tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post4294344394797665357..comments2024-03-20T21:54:36.152+10:00Comments on Going Grey and Slightly Green: Soap reviewNanna Chelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-40564233538335649822017-05-07T06:05:27.897+10:002017-05-07T06:05:27.897+10:00Such beautiful work, Nanna Chel! Your pink flowers...Such beautiful work, Nanna Chel! Your pink flowers are gorgeous, and the dishcloth looks perfect. It's great that you know how to make so many different kinds of soaps.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-35385460518366232962017-05-05T14:43:52.934+10:002017-05-05T14:43:52.934+10:00Lovely soaps! I haven't tried embedding yet bu...Lovely soaps! I haven't tried embedding yet but I am investigating floating soaps. Your dishcloth looks great and if it does the job it doesn't matter if it has an individual shape :).RobynLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08050372484207822842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-59935479124325176282017-05-03T07:36:29.587+10:002017-05-03T07:36:29.587+10:00Oh your soaps are so pretty. And your dishcloth is...Oh your soaps are so pretty. And your dishcloth is also lovely. Soap making and knitting are two skills I'd like to learn one day. Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-13772013024086678852017-05-02T22:27:09.580+10:002017-05-02T22:27:09.580+10:00I am yet to make tallow soap, Chris. I have some r...I am yet to make tallow soap, Chris. I have some rendering to do first. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-40665096438196273982017-05-02T22:26:23.091+10:002017-05-02T22:26:23.091+10:00I had never thought of using three strands, Deb. I...I had never thought of using three strands, Deb. I get into enough of a tangle using two. LOL!Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-76186189033349329252017-05-02T22:25:43.273+10:002017-05-02T22:25:43.273+10:00Pauline, you could make it year round. My other so...Pauline, you could make it year round. My other soaps were fine during the humidity so I think it was because of the castor oil in the soap. I don't normally add that so you should give soapmaking a try. It is addictive.Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-75356243251698671382017-05-02T20:38:52.043+10:002017-05-02T20:38:52.043+10:00You're always trying something new, which is g...You're always trying something new, which is great to see. I love watching all your soap experiments. :)Chris https://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-18677864304956759482017-05-02T20:10:54.585+10:002017-05-02T20:10:54.585+10:00Your soaping has really evolved, I still stick to ...Your soaping has really evolved, I still stick to the basics. Try using 3 strands of that cotton, makes a wonderful thick wash cloth. DbrhH.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13052036567121618203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-15999275090748853622017-05-02T18:53:38.557+10:002017-05-02T18:53:38.557+10:00I love your attitude Chel where you keep persev...I love your attitude Chel where you keep persevering until you get it right. They look fine to me from some one who hasn't made soap yet. I think it would be a Winter project up here.Happy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-38122155786976231082017-05-02T12:11:51.156+10:002017-05-02T12:11:51.156+10:00Margaret it seems to dry quickly enough as it us u...Margaret it seems to dry quickly enough as it us usually sunny during the day. Yes a catchup is due. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-42570601720940409982017-05-02T12:11:06.729+10:002017-05-02T12:11:06.729+10:00Thanks Sherri. I would make some with embeds for c...Thanks Sherri. I would make some with embeds for children if my grandchildren lived nearby. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-56667174186426067522017-05-02T12:10:13.785+10:002017-05-02T12:10:13.785+10:00Karen all I knit are dishcloths or easy to knit sc...Karen all I knit are dishcloths or easy to knit scarves :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-43398844349058681252017-05-02T08:10:54.773+10:002017-05-02T08:10:54.773+10:00Well done Chel, isn't it funny how a mistake o...Well done Chel, isn't it funny how a mistake or odd outcome can send the brain off on a tangent to create something amazing ,when you spend your days making things there are plenty of 'what ifs ' so we just keep on being adventurous. <br />Your dishcloth looks very hard wearing, I am sure with the double yarn it will perform well.Chris from G.G uses the finer yarn because it dries quicker and does the same job.<br />I grated up my eternally sweating soap batch and made washing powder, works fine.<br />Catch up soon .<br /> MargaretPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990336317308988689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-72423307901444064902017-05-01T21:26:25.524+10:002017-05-01T21:26:25.524+10:00Children would love a soap that has a surprise hid...Children would love a soap that has a surprise hidden in the middle. I think the embedded heart in the soap looks lovely. Sherrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16322236537807536688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-34360078834988056862017-05-01T16:56:49.584+10:002017-05-01T16:56:49.584+10:00Love the soaps & I think your dishcloth looks ...Love the soaps & I think your dishcloth looks great, I need to get busy knitting as my dishclothes are getting a bit thin & ratty looking. I'm not a great knitter but I can easily manage a dishcloth before I start losing interest.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02087072705140187478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-26099787662760302862017-05-01T15:00:20.928+10:002017-05-01T15:00:20.928+10:00Kylie, when I am given a 'nice' dishcloth ...Kylie, when I am given a 'nice' dishcloth I can't bear to use it on the dishes so usually keep it to use in my blog photos if I want to use something pretty. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-75424568029475661812017-05-01T14:58:35.287+10:002017-05-01T14:58:35.287+10:00Ha ha, I just put some of Suzie's hearts on th...Ha ha, I just put some of Suzie's hearts on the bottom of a heart mould to see what would happen :-) I watched a YouTube tutorial for the crochet edge. It was by Very Pink Knits and the title was Crochet for Knitters - Scalloped Edge. Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-51573383082427922092017-05-01T14:56:40.895+10:002017-05-01T14:56:40.895+10:00Shiralee, did I say that? Well, that should encour...Shiralee, did I say that? Well, that should encourage beginners to give soapmaking a go. I know I put it off for ages after reading the warnings in Rhonda's first book as they freaked me out. LOL!Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-56690352517008910222017-05-01T14:54:47.389+10:002017-05-01T14:54:47.389+10:00Meg, most of the time I don't know what I am d...Meg, most of the time I don't know what I am doing but the soap still cleans us...hopefully :-)Nanna Chelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07500527266771727074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-24221560941194886172017-05-01T14:04:14.618+10:002017-05-01T14:04:14.618+10:00I love how the heart appears as you use the soap. ...I love how the heart appears as you use the soap. <br /><br />Your basketweave stitch cloth looks effective. I think I would have it all over the place especially using two strands. Sometimes the 'wonky' cloths last longer than the others. That happened with one of mine. It was my first dishcloth which was very lopsided and had a few little holes however it lasted longer than my next straighter one.<br /><br />KylieHome Is My Havenhttps://homesmyhaven.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-1167006709264669442017-05-01T13:36:40.565+10:002017-05-01T13:36:40.565+10:00Whoa Nanna Chel, you're doing embeds now?!? Y...Whoa Nanna Chel, you're doing embeds now?!? You're a star! They look really nice.<br /><br />I like the dishcloth too. Did you use a pattern for the crochet edging or did you just make it up? I've been wanting to do that but have forgotten my crochet.<br /><br />I am excited about the soap challenge. When will you make yours and what will you use for the hanger?<br /><br />-mrsmeagreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-28965899233005330912017-05-01T12:50:37.353+10:002017-05-01T12:50:37.353+10:00Nanna Chel,
I remember when you once used to say h...Nanna Chel,<br />I remember when you once used to say how nervous soap making made you and look at you now! I've seen a lot of pretty embed soap tutorials on youtube but they were mostly for the melt and pour soaps. Yours are as pretty and a lot less chemicals in them. I like your crochet dishcloth too.<br />-Shiralee.A Peaceful Homemakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08540234258195815071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1556636739806282968.post-51668594164052250992017-05-01T10:40:36.599+10:002017-05-01T10:40:36.599+10:00I think the idea of a "surprise" inside ...I think the idea of a "surprise" inside the soaps is lovely. I like the way you experiment with your soap making and try new ideas. Meg:)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11573371198907761962noreply@blogger.com