tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post3887377307916234777..comments2024-03-09T13:19:49.767-05:00Comments on House of Lime: Stitches in Timelimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-47902479806710788792009-08-05T22:30:22.858-04:002009-08-05T22:30:22.858-04:00my grandmother sewed out of necessity for her farm...my grandmother sewed out of necessity for her farming family of 12 (yep, 10 kids). my momma sewed out of habit while we were still babies and toddlers. i can remember her laying fabric out on the dining room table and pinning the tissue paper patterns before she'd cut them out with her good "sewing scissors" (that we were threatened within an inch of our lives if we ever used). i remember her tomato pin cushion and the measuring tape she would hang from her neck. i wish she had passed on the skills to me and my sisters. i have a basic sewing machine that i'm embarrassed to admit has only been used three times, and each was a "test" to see if i could sew a straight edge. i wish my momma had passed on the tradition to us girls. i feel like i'm missing out.elle dubyahttp://elledubya.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-108991599635169712009-08-04T21:59:04.283-04:002009-08-04T21:59:04.283-04:00Wonderful post and completely deserving of POTD!
...Wonderful post and completely deserving of POTD!<br /><br />I identified with so much of this post. Had my sewing machine stolen, too. Grrr. Had an old one that jammed. Hated it. Now I have a brand new one, still in the box, waiting for me to open it and start sewing again.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-44167051247897573352009-08-04T18:24:47.312-04:002009-08-04T18:24:47.312-04:00There is no greater symbol of the legacy of genera...There is no greater symbol of the legacy of generations than a quilt. Good for you for being stubborn and plucky (no surprise) about taking it on!Jocelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03227519811818290510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-32648811071511476392009-08-04T17:20:04.145-04:002009-08-04T17:20:04.145-04:00You are so right. I have been taught to tat by my ...You are so right. I have been taught to tat by my Great Gma, crosstich/knitting by my Gma, and crotchet by Mom. Had forgotten those facts until now....<br />Thanks for reminding me!misticbluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07336847956978687743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-59604389892439754662009-08-04T16:05:49.319-04:002009-08-04T16:05:49.319-04:00Congrats on post of the day, what a wonderful acco...Congrats on post of the day, what a wonderful account of your travels with your sewing machine and how awful that someone stole it from you! good luck with the quilt.Pinkerbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08284177422261688401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-35049146110742644812009-08-04T13:58:28.812-04:002009-08-04T13:58:28.812-04:00I have my sewing machine purchased almost 40 years...I have my sewing machine purchased almost 40 years ago. It still works great and I use it for the little stuff now, but I made clothes for my kids when they were growing up and some for me. A sewing machine is something that is handy and helpful just to have ready when needed.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-268398308385234622009-08-04T12:11:54.421-04:002009-08-04T12:11:54.421-04:00As I hope you know, I think you're one of the ...As I hope you know, I think you're one of the funniest women in the world. However, I think I have even a softer spot in my heart for your more-serious tales. I think it's because, while some depressing folks wallow in such stuff all the time, you only come to it when you have something truly interesting and/or lovely to convey. This is one of those. Nice job.Suldoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-46114024576542243512009-08-04T09:48:49.787-04:002009-08-04T09:48:49.787-04:00beautiful tale. well stitched together. fun that y...beautiful tale. well stitched together. fun that you have something to share between the generations. congrats on POTD.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-36849274521717772142009-08-04T09:31:21.824-04:002009-08-04T09:31:21.824-04:00Lovely post Lime... If it's any consolation, a...Lovely post Lime... If it's any consolation, all I had to show from 7th grade sewing class was a poorly sewn gym bag, a wrap-around skirt in which the seams had to be completely torn out and re-sewn and a D+ on my report card for all my effort.<br /><br />I HATE sewing! However, I've often surprised myself with my abilities at turning out decent Halloween costumes through the years... A Puppy, A Unicorn, A Dolphin (head & flippers) and An Eagle (head & wings)... Give me a hooded sweatshirt and my trusty Singer and I can perform animal kingdom miracles.EmBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11724526923343865256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-18681797775331414512009-08-04T07:11:00.563-04:002009-08-04T07:11:00.563-04:00"In the process I am finding the stitches don..."In the process I am finding the stitches don't just bind fabric together. They are binding generations."<br /><br />Nothing could be more true. My grandmother taught me to sew and crochet. I never did pick up the knitting two well. I did better with one needle, rather than two. <br /><br />These skills they teach us are however, skills that create the treasures we carry through the generations.Malicious Intenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05477868628325387881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-1546369404572128562009-08-04T06:20:20.824-04:002009-08-04T06:20:20.824-04:00the patchwork quilt is an analogy for life in my s...the patchwork quilt is an analogy for life in my sewing box....as it has so much love and angst sewn into it...lovely post(s)Sazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04433666175721615185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-56907348848595647812009-08-04T05:55:39.973-04:002009-08-04T05:55:39.973-04:00This lovely post brought a smile this way as it re...This lovely post brought a smile this way as it reminded me of my mother who was fond of stitching. Reached here from Authorblog.:)indicaspecieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04082836899942612554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-66637215898178353762009-08-03T21:41:17.414-04:002009-08-03T21:41:17.414-04:00...and quilters who came before her in our family....<i>...and quilters who came before her in our family.</i><br /><br /><br />My grandmother was a member of a huge quilting bee with other ladies in her church. I remember how those old ladies use to get together and gossip up a storm.<br /><br />Whenever they got together all the menfolk around headed for the hills. Mainly for the chance to have some unsupervised fun.Commander Zaiushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000824454124236774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-44631691165659216492009-08-03T20:49:21.030-04:002009-08-03T20:49:21.030-04:00I can do basic repairs and love to quilt and needl...I can do basic repairs and love to quilt and needlepoint, but working with a sewing machine makes me crazy. I just don't have the knack.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-938864379943322542009-08-03T19:25:02.012-04:002009-08-03T19:25:02.012-04:00Great post. A stitch in time, so to speak!Great post. A stitch in time, so to speak!david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-87513529275184587632009-08-03T16:08:07.512-04:002009-08-03T16:08:07.512-04:00Insightful. I like how this story is about people...Insightful. I like how this story is about people, and not merely machines or technique. Your mom must be beaming with pride and heartwarming satisfaction.Craver Viihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12882284402568264182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-1211688711631867122009-08-03T15:29:47.894-04:002009-08-03T15:29:47.894-04:00Nice story. Reminds me of my mom who was a seamstr...Nice story. Reminds me of my mom who was a seamstress and made all my clothes (including winter coats and the occasional bathing suit - there is nothing she can't sew).<br /><br />And yet though I spent hours sitting next to her, watching her sew, I just don't get it. Put a sewing machine in my hands and mayhem will ensue. Guaranteed.Jazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644896022880634803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-87698043798926508372009-08-03T11:56:04.001-04:002009-08-03T11:56:04.001-04:00When I was learning to sew, my mom was the tough o...When I was learning to sew, my mom was the tough one. She'd take a look at a blouse I had made in home ec and say, "I'da made you rip this out and do it again!"<br />LOL<br />I hope you get the quilt done in time cant wait to see it!Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03706844568750488890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-36084103763980671272009-08-03T11:45:05.851-04:002009-08-03T11:45:05.851-04:00I am a dedicated duct-taper! Sewing machines scre...I am a dedicated duct-taper! Sewing machines scream and commit machine-acide when I draw near. I envy anyone who can sew. Lucky you!Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-38325474150266549992009-08-03T11:43:39.651-04:002009-08-03T11:43:39.651-04:00OK...so when I see a title like "Stitches in ...OK...so when I see a title like "Stitches in Time", I think...ok, what accident has happened now????Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05734473522246635749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-23262324476305252882009-08-03T10:57:01.952-04:002009-08-03T10:57:01.952-04:00I have learned to operate a lathe and create tools...I have learned to operate a lathe and create tools from steel. I can, and have, helped to put up structures for people to use, but needle, thread and especially sewing machines fill me with dread.<br /><br />Bless you for your aquired talent and skills. can't wait to see what you will do wwith them.NYDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17182735945473879595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-76472054415184354612009-08-03T10:49:41.820-04:002009-08-03T10:49:41.820-04:00Sweet story, Lime. I can't really say that I ...Sweet story, Lime. I can't really say that I identify with what you're saying here, but I know women who love to sew, and they describe similar 'rite-of-passage' things to what you do. Or, just a kind of 'close-to-the-earth' providence, which is very earthily endearing.<br /><br />For guys, I dunno what's analogous; maybe changing your own oil, or making repairs around the house?<br /><br />Altho, just to show you what a nerd I am, I get a similar kind of 'mental relaxation' to what you describe, from working on math problems. . . ;)Desmond Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07829959101276150279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-56755420015993687452009-08-03T10:29:44.500-04:002009-08-03T10:29:44.500-04:00It must be a PA thing... did you pass on your skil...It must be a PA thing... did you pass on your skills to your children? I only have boys... but they all know how to sew. Look out loose buttons!!!!~Dragonfly~*https://www.blogger.com/profile/13562616680820469634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-3893441522892657532009-08-03T09:58:44.278-04:002009-08-03T09:58:44.278-04:00Beautifully-stitched tale. I could feel its warmth...Beautifully-stitched tale. I could feel its warmth embrace me like a comfy quilt. I hope you'll share photos of it once its done. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17765202.post-79439177067431963782009-08-03T09:00:03.402-04:002009-08-03T09:00:03.402-04:00I don't know how you're handling the whole...I don't know how you're handling the whole college thing, my baby went to middle school this year and I am about to have fits over it...lol. <br /><br />Hope you are doing well and good luck on the quilt!Breazyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674200910146493711noreply@blogger.com