that having bars of cotton [...]

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Vintage Embroidery Kitchen Towel Set: Tableware

TipNut — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:20:48 +0000

Here is the latest vintage embroidery pattern series from my collection, each week I’ll upload one pattern from the set for you to add to your collection. This set is from 1940 and features six different designs of tableware to use on tea towels or whatever else you like. Here are the details from the [...]

Scalloped Hot Pads: {Crochet Pattern}

TipNut — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:12:22 +0000

Today’s feature is from Oiyi’s Crafts with these lovely Scalloped Hot Pads: You crochet 2 sides and then add a SC (Single Crochet) Border to connect them and to add the little loop so you can hang the hot pad. Seriously, I didn’t know how addicting making these would be. The color possibilities are endless. These are so [...]

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13 Budget Friendly Headboard Ideas

TipNut — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:30:05 +0000

Hang a decorative quilt or tapestry panel. You can either frame it or hang on a pretty decor rod (such as ornamental or brass). Hang a large framed mirror or framed picture above the bed or make an arrangement of smaller framed pictures. Hang an old door sideways. Attach a narrow shelf to the wall above the bed [...]

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Poochie Bags: Fat Quarter Friendly Freebie

TipNut — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:07:01 +0000

Today’s feature is from The Happy Zombie with a free pattern/tutorial for Poochie Bags – Fat Quarter Friendly Freebie: Little goodie bags filled with toys, craft supplies, school projects, gifts… anything good. Your choice of desired “milk carton corner” size will determine your bag’s poochieness. Three FQ’s will yield one Poochie Bag. 1) FQ “A” for outer [...]