tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post2776285465943743972..comments2023-12-13T04:55:42.364-06:00Comments on Other Such Happenings: Home Ec: Project 1MarshaMarshaMarshahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06787051368018458658noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-81265536397564239682010-09-03T15:03:29.111-05:002010-09-03T15:03:29.111-05:00Sorry. I'm a bit behind on my emails, so I'...Sorry. I'm a bit behind on my emails, so I'm just getting to this one.<br /><br />I can SO sympathize with you, Marsha! I "learned" to sew in Jr.High Home Ec. But I wan't really interested in sewing then, so I didn't pay much attention. NOW, as a mom pushing 40, I WISH I could sew! I've recently inherited my aunt's sewing machine & used it for some mending. I LOVED the feeling I got, sitting at that machine & SEWING! I'm gonna have to get hooked up with someone who can teach me more.<br /><br />Now about cloth napkins... Have you tried using them at your family meals? I always thought they were only for fancy meals & were too pretty & fancy to actually USE to wipe greesy fingers & mouths. But (as an attempt at "going green") I bought several sets at a garage sale for us to use at meals & hopefully stop using so many paper napkins. WE LOVE using cloth napkins! I bought some more on clearance, so now we keep a basket full of neatly folded cloth napkins by the table (an idea I adopted from a friend who also uses cloth napkins). It's so handy for meal times, and using them is much more comfy/homey than using paper napkins. Just think of them as tools & use them as intended. Don't be afraid that you'll ruin them. I think you'll enjoy it, like we do.<br /><br />~Lisa MaysAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-39237599295944179122010-08-23T16:24:55.709-05:002010-08-23T16:24:55.709-05:00WOW great job! I can BARELY sew on a button.WOW great job! I can BARELY sew on a button.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-74467180016711969212010-08-23T06:45:25.252-05:002010-08-23T06:45:25.252-05:00Your projects are all so cute!
I love to sew but o...Your projects are all so cute!<br />I love to sew but of course it was a trial and error experience. When I was 12 I got the bright idea to use a pattern and make a lion costume for my brother for Halloween. I think the thing ended up being about 5 sizes too small and had an extra arm. But hey, it's the thought that counts, right? :)<br />Since then I have gotten better, but I still leave the tricky things, like zippers, to my Mom. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-77686614313731651452010-08-21T19:11:38.613-05:002010-08-21T19:11:38.613-05:00I looked into that, and I really wanted to do it.....I looked into that, and I really wanted to do it...:( maybe next go around!Samhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207596671804014300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-11376018130403595272010-08-20T19:05:51.331-05:002010-08-20T19:05:51.331-05:00HI Marsha,
Thanks so much for replying to my ques...HI Marsha,<br /><br />Thanks so much for replying to my question!<br /><br />I've got my email linked now :)Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14850392900721273906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-75176503591952240612010-08-20T16:11:30.921-05:002010-08-20T16:11:30.921-05:00I guess I should post that last sewing project Pai...I guess I should post that last sewing project Paige told me to.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766990125374389386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-18575329741432475332010-08-20T16:10:09.406-05:002010-08-20T16:10:09.406-05:00I love to sew and started teaching Paige when she ...I love to sew and started teaching Paige when she was 4 or 5. Now we take turns. I like the fact that we can have anything we could buy, but cheaper and original, because no ones will match mine. :) We made all our curtains in the house, cowboys for the boys room, hunting camo for the living room...... And I confess, we use cloth napkins...sigh...but I never made any. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10766990125374389386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-31000658449678354952010-08-20T08:59:19.823-05:002010-08-20T08:59:19.823-05:00I love love love the pin cushion.. It turned out g...I love love love the pin cushion.. It turned out great, and would be a GREAT going away present... hint hint.<br /><br />I am excited to start back up sewing when I get to PA.I love to sew.. I am not very good at it but I love doing it anyway. I have made a few quilts, and I am in the middle of making my beloved a quilt. Then my sister gets another one for her bed!<br /><br />Sewing is my relaxations.. it is my get away in my home. I truly tune out the world.(ask my kids-haha)<br />Angieangiehttp://helpmeettosam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-54694356104718320682010-08-19T17:52:47.159-05:002010-08-19T17:52:47.159-05:00Stacy, if you'll link your email addy to your ...Stacy, if you'll link your email addy to your account, I could reply directly back to you.<br /><br />I don't think I've ever written a post about my camera. The shots you see with the yellow dates are from our old Kodak Easyshare camera (the BEST point and shoot in my opinion). Most of the nice pictures you see are from my Nikon D80. And hopefully any future nice pics you see will be with my new Nikon D300s! :)MarshaMarshaMarshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787051368018458658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-21752989396279321112010-08-19T17:42:04.317-05:002010-08-19T17:42:04.317-05:00I love the pin cushion. Adorable! Especially the b...I love the pin cushion. Adorable! Especially the brown fabric on the back. <br /><br />I only sew a little and it is usually crooked! My mother is a brilliant seamstress. I wish she could give me lessons...but she lives in Australia! We sew like crazy whenever she visits. <br /><br />Your photography is excellent. Have you posted about the camera you use or how you learned? I did a little search, but couldn't find anything. I'd love to hear about it.Stacy @Delighting in the Dayshttp://delightinginthedays.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-27664493030660702282010-08-19T12:07:38.656-05:002010-08-19T12:07:38.656-05:00I kind of sew. :) I really, really, really want ...I kind of sew. :) I really, really, really want to take this Home Ec class they are doing, but hubby's check keeps getting delayed. Talk about frustrating! Crossing my fingers he'll get it today - dumb bank anyway. - KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-44579860932432864722010-08-19T10:36:31.434-05:002010-08-19T10:36:31.434-05:00Yeah you should have added pins to the pin cushion...Yeah you should have added pins to the pin cushion! LOL I have been taking sewing classes! Our first project was pajama pants! It was fun! I am now working on a purse and curtains for my kitchen. I guess I need to blog about it and post pics huh? I think you are doing great! Don't give up! The projects you did do looked great!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773898345442096173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-2243833035872156582010-08-19T07:44:15.560-05:002010-08-19T07:44:15.560-05:00Super cute! You gals make this look like fun. I ...Super cute! You gals make this look like fun. I am tempted. But it may stop at that. ;)H-Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13223558705981496824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-71538125438638772742010-08-18T23:48:46.597-05:002010-08-18T23:48:46.597-05:00Cute Indian!!!
Love the pin cushion!Cute Indian!!! <br /><br />Love the pin cushion!Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09214555057090192683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-76501501939145701162010-08-18T23:36:50.811-05:002010-08-18T23:36:50.811-05:00I don't sew and I think that is the prettiest ...I don't sew and I think that is the prettiest pin cushion I have ever seen in my life.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874897254332872367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-82417209407219779342010-08-18T22:51:51.540-05:002010-08-18T22:51:51.540-05:00Just a note to say that I'm not giving up on t...Just a note to say that I'm not giving up on the sewing class, just the double sided napkin project! :)MarshaMarshaMarshahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06787051368018458658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-14518886726314497932010-08-18T22:25:44.892-05:002010-08-18T22:25:44.892-05:00I fall in the "wish I could sew" camp. ...I fall in the "wish I could sew" camp. Love the pillow!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-81874204190856271382010-08-18T22:12:06.129-05:002010-08-18T22:12:06.129-05:00I love your pillow. I used to sew with my mom when...I love your pillow. I used to sew with my mom when I was in high school. I wish I had TIME to sew now and maybe a girl to sew for:) My friends with girls are doing such cute dresses. I think that boys' T-shirts are just cheaper to buy. But costumes are a good idea. I think I'll go look for some superhero cape patterns since they are constantly having me tie towels and blankets around their necks:) Don't give up - I want to see what else your course has you make!Shelly Reesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226763892390512821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-31492368390508470812010-08-18T21:38:00.099-05:002010-08-18T21:38:00.099-05:00Marsha,
Man! One project finished and you're ...Marsha,<br /><br />Man! One project finished and you're done? What. I totally feel you about needing motivation to sew. I truly have to be in the mood. Despite that, yes I sew and have been enjoying getting back into the "seam" of things w/the exception of a <a href="http://milkandhoneymommy.com/inourhouse/2010/07/exit-wound/" rel="nofollow">needle in thumb injury</a> I experienced last month. After it was removed, I continued w/my project and finished.<br /><br />I love your fabric choices for the double-sided napkins. Go on and finish them. Your pillow is excuse enough. I love it. I also like the costumes your boys wore. Isn't that why we really sew, for our children? I'm committed to three costumes by October for the annual Harvest Festival.<br /><br />Also, it sounds so strange. How does sewing through online instruction really work? I'm going to have to check that out.Milk and Honey Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07469966524091830917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-26440906220403468562010-08-18T20:50:29.456-05:002010-08-18T20:50:29.456-05:00I love your pillow! I wanted to sign up for that h...I love your pillow! I wanted to sign up for that home ec thing, but I knew I wouldn't actually do the projects. :PJamie {See Jamie blog}https://www.blogger.com/profile/18212749055211487304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-81436614165344575412010-08-18T19:23:23.476-05:002010-08-18T19:23:23.476-05:00You are doing such a great job... your projects lo...You are doing such a great job... your projects look great! I love the fabric you are using for the next set of napkins. That Indian costume is adorable... as are the boys! :)Jennifer {Studio JRU}https://www.blogger.com/profile/01426877302534891809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-64157243451134102010-08-18T19:21:09.920-05:002010-08-18T19:21:09.920-05:00If you wouldn't use the double sided napkins, ...If you wouldn't use the double sided napkins, you could make a set for a gift for someone who would. I know some families who actually use cloth napkins for special occasions.abba12https://www.blogger.com/profile/06024848413880718215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-85415702900672703882010-08-18T19:11:52.290-05:002010-08-18T19:11:52.290-05:00I wish I could sew!! I love the pretty fabrics als...I wish I could sew!! I love the pretty fabrics also!! And I can be pretty specific about how I want a blanket of outfit to be (I like matchy matchy stuff too), so it sure would be useful if I could learn!! Maybe someday...first I need to get a sewing machine :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978535895364430593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-72591047520092863312010-08-18T18:34:11.482-05:002010-08-18T18:34:11.482-05:00Oh my word. Austin and Noah are so stinkin' cu...Oh my word. Austin and Noah are so stinkin' cute in that picture. I want to pinch Noah's cheeks. Cutie-patootie!<br /><br />I never took Home Ec in high school. I had zero interest in learning anything useful. <br /><br />I think I'm going to go back and make that cushion. I'm sure I have enough fabric to pull it together. <br /><br />I'm *sew* glad you're taking the class, too. :DRuthannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09864124981199732859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2355574191261679830.post-17208821359608889032010-08-18T18:15:14.158-05:002010-08-18T18:15:14.158-05:00oooohhh I love to sew and that pillow is adorable!...oooohhh I love to sew and that pillow is adorable! I wouldn't have made the cloth napkins either. I mean that would just be one more thing for me to wash. :snort: I went to Wal-Mart yesterday, cause you know that's where all the cool people are, and I found a clearance bin on fabric. I was in HEAVEN. I bought like 6 different kinds. :D Now just what to do with them...that's my problem. Lots of fabric and no ideas. I'm such a dweeb.Lesley Peckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09924919130181992829noreply@blogger.com