tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post2490743565589089339..comments2024-03-27T10:58:01.096+01:00Comments on Foxgloves and thimbles: Be careful what you wish for!Mariannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-89844378705845393262016-08-15T23:45:08.502+02:002016-08-15T23:45:08.502+02:00He's blushing now, Kate!He's blushing now, Kate!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-26624138501283192922016-08-10T20:55:58.607+02:002016-08-10T20:55:58.607+02:00I love your cushion. It is stunning. And the diffe...I love your cushion. It is stunning. And the difference between your husband and Patrick Grant is that your husband is really good looking. Fabrickatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07697025016425085142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-80639883930497545442016-08-04T21:55:05.427+02:002016-08-04T21:55:05.427+02:00Sounds good to me :)Sounds good to me :)Thewallinnahttp://www.thewallinna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-39002652771752166862016-07-30T11:25:02.406+02:002016-07-30T11:25:02.406+02:00In my book there's one thing worse than patchi...In my book there's one thing worse than patching gardening jeans and that's clipping hedges. As long as the jeans are worn while taking care of that it's a good deal!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-82471341241993992102016-07-27T19:02:53.993+02:002016-07-27T19:02:53.993+02:00What a fun post to read! Not sure what is worse -...What a fun post to read! Not sure what is worse - sewing on buttons for my husband or patching his "gardening" jeans. <br />Lovely pillow and beautiful matching!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-26841078334821625612016-07-27T11:37:26.879+02:002016-07-27T11:37:26.879+02:00Thanks, Tomasa. It's not much, but I've be...Thanks, Tomasa. It's not much, but I've been sewing at last!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-70067434040916982182016-07-27T11:26:19.288+02:002016-07-27T11:26:19.288+02:00Thanks, Ramona! I googled the sashiko approach, an...Thanks, Ramona! I googled the sashiko approach, and I even discovered an interesting sashiko workshop not too far away. Not tempted to put that much effort into worn jeans, but I do like the embroidery technique for decorative use!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-43899962954512556282016-07-27T11:00:27.126+02:002016-07-27T11:00:27.126+02:00If only I could turn him into a fitting expert! Wa...If only I could turn him into a fitting expert! Wait a minute, how about a Craftsy class for Christmas?? Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-1973065679973252512016-07-27T10:54:14.941+02:002016-07-27T10:54:14.941+02:00That's just what I did the last time he asked!...That's just what I did the last time he asked! Bit of interfacing on the backside, stitching zigzag in a 'that'll do' style. Didn't look like much, but it's just gardening pants after all. But now, due to his recently acquired sewing 'knowledge', we appear to have new standards!Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-7779232135575141682016-07-27T03:55:12.777+02:002016-07-27T03:55:12.777+02:00That cushion is beautiful. The pattern matching i...That cushion is beautiful. The pattern matching is impressive! Yes - good idea - make him put together that PDF for you - ha. Good luck with those jeans!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-34747479057403926052016-07-26T18:02:01.537+02:002016-07-26T18:02:01.537+02:00Got to love them when they take an interest in wha...Got to love them when they take an interest in what we do! :-D <br /><br />Not sure about on a guy's jean, but I'm loving the shashiko approach to mending torn/worn jeans. (Literally search "shahiko jean" in Pinterest and you will see what I'm talking about.)<br /><br />Loving the cushion!<br />Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02771292854292606156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-49915364865867946112016-07-26T16:12:43.258+02:002016-07-26T16:12:43.258+02:00This is hilarious! Now you've got a personal s...This is hilarious! Now you've got a personal sewing expert! Good luck with the jeans alteration! I hope he'll be pleased :)Thewallinnahttp://www.thewallinna.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-60198511984931993342016-07-26T15:26:42.437+02:002016-07-26T15:26:42.437+02:00It's that "can't resist a challenge&q...It's that "can't resist a challenge" problem for me too. Too bad we don't have the guy gene that had us mucking it up so badly, we never get asked again...kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-40251600545461818642016-07-26T15:24:31.885+02:002016-07-26T15:24:31.885+02:00I know what you mean, Kathy! How hard can it be?? ...I know what you mean, Kathy! How hard can it be?? Well, in fact it wasn't hard, but it did take over an hour to fix this. I'm not sure that's an hour well spent on this ticking time bomb. Just waiting for the next disaster to happen.Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-45533744268980717002016-07-26T15:11:18.281+02:002016-07-26T15:11:18.281+02:00Done! Done! Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-87059504110163251882016-07-26T15:06:49.856+02:002016-07-26T15:06:49.856+02:00Yes, you are quite right - here too. At least Joan...Yes, you are quite right - here too. At least Joanne has asked me to hack her favourite, which even by her thinking is way past its usefulness! <br />Are you able to delete my accidental duplicate post, below? Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-72110277913778654562016-07-26T15:00:18.055+02:002016-07-26T15:00:18.055+02:00It all comes down to the definition of 'garmen...It all comes down to the definition of 'garments way past their usefulness'. The inhabitants of Foxgloves Farm tend to have different opinions on the subject :)Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-68444784134134694632016-07-26T14:54:05.019+02:002016-07-26T14:54:05.019+02:00Men! It doesn't take much to turn them into ex...Men! It doesn't take much to turn them into experts :)) Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-12114837501877317202016-07-26T14:51:19.009+02:002016-07-26T14:51:19.009+02:00Totally agree! At least it's sewing....Totally agree! At least it's sewing....Mariannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05144010556887549717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-27196576471201319152016-07-26T12:09:08.439+02:002016-07-26T12:09:08.439+02:00My husband seems to think I am a wonder in the sew...My husband seems to think I am a wonder in the sewing room, too, who can make or repair almost anything. Very flattering I'm sure but very awkward at times. <br />I love your beautiful cushion cover. KathyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865710256627225570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-61143271491582613182016-07-26T00:33:36.885+02:002016-07-26T00:33:36.885+02:00Ha ha! I laughed out loud at this. My husband watc...Ha ha! I laughed out loud at this. My husband watched GBSB with me too. He hasn't (often) offered unsolicited advice. He hasn't offered to tape a PDF either though - I'd take him up on that. It's my daughters who produce challenges for me, usually involving garments way past their usefulness. Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932830885813917282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-74203447402881976532016-07-26T00:11:10.398+02:002016-07-26T00:11:10.398+02:00Oh that made me laugh. My husband quite enjoys the...Oh that made me laugh. My husband quite enjoys the Bee too. He gave me unsolicited advice with a gaping neckline recently 'just run it through the overlocker, just smash it through, it'll be perfect!' High five if he tapes up that pdf for you! Fabric Tragichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183274071484362265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9173179849477212303.post-88148613378927430452016-07-25T22:14:11.016+02:002016-07-25T22:14:11.016+02:00Haha! Well if he tapes the pattern for you I think...Haha! Well if he tapes the pattern for you I think you may have gotten the better end of the deal ;)IngeMaakthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12109741161856939355noreply@blogger.com