The guilt trip that I kept putting on myself is gone. Alternating between Mending, Alteration and Creating makes me smile. If any of you all feel guilty about sewing something before eliminating that pile of mending, try my big MAC.
It seems that I have not created any seams for over a year. I’m determined to do better. So far I’ve managed to get out some mending and matching thread. I even took the cover off my beloved Pfaff. Why is it I always feel I can’t really create something unless I first do some […]
First posted August 14, 2010 I admit that today I would much rather be sailing than sewing. I sometimes get an overwhelming urge to once more live and work at sea. Today’s one of those days that I’m missing the life of a sea person. I had to memorize this poem when I was in […]
First posted August 14, 2010 I admit that today I would much rather be sailing than sewing. I sometimes get an overwhelming urge to once more live and work at sea. Today’s one of those days that I’m missing the life of a sea person. I had to memorize this poem when I was in […]
First posted February 28, 2009 My apron strings that is. I’ve decided that I need some. My mother many times told me, “I can dress you up, but I can’t take you out.” What does this mean, you ask? It means that she would get me dressed up to go out and by the time […]
It appears that many ladies don’t bother to drag out the iron while creating clothing. I will not be naming names or showing photos. There are many photos across of the blogosphere showing creases where the fabric has been folded and the other wrinkles that are an inevitable when sewing a garment. Maybe these ladies […]
Do you have table runners for the different seasons? I don’t, but have been thinking a lot about them lately. I don’t know if I’m going to make table runners or place mats. My dilemma is a round table. Do any of you all have table runners on a round table? I’ve been checking out […]
Now that it’s getting cooler, my mind is turning to baking. Even here on the island it got down into the sixties during the night, and the day is pleasant at 73F. The first recipe is for apple bread and was given to me by Jerry Kackley, one of the ER unit secretaries. Thank you, […]
I didn’t realize just how many sewing blogs I follow until I started sharing them with you. This should about wrap them up – unless you all share some I haven’t read yet. Handmade Jane Right now she’s having computer troubles, but should be up and running again in a few days. Pins and Needles Summerset […]
There’s not going to be any mending or making do today. I’m on my way out the door soon. I’m going to the mainland soon and will be driving over to the east coast to spend a little time with Consumer Man.