tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post3681228684611561861..comments2024-03-15T15:30:48.835-04:00Comments on Vacuuming the Lawn: Sophia double knit swatch card loveKylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-75095129397844756742014-05-22T09:08:46.141-04:002014-05-22T09:08:46.141-04:00You may remember that I also have my late mother&#...You may remember that I also have my late mother's sewing machine that I learned to sew on. Unfortunately, my sister stored it in her garage and now it is filthy and rusted. One of these days I need to do some research on the best way to restore it. Funnily enough, while it is not a Singer, my little Kenmore looks just like that one, metal housing and all. In addition, the first sewing machine I bought was a Babylock and is still the machine I use. Small world. One of these days we have to meet IRL. Take care.lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-49194191092097395732014-05-22T00:37:25.145-04:002014-05-22T00:37:25.145-04:00I love the names of the Sophia knits - hot sauce i...I love the names of the Sophia knits - hot sauce indeed! It's interesting that so many of our mothers don't enjoy sewing as much as we do - maybe it's the difference between it being a necessity as opposed to a hobby?Kristy Chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07385704380789244157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-9797812211098569942014-05-21T20:59:19.011-04:002014-05-21T20:59:19.011-04:00Order place! Thanks again Kyle!Order place! Thanks again Kyle!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-33113096659482629112014-05-21T20:35:48.930-04:002014-05-21T20:35:48.930-04:00Thanks for telling about the swatches, I really ne...Thanks for telling about the swatches, I really need to get those - yah, no more guessing at colors. Aren't we blessed to have had relatives who passed on sewing .Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-25233169976835487442014-05-21T17:19:17.102-04:002014-05-21T17:19:17.102-04:00I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Sewing w...I'm sorry to hear about your mother. Sewing was about frugality back then 0 but what memories attached to the machine - It's nice for you to have it. Your swatches are lovely.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-81142807642334920722014-05-21T13:58:41.677-04:002014-05-21T13:58:41.677-04:00Those double knit swatches look gorgeous! That is...Those double knit swatches look gorgeous! That is a great find. I was just on their website the other day. And those lilacs are pretty special too.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02426270867775857048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-61701766893724099822014-05-21T12:13:39.391-04:002014-05-21T12:13:39.391-04:00How nice to have your mom's machine and those ...How nice to have your mom's machine and those lilacs are beautiful.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04229406683301436266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-18962729545990083012014-05-21T09:00:00.783-04:002014-05-21T09:00:00.783-04:00My mom didn't 'enjoy' sewing either. I...My mom didn't 'enjoy' sewing either. It was not quite a chore but definitely one of your tools in being frugal.<br />She made amazing items on her Singer for herself - work wardrobes, and for all of us kids - clothing, bedding, etc. <br />Mom sewed tents & rucksacks for camping, upholstered furniture.<br />I think if she had the sewing community we have now and money hadn't been so tight, her enjoyment may have been more.<br />I still have my mom.<br /><br />She does enjoy what I make.<br />I have my eye on her old sewing machine.kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-36166116612335136942014-05-21T07:19:14.302-04:002014-05-21T07:19:14.302-04:00Kyle, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your...Kyle, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It's so sweet that you still have those precious handmade Cabbage Patch dolls! <br />Thanks for your comment, and I just wanted to let you know that I did not eliminate the horizontal back seam on that skirt, it is there in mine just as it is in the pattern :)Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8600319387472537110.post-8492751602511026832014-05-21T07:14:53.425-04:002014-05-21T07:14:53.425-04:00That's a wonderful picture with your Mum's...That's a wonderful picture with your Mum's lilacs.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.com