Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Judy S’s T-Shirt Quilt
Judy has sent me several pics of her T-Shirt Quilts. Here’s a graduation quilt and story! Hello Marguerita, I don’t think I sent you the picture of the finished quilt and also pillows too –for Shawn’s graduation. So here it is on his bed and also when he first got it. He was so pleased,…
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How to Fix an Ear Loop Mask
Use ribbon, string, elastic, hairloop elastics, whatever you can to tie into earloops and secure them around your head, not your ears. Two or more ponytail holders make an approximately 5″ loop, which is a good length for providing the right amount of tautness to hold a mask firmly to your face for extended periods…
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Cover-up for N95 Mask
I had to go grocery shopping and wanted a covering for my old N95 mask. I have been wearing masks for years when I work on anything from insulating my cabin with fiberglass… …to tearing down an old cabin filled with black mold. I am very used to using masks and I have several that…
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Nose Piece for Face Masks
Tom and I were sharing mask ideas when he came up with the idea of a paperclip nose piece for masks and it’s genius. The nose piece is important because the goal of the mask is to be snug to your face. We have been training with PPE for almost 20 years and we understand…
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Batik Fabric Face Mask
This test is with two layers of batik, testing ribbons and elastic. I like a thicker (3/8″) ribbon over the thinner (1/4″) and I much prefer the sewn channel along the side versus leaving it open, which is what I tried at first. This is a double layer of batik fabric that was very comfortable…
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Face Masks for Michelle
I made two masks for a friend who doesn’t have a sewing machine or any materials to make one with. She chose the fabrics from an image I sent her in chat. I learned as I went and discovered that the grosgrain ribbon is a bit stiff and if only knotted, comes undone in either…
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Experienced Mask Wearer
Tom and I train annually for how to respond to the next oil spill in Alaska. Part of that training is how to wear – meaning put on, use carefully and safely remove – protective outerwear. We suit up, glove up, mask up and have chocolate syrup poured over us, then have to take it…
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Rotary Cutting Fabric – The Right Way
Hi Quilters, if you struggle putting your traditional quilt blocks together and having seams match (not our crazy cutting methods) I may have the tip you need: it all starts with cutting and I’ve made a video about it – posted below. I have seen two big mistakes that quilters make – new and experienced…
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Edith’s Custom Quilting Table
Edith sent me a long note and several pics of her table – she’s thrilled! Here’s what she shared: I wanted to send you a thank you note. Recently I was all ready to buy a very expensive sewing table – it was 30% off, but still more than I wanted to pay!! Like $1600!!!…
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Simply Charming Quilt From Janice
I just received the pic below from Janice, and then I went digging for any emails we have shared. They go back to 2012! We started talking about the batting requirements in the Kindle version of our first book Crazy Shortcut Quilts. Then we moved onto how we each make homemade starch, and then the…
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