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Sometimes I just want to make something really simple. No patterns. Nothing complicated. Just fast little thing that I can turn out in a couple of hours. Maximum satisfaction, with minimum fuss. This lavender trivet project from the Stitch Spring 2010 issue is just the ticket: It's quick, simple and smells good, to boot. What more could you ask from a project, especially at this time of year, when that project is likely to be a gift and the gift has a deadline. Here's how to make it:
Easy lavender trivet by Rashida Coleman-Hale
Lavender Trivet
Easy lavender trivet by Rashida Coleman-Hale
By Rashida Coleman-Hale
Fabric- Four 2 1⁄2" × 2" cotton print scraps for patchwork- 6 1⁄2" × 3 1⁄2" linen rectangle for front top panel- 6 1⁄2" × 1 1⁄2" linen rectangle for front bottom panel- 6 1⁄2" × 6 1⁄2" cotton print square for backing
Other Supplies- Coordinating sewing thread- Two 6 1⁄2" × 6 1⁄2" squares of cotton batting- Dried lavender buds- One 7⁄8" grommet- 10" of cotton cable cord or similar- Point turner or alternative, such as a knitting needle- Hera marker (optional)- Small funnel- Handsewing needle- Grommet-setting tools (usually available as a set with the grommet)
Finished Size: 6" × 6"
Notes- All seam allowances are 1⁄4" unlessotherwise indicated.- Press all fabrics before beginning.
Reverse of trivet in a pretty print
Piece Patchwork1. Take 2 of the 2 1⁄2" × 2" print scraps and place them right sides together, lining up all edges. Pin together along one of the 2 1⁄2" edges and stitch, removing pins as you go. Repeat the entire step with the remaining 2 cotton print scraps. You now have 2 patchwork units.2. Place the 2 patchwork units right sides together, pin along one 2 1⁄2" edge, and stitch. You now have a pieced strip measuring 2 1⁄2" × 6 1⁄2". Press all the seam allowances in one direction.
Reverse of trivet in a pretty print
Assemble Trivet Front3. Place the patchwork strip and linen front top panel right sides together, aligning one long edge, and pin. Stitch along the pinned edge, removing pins as you go.4. Place the free 6" edge of the patchwork strip and the linen front bottom panel right sides together, raw edges matched, and pin. Stitch along the pinned edge, removing pins as you go.5. Press the seam allowances toward the linen pieces.
Assemble Trivet6. Place the assembled trivet front, right side up, on one of the batting squares and baste 1⁄8" from the raw edges.7. Place the 6 1⁄2" cotton print backing square right side up on the remaining batting square and baste 1⁄8" from the raw edges.8. Place the trivet front and back right sides together and pin.9. Stitch around the perimeter, leaving a 5" opening along the top edge, removing pins as you go.10. Clip the corners diagonally to reduce bulk, then turn right side out and gently shape thecorners using a point turner, knitting needle, or similar object.
Machine Quilting- Turn in the seam allowances at the opening and press to make a crease.- Using a Hera marker or a water-soluble fabric pen and a ruler, mark guidelines 1 1⁄2" apart, down the front of the trivet, in line with the seams in the patchwork on the front.- Topstitch along each marked line- Fill each channel in the trivet with lavender buds, beginning with the channel on the right. Use a funnel to guide the lavender into the channels, and do not overfill the trivet. As each channel is filled, slip stitch its open edge closed by hand.- Following the manufacturer's instructions, apply a grommet to the upper left corner of the trivet.- Pass the cotton cord through the grommet and tie the ends together to make a hanging loop.
You can find sewing projects likes these, as well as expert sewing techniques in every issue of Stitch.
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OK, is it just me, or is the math a bit off?
when you sew (4) 2 " pieces together (3 seams, at 1/2" each) the finished piece is 8" less 3/4" (for the seams) which comes to 7 1/4". The directions say the pieced strip should be 6 1/2". Could you please explain what I am doing wrong here?
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Frustrated commercial drone companies say the Obama administration is falling further and further behind in meeting congressional demands to clear the path for full integration into American airspace by 2015. Billions of dollars of investments as well as commercial applications for drones could be caught up in the delay, they warn.
The Federal Aviation Administration is now citing "privacy issues" associated with drones as the reason for the delay. The agency appears likely to miss its self-imposed Dec. 31 deadline to choose six sites in states throughout the country where the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) would be put through a battery of safety and other tests before full commercialization would be allowed.
Industry leaders argue that the FAA has missed the mark by focusing too much on the privacy and Fourth Amendment concerns associated with drones, and instead should return to its core mission of maintaining safety in the nation's skies.
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Cleaning up is the fervent theme this week in Little Axe and other parts of rural east Norman following two tornadoes that ripped through the area Monday.
LITTLE AXE — Cleaning up is the fervent theme this week in Little Axe and other parts of rural east Norman following two tornadoes that ripped through the area Monday.
For Bob Davis, owner of the Little River Marina at Lake Thunderbird State Park, the process started Wednesday when crews began salvaging boats from destroyed docks and lifted a 16,000-pound gasoline tank out of the lake. Fortunately for Davis, workers from Underwater Marine Contractors in Ohio already had a job at Lake Thunderbird when the tornado made a direct hit on his marina. "They were working on a dam for the water conservancy; now they're helping with the salvage operation," he said. Many families in the area also have begun cleaning debris from their damaged or destroyed homes. They include Keith Bolles, a resident in the Running Deer Hills area south of Rock Creek Road near 192nd Avenue. Bolles told U.S. Rep. Tom Cole, R-Moore, during a brief visit that he appreciated their assistance. "It's shocking what you accumulate over the years," he told the congressman. Bolles said his family lost a dog and the home's tremendous country view. But he's thankful that everyone at his home is OK, including his wife "who had a feeling she should leave" just before the tornado's arrival. Bolles said he isn't sure whether the family will rebuild on the same property. Ongoing Coverage: May 10 tornadoes
Volunteers clean up school propertyCousins Glenn and Mike Rosenfelt were at the Little Axe school administration building Wednesday, their first day on the job of clearing debris. Though still strewn with papers, school supplies and miscellaneous items, the scene had less trash by Wednesday afternoon than it did Tuesday morning. Glenn Rosenfelt said remaining debris should be cleaned up "within a couple of days." He finds it hard to believe that Little Axe's football stadium was blown apart by the tornado. Some yards away, LaDonna Cockerham's wooden desk remains in place while the administration building that surrounded it is gone.


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It's not location, location, location it's all about insulation, insulation, insulation
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'CARBON appeal' is set to replace 'kerb appeal' when it comes to attracting buyers in the Midlands.
A poll commissioned by leading supplier of gas and electricity supplier, npower, saw 54 per cent of Brits saying they would snub a house if it doesn't have a new boiler and 72 per cent would reject a property without insulation.
With reports of the property market improving, experts predict 2014 will see a record surge of homes going on sale. Despite the blossoming market, insight revealed that half of new homebuyers will only make an offer if the property is energy efficient.
While almost a third of future sellers plan to add a lick of paint to the lounge or buy new plant pots to drive curb appeal, only 17 per cent would make the effort to install a new boiler or add insulation to the home to lower bills.
According to the Department of Energy and Climate Change, energy saving improvements such as a new boiler or loft and wall insulation could increase a home's value by 14 per cent and, in some parts of England, as much as 38 per cent.
Phil Spencer, TV property expert said: 'We all know having an energy efficient home can lower bills and save money. In a turbulent market, new home owners are now considering every aspect of a house before making an offer. While the space itself and location will always be important, ensuring your home is well-insulated and energy-efficient – having a new boiler, insulated roof and walls – will add value and give you a better chance of a quick sale.'
Furthermore, new research published by the Energy Saving Trust (EST) has shown more than half of householders polled would be willing to pay an extra £3,350 for a home with greener features, and almost three quarters of buyers would negotiate down the price of the house if it doesn't have a new boiler, loft and wall installation.
Simon Stacey, director, energy services at npower said. 'Energy efficient homes can save up to £325 a year but rather than making changes to the boiler or adding insulation, a quarter of sellers are choosing to update their kitchen or bathroom. Consumers need to understand that in this competitive market, an energy efficient home is a real selling point and one that will soon become a standard requirement."
Tips from Phil Spencer on the most cost effective ways of making your home more energy efficient:
* The average household could save up to £325 a year by being more energy efficient around the home.
* When it comes to selling your home, a domestic energy assessor will inspect your home before preparing your Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Your home will be graded A-G where A is the most efficient, with a possible maximum score of 100, and G is the least efficient.
* The current average score for existing homes is a low D/high E rating and a score of 46. There are a simple range of measures you can take to boost your home into a 'C' rating, and stand out from the D/E crowd. Don't forget, if purchasers are looking at similar homes in similar locations but your home has a C rating and others have an E rating, it could be the factor that clinches the deal.
Phil's tips for instant ways to make a home energy efficient:
1. Service your boiler every year to keep it running efficiently.
2. If you have a hot water tank, make sure it is lagged with an 80mm insulating jacket and only use the immersion heater when needed.
3. Setting up your hot water cylinder thermostat to 60˚C/140˚F will make sure you don't overheat your water unnecessarily.
4. If your central heating system also heats your hot water, insulate the pipes between the boiler and tank.
5. Fit thermostatic controls on your boiler, hot water tank and radiator valves (TRV's) to have more control over the temperature in your house.
6. By turning your heating down 1˚C you can save money and shouldn't notice a difference in temperature.
7.When using a dishwasher, only use the high temperature wash programs for those really dirty dishes.
The main areas a Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) will look at for compiling the EPC are:
1. Walls and all insulation: Are cavity walls filled; do solid walls have extra internal or external insulation on them?
2. Roofs: Is the roof flat or pitched and is there at least 270mm of insulation in the loft?
3. Windows: Are windows, where the house is not subject to listing requirements, double glazed?
4. Heating: Is the boiler old or new? Do radiators have thermostatic radiator valves?
5. Hot water: How is water heated? What is the hot water cylinder insulation?
6. Secondary heating: Does the home have any other heating sources, eg fireplace or wood burner?
7. Lighting: What proportion of light bulbs are energy efficient?


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