Article: Depending on what look you want, you will need one twin-sized sheet, two twin-sized sheets, or one full-sized sheet. A twin-sized sheet will measure 66 by 96 inches (167.64 by 243.84 centimeters). A full-sized sheet will measure 81 by 96 inches (205.74 by 243.84 centimeters). Listed below are some options to get you started: Get two twin-sized sheets (one per panel) if you want very full curtains. Cut a twin-sized sheet in half to make two panels, if you want skinny curtains. Cut a full-sized sheet in half to make two panels if you want standard curtains. Be sure to wash the sheets according to the directions on the package or tag. If you lost the package and can't find the tag, use a cool wash cycle, and a normal dry cycle. Iron the sheets once they are dry. If you want to turn one bed sheet into two thinner panels, fold the sheet in half and line up the edges. Press the fold with an iron, then cut along the fold. Most sheets won't fray after you cut them, but you will get a nicer finish if you hem it. Fold both raw edges inward, towards the wrong side of the fabric, twice by inch (1.27 centimeters). Press the fold flat with an iron, then insert some iron-on hem tape inside the hem. Following the instructions on the package, press the hem flat again to seal it. Because of the length you are working with, you might find it easier to insert and iron 10 inch (25.4 centimeters) long sections of iron-on hem tape at a time. When you are done, flip the curtain over so that the right side is facing you, and press the hems flat for 3 to 5 seconds. This helps seal the iron-on hem tape further. This will create the holes through which the curtain rod will slidedo not unpick any other part of the hem's seam, just the sides. Consider leaving the top hem alone, and using clip-on curtain rings to hang the sheets onto the curtain rod instead. Press flat with an iron, but do not use any iron-on hem tape. If you decided to use curtain rings, simply clip them onto the top hem, and pass the curtain rod through the rings. If you have a very high ceiling, hang the curtains higher up, and pull them to the outer edges of the window (as opposed to the inner edges). To prevent fraying of the ribbons, cut each end diagonally.
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Find a flat bed sheet with a wide top hem. Wash, dry, and iron the sheets to get rid of any shrinking, wrinkles, and fold lines. Cut the sheet in half lengthwise, if needed. Consider hemming the cut edges for a cleaner finish. Using a seam ripper, open both ends of the top hem on each side of the sheet. Tuck the ripped seams inside the hem for a cleaner finish. Pass the curtain rod through the hems and hang your instant curtains. Place the curtains to either side of the window. Use matching ribbons as tiebacks.
Article: Just like there are Elvis people and Beatles people, there are two kinds of people in the world: smooth eaters and chunky eaters. The biggest and most important peanut butter decision is also the most fun. Do you like crunchy, chunky peanut butter, or smooth and creamy? There is no wrong answer. Some studies show that, in the United States, women who live on the East Coast will gravitate toward smooth peanut butter, while male Californians and other West Coasters will more often pick chunky. Go figure. Good peanut butter should only have two ingredients: peanuts, salt, and possibly a sweetener like honey or sugar. If you see added hydrogenated oils, steer clear. Natural peanut butter is more expensive because it contains the peanut oil, which will settle on the top of the jar and need to be stirred in before use. The most valuable product of the peanut is in the oil, which large food companies will extract from the peanuts ground into peanut butter, and then replace with sunflower oil. So, while it seems like you're getting whole ground-up peanuts in a jar of Skippy or Jif, you're really getting peanuts and the oil of other, cheaper nuts. While it might seem like a healthier alternative, peanut butters that are advertised as "reduced fat" usually include more hydrogenated oils and more sugars, but the same amount of calories, to account for the loss of fat. Essentially used as a marketing scheme, this ploy ignores the fact that healthy fats from natural peanut butter are more effective as sources of fats. Reduced fat peanut butter replaces mono saturated "healthy" fats with refined sugars and carbohydrates, causing blood sugar spikes. It's not good for you. . If you're a particular peanut butter eater, you might enjoy mixing up your own batches and perfecting your recipe. Pick nuts you like the taste of, grind them in a food processor, and add a small amount of honey or salt, to taste. As you grind, you might need to add a little oil to aid in the process. You can control the consistency and the flavor and make the kind of peanut butter you like. Remove the skins before grinding your peanuts on a high setting, adding oil as necessary. Use whatever peanuts you like to eat: Valencias, Virginias, Spanish peanuts, and Runners are all perfect for making peanut butter. Some prefer Spanish peanuts, because they have a slightly higher oil content. Raw peanuts can be used to make peanut butter, which will taste a little different than the more popular roasted variety. Try out honey-roasted peanuts for a special treat. You can also grind your own peanut butter at most natural food stores automatically. Like grinding coffee, these grinders will work quickly at the flick of a switch and give you freshly-ground peanut butter. It's pretty much the best and the easiest way to get it. Find one close to you and give it a try. Peanut butter is the classic stand-by, but if you're looking to spice it up a bit, you can experiment with other more exotic nut butters to throw a little variety into the mix. They're typically more expensive, but feature completely different flavors than the traditional peanut butter. Commonly available spread and butters are made from: Almond Cashew Sunflower seed Hazelnut Peanuts are ground nuts, or legumes, meaning that if you've got a peanut allergy, you might be fine with tree nuts, depending on the severity of your allergy. Find out if some of these alternatives might be more right for you. Why buy the jelly separately? You can also get peanut butter with mix-ins already included. Swirled grape jelly? Nutella? Marshmallow fluff? It's almost too good to be true. While these mixes sometimes have a slightly grainier texture than smooth peanut butter, if you're a fan of chunky, this can be a fun alternative, especially for kids.
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Pick chunky or smooth. Read the label and look at the ingredients. Avoid "reduced fat" peanut butter. Consider grinding your own Consider other nut butters. Try mixed peanut butters.