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| windypines |
Posted - Oct 15 2023 : 05:40:42 AM
Karen's thread about bobbin winders got me thinking......What is your favorite sewing notion that you use or have? I have a felt holder my sister gave me. It is pretty and holds a small scissors, needles and a little pocket that holds a small measure tape. I grab that all the time when hand sewing. All the tools are right there. I love the led light strip that I put on my old phaff sewing machine. Wow does that brighten up the sewing area. I did get an led bulb for my featherweight, and that is marvelous too.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| windypines |
Posted - Oct 25 2023 : 03:29:30 AM
Heather your notion is great!!
Denise, how neat to have your moms machine.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 24 2023 : 2:59:33 PM
Heather,,, snippers, clippers and rippers! perfect catch all! luv it!!!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| levisgrammy |
Posted - Oct 24 2023 : 1:52:51 PM
I have my mom's Singer sewing machine and I love it. She sewed for all of us kids and our kids plus numerous neighbors.
I think it is from the 40s because that is when they married. Not sure because she also made her wedding dress. I have her dress she made it from curtains. You'd never know it though.
~Denise
Sister #43~1/18/2007
"I am a bookaholic and I have no desire to be cured." 
"Home is where we find comfort, security, memories, friendship, hospitality, and above all, family. It is the place that deserves our commitment and loyalty." William J. Bennett
"Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path." Psalm 119:105
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| nndairy |
Posted - Oct 24 2023 : 10:19:02 AM
This little organizer from a farmgirl (thanks Julie!) has made things so much easier to find:
I had a bad habit of leaving things on the ironing board or cutting mat and never knowing where they are. Now everything is handy when I need it. And I actually do put things back now!
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| windypines |
Posted - Oct 22 2023 : 02:06:06 AM
Neat needle notion Vanessa.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 21 2023 : 11:17:49 AM
Oh Wowzers! Vanessa, that is so kool!
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| nndairy |
Posted - Oct 18 2023 : 10:58:54 AM
I'll have to get a picture of mine...
~Heather
Farmgirl Sister #4701
September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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| Audra Rose |
Posted - Oct 18 2023 : 08:27:26 AM
I got this doodad from a traveling craft box. You can load up to 10 needles with thread, swirl them around, then pull one out when you need it. Very handy.
Vanessa
Farmgirl Sister #6754
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| Jokamartell |
Posted - Oct 17 2023 : 7:35:45 PM
I love your story, Winnie! :)
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
| windypines |
Posted - Oct 17 2023 : 03:26:13 AM
very neat Winnie. Grace a good needle threader and turner is always a good thing.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| katmom |
Posted - Oct 16 2023 : 5:11:09 PM
Oh Winnie,, that is such a sweet memory... lucky you to have your mother's sewing machine...
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| Red Tractor Girl |
Posted - Oct 16 2023 : 4:23:53 PM
I have my Mom's old Singer 1957 sewing machine and when she gave it to me it had all her pins, various threads, pin cushions, scissors , thimbles and all the parts and booklet that go with the machine. I just love having all of it because it reminds me of my Mom sewing for us and also teaching me how to sew on the machine when I was 12 years old.
Winnie #3109
Red Tractor Girl
Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
FGOTM- October 2018 |
| katmom |
Posted - Oct 16 2023 : 2:33:51 PM
I actually have 2,, a needle threader is a Must for me… and this handy little tool,, I use the long flat side for pressing open a seam.. and the pointy end for corners.
>^..^<
Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva!
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| windypines |
Posted - Oct 16 2023 : 04:23:05 AM
Sock darning, I have never done it either, but it sure is a useful thing.
Farming in WI
Michele
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| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Oct 15 2023 : 12:41:09 PM
You are right Wanda Sue it is a wooden sock darner, I have a few as I have been collecting for years. I am learning too as it seems so simple. I live learning something new.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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| Wanda Sue |
Posted - Oct 15 2023 : 12:32:06 PM
You are welcome Debbie, so glad you are enjoying it! My favorite thing is the “wooden knob thingy” that Debbie included in my tin of the same swap. It’s for darning socks I believe, which is something I have always been intrigued with. I will have to Google it to learn how it’s used, but I have a growing collection of socks that are perfectly fine except for a hole in the heel. Seems a shame to throw them away. One day soon I will give it a try. Wish me luck!
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
Farm Girl #3677
FGOTM August 2022 |
| Blessed in Colorado |
Posted - Oct 15 2023 : 10:06:10 AM
My favorite sewing notion in my sewing/craft room is my sweet sewing tin that Wanda Sue put together for me when we had our Haberdashery Swap a year or so ago that April hosted for us. That box has been my go to sewing tin since I got it, it was filled with many if my favorite things that are so useful to me everyday, a true treasure for sure!
Thank you again Wanda Sue and April for such a fun swap.
Big Hugs,
Debbie
#1582
Blessed in Oregon
With Colorado on My Mind
Farmgirl of the Month September 2012, February 2018, September 2022
“My altars are My Mountains
and the Ocean.” Lord Byron”
When I am Old I Shall Wear Purple, I am Old now!!
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