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my main crafts are crochet and sewing. but i hand dye yarn, screenprint and do a little variety of everything
i am passionate about learning and i love to share what i know. i wish to never stop learning... learning and experiencing new things leads to growth, when you stop growing.. you start dyingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-233413282564162772013-05-12T05:19:00.000-07:002013-05-12T05:19:29.018-07:00Happy Mothers Day! <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>Happy Mothers Day to all you fabulous hard working ladies out there! </em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>please enjoy 25% off anyhting in my etsy store until tomorrow night with code mothers2013</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;"><em>and don't forget to enter the flats giveaway... it ends tonight</em></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"></span></em> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-bos79Y2VOU2yOhpO-DGH3Ee8q7-5tPw4Ps-e_YGbGxIHfwJDr0GBYEeOb8IltEth29wQZv-vvrP-NmEbfh8FvqGr5X8LBxEJEUruaJhp_GYz8tCrQrrY4Z-uf1WdYY0HFAzq2KOuyE/s1600/mothers+day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF-bos79Y2VOU2yOhpO-DGH3Ee8q7-5tPw4Ps-e_YGbGxIHfwJDr0GBYEeOb8IltEth29wQZv-vvrP-NmEbfh8FvqGr5X8LBxEJEUruaJhp_GYz8tCrQrrY4Z-uf1WdYY0HFAzq2KOuyE/s400/mothers+day.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: large;"></span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Are you doing the Flats Challenge this year? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">if you do not know what it is check it out over at <a href="http://dirtydiaperlaundry.com/3rd-annual-flats-and-handwashing-challenge/">Dirty Diaper Laundry</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">i did the challenge 2 years ago. i have not participated since the first year since my little one has been using the potty. so this year i would love to help someone else try the challenge. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">prior to taking the challenge i had never used a flat or hand washed diapers. i started cloth diapering with prefolds and pins. when i took the challenge i was using prefolds and covers, so it wasn't a huge change.. but it did take some adjusting. my first few tries at folding and putting them on were not so great...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">but i got better quickly </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">while the challenge gave my arms quite a workout after making it through the week i had such a feeling of accomplishment and pride. i felt prepared if we ever faced a state of emergency that required us to hand wash. i did use a few prefolds which i found we needed for night time (because i tried to make flats work but they were not enough alone) and with hand washing i couldn't believe how clean they were. i also had a renewed sense of the impact that cloth diapering can have for families that cannot afford diapers, that even someone without steady access to laundry facilities.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">i used 5 covers, 4 PUL and 1 wool and flats. i made a makeshift campstyle washer out of my diaper pail and a new plunger that i drilled several holes in to decrease the water resistance. i used my regular laundry soap, Purex free and clear (local for easy accessibility) and tea tree oil in the rinse</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">so now for the fun. when i did the challenge i did not have any flats so i picked up a few packs of flour sack towels at our local target (i wanted to stay local to prove the accessibility of flats and to keep costs down) i thought they worked great. they are currently $3.99 for a 4 pack and you can find diaper pins st Kmart $2.50 for a pack of eight. i also picked up some gerber flats to try but only used those as back up because they did not seem to work as well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">if you do not have any covers you can start with the cheapest option of Gerber pull on covers, w they may not be the best choice in covers they are incredibly affordable at $6 for a pack of 4. i used these when i first started cloth diapering and they did work just fine</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">i am giving away 2 sets of the same flour sack towels. they are no longer carrying the colored ones so i hand dyed half of each set. each set will be 8 flour sacks, not enough for a full set but enough to you started.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">* i will let the first winner pick and the second winner picked will get the other color</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-90630876368245202492013-03-01T09:21:00.001-08:002013-03-01T09:29:37.696-08:00time to DYE!<div style="text-align: center;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-24201522263618704962012-12-15T09:05:00.002-08:002013-02-27T08:31:49.753-08:00scarf pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8mlbHp7JBVwevH4WFT8uBXF4dw0AQcellrQucF-7zoOVqnfqDQBMiPx40VQwrVIOKdFbTFpJZGDZrkiIYZBkID9eX3RUWdl3juisjVT-92twzw8yWP6QemQMxmWEcrso-KSqiHIA1x0/s1600/016.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA8mlbHp7JBVwevH4WFT8uBXF4dw0AQcellrQucF-7zoOVqnfqDQBMiPx40VQwrVIOKdFbTFpJZGDZrkiIYZBkID9eX3RUWdl3juisjVT-92twzw8yWP6QemQMxmWEcrso-KSqiHIA1x0/s320/016.JPG" height="259" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">worsted weight yarn, medium, like a 4</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">these are the kind of scarves i make. they are pretty simple and quick to sew up</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> a long chain about 120-150 depending on how long you want it in a bigger hook size. (i use a N) if you do not have a big hook, just make sure your starting chain is loose</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> then switch to a smaller hook (i use I-9 hook) and HDC into the 2nd chain from hook in the back loop only, continue all the way accross in each chain, ch1 turn </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and repeat for 13-14 rows (or until it is as wide as you want) making sure to go into the back loop ONLY and you will get this look, if it's flat then it is probably not into the back loop only</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">my son is 6, his scarf is 60" which is pretty long- long enough to wrap twice, but i think a 40"-60" will be more than enough length (in my opinion)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">this photo is pf my 3 yo son and how the scarf looks on him, his scarf is about 56" long</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-75016983272504389002012-11-06T11:40:00.000-08:002013-02-27T08:03:15.460-08:00how to take measurements for a cover<span style="font-size: x-small;"><em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">I personally feel that the best fit in a diaper or diaper cover will be achieved by taking measurements of your little one. then comparing to the manufacturers measurements OR having a custom sized diaper made. </span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">weight measurements are great ... sure, but i do not shop for clothes based on weight or age... </span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">what it really depends on body habitus.. the way you carry weight.. every BODY is different </span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">as an example a 120lb woman that is 5' 0" is going to look much different than a 5" 9" 120 lb and wear a different size. </span></em><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: small;">so... in babies... a 20lb 6 month old is going to have much different measurements than a 20lb 18 month old</span></em><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- it is best to take measurements over a diaper, preferably a fitted or prefold that you plan on using with the cover. if you do not have a diaper handy add 1" to the rise measurement to accommodate the thickness of a diaper in that area</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- also while measuring be sure to have the tape measure against body, but not tight that it presses into the skin/fat of the area.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- a pen and paper for noting measurements </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- a tape measure. if you do not have a tape measure, you can use a piece of string yarn or ribbon. mark or cut it to the length and then measure on a ruler or yard stick</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>waist:</strong></span> around the belly at about the level of the belly button</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">rise:</span></strong> from the belly button, down through crotch and up to the back at about the same level as the belly button</span> </span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-50118508667248503432012-10-26T11:52:00.002-07:002012-10-26T11:52:17.841-07:00{this moment}<span class="userContent"><em>inspired by </em><a href="http://thegnomesmom.com/"><em><span style="color: white;">The Gnome's Mom</span></em></a> </span><br />
<span class="userContent"> </span><span class="userContent"><br /></span><span class="userContent">A time to stop and reflect on the week and share a photograph. For me to remember what it's all for, where my inspiration and passion comes from and to share a piece of my life with you. ♥</span><br />
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i had a hard time picking one this week... we had some unlikely warm weather this week and took full advantage of enjoying it... now we are anxiously awaiting what 'Frankenstorm' brings<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">i have made a few hats to donate for 2 different causes.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">one of them is </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/emilie.papp/l!/groups/191fundrive/"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">a facebook group</span></u><span style="color: blue;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> collecting hats for soldiers. anyone can join in and they are accepting hats until nov 1st to send overseas in time for christmas. they are also accepting candy donations!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">the other one is </span><a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/2012/10/october-monthly-project-announcement.html"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Hopeful Threads October project</span></u><span style="color: blue;"></span></a><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> to support the outreach efforts of <span style="color: black;">Sew For Kids</span> and providing handmade gifts for the babies and mamas of the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Reservations in South Dakota.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">i based this pattern off of this </span><a href="http://m.favecrafts.com/Halloween-Crafts/Baby-Pumpkin-Crochet-Beanie"><u><span style="color: blue; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">newborn pumpkin beanie pattern</span></u><span style="color: blue;"></span></a></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">so here's the pattern:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(i have used acrylic and wool-both work well)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> BL – back loop, CH – chain, HDC – half double crochet, SC – single crochet, SC2TOG – single crochet 2 together (decrease), SL ST – slip stitch, ST – stitch</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><b>Instructions:</b>ch 38.<br />Row 1: hdc in BL of 3rd ch from hook, and in each st across, ch 2, turn. (23 hdc)<br />Row 2 – 44: hdc in BL of each st across, ch 2, turn.<br />Row 45: hdc in BL of each st across, ch 1, turn.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-39699019830139294332012-10-22T07:37:00.004-07:002012-10-22T07:37:28.477-07:00sorry i have been MIA we have had 3 different illnesses in the past 2 weeks... yikes! we are finally on the mend and hopefully staying that way. <br />
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i recently asked on my facebook page about any home remedies to boost immune system defense after illness. something safe for the whole family. do any of you have any suggestions... rest... vitamin C? i would love to hear them =)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-46727654630071178712012-10-01T06:42:00.001-07:002012-10-01T06:42:35.093-07:00Congratulations to the winners!i have drawn the winners for the 300 fan giveaway!!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-64058663383029266482012-09-28T12:20:00.001-07:002012-09-28T12:21:04.717-07:00{this moment}<span class="userContent"><em>inspired by </em><a href="http://thegnomesmom.com/"><em>The Gnome's Mom</em></a> </span><br />
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First field trip, to a local orchard. was a lot of fun!</div>
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Sorry i haven't posted much this week! but don't forget that the giveaway ends on sunday!<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-34840957241966822552012-09-24T08:12:00.000-07:002012-09-24T08:12:18.535-07:00sewing from the hearti am sewing along with <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/">Hopeful Threads</a> in a project this month to <a href="http://hopefulthreads.blogspot.com/2012/09/september-monthly-project-announcement.html">Remember Service Men & Women</a> <br />
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this is my first month sewing along, i love this group and the idea behind sharing your talents with other to show them that you are loving and caring for them through your craft. <br />
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i used this <a href="http://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/2012/02/quilted-tablet-pc-cover.html?showComment=1345238721285">easy tutorial</a> i did not follow it completely (as you can probably see i did not quilt it as much and just did a simple few lines across the fabric. i didn't have time to do the tutorial for this one, but the one i followed is pretty good on it's own.<br />
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happy crafting!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-23053720077147020852012-09-21T05:52:00.001-07:002012-09-21T05:52:53.382-07:00{this moment} <span class="userContent"><em>inspired by </em><a href="http://thegnomesmom.com/"><em>The Gnome's Mom</em></a> </span><br />
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<span class="userContent"><br /></span><span class="userContent"> A time to stop and reflect on the week and share a photograph. For me to remember what it's all for, where my inspiration and passion comes from and to share a piece of my life with you. ♥</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-35487174360480581622012-09-19T03:57:00.000-07:002012-09-19T03:57:04.863-07:00Why use wool covers - an experiment<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I started using wool in a desperate attempt to figure out something for night time diapering.. I never knew that I would fall so in love with it =)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But why?! why is wool so effective for night time diapering, aside from some information for you I also did an EXPERIMENT! <<insert mad scientist laugh here>> (followed by a girlish giggle) hehe. along with my many other interests I do love a little science </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why does wool work well at night?</span></span></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Night time diapering can be a challenge because with the length of time the diaper is being worn can cause it to get extremely wet, this can cause problems like discomfort and rash</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wool is a great choice because:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- it is water resistant AND absorbent, the outer exterior is scaly called the cuticle and is covered by an epicuticle that is coated in lanolin making it water resistant. The inner part of the fiber called the cortex is water loving and absorb up to 1/3 of it's weight before feeling damp.. so if you're cover is approximately 4oz, it can absorb around 40mL alone before even feeling damp. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- it is breathable and pulls moisture away from the body through the cover and to the outside to slowly evaporate </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- it is antibacterial to help avoid rash and stink</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- it is flame retardant</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I set up the experiment: a wool cover with 1 unbleached indian cotton prefold for absorption (at night I usually use 2 however)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hung it over a glass container with a dowel rod so that I would be able to see if the cover leaked or dripped out </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I poured in 40 oz (125mL) of water directly to the middle into the prefold in the wool cover</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I checked this approximately every 10 minutes for any changes and observed no drips or leaking </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I applied pressure from the inside (to simulate the weight of a baby on the diaper) to check for a 'pressure wicking' and even with pressure applied to inside and outside simultaneously I felt no wetness on the outside even though at 30 minutes after 'wetting' the diaper' the prefold was wet the entire length front to back from absorption</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">After and hour of checking I decided to add another 4oz. (125mL) to the diaper making a total of 8oz (250mL) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I then again applied pressure from the inside (to simulate the weight of a baby on the diaper) to check for a 'pressure wicking' and with pressure applied to inside and outside simultaneously, this time I felt some wetness on the outside. At this point the prefold is literally over saturated with wetness.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I gathered some information on the actual volume of urine output for a child to see how much a child will likely urinate during the night. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Toddler: 1.5 ml/kg/hour</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Using these rates for a 1 year old up to a 20lb (9kg) and a toddler up to a 35lb (16kg), I found an average of 25 mL per hour</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So as a 'heavy wetter' a child could potentially urinate up to 300mL overnight, if sleeping for 12 hours. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The experiment tested up to 250 mL at which point there was some pressure wicking (potentially wet clothes/sheets here)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wool can hold back the wetness and then absorb up to 1/3 of it's weight before feeling damp.. so if you're cover is approximately 4 oz (which is about what mine weigh) it can absorb around 40mL alone before even feeling damp. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Since we are only using a single prefold (to simulate an entire night of sleep) I think that after 250 mL of wetness if all we are getting is some pressure wicking, that the result is pretty good. I use 2 prefolds at night for more absorption.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would like to mention, the pressure wicking would/should NOT happen if there were adequate absorption under the wool cover and if the cover is properly lanolized. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When the prefold, fitted etc (absorbent part) becomes so wet that it cannot hold anymore wetness the wool will begin to absorb the wetness and the wool will start to feel wet when it starts to become saturated. The wetness you feel then on the outside is the wool pulling the wetness away from the body and letting it evaporate on the outside of the cover. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">All of this happens because of the structural make up of the wool fiber itself. the outer exterior is scaly called the cuticle and that is covered by an epicuticle that is coated in lanolin making it water resistant. The inner part of the fiber called the cortex is water loving and the part that does the absorption.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope that I didn't lose you by this point and that you enjoyed this =)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope that this helps show the awesome power of wool or at least explains a little more about how it works</span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com35tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-22019087973069123362012-09-12T17:19:00.000-07:002012-09-12T17:19:49.252-07:00oh ye of little patience.. lesson learned<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">i enjoyed a lesson of my own folly by being too busy for my own good this week... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">i wasted several (yes SEVERAL) pans of cupcakes and super awesome star wars cupcake liners due to my lack of patience and insistence upon doing at least 2 or 3 things at once.. one of which was trying to bake cupcakes for my sons class for his birthday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">boo and thoughts of /parentfail </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">i was taught a lesson for my impatience and not only wasted delicious cake but also afforded myself not 1, but 2 trips BACK to the grocery to buy more supplies.. so my idea of saving myself any time by... baking cupcakes and blogging and wrapping presents and making party preparations and checking emails .. oh and eating dinner all at once in different 2-3 thing combinations throughout the day just ended up costing me valuable time and frustration!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">thank you universe, lesson learned =) i share this with you and a message saying be patient and just wait for the cupcakes to bake... </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">on a fun, brighter, and not quite so comedic note: our excitement for star wars and a star wars themed birthday is promising to shape up into a couple fun star wars themed craft tutorials!</span> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01818493490367229016noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1666220999717253201.post-79678482180355586332012-09-10T11:22:00.002-07:002013-03-24T10:59:53.515-07:00Washing and lanolizing your wool diaper cover - simple and easy! <a data-pin-config="above" href="//pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fgotemcovered.blogspot.com%2F2012%2F09%2Fwashing-and-lanolizing-your-wool-diaper.html&media=http%3A%2F%2F4.bp.blogspot.com%2F-6JIhQ_ExgDI%2FUE4qOTe57PI%2FAAAAAAAAAC8%2FnZm4b_9alwU%2Fs1600%2Flanolizing%2B1.JPG&description=how%20to%20lanolize%20your%20wool%20covers%20~by%20GotEmCovered%20cloth%20diapers" data-pin-do="buttonPin" ><img src="//assets.pinterest.com/images/pidgets/pin_it_button.png" /></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> I have been wanting to make a post like this for so long! It seems to me that washing and lanolizing is one of the most intimidating things for cloth diapering parents who want to try wool covers. I'm here to say it can be easy! and it is even easier still because you generally only need to wash your wool cover once every few weeks (unless they are stinky, soiled, or not as water resistant)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;"> Much like many other things in life, there are many ways that you can achieve the same goal... but this is how i personally do it and it's been working for us... </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>How to lanolize wool diaper covers</strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You will need: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- Lanolin (the kind used for breastfeeding)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- Baby wash or mild soap</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- a small container with a lid or a stirring stick (for mixing the lanolin)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- a towel (bath size is good) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- a basin/container (or you can just use the sink)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">- wool cover</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Run some clean lukewarm water in to the basin (a little cooler than a baby bath) and a small quirt of the baby wash</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMSRoyguhxdIvsHUp29s2OB8f3mnfydcUOSsBMAQkPW7ditTs10X569IvqyQOSKBGK-1zoO-K09moACRJ3y5T1FKdVjquZtt02UZwLarucxxezxGXCwZFjTD0Ub-7zDM9lcWdsaMWq_c/s1600/lanolizing+2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRMSRoyguhxdIvsHUp29s2OB8f3mnfydcUOSsBMAQkPW7ditTs10X569IvqyQOSKBGK-1zoO-K09moACRJ3y5T1FKdVjquZtt02UZwLarucxxezxGXCwZFjTD0Ub-7zDM9lcWdsaMWq_c/s200/lanolizing+2.JPG" height="200" width="150" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If your wool cover is soiled leave the soiled side out for easy cleaning</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Put the cover into the water push it down into the water, you will see that it resists the water a bit, flip it over and push it down again</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">If there are any soiled spots on the cover you can gently rub them to get the out using your hang and the mild soap if needed</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">rinse the cover out in the basin water and set to the side, dump the basin water</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">To prepare the lanolin put a pea sized (or small line) of the lanolin into your small container </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Add some very hot water to the basin (about 1/2-1" deep) dump in the lanolin mixture and stir. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Add cold water to bring the temperature back down to cool/lukewarm again</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Add your washed, wet wool cover </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Let it soak about 10-15 minutes then flip over and let it soak another 10-15 minutes</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">You will see that the lanolin looks oily floating on the top of the water. i usually try to put my hands under the cover and gently lift it up flat to pick up the lanolin off the top of the cover as the water falls through it. i do this on each side and then pick it up it open (like how your child wears it) a few times to get the lanolin through the crotch </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">After the soaking time is done, take your towel and lay it out on the ground (folded in half) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Gently pick up your lanolized cover and squeeze out the water, gently but firm enough to squeeze out the water (do not wring, pull or twist the cover) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lay it out flat on the towel, roll the towel up jelly roll style </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Gently step onto the rolled towel to squeeze out the excess water (or get some little feet to help... my boys always want to help with this part) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Unroll and lay the cover flat to dry (do not hang to dry!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: small;">I hope this helps you. please let me know if you have any questions. </span><br />
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