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  • makealife (guest) wrote on April 18, 11:58 am

    okay so my fave earth tipp is buy food localy.keep on making and does your tv really have to stay on when not in use?

  • basscase wrote on April 18, 12:59 pm

    Create your own DIY grocery bag and say goodbye to paper or plastic and say hello reusable goodness. Also if you’re not feelin ultra motivated (as finals approach). The organic Mecca known as Whole Foods has reusable grocery bags for dirt-cheap as you check out. Take care!

  • angelia wrote on April 18, 1:32 pm

    Great show!
    Fav. earth day tip... stop buying water! Get a water filter for your home and some re-useable water bottles.

  • MrThumbtack (guest) wrote on April 18, 1:36 pm

    If you're having trouble remembering to recycle, try setting up paper grocery bags next to all your trash cans, and throw your recycling in them.
    That way they're there to remind you and you don't have to empty them, the whole thing's recyclable!

  • Meg wrote on April 18, 4:01 pm

    Go Mattie Beal!

  • Jenny (guest) wrote on April 18, 4:42 pm

    This was awesome! I love Cal. Here's my eco tip: use reusable cloth hankies and cloth napkins and towels, no paper! Bonus: they are easy to customize with your own art by screen printing or stamping with fabric paints.

  • Lia (guest) wrote on April 18, 4:53 pm

    Great episode! Here's my tip. Cut up an old sweater or t-shirt that's seen better days to use as dust & cleaning cloths. It gives a purpose to what can't be repurposed, and works great on pretty much any surface. Patterned t-shirts are especially good for this (and definitely have character). Combine with eco-friendly cleaning supplies, and spring cleaning will be no match for you.

  • katalina wrote on April 18, 5:04 pm

    turn off your computer when you're not using it!

  • jackee wrote on April 18, 6:32 pm

    Yay for crochet! My earth day tip is to toilet train your cat if you have one. No more litter down the toilet or in landfills. You COULD buy a toilet training kit, but since you're also a DIYer, why not just follow this tutorial? All you need to buy is a metal mixing bowl at your local hardware store.

    Did I mention you'll never have to clean the litter box again?

  • jackee wrote in reply on April 18, 6:33 pm

    Oops, the tutorial can be found here: http://www.karawynn.net/mishacat/toilet.html

  • JenniferCullen wrote on April 18, 6:43 pm

    Liked the show. My tip is to turn off lights when not in use.

  • Sunnymama84 wrote on April 18, 10:55 pm

    I love this project! My suggestion is to cut out your soy milk cartons down the side longways and you can use it as a window box. Its great for herbs and small flowers and you dont have to poke holes for the water to drain!. Oh and go vegatarian. Thats great for the enviroment

  • ink_bottle wrote on April 18, 11:23 pm

    Earthy tip: cut off hte tops of your old milk bags and you've got an easily washable (hand) plastic bag for whatever you need. Perhaps you could use it for lunches and keep your sandwich in it, just add a clothespin and viola! No more plastic wrap or wax paper.
    PS: use clothespins anyways for lots of you clamping needs, twist ties are such a waste.

  • Crazy_Lady1234 wrote on April 19, 3:37 am

    Next Friday is also the Day of Silence, if Rob forgot my freakishly long e-mail that he received on his i-phone.

  • Jay (guest) wrote on April 19, 9:33 am

    hey love the show and i normally watch it on a pod-cast in my itunes but I'm having difficulties the last couple of decor it yourself wouldn't download and this last episode kept crashing itunes. I was just wondering if anyone else was having this problem or if it was just me :(

  • inkedchick wrote in reply on April 20, 6:01 pm

    Yes Jay I too have been having ipod difficulty. My earth day tip had to do with gardening. Instead of using pesticides to keep bugs away try planting margolies between every 2nd plant in your row. Also mix tide liquid detergent and water for a plant friendly spray on pest deterrent.

  • sewing_sophist (guest) wrote in reply on April 24, 9:03 pm

    I had iPod problems too...the first few seconds of the ep played, then cut to a Decor-It-Yourself episode...

  • christie (guest) wrote on April 19, 10:58 am

    Hi, i have a question that doesn't have anytrhing to do with the proyect but I din't now were else to post it. i'm planning to travel to the U.s on july. I'm going to be in New jersey, new york And Philadelphia so I want some recomendations for places to visit when I get there. Im gona be there for 2 or 3 weeks, no more, so I want to plan were to go with time. i hope you can help me with these. thanks.

  • saphira wrote on April 19, 12:35 pm

    hey guys i'm new here.love the show.my earth tip:no matter what you do to protect the environment,just make sure you get other people into it too!if everyone does a little bit something for our planet,we could make a huge difference!

  • Imakhu Mwt Shekemet (guest) wrote on April 19, 5:15 pm

    You guys rock. I have an online radio & TV station, AKERU Global Radio & TV. (www.akeruradio.com). I have picked up your shows for my DIY/global activism TV station (akeruradio.com/Akeru_TV.html). They play daily throughout the day.

    I'm an artist/activist, and also an Indie crafter and reconstructed clothing designer who does what my friends call "African Bohemian/Goth." I call it "Nu Afrakan Renegade Fashions." (TM) I get folks from all ages who love my Indie style, including the senior citizens and juvenile detention students. I end up making some highly asked about clothing & art ideas our art projects.

    I love your ideas and guests. Great stuff, much inspiration.

    Keep it flowin'. Much respect.

    Imakhu
    www.mwtshekemet.org
    www.akeruradio.com

  • cochina wrote on April 19, 5:24 pm

    EARTH TIP: SIGN UP FOR ONLINE BANKING

  • cochina wrote in reply on April 19, 5:29 pm

    Saves time,paper,gases! Also when @ the ATM, skip the receipts! "WOW! Green Looks Good on You!" -cochina.

  • flygirl711 wrote on April 19, 5:29 pm

    Hmm favorite green tips.
    My bike- I hooked up some saddle bags and unless the whether is too bad or I have to go somewhere over 4 miles away... I ride my bike
    I grow my own herbs in my windows sill in my kitchen. Great for the air.

  • flygirl711 wrote in reply on April 19, 5:37 pm

    weather*

  • Elizabeth.k. (guest) wrote on April 19, 7:04 pm

    my favorite earth tip is to wear your jeans more than one day. it isn't gross or anything. it saves money and saves water. But for your underwear on the other hand I think it is better if you do change those !

  • photonazi wrote on April 20, 2:10 pm

    [heart] this tutorial! for Earth Day i would like to tip to set out bird feeders or DIY them yourself by getting a regular paper milk carton and cutting a square in the middle toward the bottom half and feed a straw through a hole on the side for the birds to sit on and put some water in there, i suggest this not only for earth day but in general so birds everywhere dont have to drink contaminated sewer water :) thanks!- Kathy

  • sewthernbelle wrote on April 20, 3:45 pm

    Ahh, Matt was awesome.

    Okay...One earth day tip I have is for those of us who have cars. Take that puppy to get a fuel injection cleaning service. It cleans out your whole fuel injection system (anywhere the gas goes), it lowers fuel emissions for cleaner air and it helps your fuel economy. A lot of places charge $40 and up, but a Wal-mart tire and lube express does it for about $20. And you should only do it about once or twice a year...just think about taking it in every Earth day and you're good! It's not something people realize when they think about helping the enviroment, but taking care of your car does make a difference.

  • kiss_me_irock wrote on April 20, 9:07 pm

    ok quick question...her hat...I keep forgeting what they're called. can someone help me out? or even better..tell me what they are AND how to make one..if possibe..n I LOVE her clothes...ur closet would be my wonderland lol

  • legalENsane wrote on April 20, 9:15 pm

    http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/yourbestnightmare5214/Eco%20Slideshow/?action=view¤t=129d2073.pbr
    Here's the link to my Eco Friendly Tip Video!
    Hope it makes it onto the show next week!

  • legalENsane wrote on April 20, 9:16 pm

    http://s210.photobucket.com/albums/bb172/yourbestnightmare5214/Eco
    %20Slideshow/?action=view¤t=129d2073.pbr
    Oops.
    Don't know if you could see the entire thing the first time.
    Sorry.

  • tweti wrote on April 20, 10:27 pm

    for some reason i can't figure out ur forums.im registered but it still wonn't let me post or respond to anything.i checked the faq's...?i dont no wat to do

  • tweti wrote on April 20, 10:36 pm

    my brother has a rip the size of jupiter (about a foot long) on the butt of these pants he got at a thrift store. since he is diy impared im fixing them for him, but every way to patch them involves sewing bright pink heart over or under.since it's on his butt i thnk he wants something more suttle. help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! p.s. the pants are dark green slacks

  • Dinah (guest) wrote on April 21, 1:25 pm

    Earth Friendly Tip:
    Banish disposable coffee sleeves at your local coffee house by cutting the neck off of an old tube sock (approx 5 inches) and use that as your coffee sleeve when you forget your reusable mug at home. If you don't want to use a sock, you can buy a nifty, portable, reusable sleeve at www.CupKozy.etsycom

    Protect your hands and your land!

  • dulceagosto21 wrote on April 21, 9:25 pm

    hello ...can you help me i have this dress and i want to make it better...

  • Syd wrote on April 22, 12:27 pm

    Cal rocks! Matt is awesome! Way to go Corrine & Rob. XO

  • loli_blossom wrote on April 22, 8:34 pm

    is there other crochet patterns to use on t-shirts i like htat one but i want to do more and if i jsut have the one pattern on all my shirts it might be weird...love the tutes...and is anyone from australia i know htere are ppl out there but i must be hte only on watching.

    earth tip: use the water from your fish tank when u clean it to water the garden it has lots of nutriants that plants love just like using seaweed i guess.

  • tragedy_dreams wrote on April 23, 4:00 am

    Earthy tips. Orange peels and egg shells are actually good for your garden. And although tossing salt on slugs are fun, it will make your soil unfertile.

  • dearprudence793 wrote on April 23, 12:12 pm

    You guys should have a vegan show. Different recipes for vegans. I've been looking up some that look really yummy. Maybe like vegan cookies!!!! lol

  • psychicadvisor wrote on April 23, 8:19 pm

    Now she is awsome cause I rembethe 70's and so many graand ideals from there and can apprciate some so crative like here.I want to see mor from here she was so detailed,very easy to do prjects d grea sstuff we would wear and use.

  • sewing_sophist (guest) wrote on April 24, 9:01 pm

    Awesome eppy, as always!
    Thanks for the how-yo Cal!!

  • sewing_sophist (guest) wrote in reply on April 24, 9:02 pm

    Whoops. I mean how-to. XD

  • Misha (guest) wrote on April 24, 10:46 pm

    love the show so cool... fav. earth day tip is to diy with recycable goods like pop can top earings and braclets and even belts. And use old coke cans to cut out desighns just diy reycycable style.

  • Golden2 wrote on April 25, 10:52 am

    I enjoy everything about Threadbangers. You feed my creative need in all the area's of recycling fabrics and much more. Thank-you!

  • rollerwriter wrote on April 26, 11:52 am

    Stop using throw away gift packaging-make the wrapping part of the gift. Starting last Christmas I began considering how I was offering the gift as part of the gift. I wrapped things in scarves, I bought bowls and mugs at thrift stores to hold presents, and all the gifts in stockings were inside recycled food boxes. Bows out of left over fabric or vcr tape. Spread the fun!

  • sara (guest) wrote on May 1, 9:44 am

    you're great!!!!!fantastic!thanx

  • sheri (guest) wrote on May 1, 3:19 pm

    this is hillarius ggle giggle

How-to Crochet a Neckline, Hodge Podge, Janome Winner, Thread Heads

This week we get an awesome tutorial from Cal of Hodge Podge clothing, how-to crochet a neckline. Plus, Matt, the winner of our first Janome sewing machine give away, shows off his new friend, Jan.

Tags : sewing, crochet, fair, winner, janome, labor, podge, hodge, neckline, machine

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