My introduction to using the Bond-America Ultimate Sweater Machine

the Bond-America Ultimate Sweater Machine



The more I use my Ultimate Sweater Machine, the more I like it.

In these photos you can see my first attempt,

to change the yarn color for creating stripes,

turned out to be pretty simple.

It took me about 30 minutes to complete 15 inches tall and 30 inches wide. 

Each of the mint color stripes are 20 rows each.



Changing yarn colors with the USM

Although the view, as you knit with the machine, is from the wrong side of the finished item, you can see where the yarn color change is to the right.

Also, notice the black weight-bar at the bottom of the yarn.  This is essential for avoiding any dropped stitches.

As with any gauge of the knit stitch, the sides will begin to curl in.  

I discovered; by adding some wooden clothes clips to the sides kept the yarn tails out of the way and also prevented this curling in.

Child's Knit Hat

In this photo is a knit bonnet-hood hat I created for a 6 year old. 

It took me about 2 hours to complete this hoodie,

including the crochet border and tie strings.

I could never knit that fast by hand.

Below is a close up of the knit stitch created

on my Bond-America Ultimate Sweater Machine.

I love the look achieved with the variegated (multi-color) yarn. 

close up of the knit stitch from my USM

I'm sure to get much use from my new USM,

now that winter months are here.

Soon I'll post some more detailed projects,

along with any hints and tricks I have learned.

Organic Ingredients ... are they really worth the extra price?

Before we begin discussing the pros and cons of Organic Ingredients, we must first understand the basic requirements for the USDA Organic Seal.


Products that contain a minimum of 70 percent organic ingredients, can use the phrase "made with organic ingredients" and may list up to three organic ingredients; however, the USDA Seal cannot be used on the packaging.

Products labeled "Organic" must contain a minimum of 95 percent organic ingredients, and labels stating "100 percent organic" can only contain organically produced ingredients, with the exclusion of water and salt.





To learn more about Organic Certification visit the USDA website.


Many would agree, the consumption of organic food products is much healthier than foods laced with toxins. So, would it also make sense to use organic skin care products?

Since our skin absorbs through oil based or through alcohol based products, and water based products cannot be absorbed through the skin, the answer would depend on the base ingredient.

Skin care products based with water as the main ingredient are not usefull for penatrating the nutrients through the skin, however, the toxins are not absorbed either.

Skin care products using alcohol or oil, as a base, ensures more ingredients are absorbed through the skin. Obviously the alcohol based products will be more drying to the skin. Therefore, the oil based products will be the best vehicle for transfer of the nutrients through the skin.

The higher the quality oil, the better the absorption. With more absorption of the product, we must be aware of the quality level for each of the ingredients which are contained within the product.

When in doubt; if you can't pronounce it, you probably don't want to be using it on your skin.

So, the next time you find yourself debating between the price of two similar skin care products, take a look at the ingredients and ask yourself if you can afford not to buy the higher quality product.

Isn't your health and well being worth the extra money?