My Vintage Pioneer Stereo

!±8± My Vintage Pioneer Stereo

SA-5800 Integrated Amp, TX-6500II Tuner, CT-F6262 Tape Deck, RCA LAB-1200 Turntable, Realistic Optimus 50 & Optimus 1000 Speakers. All have been recently cleaned inside and out. Switches were cleaned with De-Oxit, tape deck was cleaned with a Realistic tape head demagnitizer & a TDK tape head cleaner. Music sources: Tuner- local Houston stations w/ lots of Spanish, Tape - Radiohead "Everything In Its Right Place from Kid A on a Maxell XLII 60 minute tape, Record - Bob Dylan "Lay Lady Lay" from Nashville Skyline.

My Vintage Pioneer Stereo

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IKEA Expedit - The Perfect Vinyl Records Shelf

!±8± IKEA Expedit - The Perfect Vinyl Records Shelf

If you have been looking for a vinyl records shelf that will not break your budget, and will perfectly fit your selection of LPs, or laser discs, then IKEA Expedit might just be your ticket. In this brief article we will explore the main features of IKEA Expedit which will make the decision whether or not to go for this shelving system to store your LPs or vinyl records, easier.

What is IKEA Expedit?

IKEA Expedit is a wooden bookshelf consisting of a 4 by 4 array of square or cubic shaped shelves. It is a medium height shelf, just under 60 inches wide and just under 60 inches high. It consists simply of four thick outside frames, bottom, top, left, and right, three vertical and three horizontal dividers of lesser thickness, all separated by equal amount. The result is a four by four array of just under 15 inches by 15 inches square shelves. Incidentally, the depth of the shelf is just over 15 inches as well, so you end up with 4 by 4 array of 15 inch cubes in Expedit.

Expedit shelving unit features and add-ons

The main features of this shelving unit important for using it as a vinyl record shelf are:

Single shelf width: 15 inch. Single shelf height: 15 inch. Single shelf depth: 15 inch. Single shelf load capacity: 29 lbs. Colors available: White, Black, Birch, Walnut.

The matching add-ons to IKEA Expedit shelving are:

Expedit IKEA Table Expedit IKEA Desk Expedit drawers Expedit insert boxes

What are the IKEA Expedit Pros?

IKEA Expedit bookcase is a shelf that has many uses, such as a reading nook, a display unit with plenty of space, a simple bookcase. In general, this shelf offers the most use and fits best in smaller apartments or rooms. We find the biggest pro in this IKEA bookshelf in its capacity to store the old-fashioned LP records. Since the records are 12 inches wide and deep, they will find a perfect storage space in each of the 16 cubes in the Expedit IKEA bookcase. As an added bonus, Expedit bookcase can be expanded with a matching desk, insert drawers, and insert boxes.

What are the IKEA Expedit Cons?

Although the IKEA Expedit bookshelf looks large in images, when you see it in real life, the 58 or so inches of height is not very tall. In general, we do not find most IKEA bookshelves suitable for larger rooms because they would appear disproportionately low, narrow and shallow in larger rooms. But for smaller rooms it can be the only adequate storage solution. Also, due to IKEA small space requirement, small footprint and narrow depth, the drawback is that the unit must be secured to the wall with the anti-topple hook. Due to the single shelf load maximum of 29 lbs., the drawback for storage of LPs is that each shelf can carry at most 75 or so normal size long play vinyl records.

Who Would Be The Perfect User Of This IKEA Bookcase?

IKEA Expedit appeals to many vinyl record users and enthusiasts. Due to its immense storage capacity and perfect shelf size for storing the vintage LP records and laser discs, it is finding a lot of attention with folks who want to resurrect their LP collection, keep it handy for the old-fashioned turntable listening, or just to store massive amounts of vinyl records in a compact space. Simply stated, IKEA bookcase Expedit may prove to be your favorite vinyl record shelf.

IKEA Expedit - The Perfect Vinyl Records Shelf

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Bead Embroidery

!±8± Bead Embroidery

A technique used to add beads to fabric on everything from formal wear, to everyday wear, to shoes to home décor, bead embroidery opens up a whole new world of possibilities for both beading and embroidery artisans and enthusiasts.

Used extensively throughout history to decorate the clothes of emperors, kings, and nobles, the thread used to embroider these stitches was of silk, silver or gold. The beads they used were often made of precious or semi-precious stones, with pearls being particularly popular and plentiful.

The popularity of beaded clothes, accessories and home décor items has increased during the first part of the 21st Century, and continues to remain popular. Not just for nighttime anymore, beads are showing up on daytime clothes, as well as purses, gloves, boots, shoes, and hair accessories, as well as jewelry.

More eco-conscious artisans, crafters, and hobbyists are recycling or upcycling used and vintage clothing. The revamping of these items often includes the addition of bead embroidery to either enhance an existing feature of the newly refurbished garment, or to create a new feature or embellishment on the garment.

The technique involves one of three approaches: sew beads in strategic or prominent places within an existing design to add sparkle and shine, enhance regular embroidery stitches with beads, or create embroidery stitches with beads.

In the first approach, simply add single beads or clusters of beads to highlight details of a print fabric or strategically placed along seams, hems or edges of solid-colored items. Add beads to the centers of flowers in a floral print, or highlight just one other aspect of the particular print. On solid-colored fabrics, beads in contrasting or the same colors should be added following the lines of the garment, as a highlighting feature. One of the best ways to do this is to add them to the neckline of a top or dress.

If you like to embroider and want to add sparkle and shine to your stitchery, add a few strategically placed beads to your design. Use them sparingly in this application, seeking to highlight and enhance your embroidery with the addition of the beads. Try to consistently highlight the same aspect of the design, such as the tips of flowers, or their centers, or some other aspect of the stitched embellishment.

One way of creating traditional embroidery stitches entirely of beads is to string the required number of beads to make each phase of the stitch, and then stitch that phase before moving on to the next phase of the stitch. Or each bead can be individually sewn onto the fabric in its proper position to ultimately form the beaded version of the embroidery stitch.

Bead embroidery remains a popular craft for artisans and hobbyists alike.

Copyright Sharon Shares, 2011

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