Forget the fabric, a sewing machine is undeniably a quilter’s most important bit of kit. When many of us first start out on our quilt-making adventure, we still have a lot to learn about how to use our domestic sewing machines for quilting. Tension settings, thread options, bobbin-thread choices,...

Best sewing machines for quilting 2024: 10 machines to up your quilt game

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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If you're hand washing your clothes, try these items you already have around the house or hotel room that will make your cleaning much less laborious.

Try These Common Household Items To Easily Hand Wash Your Clothes

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Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

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All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Core memory: those old-school mattress commercials where someone jumps on one side of the bed and a glass of red wine stays upright on the other. To my kid-eyes, the glass’s lack of wobble seemed like magic. In reality, it was thanks to memory foam, a polyurethane-based material that conforms to your touch and absorbs the vibrations caused by movement. Mattresses made from this material tend to be softer and less bouncy than hybrid mattresses or traditional innerspring options. They’re known for being squishy, and for allowing your body to sink down into them—famously, your body leaves behind an imprint when you get out of bed.

The 10 Best Memory Foam Mattresses of 2024

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Bunkie boards are a low-cost way to add support to your bed and prolong the life of your mattress, but are they necessary? Here's how to tell.

What is a bunkie board and does your mattress need one? Here's how to tell

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Aldi's blankets come in a cozy sherpa pom pom style or an eyelash textured tassel style.

Aldi Is Selling a 'Cozy' $9.99 Throw Blanket So Similar to a Pottery Barn Style 5x the Price

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Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has taken significant steps toward ensuring those with qualifying conditions have access to medical cannabis as soon as possible, said Gov. Andy Beshear this week.

State to open licensing applications for medical cannabis businesses beginning July 1

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Germany's Most Terrible Crimes Unsolved in the Bavarian countryside, the lonely farmhouse of Hinterkaifek has stood as a symbol of solitude and simplicity. But in 1922, the case became one of Germany's most terrifying and disturbing murder mysteries, a case that continues to shake crime buffs.

The Horrifying Case of the Hinterkaifeck Murders:

Can you finally feel guilt-free about buying an iconic piece of furniture that starts at $6,395? For the first time in 68 years, Herman Miller is offering its Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with a plant-based upholstery option that looks and feels like leather but is primarily made from bamboo.

Herman Miller now offers plant-based leather on its iconic lounge chair

If you're seriously getting into your knitting or crochet, then maybe you've though about investing in a yarn winder - but what exactly is a yarn winder?. The term generally refers to machines that are used to wind yarn into a ball, but there are a few different types of yarn ball winder available and people do use the term to refer to a couple of different products, which can be used separately or combined with a yarn ball winder.

The best yarn winder products for knitting and crochet

A few weeks ago, I produced a YouTube video that went viral, “Mom, Thanks but No Thanks: The Rebellion Against Family Heirlooms.”. Watched by tens of thousands of millennials, Gen X, and Baby Boomers alike, it struck a chord and became a great conversation starter between parents and their kids about what to do with inherited items that they just don’t want.

It’s Just Grandma’s Old Stuff… Until It’s Vintage. Then It’s Chic!

Since its launch in 2022, ChatGPT has amazed people with its capabilities, from writing human-like verses to creating art and recipes. The latest realm where AI is gaining popularity is crochet. Traditionally, crochet is seen as a labor of love, requiring a lot of handiwork. Now, people are asking AI for patterns and design suggestions, with hilarious results. Crochet designer Marina Russo shared these amusing outcomes on her YouTube channel, Bloodimaryart Crochet.

People asked AI for crochet patterns and the results are disturbing on so many levels

If coffee mugs are taking over your cabinets, try one or more of these hacks to organize them. Learn about space-saving products and organizing tips for mugs.

16 Clever In-Cabinet Storage Hacks To Organize And Declutter Your Coffee Mugs

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Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

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Shoppers say they look “luxurious” but have an affordable price tag.

I’m Giving My Entire Bedroom a Refresh With These 10 Elevated Essentials From $8

The woman who shot a video of a hydrothermal explosion in Yellowstone National Park on Tuesday morning told WyoFile she and her family were terrified as the blast sent boiling water and rocks skyward, destroying parts of a boardwalk, its guardrail and a nearby bench.

Yellowstone hydrothermal explosion: ‘We were terrified’

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Dollar Tree Find for Storing Handbags Is a Messy Closet's Dream Come True

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A manager at Tesla's Berlin factory said he would remove all breakroom cutlery until the thefts end, Handelsblatt reported.

Tesla factory manager tells workers to please, please stop stealing coffee mugs, report says

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Mini sewing machine: Are they worth it?

Curious about sewing and want to have a dabble before you commit to forking out on a state-of-the-art sewing machine? Try a mini sewing machine! There...

Mini sewing machine: Are they worth it?

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