Comments on: Learning New Skills http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/ Simple Living... Frugality... Gardening... Cooking From Scratch... Knifty Knitter Projects.. And More. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:43:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Maggie http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5195 Maggie Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:48:38 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5195 Lightening, my one sister is a bit peculiar when it comes to home made gifts. My Christmas gift of 6 hand knitted facecloths didn't go over well at first (my mum had to convince her what they were and how useful they are) so pj bottoms might be hit and miss. But I am determine to continue on with my handmade gift giving. Keep in mind that August is our summer here so I'll probably want a light cotton fabric -- with the humidity it can hit the mid 30Cs where my family lives. I also plan to make some pjs for my dad, though those will be flannel as that'll be his Xmas gift. For all the seamstresses here: can I make boy pj bottoms without the escape hatch? I don't know if my sewing skills are that great to master that particular skill at present. Or would it seem weird not to include it? Lightening, my one sister is a bit peculiar when it comes to home made gifts. My Christmas gift of 6 hand knitted facecloths didn’t go over well at first (my mum had to convince her what they were and how useful they are) so pj bottoms might be hit and miss. But I am determine to continue on with my handmade gift giving. Keep in mind that August is our summer here so I’ll probably want a light cotton fabric — with the humidity it can hit the mid 30Cs where my family lives. I also plan to make some pjs for my dad, though those will be flannel as that’ll be his Xmas gift.

For all the seamstresses here: can I make boy pj bottoms without the escape hatch? I don’t know if my sewing skills are that great to master that particular skill at present. Or would it seem weird not to include it?

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5191 lightening Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:21:40 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5191 Julie - I'm really pleased that you like it. :) Maggie - LOL. Fair enough. Something with some stretch in it is the most forgiving when it comes to sewing (at least that's what I've found). Not that I'm an expert. Bettina - thank you :) Frogdancer - yeah, time can be a real catch when it comes to this kind of thing. Mind you, I left mine until the last minute and then was running late (because of the unexpected funeral). I'm in awe of the quilts you've been making. I'm not sure I could do something like that! Journeyer - no, it had never occured to me either. Until the swap. Aren't blogs wonderful for finding good ideas? Rhonda Jean - thanks so much for stopping by. :) Your designs are great. I have a few saved on my hard drive to try sometime. I think I'd like to make a wall-hanging stitchery. I saw one at my SIL's place that looked quite effective using some quilting type fabrics for a border. Although, I need to find someone with quilting scraps.... Julie - I’m really pleased that you like it. :)

Maggie - LOL. Fair enough. Something with some stretch in it is the most forgiving when it comes to sewing (at least that’s what I’ve found). Not that I’m an expert.

Bettina - thank you :)

Frogdancer - yeah, time can be a real catch when it comes to this kind of thing. Mind you, I left mine until the last minute and then was running late (because of the unexpected funeral). I’m in awe of the quilts you’ve been making. I’m not sure I could do something like that!

Journeyer - no, it had never occured to me either. Until the swap. Aren’t blogs wonderful for finding good ideas?

Rhonda Jean - thanks so much for stopping by. :) Your designs are great. I have a few saved on my hard drive to try sometime. I think I’d like to make a wall-hanging stitchery. I saw one at my SIL’s place that looked quite effective using some quilting type fabrics for a border. Although, I need to find someone with quilting scraps….

]]> By: rhonda jean http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5188 rhonda jean Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:57:58 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5188 Hello Lightening. I'm so pleased you dived right in. Your bag is lovely. I would be proud to take it to the market. I'm doing another live simply stitchery at the moment - it's a barter. I'm really happy that the stitcheries are now all around the globe, spreading the message of this gentle life. Hello Lightening. I’m so pleased you dived right in. Your bag is lovely. I would be proud to take it to the market. I’m doing another live simply stitchery at the moment - it’s a barter. I’m really happy that the stitcheries are now all around the globe, spreading the message of this gentle life.

]]> By: Journeyer http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5185 Journeyer Tue, 22 Apr 2008 05:51:11 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5185 What a lovely idea. I'm on the bag bandwagon myself at the moment, but must admit the thought never crossed my mind to MAKE one - much less a pretty one :-) The stitchery is such a great way to remember what we're all trying to achieve. Well done. What a lovely idea. I’m on the bag bandwagon myself at the moment, but must admit the thought never crossed my mind to MAKE one - much less a pretty one :-) The stitchery is such a great way to remember what we’re all trying to achieve. Well done.

]]> By: Frogdancer http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5179 Frogdancer Mon, 21 Apr 2008 22:37:51 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5179 You've done a good job. That bag looks fresh and clean and totally individual. Well done. I'd love to be involved with something like this but I'm so time poor at the moment. I still haven't finished sewing the boys' quilts and winter is almost here.... The bag you received is gorgeous. You really hit the jackpot! You’ve done a good job. That bag looks fresh and clean and totally individual. Well done. I’d love to be involved with something like this but I’m so time poor at the moment. I still haven’t finished sewing the boys’ quilts and winter is almost here….

The bag you received is gorgeous. You really hit the jackpot!

]]> By: Bettina http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5174 Bettina Mon, 21 Apr 2008 15:20:01 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5174 Nice bags. The one you made and the one you received. :) Nice bags.

The one you made and the one you received.

:)

]]> By: Maggie http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5171 Maggie Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:43:30 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5171 I haven't gotten that far as to picking out fabric. In fact, i still have to purchase a machine for myself. I'm still using a loaner machine. I haven’t gotten that far as to picking out fabric. In fact, i still have to purchase a machine for myself. I’m still using a loaner machine.

]]> By: Julie http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5170 Julie Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:59:34 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5170 I am so glad you liked the bag that I made for you. It is really a challenge when you arent sure of peoples colour tastes. I love the bag that you made for me and will treasure it always...Julie I am so glad you liked the bag that I made for you. It is really a challenge when you arent sure of peoples colour tastes. I love the bag that you made for me and will treasure it always…Julie

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5169 lightening Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:15:36 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5169 Suze - doing something scary everyday would certainly be a challenge!!! Time can certainly be a problematic factor. Sharon - thanks so much for taking the time to stop by. :) River - yes, I've heard there was a bit of a revolt at first from checkout operators over the condition of some people's bags. Do they not THINK about what they're putting their food into???? Suze - doing something scary everyday would certainly be a challenge!!! Time can certainly be a problematic factor.

Sharon - thanks so much for taking the time to stop by. :)

River - yes, I’ve heard there was a bit of a revolt at first from checkout operators over the condition of some people’s bags. Do they not THINK about what they’re putting their food into????

]]> By: river http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5167 river Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:30:18 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/2008/04/21/learning-new-skills/#comment-5167 Those are great shopping bags and I love that they're washable. Hint from a checkout girl:- clean bags are SO much nicer to pack groceries in to. Those are great shopping bags and I love that they’re washable.
Hint from a checkout girl:- clean bags are SO much nicer to pack groceries in to.

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