Site-Wide Activity

Ah, so it’s like a Subway. I would call it a salad roll, depending on what’s in it. 🙂

a grinder is a hot or cold large sandwich on a long roll (torpedo or submarine shape), split and layered with veggies, meats, cheeses, meatballs, sausages, whatever you want. They are also called also called subs (like the ones served at Subway shops) as well as heroes. In CT and some other areas in New England, it is called a grinder. Yes, a…[Read more]

Don’t you remember the Keymaster and the Gatekeeper from Ghostbusters?

I love the charger holder and the socks! One boy In particular I think would love the socks, especially as they would fit, once I up size them for his (currently!) size 13 feet (size 14.5 in North America) 🙂
Thanks for these great ideas 🙂

What’s a grinder? Is it a sandwich? Because in Australia its a power tool! Normally an angle grinder, not so good to eat 🙂
Oh, and the three meals a day are breakfast, lunch and tea. Although tea and dinner in this context are interchangeable. Supper is a light snack before bed!

Thanks Nicole! And Sarvi, I think you may know me too well;)

A few years ago I made fleece slipper socks for everyone in our extended family. The men and boys loved them and have asked frequently since then if they can have a new pair.

I bought the pattern at Joanns but it can also be purchased online here. They’re the Polar Socks for adults and kids.

@admin, you can tell I have been hanging out with a Canadian. 🙂

I wish I could sew but can not
My children want supper, what rot!

What about a hanging charging pocket like this: http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2014/06/diy-fabric-phone-charging-station.html

Fun ties? I like the Purl Soho tutorial: http://www.purlbee.com/2009/05/21/mollys-sketchbook-fathers-day-tie/

What about a hanging charging pocket like this:

Fun ties? I like the Purl Soho tutorial: http://www.purlbee.com/2009/05/21/mollys-sketchbook-fathers-day-tie/

Ah, I see we have a Limerick newbie who’s not familiar with the form. Here’s a sciencey example:

There once was a young lady named bright
Whose speed was much faster than light
She set out one day
In a relative way
And returned on the previous night.

So ours above should go:

I have so many patterns already
To make clothes for Janie and…[Read more]

Hey, I’m a Keymaster?!? What the heck is that?!?

LOL!! they would have gasped in righteous indignation to hear me ask for a doggie bag!

HAHA! That is hilarious! I remember having a hard time when I first went to London trying to get some uneaten food packed up at a restaurant. I asked to have it to go, then asked for carry out. I was down to miming that I wanted to eat the food I had paid for at another time and location and did not want to simply dump it into a napkin. Finally an…[Read more]

Thank you all for your feedback! And thank you Admin and Todd for all your hard work getting the little bugs worked out. I know this is going to be great!

I have so many patterns already
To make clothes for Janie and Freddie
I ought to get started
But I can’t bear to be parted from Teddy
who is crying oh so steady.

I had a hard time tying in that last line.
A new one

I wish I could sew but can not

@motherof5: No need to be sorry: It’s something we’re going to fix. As a Minnesotan, I appreciate your appology for something that’s not your fault. 😀