Open all of your Kool-Aid packages and dump them into a big pot or saucepan. Choose a pot that can easily accommodate the length of your hair! Then, place the pot on a burner on your stovetop. There is no exact amount of water for this. The less water you use, the more vibrant your results will be. If you want sheer results, use more water. It’s also important to use enough water to accommodate for the length of hair you want to dip. If you aren’t sure how much water you should use, try about 2 cups (470 ml). For example, if you want to dip-dye the last several inches of your hair, you should add enough water to the pot to accommodate that depth. As the mixture heats up, stir it with a wooden or metal spoon so that the Kool-Aid dissolves completely. Once the water is boiling, keep your eye on a timer or clock. The mixture only needs to boil for about 60 seconds before it’s ready to use. Keep in mind that this will probably stain your wooden spoon permanently! Turn off the stove burner and carefully pour the hot dye bath mixture into a bowl or cup. Be very careful doing this because the water is extremely hot and can definitely burn you. If your hair is in pigtails, it might be easier to use 2 separate bowls.  If the pot handle feels hot to the touch, use an oven mitt to pick it up. If you’re using 2 separate bowls, be sure to pour an equal amount of dye bath into each one. Sit at a table and put the bowl or bowls of dye in front of you. Then, position your hair into the dye bath up to the length you’d like. Keep in mind that the dye will creep up your hair about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm), so take that into consideration when choosing your depth. Be sure to keep your face out of any steam that you see rising from the bowl. 15 minutes should be enough for light brown hair. If you’re blonde, you may only need to soak for about 5 minutes. If you have dark hair, 20-25 minutes is probably more realistic. The timing also depends on the level of color saturation you want to achieve. The longer your hair sits in the water, the more vibrant your results will be.  Keep an eye on the clock or set a timer in case you lose track of time. Try not to move around too much while your hair soaks. If your hair shifts around in the dye bath, your results might not look even.
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One-sentence summary -- Pour all of the Kool-Aid powder into a large pot or saucepan. Add about 2 cups (470 ml) of water to the pot. Boil the mixture over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Transfer the liquid to a heat-resistant bowl or cup. Lower the tips of your hair into the dye bath to your desired depth. Let your hair sit in the dye bath for 15-25 minutes.


Different fabrics have unique properties which determine how they will get used.  Generally speaking, Cotton fabric is best for hand quilting, although other fabrics are sometimes used. Quilts are created section by section (called "blocks").  You do not need to carry a blanket around with you... only the materials for making one block, or one fraction, of the blanket at a time.  Most quilt patterns will give you a list of needed amounts of fabric yardage to complete a quilt in various common bed sizes... single, full, queen, king, etc. Some patterns will specify the best order of assembly for the block pieces... follow the pattern suggestions, as they generally work best.  Pin them, if need be.  Tie off the end of the thread when finishing each seam. This will make them stronger than if you ironed them "open".   Generally, you will sew the blocks directly together or you will sew a lattice work of a contrasting color between the blocks.  In either case, you will sew blocks together into long strips or rows and then sew the strips/rows together to make a finished quilt top.
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One-sentence summary -- Choose the materials you will work with. Choose the block pattern(s) you will use. Launder and iron the fabrics. Measure and cut out your pattern pieces. Keep a diagram of your chosen block pattern handy. Begin sewing. Line up the seam edges of your first two pieces of fabric with the "right" or printed, sides of fabric facing each other. Thread a hand sewing needle with 20–40 inches (50.8–101.6 cm) of thread and tie a knot in one of the ends. Stitch the pieces of fabric together, leaving a 1⁄4 inch (0.6 cm) seam allowance and taking care to sew in a straight line. Press the seam allowances to one side. Continue to sew consecutive block pieces together in the order suggested by the pattern instructions, pressing each seam open and flat, until you have completed a "block" of sewing. Set the block aside, and begin on the next block. Lay all completed blocks out in the pattern as a final check before joining them together.


The museum is spread out over 8 floors. Here you can learn about the castle’s unique and interesting history. Look at original armor, weaponry, and art dating back as far as the 16th century.  The admission fee to the museum is 600 yen for adults, which is roughly $6 USD. For visitors under the age of 15, admission is free. There are public elevators in the museum that go up to fifth floor. For people with disabilities or difficulty walking, take a separate elevator up to the eighth floor viewing deck. Ask a staff member for more information. You can get audio guides in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. These audio guides will share the history and facts about the artifacts in the museum. Remember to return it to the desk when you leave. A series of 5 minute videos share the story of the castle from its beginning. Subtitles are provided in English, Japanese, and Korean. These videos are free to watch.  You can skip this part if you would like. Get a taste of the samurai life by trying on the helmet, surcoat, and kimono of a samurai. Make sure to snap a picture of this unique experience. This photo-op costs 500 yen, which is roughly $5 USD. There are 2 shops located in the castle. Get all of your gifts and memorabilia here, including books, postcards, shirts, fans, and candy. Go up to the eighth floor to find the viewing deck. The views of Osaka are impressive from here. Make sure to take a photograph while you are there!
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Visit the main tower of the castle to access the museum. Pick up a free audio guide on the first floor of the museum. Watch a historical video on the first floor. Try on samurai armor for a unique photo. Buy souvenirs from the first and eighth floor of the museum. Look out over the city of Osaka from the viewing deck.