tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post619583648008128168..comments2024-03-10T07:14:33.790-03:00Comments on Procrastinating Donkey: Like Watching Paint Dryjenny_ohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-42444984645186985982017-10-11T14:07:05.004-03:002017-10-11T14:07:05.004-03:00Haha- kids can be hard on our possessions! But as ...Haha- kids can be hard on our possessions! But as you say, we bear it because we love them and understand that these things happen. I remember from some of your posts that you sew, and you do it beautifully.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-54384563267236742332017-10-11T14:05:09.203-03:002017-10-11T14:05:09.203-03:00By then you might be able to sell them for a fortu...By then you might be able to sell them for a fortune, Diane :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-17102929577214063662017-10-11T11:39:18.674-03:002017-10-11T11:39:18.674-03:00You are magician to still have such old tiny stuf...You are magician to still have such old tiny stuff with you Jenny!<br /><br />I had ll my stuff untill my younger son born and being naughtiest kid he spoiled lots of things and broke many of crockery gifted by my mom still i have forgiven him as he had came after wait of 10 years so we beard all his mischievousness happily !<br /><br />I have sewing machine that my mom gave me and it run by hand not foot.<br /><br />i have two pin cushions and pin container that was also given by mom 25 years ago bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-8362510981084924512017-10-11T00:43:39.843-03:002017-10-11T00:43:39.843-03:00I didn't realize today's pins are wimpy - ...I didn't realize today's pins are wimpy - I still have the first batch I ever bought (for Home Ec), too. Guess I'd better hang onto them for another 40 years! Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-28074466043967689802017-10-09T20:38:50.202-03:002017-10-09T20:38:50.202-03:00My mother's treadle was stored carelessly and ...My mother's treadle was stored carelessly and had terrible water damage - I could cry when I think of it. I'm glad yours is safe!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-72267084800151772762017-10-09T14:51:46.047-03:002017-10-09T14:51:46.047-03:00Now that's a unique idea for a pincushion! I l...Now that's a unique idea for a pincushion! I like a large one and should really make one for myself. The one I showed above is tiny.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-11602594405482948152017-10-09T14:50:43.358-03:002017-10-09T14:50:43.358-03:00my grandmother had a sewing mating like that, whic...my grandmother had a sewing mating like that, which my mother inherited. it was in our home while i was growing up. it's a verifiable antique, in storage now, and this post makes me thing i should liberate it. the tomato pin cushion is also familiar. my mom had the same one. 37paddingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12400464105403622384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-5729712200170502552017-10-09T14:50:22.616-03:002017-10-09T14:50:22.616-03:00A comfortable rut is the place I best like to be, ...A comfortable rut is the place I best like to be, Chicken :) And yay for good childhood memories given by caring adults!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-79332585865364198172017-10-09T14:48:42.419-03:002017-10-09T14:48:42.419-03:00Thanks for reading, John - it's not a subject ...Thanks for reading, John - it's not a subject that would interest a lot of people :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-21856297895688243432017-10-08T21:35:47.497-03:002017-10-08T21:35:47.497-03:00I lose pins all the time, I don't know where t...I lose pins all the time, I don't know where they go but I don't sew a whole lot so I have only bought new pins a small handful of times. My pincushion was sold as something to polish shoes with (what do you call that? a buffer maybe) anyways, it makes for a very big and luxurious pin cushion, it is a velvet material so quite a bit like your own home made cord one.<br /> I've never heard of a pin dish but yours is delightfulkyliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08964475783207438103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-38033761868576272162017-10-08T02:12:11.095-03:002017-10-08T02:12:11.095-03:00My mother in law could knit up an entire baby'...My mother in law could knit up an entire baby's layette while watching TV, her fingers knew the patterns so well.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-75319773155475411872017-10-07T22:54:35.407-03:002017-10-07T22:54:35.407-03:00Can I just say I love you, Doug? When are you goin...Can I just say I love you, Doug? When are you going to start your blog? When?Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609788440028784698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-62792000385678438992017-10-07T22:50:52.298-03:002017-10-07T22:50:52.298-03:00My great grandmother had a similar sewing machine ...My great grandmother had a similar sewing machine in her kitchen. Not sure what happened to it but she helped me sew a little quilt once and it's one of the highlights of my childhood. I've also had that tomato. Probably the strawberry, too, but I for sure didn't know what it was for. And I love your pin bowl. It's just the sort of item that might make my heart go pitter patter. I'm happy to report, I'm in the same comfortable rut.Chickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09609788440028784698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-34678360558709030522017-10-07T19:17:14.052-03:002017-10-07T19:17:14.052-03:00Learned something new. Thanks.Learned something new. Thanks.John Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18185765129472832100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-59143472632618956232017-10-07T18:44:01.967-03:002017-10-07T18:44:01.967-03:00I admire people who can do handwork of any kind an...I admire people who can do handwork of any kind and watch TV at the same time. The only thing I can do when I'm watching is EAT - another good reason for me to stay away from it :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-23139597723974513922017-10-07T18:38:42.494-03:002017-10-07T18:38:42.494-03:00Those fisherman's knit sweaters were really be...Those fisherman's knit sweaters were really beautiful - lucky you! Your mom sounds very talented in the wool department. I don't think spinning is an easy thing to learn to do. Good for you for being able to sew enough to repair your clothes. That's something many people can't do. <br /><br />That cat sounds like she's right at home already. It won't take long for her to whip you into shape :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-68525870835050445342017-10-07T18:34:55.625-03:002017-10-07T18:34:55.625-03:00Well, you know the saying - Small things amuse sma...Well, you know the saying - Small things amuse small minds - hah! Seriously, though, it's like any other job: the right tools make the job easier.jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-65336564276684331072017-10-07T18:33:42.572-03:002017-10-07T18:33:42.572-03:00I don't think "pin dish" is really a...I don't think "pin dish" is really a "thing" but that's what I call mine, Joan - ha ha. Using long sewing needles is a good idea for holding knitted seams!jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-3260471604723725232017-10-07T18:33:18.792-03:002017-10-07T18:33:18.792-03:00I'm fortunate to be able to watch for a little...I'm fortunate to be able to watch for a little bit and turn off the TV. I can cross stitch, so I usually work on some project while I watch a show. I rarely watch something without doing something else. I stare at the TV only when I watch a movie that's in another language and I need to read the subtitles. I hope you'll share photos of what you've sewn for the craft fair.Janie Junebughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10573607241326291404noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-1213330133353955562017-10-07T18:31:22.383-03:002017-10-07T18:31:22.383-03:00Home Ec is where I learned to sew PROPERLY, as opp...Home Ec is where I learned to sew PROPERLY, as opposed to just "sew". Sounds like it was the same for you :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-65500339551102332002017-10-07T06:49:39.916-03:002017-10-07T06:49:39.916-03:00I love how excited you can get about something as ...I love how excited you can get about something as simple as a pin! I don't sew much, so my experience with pins is pretty much limited to the ones I pull out of new dress shirts -- and even those have been largely replaced these days by plastic clips. But I love the fact that you still have your 1969 pins and your old pincushion, and I never knew WHY that strawberry was attached to the tomato. A sharpener! Who knew?!Steve Reedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11684120060438252945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-29455331764627995192017-10-07T05:49:59.080-03:002017-10-07T05:49:59.080-03:00I don't think we have pin dishes over here, I&...I don't think we have pin dishes over here, I've never heard of them before, but I do like your new one.<br />I have a needle case I made at school nearly 60 years ago and is showing its age. When I've finished knitting some cardigans for my new grand-daughter I might have a go at making a new one. It's quite simple, so I shouldn't have a problem. <br />I prefer knitting to sewing and don't have any pin stories as the pins you're talking about get 'lost' in a knitted garment. To sew knitted seams up I use old sewing needles as they are longer and sturdier.<br /><br />Joan (Devon) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-27401496334768451222017-10-07T00:46:54.671-03:002017-10-07T00:46:54.671-03:00Yeah, there was an electric motor mounted on the s... Yeah, there was an electric motor mounted on the side with a belt that drove the flywheel, and a foot pedal to control the speed.<br /> Mom was an avid knitter, and decided to buy a spinning wheel to spin her own yarn, after which everyone started giving her sheep. Sheep figurines, throw pillows with sheep on them, sheep on sweatshirts, even a little glass diorama with a flock of tiny glass sheep being protected by s tiny glass sheepdog, and on and on, until one day she saw that her sheep decorations were taking up more room than her knitting and spinning supplies and she said "Enough with the sheep, already! If you want to give me sheep, give me some nice wool to spin yarn out of instead, please!"<br /> The ensuing wave of wool made a blob so large that she was happily spinning away for a long time, and I got a fisherman's knit sweater out of the deal that was awesome. <br /> And yes, the sharpening stone for needles was a tiny whet stone maybe 3 inches long and a quarter inch square with a small groove on each side running lengthwise that you ran the point of the needle down while turning it every few strokes. They have easier sharpeners now it seems, as I couldn't find a picture of one to link to for you.<br /> And yes, I sew. I'm not that good at it, but I can stop my clothes from falling apart when necessary. And I once had a job hand sewing fine carpet for a high-end floor company. I still have a big, curved, sewing needle from that job.<br /> The cat has come in, dined, and is now sleeping on the carpet. We'll have to clear off Kitters' old sleeping spots for her as she slowly gets us trained...<br /><br /> -Doug in Oakland dinthebeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12941071534250216503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-34147656535392844652017-10-07T00:01:00.317-03:002017-10-07T00:01:00.317-03:00We used to have Home Ec in high school and one of ...We used to have Home Ec in high school and one of the courses was sewing. Did you have that? That's actually where I learned to sew. My mother tried to teach me and I was an impatient teenager. But in school I had to buckle down and learn. You are right about pins being different these days. Whenever I have to sew something, I stab myself 3,423 times. Give or take a few stabs :)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09262406079948479112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3405619091794912972.post-14334636908585308082017-10-06T22:11:00.464-03:002017-10-06T22:11:00.464-03:00I'm going to go out on a limb here and say I b...I'm going to go out on a limb here and say I bet you've NEVER seen that many pin dishes, Mr. S :)<br /><br />For which I feel I should apologize :)jenny_ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15475480579733466963noreply@blogger.com