Thursday, October 27, 2011
Happy Birthday from far, far away...
My first female grandchild is 13 today. I wish her a very happy birthday and a full and joyful life from both of us. We send all our love to you, Andrea. Grandpa and Grandma
Friday, October 21, 2011
Oh my! What a surprise...
This past Wednesday evening, after we were done with bible study, a very special friend gave me a large bag with 150+ older patterns. About 1/3 were uncut; the rest had all of the pieces and instruction sheets. BTW, this is not the first group of patterns I have received from her.
So, what to do with them. Some will be made into clothing for children, then given away (the clothing, not the pattern.) There are two Anne Adams patterns, one from the 1930's and one from 1940's. When my holiday sewing is done, I will very carefully open each one to see what condition they are in. I really like the dress pattern and will attempt to make up this style. This may not seem like a particular challange, unless you have actually seen a pattern from that era. There are no printed lines, darts, or other indicators we are accustomed to using. It should be very interesting.
I will be sorting through again to be sure the pieces are all there and make a note of what is missing. They will be sent (in friend's name) to a pattern preservation site, link here (Link works) so that others will be able to finish out a favorite pattern that is missing instructions or pattern pieces. I'm not interested in selling them to someone who sees patterns as a source of quick cash. I want them to be put to their proper use.
Now, there must be other sites like "patternrescue.com" on the web. If you have a link to a similar one, please leave a message and I will check each one out.
Cordially, Nehmah62
So, what to do with them. Some will be made into clothing for children, then given away (the clothing, not the pattern.) There are two Anne Adams patterns, one from the 1930's and one from 1940's. When my holiday sewing is done, I will very carefully open each one to see what condition they are in. I really like the dress pattern and will attempt to make up this style. This may not seem like a particular challange, unless you have actually seen a pattern from that era. There are no printed lines, darts, or other indicators we are accustomed to using. It should be very interesting.
I will be sorting through again to be sure the pieces are all there and make a note of what is missing. They will be sent (in friend's name) to a pattern preservation site, link here (Link works) so that others will be able to finish out a favorite pattern that is missing instructions or pattern pieces. I'm not interested in selling them to someone who sees patterns as a source of quick cash. I want them to be put to their proper use.
Now, there must be other sites like "patternrescue.com" on the web. If you have a link to a similar one, please leave a message and I will check each one out.
Cordially, Nehmah62
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
If you see it on sale...
Once again, I have delayed on a purchase and lost it. Not that life as I live it will crash about my ears, but it was a very nice knit print.
How many times have we procrastinated, then rued it. And how many times have we delayed only to lose the perfect OH or job or car. Then, down the road found out the car was a lemon; the job was a temp advertised as full-time; the perfect OH was a loser from the start.
Not all losses are so very bad; but I still would have liked my poppies. (Sulk) Cordially, Nehmah62
How many times have we procrastinated, then rued it. And how many times have we delayed only to lose the perfect OH or job or car. Then, down the road found out the car was a lemon; the job was a temp advertised as full-time; the perfect OH was a loser from the start.
Not all losses are so very bad; but I still would have liked my poppies. (Sulk) Cordially, Nehmah62
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Autumn is here...
(Almost) Tonight was cold enough for the heat pump to get to work, and for me to dig out an extra half-blanket. We have a cotton throw on the bed, year-round and fleece blankets or quilts in the colder months. Since DH is somewhat warmer-blooded than I am, for most of the year, two blankets is far too warm for him, while only one is not enough for me. (There ought to be a body-temp compatability scale to check out these things BEFORE one marries!) My solution was to cut up a blanket into lap rugs. I pulled one over the shoulders to keep warm.
DH recently has had very cold legs in the early AM-low BP, most likely. He gets the other half over the lower legs and we are content. Well, as content as one can be when Nature urges the body out of a nice warm bed at 2:00 AM on a chilly wooden floor. ICK!
I like to make clothing and body wraps out of fleece blankets for a couple of reasons. One is cost; a king-size blanket has an enormous amount of fabric for the price. The other is the weight; my first wraps were for a dear and now-departed (but still missed) friend who spent his last months in a nursing home. His daughter was saying that quilts from home were just a tad too heavy. She asked me to make a shawl like one someone had given him. I made it longer, added pockets and machine embroidered his name in VERY LARGE LETTERS so everyone knew it was his. His daughter heeded my warning and washed it in cold water and gentle dry. No hardening or pills.
I could get four of these from a king blanket with enough extra fabric to make two-four outfits (hoodie and pants) for wee folks, depending on size. Fleece garments should be cold water washed/gentle or air dried to keep the fabric soft and fleece-like. Blankets come in colors that are boy-child friendly. I must admit to a peeve with the pattern and fabric industries for neglecting boys where patterns and colors are concerned. Hey, Big 4, boys wear clothing, too!!!!
Enough, the coffee is making me sleepy. Time to hit the (fleece) sack. Cordially, Nehmah62
DH recently has had very cold legs in the early AM-low BP, most likely. He gets the other half over the lower legs and we are content. Well, as content as one can be when Nature urges the body out of a nice warm bed at 2:00 AM on a chilly wooden floor. ICK!
I like to make clothing and body wraps out of fleece blankets for a couple of reasons. One is cost; a king-size blanket has an enormous amount of fabric for the price. The other is the weight; my first wraps were for a dear and now-departed (but still missed) friend who spent his last months in a nursing home. His daughter was saying that quilts from home were just a tad too heavy. She asked me to make a shawl like one someone had given him. I made it longer, added pockets and machine embroidered his name in VERY LARGE LETTERS so everyone knew it was his. His daughter heeded my warning and washed it in cold water and gentle dry. No hardening or pills.
I could get four of these from a king blanket with enough extra fabric to make two-four outfits (hoodie and pants) for wee folks, depending on size. Fleece garments should be cold water washed/gentle or air dried to keep the fabric soft and fleece-like. Blankets come in colors that are boy-child friendly. I must admit to a peeve with the pattern and fabric industries for neglecting boys where patterns and colors are concerned. Hey, Big 4, boys wear clothing, too!!!!
Enough, the coffee is making me sleepy. Time to hit the (fleece) sack. Cordially, Nehmah62
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