tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post6531010309815745146..comments2024-03-27T09:01:22.501-05:00Comments on Art With Mr. E: Chair "Footies"Mr. Ehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05768674025111043769noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-15619721444617441162023-08-10T02:10:32.116-05:002023-08-10T02:10:32.116-05:00I do this, but with baby socks. I have so many par...I do this, but with baby socks. I have so many parents even donate old baby socks. Since they can't walk yet, used ones are never worn out or grimy. Dollar store vary socks, liquidation stores, so many cheap sets.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-26369625407692473642021-07-24T22:34:31.433-05:002021-07-24T22:34:31.433-05:00So a standard piece you buy is about 9 by 12 (ish)...So a standard piece you buy is about 9 by 12 (ish). So I'd say 4 inches wide 9 inches long....ish?? I free hand it..so I'm not for sure. You want to be able to fold the fabric over and still be able to rubber band it on. Mr. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768674025111043769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-12811248192461548272021-07-24T22:05:12.226-05:002021-07-24T22:05:12.226-05:00What are the dimensions for each strip then if you...What are the dimensions for each strip then if you’re using felt by the yard?Learning for Life: Technology in the Classroomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14524257506346915548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-75853739039071402432018-06-12T23:30:56.043-05:002018-06-12T23:30:56.043-05:00Would this work on carpet too? I have heavy scienc...Would this work on carpet too? I have heavy science tables and flat office carpet in my roomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-9991137888708099612016-08-29T14:52:57.054-05:002016-08-29T14:52:57.054-05:00I'm in a room with no carpet for the first tim...I'm in a room with no carpet for the first time in several years - I didn't realize how much the noise would get to me. Definitely trying this. Thanks for the tip!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585036410807345144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-86757294022570094812016-08-17T11:02:32.956-05:002016-08-17T11:02:32.956-05:00Teacher discounts are also Jo-Ann's and AC Moo...Teacher discounts are also Jo-Ann's and AC Moore if in your area...Beth Wolz, NCVPS Tnthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10896372376571800815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-45787052251000301222016-07-10T13:15:03.712-05:002016-07-10T13:15:03.712-05:00Invest in a zip-tie "gun" if you plan on...Invest in a zip-tie "gun" if you plan on cutting the ends off. Cutting them with scissors or wire cutters will leave a dangerously sharp point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-70805640910348539022016-07-07T18:27:01.729-05:002016-07-07T18:27:01.729-05:00I would start with 2 yards. Depends on how you cut...I would start with 2 yards. Depends on how you cut it.Mr. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768674025111043769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-83885765431250774402016-07-07T17:01:43.510-05:002016-07-07T17:01:43.510-05:00How many yards of felt would you buy to cover 25 c...How many yards of felt would you buy to cover 25 chairs?cinlohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08426661331958974482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-50863140836640431092016-03-20T11:04:44.340-05:002016-03-20T11:04:44.340-05:00Why wait for a sale. Michael's gives a 15% di...Why wait for a sale. Michael's gives a 15% discount to teachers. Just make sure you take your teacher id. 15% is not much, but it applies to all things you buy for school! <br /><br />Love the idea. Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-38208009331914401622015-09-26T07:19:29.259-05:002015-09-26T07:19:29.259-05:00How about using the standard single sheet of felt ...How about using the standard single sheet of felt as a pattern for the by-the-yard felt!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-54745657012287482312015-08-20T02:31:24.802-05:002015-08-20T02:31:24.802-05:00Love this Idea! Just got new tiles and still not u...Love this Idea! Just got new tiles and still not used to the noise. Can't wait to try this. I'm always moving desks around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-55485324763223400612015-08-19T20:46:23.897-05:002015-08-19T20:46:23.897-05:00I've been using this idea of yours for three y...I've been using this idea of yours for three years and I love it more every year. Thank you so much! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12962697427074166545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-31401456291299205872014-12-17T08:27:34.063-06:002014-12-17T08:27:34.063-06:00Yes...3 legs per square of felt. However...I tend...Yes...3 legs per square of felt. However...I tend to buy felt with a 40% off coupon by the yard. It seems like a thicker quality. Mr. Ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05768674025111043769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-31151631456897626512014-12-17T08:16:43.786-06:002014-12-17T08:16:43.786-06:00I just want to make sure I'm reading this righ...I just want to make sure I'm reading this right. 1 square is going to cover 3 legs, right? So if I have 30 chairs, I need 40 of the 9x12 "squares"?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-25086259936973773922014-09-16T21:41:49.284-05:002014-09-16T21:41:49.284-05:00This is so awesome!Noise reduction and classroom a...This is so awesome!Noise reduction and classroom acoustics are ALWAYS a concern.<br /><a href="http://goo.gl/UdZ3V3" rel="nofollow">chair floor protector</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10352963813331852324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-34789035689190586612014-08-20T15:18:33.258-05:002014-08-20T15:18:33.258-05:00OMG, forgive me...I meant I used a teacup (or mug ...OMG, forgive me...I meant I used a teacup (or mug would do)!Kerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02253325421328904201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-61054907595946303812014-08-17T08:01:14.535-05:002014-08-17T08:01:14.535-05:00I used the zip ties also and they worked great. I...I used the zip ties also and they worked great. I have heavy science tables and we do move them around so I put felt on the bottom of those as well. I put the circle furniture protectors from Lowes on 1st then the felt because of the weight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-8036998564050702782014-08-15T12:24:28.045-05:002014-08-15T12:24:28.045-05:00I used a teacup saucer as a template and secured w...I used a teacup saucer as a template and secured with 6 inch zip ties. Voila - worked wonderfully!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-67736226884742119682014-06-27T22:55:54.033-05:002014-06-27T22:55:54.033-05:00I was trying to think of an alternative to rubber ...I was trying to think of an alternative to rubber bands. Thanks, I am going to try zip ties.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-56109243656899759442014-05-17T10:10:35.296-05:002014-05-17T10:10:35.296-05:00So true, I have a collection of escaped tennis ba...So true, I have a collection of escaped tennis balls under my desk and computer cart. It makes me crazy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-52536231839732846482013-09-19T21:42:10.163-05:002013-09-19T21:42:10.163-05:00I would think that you could also, if you were sup...I would think that you could also, if you were super dedicated, take them off and then wash them. Felt holds up pretty well to washing, might shrink though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656785434651778886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-38314564144106365892013-09-12T07:40:17.919-05:002013-09-12T07:40:17.919-05:00Love this idea. I bought the felt by the yard and ...Love this idea. I bought the felt by the yard and cut it using a rotary cutter. It was quick to cut enough felt pieces for 24 chairs. Yesterday I assembled them all....I found that the 1/4" x 3-1/2 " elastics that I bought at Staples wrapped around the foot four times..once in a while one would stretch to five times. They seem so secure! It felt great to throw away all those ratty tennis balls! Thanks for this idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-33169068559194561252013-09-10T06:58:51.815-05:002013-09-10T06:58:51.815-05:00This is a great idea. What size squares do you us...This is a great idea. What size squares do you use?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04740705398137441305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3501308597522720818.post-20587243393696999152013-09-02T16:32:38.856-05:002013-09-02T16:32:38.856-05:00Awesome, thank you Awesome, thank you Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03179644341617446427noreply@blogger.com