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Best idea

reneehendricks — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 19:02:59 -0600

I'm thinking of having the three kiddos go out and bring back some colorful items they can find in the nearby greenbelt. In Washington state here and the leaves are beautiful right now!

Renee Hendricks http://www.socialurl.com/reneehendricks

You're welcome

debra roby — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 18:54:43 -0600

Glad you liked it Renee. Will you be using any of these ideas?

Debra A Stitch In Time Weight for Deb

Great ideas!

reneehendricks — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:32 -0600

Thanks so much for writing this! I'm always looking for ideas on table centerpieces.

Renee Hendricks http://www.socialurl.com/reneehendricks

Interesting to Know

prophetlady — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 19:02:06 -0500

I must have missed that one, I never knew september was sewing month, I tend to only sew SQUARES such as pillows, bags, bible cases, etc..

Adjusting our view..

debra roby — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:07:25 -0500

Clueless,

I bet we all tend to begin a crafting project intrigued with the possibilities of excellence in it. Somewhere in the middle, we realize that maybe our vision was tinted just a little rosy. Then by the time we finish (if our discouragement does not put us off the project completely) we wonder why we were so enthralled when we began.

While this is typical - I wonder if the "mystique" of creating the item takes some of the shine off it- it rarely diminishes the joy in the gift to the recipient. Maybe we as creators just have to adjust our views...

Debra A Stitch In Time Weight for Deb

Lollipop ghosts

thetwistingkaleidoscope — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 23:10:05 -0500

I wanted to post another simple Hallowe'en craft I wrote about it in a guest post on BurbMom:

http://www.burbmom.net/tricky-treats/

Enjoy!

Christina @ TheTwistingKaleidoscope

http://thetwistingkaleidoscope.wordpress.com

-Because there's a rhyme and reason...and it's usually funny-

Cure for Disappointment?

cluelesscrafter — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:00:16 -0500

Oh yes, the season is upon us and I'm getting tired thinking about it. In previous years, I would have NEVER thought that I would hand make my holiday gifts, but this year is different. I've been slow swaggering to the crafty side, a meaningful departure from my days as a super consumer. While all this is more meaningful spiritually (and financially), the body does ache.

Hopefully these will heal some wounds. If only they could console a dismantled ego when a craft turns out to be less than successful.

http://www.thecluelesscrafter.com/

Thank You

cluelesscrafter — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 08:16:22 -0500

Debra, thank you for the links. I appreciate the support and am glad to know that the apron is a simple start to my sewing success. Let's just see how I do!

http://www.thecluelesscrafter.com/

Some sewing tips

debra roby — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 19:44:03 -0500

Clueless,

I remember when I started sewing by machine again as an adult. The machine completely intimidated me. But I sat and sewed carefully -all straight stitching- and what was scary became simple.

For National Sewing month 3 years ago I wrote an entire Sewing 101 series. Hopefully, part two: How to Sew-Making a Stitch will help you. There are several links there to get you started.

Not sure what apron tips you need before attending your workshop, but I do remember that way back when I was in 7th grade, an apron was the first thing we learned to sew in Home Ec class. Good luck.

Debra A Stitch In Time Weight for Deb

Sewing Advice?

cluelesscrafter — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:50:02 -0500

Deb, I'm jealous to hear that you even have a sewing machine to pack up. I recently decided that I was going to craft my way through the next few years of my life in an effort to learn more about my strengths, weaknesses and perhaps surprises.

In any event, since you speak of sewing and I happen to be going to Craft Night at Etsy Labs in Brooklyn on Monday, I wonder if you (or other sewing friends) have tips for my apron making craft. I am a complete NOVICE and find the sewing machine intimidating.

Do you have any tips on making a simple, chic looking apron for kitchen use?

Good luck with your craft room rehab!

http://www.thecluelesscrafter.com/

Just a comment

janel10 — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:33:22 -0500

HI,

I just had to comment I was surfing around trying to find a tutorial on how to make sports bras. It seems I can't just find a good one, so I thought I'd try my hand at sewing one.

I've just had so many ideas lately for new things to sew, but I just have to do it instead of surfing. I think you know what I mean.

This month I'm trying my hand at 'free motion' quilting, just to see if I can do it. I don't particularly like quilting, but I love fabric and sewing, so I thought quilting may be a bit quicker than sewing my clothing.

I've also got an idea of starting a sewing business, but right now need to find a niche. I love to sew I would just like to know if there really are sewing businesses out there that make money.

I do work full time right now as a computer anlayst. I'm also in my 50's. I don't feel like I'm old though. I also hate my job. I just don't understand management anymore. Maybe it's the age thing.

So do you think there is a way to make money sewing or am I just too old? Well I just thought I'd chime in and give you some comments.

janel

Yes, indeed crafting, like

catascraft — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:46:12 -0500

Yes, indeed crafting, like fashion, ebbs and flows.

I remember my grandmother doing macrame. Ah! so beautiful!

Regards from Italy.

cata

Excellent point. Which,

LMAshton — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:44:22 -0500

Excellent point.

Which, unsurprising to me, is the same point my husband frequently makes when I'm stuck at where to start writing an article. :)

Okay, I'll do it. :) It might not be today - today is a not-feel-good day and my brain is already starting to melt.

And seriously, nagging/heckling/cajoling is perfectly fine by me. I tend to be forgetful. :)

And thanks for the compliment on my writing style. It's always nice to hear stuff like that. :)

Laurie in Sri Lanka

Chilli & Chocolate | A Canadian in King Parakramabahu's Court | LMAshton on Twitter

Write whatever you'd like..

debra roby — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:40:41 -0500

Seriously, write whatever you'd like. I enjoy your writing style. What it's like being a DDD in the land of B. How you decided to start. What kind of fabrics do you consider?

Do you start by disassembling your favorite bra? Before it's totally worn out? (gasp). I can find links -like the bramageddon one. But a great story is often the start, and I haven't that yet. Great writing and great stories make a good post great.

Debra

A Stitch In Time
Weight for Deb

You want me to do, like, a

LMAshton — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 22:34:38 -0500

You want me to do, like, a tutorial? I suppose I could... I need to sew another bra after I do my shalwaar. And I can provide a LOT of links to other tutorials and such, including one huge huge huge thread on Craftster.org called Bramageddon, which is where I got most of my info from. :D

It could take me a few weeks - I'm chronically ill, so move at a snails pace a lot of the time, but please, feel free to remind/nag/heckle me. :)

Laurie in Sri Lanka

Chilli & Chocolate | A Canadian in King Parakramabahu's Court | LMAshton on Twitter