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TO: OUR READERS
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RE: QUILT STYLE
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We make every effort to ensure that the directions in our books are accurate; however, there are times when information gets misprinted. We have discovered errors, primarily in the cutting tables for the quilts in our new book Quilt Style. Before you begin your quilt, click on the link below for the most updated information and corrections for your project. Then proceed to make your selected quilt using the new directions posted. Happy quilting!
Click Here for updated instructions.
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Project Difficulty:
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Given the expense and hassle of a major kitchen remodel, you may wonder if it’s really worth it. All you need is a bit more storage, can’t you improve your current scheme instead of starting from scratch? The answer is yes. It is possible to fit more cookware and foodstuffs in your existing kitchen, if you know where to look to find the space. The most typical spots for adding storage capacity are under wall cabinets, inside base cabinets and in dead space above upper cabinets.
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Where There's a Wall, There's a Way
For lightweight pans, utensils, and even certain vegetables such as onions and garlic, consider hanging a single metal rail or a metal or wood rack with hooks on the wall beneath your upper cabinets (Fig, 1). Fit the rail or rack an inch or two away from the wall so that items can hang freely. If you have the space, add a single shelf to keep spices or other utensils within easy reach. Next, find a spot near your cooktop and install a magnetic strip to hold knives. This will free up drawer space that may be overcrowded.
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Counter Proposal
With the wide selection of gadgets on the market today, it is wise to weigh convenience against available space. Since most food preparation is done on the front two thirds of your countertop, consider keeping your coffee maker, microwave oven, food processor or electric can opener right on the counter against the wall. But not out in the open! House them all in a built-in or freestanding appliance garage with a tambour shutter that pulls down for quick visual cleanup.
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Cabinets Fully Loaded
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There are lots of cabinet accessories available to help you improve storage capacity.
Rack It Up
For minimal expense, you can modify your cabinets to accommodate more storage. And there’s no cheaper place to start than with the inside of cabinet doors. Wire racks can be mounted to cabinet doors in order to hold paper towels, spice racks, garbage containers, trash bags, electric cords, wax papers and many other items.
Lazy Susans and Carousel Shelves
These proverbial heroes of kitchen storage are simply rotating shelves that maximize dead corner space inside lower cabinets. They put pots and pans at arm’s length (Fig. 2).
Fold-Down Mixer Shelf
This spring-loaded shelf swings up and out of a base cabinet, and then folds down and back into the cabinet when the mixer is not being used.
Tilt-Outs and Toe Kicks
Sink base cabinets do not have drawers but instead a false front that can be modified to tilt out and hold small items such as sponges, soap, and steel wool soap pads. Tilt-outs eliminate clutter around the kitchen sink. Now try this: modify the toe-kick below your base cabinet with a pull-out drawer for storing platters and cookie sheets.
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No Ceiling on Ideas
A ceiling-hung pot rack will add a gourmet touch to your kitchen and, at the same time, keep your cookware conveniently nearby. In addition, such a rack will free up storage space in your base cabinets, if that’s where you currently keep your pots and pans. Pot racks are available in a variety of finishes, including stainless steel, copper, chrome, wood and wrought iron, in both traditional and contemporary styles. Another charm-packed approach is to hang a tiered, wire hanging basket over an island for storing fruits and vegetables.
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Minor Alteration
If you don't mind doing minor construction, you can slip in rows of shelves in the gap between two wall studs. Fill the 14- or 16- inch-wide space with shelves to hold spices, canned soups and vegetables, bottled dressings and condiments. Because the space between two wall studs is only a few inches deep, all items will be visible.
If you have don’t have room for a separate laundry, you can add a cabinet between wall studs to house a drop-down ironing board (Fig. 3). To make room for detergents, mount adjustable shelving strips directly to the studs.
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