Thursday, November 26, 2009
Monday, September 7, 2009
"wkdesigner.wordpress.com" is at an end...
On August 31, 2009, the blog at "wkdesigner.wordpress.com" posted it's final entry. While I can well understand the reasons for ending the column, I will miss the enjoyment of finding a new set of instructions from Don. He had a no-nonsense approach to drafting everything from pillow covers, to his "zoot alors" trousers. That last is my favorite.
Don, you will be missed and should you take up a new site, please let us know. If, (hint, hint) you should write a book on drafting, I will be in line (on-line) to purchase it. Keep well, folks and do a good deed without letting anyone know it was you. Cordially, Nehmah
Don, you will be missed and should you take up a new site, please let us know. If, (hint, hint) you should write a book on drafting, I will be in line (on-line) to purchase it. Keep well, folks and do a good deed without letting anyone know it was you. Cordially, Nehmah
Thursday, July 30, 2009
The Golden Thimble...
Quilting is one of the earliest of the needle arts. Quilting fabrics together with a padding or filler of wool, straw, grasses, or cotton between them, produced a warm, protective covering. Straw/grasses, or wool was most likely the first batting. But, like the question, "Who invented the first wheel?" that won't be settled here.
Modern quilters are always on the lookout for a new pattern or rather, a new variation on an older one. At thegoldenthimble.com owner Rebecca Kuck has posted a great number of .pdf's for themed quilts, and individual blocks. She has generously given permission for me to link to her site. Thank you, Rebecca. While there are some patterns for quilts and craft items for sale (some as e-patterns) to my way of thinking, this is a non-business/work of love website.
Should you know of an avid crafter, embroiderer, or devotee of any of the needle arts, send them here to browse through her lists of craft and needlework links. She is very good about keeping the links up-to-date and removing dead ones, if they are reported to her. So, the next time you have a donation for the rag bag, try making a patchwork quilt. Remember to mention her site if you should use/post a photo of an article of work using any of her patterns. Enjoy the days you have been given. Cordially, Nehmah
Modern quilters are always on the lookout for a new pattern or rather, a new variation on an older one. At thegoldenthimble.com owner Rebecca Kuck has posted a great number of .pdf's for themed quilts, and individual blocks. She has generously given permission for me to link to her site. Thank you, Rebecca. While there are some patterns for quilts and craft items for sale (some as e-patterns) to my way of thinking, this is a non-business/work of love website.
Should you know of an avid crafter, embroiderer, or devotee of any of the needle arts, send them here to browse through her lists of craft and needlework links. She is very good about keeping the links up-to-date and removing dead ones, if they are reported to her. So, the next time you have a donation for the rag bag, try making a patchwork quilt. Remember to mention her site if you should use/post a photo of an article of work using any of her patterns. Enjoy the days you have been given. Cordially, Nehmah
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
"I'm sorry; I wasn't playing fair."...
Good morning,
How often have we heard children grouse, "That's not fair"? Followed by, "Mommy,(insert sibling/friend/playmate's name here) won't play fair." Fair play is one of those lessons we should have learned as children. As adults, we forget if it is inconvenient. We all do it. Not all the time, but....we do it. The reason for this article has to do with two requests from on-line acquaintances who each asked for a copy of two different items (in my case, patterns.) At first, I didn't think anything about the requests. However, when someone makes the effort to create a download for anything, they have every right to set a limit on it's use. There are many sites on the internet whose owners/writers have a small business selling the fruits of their labors. They occasionally give a freebie as a download to readers of the site or blog. To them, I say "Thank you." To those whose generosity I abused, please accept my apology. I no longer pass on that free gift, for gift it is. I share information and web addresses. Part of the reason is altruistic, (it isn't fair); the other is peevishness. If you are too lazy to look up a site for which you have the data, don't expect anyone else to do it for you. Here endeth the sermon...
It has happened too often to count; I want to locate information relevant to sewing techniques in the late 1800's. I would enter, "sewing, 1800's, women's garments" What do I receive back from my wee virtual harvesters? Ads, many, many pages of ads for vintage garments sellers; sellers of vintage patterns; sellers of vintage buttons; vintage threads (Are they crazy? The stuff would be so rotten, it wouldn't stand up to one trip through my machines.) There will be English language sites, and sites whose language I need a translation download to determine. I would be very fortunate to find more than one entry on each page that was even close to what I want. I found a way to eliminate most but not all of this dreck. Enter the word "archives" or 'Archived" at the front of the search request. The words "research" "journal" and similar will also limit the search. I fell into some of the most wonderful sites this way. I will post them later. BTW, this was to have been the week's sole entry. Well, it is my blog, after all. Cordially, Nehmah
How often have we heard children grouse, "That's not fair"? Followed by, "Mommy,(insert sibling/friend/playmate's name here) won't play fair." Fair play is one of those lessons we should have learned as children. As adults, we forget if it is inconvenient. We all do it. Not all the time, but....we do it. The reason for this article has to do with two requests from on-line acquaintances who each asked for a copy of two different items (in my case, patterns.) At first, I didn't think anything about the requests. However, when someone makes the effort to create a download for anything, they have every right to set a limit on it's use. There are many sites on the internet whose owners/writers have a small business selling the fruits of their labors. They occasionally give a freebie as a download to readers of the site or blog. To them, I say "Thank you." To those whose generosity I abused, please accept my apology. I no longer pass on that free gift, for gift it is. I share information and web addresses. Part of the reason is altruistic, (it isn't fair); the other is peevishness. If you are too lazy to look up a site for which you have the data, don't expect anyone else to do it for you. Here endeth the sermon...
It has happened too often to count; I want to locate information relevant to sewing techniques in the late 1800's. I would enter, "sewing, 1800's, women's garments" What do I receive back from my wee virtual harvesters? Ads, many, many pages of ads for vintage garments sellers; sellers of vintage patterns; sellers of vintage buttons; vintage threads (Are they crazy? The stuff would be so rotten, it wouldn't stand up to one trip through my machines.) There will be English language sites, and sites whose language I need a translation download to determine. I would be very fortunate to find more than one entry on each page that was even close to what I want. I found a way to eliminate most but not all of this dreck. Enter the word "archives" or 'Archived" at the front of the search request. The words "research" "journal" and similar will also limit the search. I fell into some of the most wonderful sites this way. I will post them later. BTW, this was to have been the week's sole entry. Well, it is my blog, after all. Cordially, Nehmah
Saturday, July 25, 2009
What's a rag bag, Mommy?...
When I was growing up every family I knew of had a rag bag. It was the sack, pillowcase, or box where any fabric item, whether linens or clothing that was past using in it's original state wound up. It would be a "repurposed items holder" in today's language. Whatever it is called, it means we recognize that things can serve a purpose often much different than was intended. The same can be said for people.
People can and do have purposes and dreams far different than their parents, teachers, or they themselves planned on. To those people I say, "Go for it. Make the most of what you have. First, do no harm." Cordially, Nehmah
People can and do have purposes and dreams far different than their parents, teachers, or they themselves planned on. To those people I say, "Go for it. Make the most of what you have. First, do no harm." Cordially, Nehmah
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