tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post1542483683214178140..comments2023-09-03T02:18:45.267-07:00Comments on FARM LIFE LESSONS: # 325 - I'm a Cleaning Rebel!Lanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14422413007128219320noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-5873897470788919912012-08-10T12:22:38.005-07:002012-08-10T12:22:38.005-07:00I'm a broom lady, too. (And no, I don't us...I'm a broom lady, too. (And no, I don't use it for transportation!) Then again, I'm still a down-on-my-hands-and-knees kinda floor scrubber, too. And a crocheter. It's GREAT for keeping slightly arthritis fingers nimble. Also great entertainment for the cats.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-54313935541022543602012-08-10T12:08:46.415-07:002012-08-10T12:08:46.415-07:00spin my own "yarn" haha.
Lanaspin my own "yarn" haha. <br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-6057583050965352852012-08-10T12:07:07.649-07:002012-08-10T12:07:07.649-07:00It's definitely not just for grannies! I know ...It's definitely not just for grannies! I know young men who went to high school with my daughters who would crochet. I took a class at the University of Houston a few years ago, a Fiber Arts class and we had to do one small crochet project, just to do it as a project so we'd understand it. Of course, my edges didn't match and I decided to make an "organic" feeling piece that reminded me of our acreage. I'll have to take a photo of it and post it. You'll get a hefty laugh out of it. My main project that took all semester was to work an ancient loom and to weave a tartan. It was an incredible experience. It made me want to know how to spin my own yard as one of my fellow students would do on a spinning wheel. So amazing.<br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-43349374708598177592012-08-10T11:45:52.720-07:002012-08-10T11:45:52.720-07:00You could actually crochet more than one Swiffer c...You could actually crochet more than one Swiffer cleaner and then wash them! :o) There are a few patterns out there for them for free. <br /><br />And to answer your question on the straight edges - I taught myself to crochet and for a long time was disgusted because I too had that problem. Counting. You have to count your stitches and a lot of times that pesky end stitch is hidden so that it's hard to see. But patience and perserverence will be your friend in the end. <br /><br />Crocheting is wonderful for a lot of things. You can work out things in your mind while working on a crochet project. You can crochet for gifts - much cheaper than having to run out to the store, although it takes some planning and forethought as to what you'll make and then the yarn purchase. Crochet is a stress reliever and a proven healer. And you can actually crochet while watching tv or sitting on the porch. It's good for a lot of things...not just for your granny anymore. :o)Chain Stitch Crochethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07865611172125103299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-19384822924960531712012-08-10T11:37:38.279-07:002012-08-10T11:37:38.279-07:00Karen - I'm so glad you knew how to SPELL it -...Karen - I'm so glad you knew how to SPELL it --- I had written "Swifter" all thru the post!! It cracked me up! I changed it, but I don't think you're missing out on anything. My tile floors that have grout do not have any benefit from the Swiffer, but the glossy wood upstairs do okay with a quick swiffer. However, I mop with old-fashioned Murphy's Oil Soap on the wood floors and that makes them look awesome.<br /><br />I need to dust the furniture in the master bedroom. That's doggie land with the kennels and my eternal nightmare. Augh.<br /><br />Lanawww.FarmLifeLessons.blogspot.comhttp://www.farmlifelessons.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7812128414310678524.post-91218873684047467712012-08-10T07:33:49.644-07:002012-08-10T07:33:49.644-07:00Lana, two thumbs up for the good ol' broom! I...Lana, two thumbs up for the good ol' broom! I love mine, too. I've never used a Swiffer and always wondered if perhaps I was missing something vital, but after reading this I feel encouraged. Now I just need to APPLY my broom and soon! LOLKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18368318730124533690noreply@blogger.com