Prep Your Home for Trick-or-Treating

By Andy Kongsri

Here are 5 suggestions for making your home ready for Trick or Treating this Halloween

1. Because people will be coming to your front door for their Halloween treats, it is a good idea to make your home as welcoming as you can, and as safe as possible. A good idea is to make sure your porch light is on during the trick or treating hours. This enables others to feel welcome to come to your home, and the light on will create a feeling of being safe.

2. Your decorations need to be organised. People are much more likely to visit homes that are decorated for Halloween, showing that the people in the home, are having as much fun as those out trick or treating. Elaborate and expensive decorations are not necessary. Your home can look and feel creepy simply by having some well positioned pumpkins, and maybe some other simple but spooky additions.

3. Are you someone who has pets in your home? Dogs in particular should be kept out of reach of the entrance used by those trick or treating, no matter how well the animal relates to children normally. Some dogs may get spooked by some of the costumes that will be appearing at the door, so there is no guarantee that your pet will act as normally as they usually do.

4. Having a great big candy bowl is something that you will be needing. Most trick or treaters will keeping an eye out for that candy bowl, so don't overlook the importance of the bowl. Even if you don’t intend being home, you can still prepare a big candy bowl. Erecting a sign that welcomes people to help themselves to your candy is one way of letting people know.

5. Always ensure that you have a safe path to lead people to your door, and this means no toys lying around, or garden hoses across the path. Sprinklers are something that should be shut off during the trick or treating period. Getting people wet in the cold of night could see some getting sick. If you can light up your pathway that helps with safety as well.

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The Delicate Way of Getting A Stain Out Of Your Quilt - Part 2

By Jane Green

In the last article, we looked at what to do when marking happens and the way to treat oil and grease based stains.

Continuing on from there we will now look at the next most common kind of stain that happens on quilts:

Protein Stains

Believe it or not, this is a large one. Many people are stunned to discover just how many protein based stains there can be. Things like mustard, blood, fruit juice, mud, vomit, wine, coffee, chocolate and coca are all protein based stains.

The guideline is, if it came from a human or something humans eat, chances are its a protein stain.

The best way to remove a protein stain is to get rid of as much of it as practicable by blotting with cloth or paper towels to remove excess fluids or materials. Then mix up some cold water and salt using the ratio of 1 tsp of salt to 1 pint of water.

I cannot stress the importance of cold water enough. Do not use hot water! Hot water will react with the protein and lock in the stain.

For tea or coffee, use borax and water or if you have it on hand, Club Soda works a treat as well , this one actually helped me when I spilled coffee on my favouirte patchwork quilt. For wine and fruit juices, you will need an ammonia based cleaner to get rid of all of the staining.

If the stain does not come out right away, you will need to soak the stained areas for a few hours before putting it through a regular wash.

Permanent Marks

This is an assorted bag. There are so many differing types of chemicals and every one has an individual way of treating it. The good news is that most chemicals will have cleaning instructions on the back of the packing advising how to treat it if marking happens, so consult the packets.

Tar and asphalt are also impossible to get out as this tends to lock into the fibres themselves and cannot be melted or scrubbed out.

There are some things which can't be removed. Stuff like scorch or burn marks will not wash out as these are significant changes in the fibre composition itself, not the colouring.



Hopefully this guide has given you one or two good ideas and helps you to get out any annoying or difficult stains.

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Sashiko, A Rose Quilt Pattern Might Not Have Heard Of

By Jane Green

If you have not heard about "Sashiko" before, do not feel bad, its not the most typical of quilt designs out there. While there is a solid following, not everyone has a Sashiko quilt.

To give you a bit of a background, Sashiko is a style that originated in Japan decades ago when cotton and fabric was still extremely expensive. With Sashiko literally translating into "little stabs" it had been a style that was used to mend tears and worn out bits of cloth and making it look nice, while avoiding having to get new material or make a new quilt.

It can be both a pattern and stiched image and is sometimes used for patchwork quilts, which has helped it gather strong support in some quilting circles.

While its historically done by hand, it is wholly feasible to now get specialised Sashiko sewing machines. There's a fair chance that you may not own or know someone who has one, so it could be better to hire the services of someone that does.

There are several patterns available, almost all of which feature a variety of japanese flowers. One pattern in particular which is a 'plum blossom ' already looks most of the way to a rose and with a little revision, would make a stunning rose quilt design.

If you wish to start with nothing, you can always use some of the other patterns as a guiding principle for styles and designs for your rose themed pattern.

If you are not the sort to stitch by hand, you will find that select stores will offer a range of Sashiko designs and patterned material, ready for you to work into a quilt design.

So if you're trying to find a different approach to a rose quilt, rather than the same old traditional design, have a look at some Sashiko designs. You may be pleasantly surprised.

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What Quilting Accessories Can't I Live Without?

By Jane Green

Every quilter has their 'must have' tools, their iron, their scissors, rulers and such. However for me it doesn't just stop there.

Over my years of quilting, I have also come across several cute accessories and tools that would simply make quilting so much harder without them. The funny part is they aren't even huge things, just tiny things here and there that save me a few minutes at a time.

Chaco Liners

Chaco liners look a lot like permanent markers, however they are quite different. Instead of permanently marking your fabric, these liners have a powder type tip that is intended to leave a mark, though not permanently.

The basic idea behind these is that you can mark out the measurements as needed and then when its no longer needed, clean it off quickly and easily. Good for anybody working on a custom quilt pattern or patchwork quilt.

They also are refillable, so when you finish one, you can just unscrew the cartridge and swap it for a new one.

Thread Rack

This is a superb simple to use device that has saved me numerous minutes searching for the right thread. This is a rack divided up into a grid. Where each grid meets is a little dowl that sticks out, which you can put a spool of thread on.

I have organized mine in a rainbow color order so I will quickly locate the color thread I need and begin sewing. No more rumaging around your sewing box for the right color spool.

You can get ones that stand vertically and have a roatating base to help you choose your threads, similar to a greeting card rack.

5 in 1 Sliding Gauge

This looks similar to one of those T-squares your teacher used in maths class. The difference is this one has an adjustable slider.

It's a real wonder tool and is perfect for marking out button holes, seam allowances and hem length, just to name a couple!

Its these little things that help me save minutes here and there. These minutes then start turning into hours and shortly you'll find you can't live without them either!

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The Beginners Guide To Sewing Machines - Part 2

By Jane Green

What Sort Of Stitching Patterns Do I Need?

There are a couple of stitches that folks new to sewing will require. These are the straight stitch and zig zag stitch

All machines have a straight stitch, its the most popular and most used stitch by just about everyone. So its considered the default.

Most machines will have a zig zag stitch but be sure to check as there are machines out there that do not have this. They are far and few between, but they are still out there, so just be absolutely sure to check it out.

There are two other stitching styles that are handy to have but are not essential. These are button hole stitch and stretch stitch.

Stretch stitch is perfect for for anything that requires a little room to manouver around the seam, so its good for a patchwork quilt which use a bunch of different materials, but it isn't essential.

Don't be too nervous about getting a button hole stitch, a few individuals love this type of stitch, but button holes can be done with a zig zag stitch setting.

Any Other Tips?

Check that the machine can be reversed or is able stitch backwards. This is quite important as some older machines do not do this and its truly handy when you must do this.

Always get the vendor to show in detail, how to thread the machine. Just about every machine has an other way of threading the needle. There's few things worse than having a new machine to play with and having no idea how to start using it.

If you purchase one and forget this step, you could get lucky and find a video that shows you how to do it on YouTube, but this should only be used as a back up solution.

If you are buying a used machine, do not forget to check the electrical cord for signs of fraying and damage. You do not need to get electrified while stitching a quilt!

Keep these tips in mind and you'll be sure to buy a winner!

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Making a Quilt? Make Sure Your Materials Are Prepared Perfectly

By Jane Green

Preparing your materials is an important first step whenever you are beginning a new quilt. You wouldn't start a brand new job in mucky clothes, so why should your quilt be any different?

To get your quilt off to the best start, I have listed my pre-flight quilting checklist.

Read Any Instrutions

This is the most vital step before anything else, I learned this the hard way - which I'm going to tell you about later on.

The directions will give you warnings about anything that will damage or affect the materials during the preparation process, so take care you read all the instructions so that you don't get caught out.

Washing

Once you've read the directions, your next stop is to wash the quilt. The directions will tell you whether its safe to put in the machine or whether you should hand wash it, as well as the temperature of water to use.

I was recently working on a green quilt design and did not go over the directions. As it seems, the actual dye they used for this material doesn't handle warm water very well and the colours ran and faded in areas, so be alert and check!

Drying

Drying is one of the things that surprises numerous quilters. Some material does not react well to being put in bright sunlight shortly after washing.

More usually, there are more materials which will get damaged if you put them into a dryer, so take care that you know what you are dealing with.

Ironing

Like drying, ironing is another step in which you can spoil a perfectly good fabric. Materials like silk and polyester will burn or melt if you use an iron that's too hot.

There are too many materials to cover here, so in short if you're in doubt, put your iron on the lowest setting just to be safe.

When you're ironing, start from the center and push your iron out to the sides. Once the material is flat, run your iron over the sides to get rid of any small wrinkles and make it prepared for stitching seams.

If you follow these steps, your material will be prepped and ready to be included in any quilt, eliminating any likely problems with the fabric itself.

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Have You Encountered One of These School Scrapbook Problems? - Part 1

By Janette Miller

Have you been meaning to start or finish a high school scrapbook? If you have, there's a fair chance you have run across one of the many problems that plague scrappers when undertaking one of those.

The great news is it doesn't have to be difficult to overcome these issues and complete your album!

I have listed the most typical issues scrappers encounter when putting together their school scrapbook :



I am not sure where to start!

I hear this a lot and its straightforward to understand why. School was a big part of your childhood. Probabilities are many of your present pals today were made in school. And with it spanning over a number of years, there are a LOT of memories you are going to need to capture in the one book.

I find its easier to split the book up into three sections - the years when you started, your middle school years and then your last years - finishing with your graduation!

This makes it a natural progression that is easily followed and organise.





I have thrown out all my old school stuff!

This might appear like a real issue at the start , but trust me it isn't as big as it appears.

There are a few easy, and fast things you can do to get your hands on some of your old school material.

First most education facilities have copies of their year level photographs. A decent number of these have digital/scanned in copies. You ought to be able to get in touch with your old school and get copies of these - there might be a tiny fee for this.

Get onto the Net - if you've got a Facebook account, you should easily be able to track down some of your former school friends. Get in contact with them and ask if they have any of the old school stuff they don't want or use any more. I was able to get some neat stuff this way.

Ultimately, go back to your old school. Tell them what you are doing and ask them if there are any materials they can part with. Old diaries, college newsletters and even a detention forms can actually add some real flavour to your next school scrapbook.

That is all for this time, remember keep an open mind when making your school scrapbook and you should be able to overcome any problem!

Keep an eye open for part two!

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To get more great high school scrapbook layouts and embellishment ideas check out Janette Miller's website. Also while you're there why not download some of the free scrapbooking layouts that are available.

Understanding Ligero, Seco and Volado

By Drew Danson

There is a great deal that goes into the creation of the perfect cigar. Many people do not realize this, but there is much more to the tobacco leaf than just the variety. Of course, we all know that different tobaccos grown in different parts of the world have different flavors, but the details do not end there. In fact, there is more than one leaf on each tobacco plant, and all of the types of leaves are important to cigars that you add to your humidor.

You will also need to know what causes a cigar to be bold or mild. This will have a great impact on whether or not you will like your cigar. Some people prefer mild cigars, while other prefer bold. Still others prefer a combination of bold and mild, depending on their mood. Do you know what it is about your cigar that makes it bold or mild? It actually has to do with the tobacco leaves that are used.

Every cigar that you own has three different types of tobacco leaves in them: Ligero, Seco and Volado. These three types all come from the same tobacco plant, but they are all very different. At the top of the tobacco plant, you will find the Ligero leaves. These leaves are bold and strong in flavor. At the middle of the plant, you will find the Seco leaves. These leaves are the mild and soft flavored leaves. At the bottom of the plant, you will find the Volado leaves. These leaves have no flavor and do not contribute to the taste of the cigar. Volado leaves are required because they are the reason why the cigar can burn.

When a cigar is rolled, it will include a combination of the three leaves. A bold cigar will have more Ligero leaves. A mild cigar will have more Seco leaves. Every cigar will have some amount of Volado leaves so that it will burn well. This is important to know because it will have to do with each type of cigar you like and choose.

When you look in your cigar humidor, you most likely have a few different types of cigars. Since you are new to the smoking hobby, you may not know how to choose the right cigars or what the parts of the smokes are. Each cigar includes a balance of tobacco leaves to create the perfectly strong or mild flavor.

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Drew is an online authority on acessories for cigar humidors and has expert knowledge of cigar accessories, including cigar travel cases.

Important Facts You Need To Know About Temporary Car Insurance

By Austin Ryder

So you just pulled out of the auto lot in your sweet new ride. You put down the top of your convertible, turn the radio up, and take her out for a nice long ride. You don't actually care about car insurance; you just know the wind in your hair actually feels great. After all , your sales rep announced you have coverage for your car thru the loan company till you get your own. Why waste time bartering with insurer's brokers?

What you may not get is that many of those loan companies will only have physiological damage protection on the automobile so they get paid if you wreck the car. It does not carry the required liability coverage that virtually every state needs on a registered automobile. It might not replace your automobile, it might not cover repairable damage, and it might not even cover repairs for no-fault loss like storm damage.

And what if you accidentally hit another automobile? It's far simpler to get into an accident with an unfamiliar car as you don't have the touch for the braking system and suspension system yet. Should that occur without proper liability cover you'll be paying in the red for all medical expenses, infirmary and doctor bills, lost salary, pain and suffering lawsuits, and you'll have to pay for your own legal advice. Additionally, you will be answerable for all damage for the other

person's automobile.

As if that's not sufficiently bad to, you will get fined or have your license suspended by the state for driving without responsibility protection. You don't want to finish up without a license, without an auto, and your wages being docked for someone's emergency room visit.

You would be much better off taking the extra 20 minutes to speak to an agent and find the right protection for your wishes. You would not want to lose the farm simply because you didn't take the time to get a proper auto insurance quote.

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Heat The Perfect Pizza At Home

By Dunkan Bakshmidt

If you would like the home cooked flavor of pizza without actually making it from nothing, what about visiting a take and bake pizzeria? A. K. A take-n-bakes, these establishments sell uncooked pizzas, so that you can bake them yourself comfortable.

A pizza from a take and bake is unlike a prepackaged pizza from a corner store, in it's made to order with the fresh ingredients you select yourself. Take and bakes are said to be the fastest growing portion of the U. S. pizza industry.

More About Take and Bake

Some take and bakes operate as a part of delicatessens, also selling soft drinks, breadsticks, salads, and desserts. Numerous shops are starting to supply a take and bake option but how do take and bake pizzas compare to homemade pizza recipes? Red ink Pizza

To be honest, take and bake pizzas are pleasanter than frozen pizzas. They are made from fresh ingredients and freshly baked in your own oven so they're going to be piping hot, unlike takeout pizza is when it is delivered.

But you are restricted to the ingredients in the take and bake store. Also, in the time that it takes to drive to your local take and bake, you might make your own pizza and there are a lot of types of pizza to make a choice from.

Simply use a readymade pizza crust, decorate it with your favourite toppings, and pop it in the cooker. Making pizza yourself is half the price of coughing up for a take and bake and the results are pretty much as good or typically better.

Ham and Bacon Pizza with Green Onions

The following pizza recipe is really easy and feeds two folk. Roll the pizza crust out to fit your pizza pan or just employ a baking sheet if you do not have a pizza pan. You can add extra toppings if you need to. Mushrooms, corn, spinach, broccoli, fresh tomatoes, pineapple, and cooked chicken are all great on pizza.

The right way to Make an Easy Pizza at Home

You'll need:

Pizza dough, rolled out into a circle

1/2 can tomato sauce

1 package fresh mozzarella

4 slices bacon

1 cup cooked ham, chopped

1 bunch green onions

1 spoon pizza seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

Olive oil

Pepper and salt

Cornmeal

How to make it:

Heat the oven to 400 degrees F. Dust a pizza pan with cornmeal to prevent the pizza dough sticking and place the dough circle overboard, rolling the overlapping edges back over the pan. Spread the ketchup over the pizza dough and scatter the pizza seasoning over it.

Cook the bacon in a skillet on the oven, then drain it on paper towels and dice it. Chop the green onions. Slice the mozzarella thinly and top the pizza with it.

Add the green onions, bacon and ham and some salt and pepper to taste. Splatter over the oregano. Heat the pizza for 15 or 20 minutes, or till the cheese is melted and the crust is golden brown. Allow it to cool for 5 minutes, and then serve.

We all have that fave pizza place that makes absolutely the best pizza, if you close your eyes you can just about smell and taste it, now it conjures up such clear images of the best tasting pizza imaginable. All Great pizzas have some things in common, irrespective of who makes your favorite pizza. These include two main things, get these right and you are the majority of the way toward the best pizza on earth. They're great pizza dough and a splendidly rich, thick, and lively pizza sauce.

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How To Dehydrate Fruit

By Marjorie J McDonald

Fruits are one of the best foods to dehydrate and enables you to purchase extra at the top of the season so you have the fruit when the growing season in your neighborhood is over. Frequently the dehydrated fruit is tastier than the fresh fruit. It also allows you the flexibility of enjoying the fruit while not having to fret about if it'll spoil before you can get it eaten.

Try out these 5 popular dehydrator methods for fruit you can prepare in the kitchen of your home and you can have healthful treats for yourself and your friends.

Fruit Rollups also on occasion named Fruit Leathers

You will find you will be able to have a choice to use just about any sort of fruit. Puree the fruit and add a choice of lemon juice, honey, cinnamon or nutmeg. Spread out the puree on the dehydrator tray and dry the mix for 8-20 hours depending on thejuice content in the fruit. At 1400C. Take off the finished fruit cut into strips or squares and roll it.

Banana Chips

This enables you to utilize your ripening bananas and keep them from further spoiling. Cut the bananas into one fourth inch thick slices and soak them in lemon juice. Dehydrate the fruit at 1500C for 24 hours before getting them out of thedehydrator.

Raisins

Do you like raisins? If you do then you can prepare them yourself. Go to the produce section at your local market and see what you can use to make a choice of raisins or crasins. It is a fun way to get a mixture of flavors by selecting cranberries, blueberries, red grapes, green grapes, concord grapes or the dark purple grapes. Just put the grapes or berries on a tray in your dehydrator to remove the juice.

Dried Peaches or Apricots

Dried peaches or apricots are really sweet. You can make them by peeling them, removing the pit, cutting them in half and then slicing them. Dry them under 1350C for 20 hours until they become pliable.

Trail Mix

For a delicious yet nutritious food why not try trail mix Just mix together a variety of coconut, assorted nuts, apple chips and banana chips.

Do not forget to definitely clean and dry your food dehydrator when done using the unit as this could preserve it for a longer lengthy period and you will need to buy dehydrator trays less frequently.

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Marjorie J McDonald experienced growing up in a gardening family. Each and every year a large garden was planted and all extra food was sold, frozen, canned or dehydrated so the extra foods lasted all thru the year. Creating food dehydrator recipes was especially fun for her family to do. Dehydrating fruit was one of the family favorites for foods to dehydrate.

Do Something Different With Your Next Rose Quilt

By Jane Green

Its simple to fall into a habit, doing the same familiar things time after time. Its the security of knowing that you can do whatever it is and do it very well. The downside of this is that you can start getting into a routine that becomes uninteresting and you finish up wondering why it is that you are doing what you are doing.

This is something that can happen a lot with rose quilt designs, you can wind up making numerous quilts that end up looking the same and finally lose motivation to do another one. Well, now's the time to break that cycle and the simplest way to do that's by working with with a fresh design, so here's a few:



Chequered Roses Pattern

Similar to a patchwork style quilt, a checkered rose pattern is something that is not ordinarily done with roses. So why not incorporate one or two into the squares and add a bit of colour and style to your next one?

Linking Vines Pattern

This one will take a little bit of planning. Get some paper and draw out a trail for your vines to follow, making sure that they don't bunch up in one particular place. Then, when you have something you like, add a scattering of roses!





Wreath of Roses

Why should the festive season have all the fun with wreaths? A wreath of roses makes a great centrepiece for a rose quilt and has a fresh and inviting appeal that's difficult to beat!

Pick two or three colours to make something extra special.





Border of Roses

You do not always have to cover every single square inch of a rose quilt with flowers. In reality you can achieve an effective and minimalist effect by adding borders of roses covering the edges of the quilt. It looks superb and truly stands out!

So there you have it, 4 great new ideas to get you out of the same of rose quilt cycle!

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The Basic Facts Of Car Transport Quotes

By Alfred Tanya

When relocating to a unique location, apart from the baggage, most of the individuals look at acquiring automobile transport quotes for the movement of their vehicles, rather daunting. Just before moving ahead into a deal with any of the auto carriers or the shipping corporations, it is crucial to be properly conscious of the quotes that are prevalent within the marketplace for the vehicle sort to be transported to ensure that an excessive payment is just not produced.

There exist two kinds of automobile transport quotes; binding and non-binding. The particulars of both could be quickly availed more than the web and it truly is advised that 3 quotes of every type need to be sought for.

Comparing both the kinds; a non-binding quote expenses greater than a binding quote given that a final quote following a non-binding quote is significantly greater than the estimated expense. The final quantity would incorporate the actual distance, hourly rate together with cargo's actual weight.

It really should be inquired from the firm no matter if the auto transport quotes consist of the price of fuel incurred throughout the movement. The cost of fuel also varies among diverse states and there's a steep distinction in case the movement is taking spot among countries. There could be a lot of other extra expenses which could be included within the final transport quote.

It's often advised to avail the services of a reputed shipping firm given that you can find quite a few firms which don't provide even the regular services expected from a shipping firm. Apart from that, the safety of the vehicle could be ensured only following making use of the services of a reputed shipping firm.

Auto transport quotes hugely vary across the market and are according to the functions that are supplied by every single of the transportation firms. Together with the other offerings it is also necessary to inquire whether or not the final quote by the firm consists of Insurance which in most of the circumstances is provided by firms of high repute.

Automobile transportation quotes for the movement of the vehicle also form an inherent component of the budgeting whilst a movement among two locations takes location. 1 additional alternative that is supplied to the consumer is creating use of an Open or perhaps a closed carrier service for the movement of the automobile.

As the name suggests, closed carrier services are significantly safer because you will find much less probabilities of harm becoming brought on to the vehicle as compared to an open carrier service. When the quotes from different sources are obtained; a detailed study of each and every of the quote would support in acquiring out the quote which suits the wants of the consumer.

Apart from firms which own trucks and trailers, you will find couple of auto haulers which help in contacting businesses that give shipping services. It must also be ensured that the respective corporation has been registered with transport department.

Ahead of entering into an agreement with any such firm, it truly is of significantly significance to recognize the terms and conditions mentioned inside the vehicle transport quotes.

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Purchasing Motorcycles In Riverside From A Credible Shop

By Jolene Montoya

Motorcycles Riverside provide a much more flexible method of transportation. This is why many people, especially young men who like to show off their moves, are thinking of purchasing such vehicles. They need to know how to pick one and where to buy them to get the best value.

In fact, so many shops in California are available either in brick and mortar style or online. Clients can have their fill on a wide inventory of motors and accessories, from various brands all around the world. Researching the shops' websites for information and getting referrals from others would be useful.

Researching about the different types of motors would be necessary so clients can protect themselves from spending more by buying the wrong item. After they have set their minds on a particular model, they can start comparing the prices and features posted by different shops.

It might not be enough to view the products over the internet since viewing thumbnails only offers lesser accuracy. It would be better to go out and visit the showrooms of different shops to actually view and try on the motors by test driving them.

Listing down three shops should be adequate for final comparison shopping. When test driving the products, buyers need to take note of three things. The first one would be how comfortably they can reach for the handlebars; their fingers should be able to operate the switches without difficulty too.

Then, their feet should be able to reach the rear brakes and the footpegs without discomfort. Although riders can choose to support their motorcycle using one foot on the ground, it would be better if they opt for a motorcycle that allows them to touch both feet on the ground when saddling.

Paying for motorcycles Riverside may not be as expensive as buying cars, but they are still worth considerable money. Hence, the shops must offer enough payment options including financing assistance to clients as well as coupons and opportunities for sales.

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How Loft Beds Can Help Add Variety To Your Marriage

By Andrea Parker

There are many ways to improve the way that your house looks and feels when you have lived there for a long time. You always need to change things in order to feel in tune with your sense of adventure and the feeling of change. You can consider using loft beds for this purpose when you are looking for something to purchase in terms of furniture for your house.

One way that a loft bed can help improve your quality of life is that it can help you to feel different about your surroundings. If you are constantly in the same place, you are going to get bored and your level of mental stimulation is not going to be very high. If you get a loft bed, you are going to have a new piece of furniture that helps you save space and feel more enlightened.

If you have more space, you have more places you can spend time in your bedroom. There are many things you can do with this extra space and you can simply let your imagination run wild. Some people like to read books by candle light together and other people like to have a romantic dinner on the floor by an open window just to smell the sweet spring breeze. Depending on your particular habits, you can use the extra space that the loft beds provide to give you and your spouse wonderful memories and great excuses to try new things.

There are many things that you can do to make your marriage more exciting. Few people realize that changing your bed can have this great impact on your life. If you find loft beds with desk attachments, you will be able to put computers there and save a lot of space in the rest of the room, which can make you feel different. Feeling different is the key to adding variety to your life.

There are many ways that loft beds with desk areas can help you improve your quality of life. They can help you to see the world in a new way and can also give you a new view of your very own bedroom. Having something like this can be greatly beneficial when you are feeling depressed or out of control with your life. A little change can go a long way towards making you feel much better about the way you are living and the place that you live.

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You can find a loft bed whenever you want on the internet. Just make sure you find loft beds with desk areas if you want to have room for your books and art supplies.

Why cotton is the best fabric for bedding

By Charlotte Bedall

What is cotton?

Cotton is produced from the cotton plant's fruits called cotton bolls. The natural fiber has been used for centuries to make many different types of fabric. It's popularity stems from its ability easily blend with other fibers to give it special performance finishes. Cotton can be knit or woven into cloth. The most common weaves are plain and twill. Plain weave produces fabrics like gingham, chambray and percale. Twill weave is stronger and more durable and commonly used for denim, khaki and gabardine. Satin weave is used for high-sheen cottons like sateen.

Fabric Characteristics

Another reason why cotton is so popular is because its is extremely easy to care for and comfortable against the skin. Cotton is always the smart choice for fabrics in hot, humid climates as it 'breathes' well. The cotton fibers absorb the body's moisture and release it on the surface of the fabric where it quickly evaporates. In cold weather, the fibers keep the body warm by retaining body heat. Cotton is also popular among fashion and homeware designers who often dye the fabric into different colors and patterns. Cotton retains color very well and is very easy to dye.

Cotton care is easy and convenient as it can be laundered or dry-cleaned. Cotton can withstand high water temperature so it can be sterilized by boiling. It was often used as baby nappies before disposable diapers were affordable enough to use on a daily basis. Cotton creases and shrinks easily so it is often combined with other fibers and permanent fabric finishes to help reduce the wrinkles and shrinkage. Durable press or permanent press treatment eliminates the creasing and need to iron. It allows clothes to retain pleats and specific creases during normal usage, washing or dry cleaning. Although there are many types of fabrics made from cotton blends, consumers prefer the comfort of 100% cotton.

Laundering & Care

Cotton items are usually laundered in the washing machine. Cotton garments should be frequently washed as they tend to absorb moisture and pick up dirt. White cotton should be washed in hot water, medium colors in warm water and dark colors in cold water. Cotton has the tendency to shrink especially in hot water and fabric that is loosely woven will shrink more than tighter weaves. Garments that have designs embossed or contain lining or shoulder pad should be dry cleaned. Bed linen like quilts & pillowcases that are filled with cotton batting should also be dry cleaned to avoid the batting clumping together.

All these characteristics continue to make cotton the most popular fiber for garments and bed linens. It's versatility, whether alone or blended, outsells all other fibers combined. Current estimates for world production are about 25 million tonnes annually, accounting for 2.5% of the world's arable land. China is the world's largest producer of cotton, but most of this is used domestically. The United States has been the largest exporter for many years followed by India, Brazil, and Australia. One bale of cotton fiber produces 215 pairs of jeans, 249 bed sheets, 409 sport shirts or 313,600 one hundred-dollar bills.

About the Author:

Darjeeling Cotton produces 100% cotton bedding. Handmade in India by craftsmen, the cotton bedding collection consists of patchwork quilts and hand block print bed linens. For each quilt sold, Darjeeling Cotton will contribute US$10 to the Somaly Mam foundation to support the end of modern day slavery.

Need an Idea For a Green Quilt? Here's A Couple!

By Jane Green

When thinking about the quilts that I had insane over my many years, whether it was patchwork, themed or patterned, I tried to consider how many green ones I had made... And to my amazement, I could not remember making even one green quilt.

After coming to this awareness, I could find no real reason for not having one and became hell fixed on starting one. I sat down with my pencil and pad and recorded 2 concepts for my green quilt.

Link Theme

I have got a nephew who is very into his Nintendo. One of the games I have seen him play is a game called Zelda : Twilight Princess. The main character of this game is a little fellow called Link.

He dresses mainly in green, with a bit of brown. The graphics on this game were fairly straightforward, with smooth edges and not a lot of detail. Making a quilt with Link in one of the forest theme levels would be quite straightforward and would mainly feature a green design.

On top of this, my nephew would be thrilled to bits with a blanket like this. thigsa and other things oh yeah... things and stuff and more stuff

A Vine Blanket thigns accepting

Taking a nature themed approach, I came up with the idea of using vines to form the pattern of a quilt. You could have them criss-cross or merely grow in random directions across the quilt.

Once you have decided the way in which the vines will go, add some leaves to all of the vines to add some texture to your green quilt. It really makes for a great free form design.

Now I am not going to tell you which idea I ended up going with, but I'm sure that I'm going to at last use all of them, as I love them both! Thing and stuff oh yep baby

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Learn more about how to make a patchwork quilt at Jane Green's site, including tons of superb advice for green quilts.

The Main Mistake You Can Avoid With Your Next Green Quilt

By Jane Green

Whether you're only starting or have been quilting for years , its always simple to make a screw up. Be it through inexperience, misjudgement or merely a simple slip up, mistakes can and do occur in the quilting world.

This is quite true when you are working on a green quilt design. To assist in avoid making one of the most common slip ups or to help get out of one if you're in it. It doesn't sound like a huge disaster, nevertheless it can ruin your quilt, and that mistake is :

Selecting the wrong shade of Green.

This is one of the simplest mistakes to make - I should know, I have done it twice!

You start off by getting this image in your head, perhaps its a nice emerald green or pea soup green colored quilt. You purchase the material, map it out and get started.

Then somewhere in the middle, you notice that there is something wrong with the color "its too bright, dominates the other colours or just comes out dull. Either way your green quilt is turning into a monster.

Do not give up - this is a simple problem to clear up "all you've got to do it introduce another colour. Most times a burgundy or a white color really helps out.

If the quilt is too bright, I recommend adding a burgundy pattern or design to it, this is going to help darken the appearance of the quilt and bring some depth to it.

If you find the green quilt color is not to your taste, look at stitching another pattern over the top and turn the unattractive green to a fascinating quilt border.

Fundamentally what you are doing is adding another colour and pattern to take away the negative feeling from the green quilt by adding a complimentary color to change the feeling.

So there you have it, what seems at first like a bad mistake can really save your project and turn it into a green quilt you are going to love!

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