Having come up with an idea for covering Twin 1’s bathroom accessory, but not having the accessory to test width/length, I looked up the product description — 7.25 diameter x 23.5 height.
Using my yoga mat, which was the exact correct height, I built a prototype, leaving extra diameter inches to accommodate the overhanging thingies, then tested the prototype to make sure, once a paper towel and toilet paper were added, there was sufficient room.
Looked right, so I went for it.
It’s cute, but is it functional?
It would drive me crazy to have to lift the entire cover off to access the paper; plus, it looks small. I’m not sure that the extra two inches I allowed for the overhanging hardware is enough.
Twin 1 lives in Nevada, will be down this way around Christmas as she’s been requested to service a shelter in this area, might not be down this way again for months.
I’d hate for her to take the cover all the way back to Nevada, find it doesn't fit; so, I thought of a backup design — a skirt like cover with an opening where she can just reach through the flap, grab the paper product, let the flap fall back into place.
Having used up the African print, I headed out this morning to the Knit for Jesus store for more fabric, with a stop into the office to ask management for a new access card to the parking lot because mine stopped working.
Assistant Manager said the problem was not with my card, that the gate thingie wasn’t working, I’d have to enter the lot through the opposite gate.
Fine by me and, as I headed out to the car, Crafty Lady appeared.
It’s Monday, so she was set up in the Community Room for Crafts Day, saw me enter the building, came out to give me that little witch she said she’d picked up for me.
Don’t know what I’ll do with it, but I like it.
Knit for Jesus was, unfortunately, doing a booming business, I guess because they're all that is for crafters.
If you've not done your Christmas shopping for decorations, better get on it. Shelves are emptying already.
Sorry to give them a compliment, but their shopping bags are hella cute.
After picking up fabric, I began walking around looking for letters, so I could pull a Miss Merry’s protest (when she shops at Knit for Jesus, she spells "FTRUMP" and "8647" with the letters).
Employees were working in the letters isle, so no go. However, I did find numbers a few isles over, and had the isle all to myself.
The picture of the Witch's Hat is cute. Looks like something you could put to good use. Love the material.
ReplyDeleteIt is cute, and it was thoughtful of her, but I don't know when I'll ever do anything with it. It's not going to match the Halloween costume I'm planning for next year.
DeleteLOVE IT when I corrupt another resistor! Thank you for your service!
ReplyDeleteIt is galling to have to shop there because there is no alternative.
Now that you've taught me a good bad habit, I'm looking forward to having to shop there, see what other mischief I can do in opposition to their supporting the felon, and other crimes against humanity.
DeleteI hope that one or the other of your covers works. I love the material.
ReplyDeleteMe too. If not, she's going to have to live with the structure she bought or buy one she doesn't want to hide.
DeleteI know it would drive me nuts too if I had to wrassle a cover off the toilet accessory to get to the TP or PT. I have 3 spare TP rolls sitting within easy arm's reach on my bathroom counter and they are not covered up. They're just sitting out there bold as brass in front of God and The World.
ReplyDelete"bold and brass" ... LOL, why not. As the Charmin Bath Tissue commercial says, "We all go".
DeleteThe little hat looks like a Christmas tree ornament. I've seen Halloween trees. Could be a Wicked movie ornament for the Wizard? Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteNo idea what to do with it now; maybe it will come in handy in the future.
DeleteI wish you had an alternative for shopping. I love Miss Merry’s protest. Great idea to carry it forward.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to see it as a movement. Crafters Unite!
DeleteMy grandmother used to have the "toilet cozy" sitting in her bathroom, a crocheted "hat" to cover the extra roll. When I was a kid I would take it off the TP and put it on my head ... even then I was queer. 😁
ReplyDelete🤣🤣🤣🤣
DeleteMy first thought would be- could you velcro the side so one can reach into it?
ReplyDeleteThe witches hat would make a great necklace - if you don't have an extra chain just use embroidery thread. I have two fun necklaces made of what were originally key chains! JanF
Velcro is a great idea. Didn't think of that.
DeleteI have a metal giraffe sitting on my bathroom vanity that holds 3 rolls of TP on its very long neck. Best utilitarian thing I've ever bought from the PBS Signals catalogue!
ReplyDeleteKnit For Jesus looks like it's on the verge of closing too or are the empty shelves due to tariffs on imports finally kicking in?
I looked up an image of the metal giraffe, and that's really super cute. Twin 1 should have gotten something like that, so if the covers don't work, I'll mention it to her. The empty shelves were due to a buying frenzy by the public. Inasmuch as the company is a big contributor to Two Dolls, probably have some unknown perks from him in relation to tariffs, and have a monopoly on being the only craft store in the area, they must be pulling in big bucks, nowhere near in danger of closing. They've probably restocked those shelves overnight.
DeleteI love it.
ReplyDeleteResist however we can.
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