jdonovan

@jdonovan (24)

United States • Age 41

Joined myLot 17 years ago

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What do you sell on Etsy.com?

somnolence @somnolence (460) • United States 14 Jan 07

How have your sales been? My shop is at http://crweixelman.etsy.com I sell my artwork and hand-painted functional objects. I have sold I think 30 items in all proce ranges since I joined last March. I'm very happy with Etsy so...

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jdonovan I just joined Etsy.com in Feb I think, don't have many things listed yet. and have not sold anything yet. i have a few purses and shopping cart covers listed... www.sewkrazie.etsy.com

25 Apr 07

Is it me or Spencer a real tool?

Dana5881 @Dana5881 (609) • United States 11 Apr 07

He seems so fake and is definetly going to cheat on Heidi within the first week of them living together. Why can't she see it? She ruined her friendship with Lauren for this guy. Spencer's daddy is paying for everything for him...

the hills

the hills cast

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jdonovan I just recently started watching the show, but I can't stand Spencer...and Heidi needs to open her eyes...!!!!

25 Apr 07

New season of Ghost Hunters

chaygylmommy @chaygylmommy (2470) • United States 5 Mar 07

Can someone please tell me when the new season of Ghost Hunters starts on Sci-Fi? I have searched and searched and can't find anything about new episodes. I absolutely LOVE this show! Any help would be greatly appreciated.

ghost hunters

new season

season premiere

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jdonovan Oh I love this show...can't wait for it to be back on! And hurray for a 4th season!!

25 Apr 07

Have You Ever Taken a Cake Decorating Class?

wsue1023 @wsue1023 (1395) • United States 25 Feb 07

If so, what did you learn and did you enjoy the class? I've taken all three of the basic Wilton courses and had a great time!

cake

cake decorating

cake decorating class

learning to decorate cake

shaped cake

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jdonovan I took a basic online course, and studied the wilton website for how to make flowers etc. I would love to take a Wilton course, but I'm a stay at home mom and just don't have the time. the classes are only on a weeknight, and interfere with dinner and hubby...

25 Apr 07

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Do you use a pattern when you sew?

cassiej2005 @cassiej2005 (202) • United States 2 Jan 07

I did a while ago, but i never follow the exact pattern i always add stuff to it from other patterns or just completely do without them.

patterns

sewing

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jdonovan Sometimes. It depends on what I'm sewing. Since I'm just a beginner, I started out using the pattern to the 'T'. But I've been getting brave enough lately to make changes.

25 Apr 07

I want to move out, parents say NO

PunkyMcPunk @PunkyMcPunk (1477) • Canada 24 Mar 07

I am 26 yrs old. I moved back home after my husband left me and our baby. It was just prudent at the time as I couldn't afford the apartment and care for my son. It was been almost 5 years, my parents have grown hugely attached...

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jdonovan Wow, that is a tough situation you're in. Being that you are 26, you can do what you want and your parents CANNOT keep your son. But as previous posters have said, they could try to prove you unfit, but that would be hard. My husband and I lived 500 miles away...

21 Apr 07

Epidural, Medicated or Natural Labor during childbirth? Which one did you have?

Netmoney @Netmoney (144) • United States 20 Apr 07

When I gave birth to my first daughter, I realized the labor pain was much more than I cared to handle after a few hours. Before my labor began, I remember saying I would have a natural birthing process and avoid any medications...

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jdonovan For my first daughter I was induced with Pitocin, so ended up BEGGING for the epidural. But with my second, we took Bradley classes and we had a natural birth with NO meds. It was extremely painful, but so much more bearable than the pitocin birth. For a long...

20 Apr 07

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Decorating Cakes

indywahm @indywahm (808) • United States 3 Feb 07

Do you decorate your own cakes?? I love using wilton cake pans and really getting into it. I use all of the different icing tips and icings. I love cake decorating and would love to have my own business doing this for a living.

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jdonovan I recently got into decorating cakes for my family. I haven't taken a decorating course, just teaching myself. I have tons of tips and tools and just do it for fun. Takes a lot of time and work, but fun for the occasional cake and holidays.

20 Apr 07

What brand of sewing machine do you use and/or own?

Bee1955 @Bee1955 (3882) • United States 24 Feb 07

I have a fairly new BROTHER machine and a 30 year old SINGER GENIE. The BROTHER of course has more stitches and new fancy things on it, but hte old, reliable SINGER is great for straight stitching. What do you use?

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jdonovan I have a 10 month old Brother sewing and a 3 month old Brother serger. LOVE them both!

20 Apr 07

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How many hours do you sew weekly?

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 16 Mar 07

I am working two jobs now, and find it really hard to find time for sewing. I think I average now 1 to 2 hours per week. I am planning on making some skirst for summer so I will increase my time to 8 hours per week. I will...

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jdonovan It depends for me. I'm a stay at home mom to two girls, 3.5 and 1.5 years, so I don't have much free time, and by evening time I'm too wiped out to sew. But my husband helps by giving me a few hours on the weekend free of the kids to concentrate on sewing. On...

20 Apr 07

I don't know if this is a dumb question or not...

cutepenguin @cutepenguin (6431) • Canada 27 Mar 07

Do you need a zipper foot to sew in a zipper? I'm just wondering if I can use my sewing machine or if I have to sew this by hand. I thought I'd ask in case I don't need a zipper foot - I'm naturally lazy, and besides, I haven't...

sewing

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jdonovan Not neccesarily. It is much easier to use the zipper foot, but it can be done. Sometimes the material you are sewing though can make it down right impossible to do with out. What material and object are you sewing the zipper on?

20 Apr 07

Do you own a serger?

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 6 Apr 07

Do you own a serger if so how often do use it? I donot own a serger. I don't think it is necessary item. I usually use the zig zag feature on my machine for my seam. What are the advantages to having a serger?

serger

sewing machine

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jdonovan I have a brother Serger that I bought about 3 months ago. I have only been sewing for almost a year now and at first I was very itimidated by the thought of using such a powerful machine! But I'm so glad I invested in one! It makes my projects look so much...

20 Apr 07

What is the easiest thing you've sewn?

onecutehoneybear @onecutehoneybear (938) • United States 18 Apr 07

When I was at walmart the other day looking for fleece for a blanket, I found this great material to make my daughter a dress, all I would have to do is sew it add the strap and be done with it. They also had this material for...

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jdonovan fleece blankets are super easy to sew, simply sew on a satin binding. Also, things like aprons, napkins, and hair wraps are easy and take only 30 min to a few hours. check out sew simple magazine. issues 4 times a year

20 Apr 07

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What are some ways you promote your craft business?

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 19 Apr 07

For those of you out there who sells your craft, what are some of the ways you promote your business? I always craft for friends and family, but I am now doing some crafting for profit. I was thinking about doing some brochures...

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jdonovan I'm just beginning to sell things I have sewn, but I list things on both eBay and Etsy. And also my friends/family and craft events.

20 Apr 07