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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 09 2006 : 06:08:06 AM
OK, so a few years ago when I thought a major clean out was a good idea,{NOT] I must have let my wooden spoons go. Do you think if I bought a new one I could darken it with a tea stain?
NANCY JO |
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| FarrarFarmgirl |
Posted - Apr 03 2006 : 8:43:42 PM
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Originally posted by Horseyrider
Here's a link to see some of the sheets:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=104324&RN=16
You might need to cut and paste.
Thanks for the link. The sheets sound very comfortable. My son and his fiance are registered there for their wedding. I'm going to see if they have these sheets on their list. Who would have ever thought you could make sheets out of trees? Something else to put on my list of things learned today. Have a blessed day.
In His hands,
Lynda L>
Pray in faith and you will not live in doubt.
www.pamperedchef.biz/lorenzfamilycooks |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Apr 03 2006 : 10:11:20 AM
Yes I believe we are. I have one of mine that farm girl Jeanie sent me in my big old mixing bowl to stir up the smell good fixens I got from farmgirl Rusty. so now the spoon smells good too. NANCY JO |
| frontierlady |
Posted - Apr 03 2006 : 07:17:00 AM
I'll help to get us back on track! 
I use wooden spoons, cheap ones. After reading this post I went to
see what color they were. They were dark!  I love my wooden
spoons!
I thought what would happen if my 1 year old took one or blah, blah.
So I went out and bought some more cheap ones. Boy were they bright!
That's ok. My cooking and when I make ice tea will help them
to darken. 
Are we back on track now?
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| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Apr 01 2006 : 4:34:00 PM
WOW, WE WENT FROM WOODEN SPOONS TO SHEETS, TYPICIAL WOMEN!!
NANCY JO |
| Horseyrider |
Posted - Mar 31 2006 : 7:00:10 PM
Here's a link to see some of the sheets:
http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/product.asp?order_num=-1&SKU=104324&RN=16
You might need to cut and paste. |
| Horseyrider |
Posted - Mar 31 2006 : 6:54:43 PM
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I never heard of such a thing. Can you share more about them, that sounds facinating.
Well, I looked on my sheets tag and it said the fiber is called Modal. These are 100% modal. I found this in the Wikipedia:
"Modal (textile)
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Modal is a bio-based fiber made by spinning reconstituted cellulose from beech trees. It is about 50% more hygroscopic, or water-absorbent, per unit volume than cotton is. It is designed to dye just like cotton, and is color-fast when washed in warm water. Modal is essentially a variety of rayon.
"Textiles made from Modal do not fibrillate, or pill, like cotton does, and are resistant to shrinkage and fading. They are smooth and soft, more so than even mercerized cotton, to the point where mineral deposits from hard water, such as lime, do not stick to the fabric surface. Like pure cotton, modal needs to be ironed after washing.
"Modal is a registered trademark of Lenzing AG, an Austrian company specializing in textiles and fibers, particularly natural fibers made from cellulose. In the United States, pure Modal has begun being used in household linens such as towels, bathrobes, and bedsheets. Bed Bath & Beyond, for example, sells its newly-released Modal sheets under the name Pure Beech. Indian textile companies, in particular, have taken to Modal, and are expected to produce around 4000 tons of it in 2005."
I guess I got them at Bed Bath and Beyond, because the Pure Beech name is familiar. The texture is silky and suede-y at the same time, and they get softer and softer each time I wash them. The ones I have are a deep rich green. I'd like to go get some more! (But rest assured, I don't iron them.
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| FarrarFarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 31 2006 : 12:05:05 PM
You girls are good, I love your choice of wooden spoons. It's always good to hear positive feedback about PC products (we don't mind the constructive ones either, that's how we continually improve.)
Mary Ann, you are right about the bamboo products they are very durable and strong, and what's even better, the wood replants itself and grows so much faster than trees so it's easily replenished. I just read that bamboo is 16% harder than maple and 25 % harder than oak. I didn't think there was ANYTHING harder than oak. Uh, learn something new everyday. Is the board you bought a cutting board or a carving board? And how very interesting about sheets made out of wood. I never heard of such a thing. Can you share more about them, that sounds facinating.
The spoons are not suppose to stain, warp or split either, so they will stay nice for you, Kay.
Have a blessed day.
In His hands,
Lynda
Pray in faith and you will not live in doubt.
www.pamperedchef.biz/lorenzfamilycooks |
| therusticcottage |
Posted - Mar 31 2006 : 11:13:10 AM
I got a set of bamboo spoons from Pampered Chef too! I just love them. It was time to get rid of the old ratty ones I had been using forever.
http://stores.ebay.com/Rustic-Cottage-Soap-and-Spa
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| Horseyrider |
Posted - Mar 31 2006 : 09:52:42 AM
Bamboo is such an interesting material. I recently got a cutting board from Linens n Things made out of bamboo. I really like it; it's tough, and was a lot less expensive than a hardwood one. I love the way people are coming up with uses for some of these different materials. I also bought a set of bedsheets made out of WOOD. Aspen, I believe. They're so soft! I love them! |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 8:48:50 PM
Glad you got your spoons! I sent you an email, too. My new set is from Pampered chef and I am really enjoying them. I think they are bamboo. Anyway, they are nice to use.
Peace |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 30 2006 : 09:14:29 AM
Got my wooden spoons today from jblueshy, just love them, thanyou so much. Aren't farm girls the best?
NANCY JO
JPBLUESHY, CHECK YOUR E'MAIL |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 25 2006 : 05:23:40 AM
Hi Nancy, just saw your post - will go look for your email right now!
"Sell cleverness and buy wonder" |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 20 2006 : 05:33:00 AM
jpbluesky.
Sent you an e'mail, and thankyou so much, like I said, that stainless steel spoon in the crock bowl throws the whole look of my house out of wack!
NANCY JO
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| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 20 2006 : 04:30:08 AM
Nancy Jo, that is hilarious! He would have really been confused if you had called them clam diggers. Remember that name, too?
You can email me from this site, but my computer will not let me email you. So, let me know your address that way, and I will send along the spoons! Anything you want to trade is okay by me, I am happy just letting you have the spoons! :)
"Sell cleverness and buy wonder" |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 19 2006 : 3:04:54 PM
jpbluesky
Just was reading over some of your old posts, one of them was when you and your daughter were making caprie pants. I remember years ago, I used to order clothes from the WARDS catalog, anyway I wrote out the order and one of the items was for 2 pair of peddle pushers, well my Grandpa who was about to write out the check for the order and was looking it over said, Nancy Jo, I don't think you need 2 new pair of peddle pushers, you have a whole closet full of shoes.
NANCY JO |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 19 2006 : 2:50:06 PM
I sure do jpbluesky, and what I can I give you? Hand made Dollie, hand made scarf, hand made hat,"little late in the season". Pin cushion, apron? let me know, and thanyou so much!
NANCY JO |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 19 2006 : 1:30:56 PM
One of my favorite utensils is a nickel scoop/oak handled ice cream scoop that I found in North Carolina in the 70's. I got it for $8.00, and I still have it in my kitchen just for the loveliness of it. And it dips a mean scoop of ice cream, too.
I found two spoons that are old and darkened...do you want them Nancy Jo?
"Sell cleverness and buy wonder" |
| KarenP |
Posted - Mar 19 2006 : 11:51:20 AM
It's a locally owned store here in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
There wasn't any info on who makes them.
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 19 2006 : 06:30:07 AM
Karen,
what store was that, maybe its around my area?
NANCY JO
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| KarenP |
Posted - Mar 19 2006 : 06:21:41 AM
Yesterday, I was downtown looking for a new tea kettle, and happened to notice some wooden kitchen spoons etc...
They were hard maple and MADE IN THE USA!!!
I was so happy I had to by a set!
I bought a slotted spoon, reg spoon and 3 spatulas,very well made and I feel worth every penny I spent!
KarenP
"Purest Spring Water in the World" |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 18 2006 : 3:01:26 PM
RUSTY PAULA
yEA, WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR HOUSE AND ALL YOUR STUFF.
NANCY JO |
| Rusty pins |
Posted - Mar 18 2006 : 1:30:04 PM
Well Little Missy.........that's what us friends are for!!:o)
I've got a awesome old scoop in one bowl of fixins'.....and old tin cup in another...and an old butter paddle in the last one! LOVE the look of them all!! I think just about any 'ol thing would be cool to use.
Big Hug!
Paula ;o)
"Life shall judge us harshly enough. Let us at least be gentle with each other."
http://www.rustypinsandoldlace.com/
'Antiques & HandMades for your heart and your home.' |
| Nancy Gartenman |
Posted - Mar 18 2006 : 1:23:42 PM
jpbluesky
Thanks for the thought, I know what you mean by the aged look, those are the ones I threw out a few years ago.
NANCY JO |
| CabinCreek-Kentucky |
Posted - Mar 18 2006 : 06:30:11 AM
all of the above are great ideas .. i collect wooden spoons .. think of a wooden 'scoop' for your potpourii too .. xoxo
a cute idea if you have any of those smaller wooden barrels .. is to put an olde wooden bowl on top of it (as the lid) .. then fill it with pot pourii (or fruit .. i'm going to fill one with my passion .. pistachio nuts!!!) with a spoon or scoop! xo
True Friends, Frannie |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Mar 18 2006 : 05:47:58 AM
Also, if you are a flea market shopper, you can find vintage wooden utensils, and clean them thoroughly. I just got some new ones because my old, old ones were looking too dark and stained....I wish I had known you wanted some! I may still have one around here somewhere......
"Sell cleverness and buy wonder" |
