You can't get to here from there...

This past April I was so sure I would have a new wardrobe by the end of June. WRONG! No excuses, I just became sidetracked by granddaughters wardrobe needs. I don't mind one bit. One nice result was coming across new-for me-fibers, bamboo and hemp. I had not used either, as I only saw articles promoting their use in diaper-making. At 68, I am well past the stage where diapers are top on my hit parade. I find both very nice to wear, no rash or hives from either. The hemp jersey is unbelievably soft and silk-like. Both wash very well by hand and machine. I dried them on damp dry, delicate. Still soft. I have gone back to wardrobe needs, and I'm finishing up a HotPatterns freebie at Fabric.com. It's the Cabriolet wrap skirt/dress. The sizing is generous. I have a 47" waistline and have regathered the skirt down twice before it was snug enough for comfort. Camera battery has gone walk-about or I would direct you to a photo. All of you keep well, and keep the sewing room tidy (snicker) Nehmah

Are they doilies or rags?...

When we first moved South, I was quite a bit heavier. Most of my wardrobe was from the elastic-waist and 3X tees department. Much of it was given to me by neighbors from clothing left after a relative of their's had passed away. I truly appreciated the generosity, as I was unable to sew any more than an opened seam or repair a hem which had come loose.
Time has passed and so has 40 lbs. What I had was now way too large and very shabby due to hard wear. There was a saying when I was little about a skirt being a doily for the holes. By the time it has been worn that much it is only fit for the ragbag.
I now find myself in unfamiliar territory of size 22 (in patterns). It is "Get busy with shears and machine or go nekkid" time. If I don't show up here, be assured that much of my time is being spent restocking the closet and dresser. Cordially, Nehmah

and not a bit wiser...

I am now "officially" in my late 60's. I don't feel or look any different than yesterday, but that's fine by me. Since I go through life with a somewhat skewed image of me, I never know how to answer those folks who ask, "What does 60-whatever feel like?" The best I can manage is, "If I ever start to feel that age, I'll let you know."
Gifts were a sewing machine (my back-up has it's back up) from Fred-along with a beautiful Italian Amaretto cake; gift card and hugs from Son, DGDs, and DIL who has the same birthdate, and best of all, many birthday wishes from friends around the planet. It's bedtime, so I will sign of, Nehmah62

We made it through another year...

Welcome and Happy 2012. We had a very quiet holiday season. The granddaughters went to Florida to celebrate Christmas with their abuelos. (We are the grandparents)
They are back home and preparing to return to classes.
A bit of sad quilting news; my favorite site, The Golden Thimble announced the closing of this most valuable site. As is so often the case with individually-owned sites, I gather that finances were becoming a problem. I don't understand, other than the grubbing for ever-more-cash, why a non-profit site has to pay the same rates as a virtual Big Box site. She shared and taught quilting from her heart. The area where photos of "quilt barns" were kept was a treat to me. I'm just old enough (snicker if you like) to recall seeing these as we drove from Chicago.
She generously shared links to other quilting sites, craft sites, archived needlework sites, and the list goes on, and on.
Becky, I shall miss you. I'll be over to the non-EBay site. May you enjoy your "free" time. Cordially, Nehmah62