New Things & Thoughts on Being A Country Mouse
Once again time has slipped by since my last update. I wish I knew why I lapse so...but it is what it is.
I have found a few new treasures, made a couple of new clothes and had a wonderful time with friends...so here are few of the highlights of my recent ramblings and musings...
New books that I love:
New duds made:
PJ's made from a a fitted queen sheet that developed a hole...better than wasting fabric. I made them just to see if I could..
New tools and gadgets:
Coats and Clark's. I imagine that most of us who sew know about Coats and Clark's...especially their dual duty thread. Not many us use it anymore though...as our tastes for fine quality all cotton threads have been spurred along by the likes of Aurifil, Sulky and Superior (hummmmm they all begin with the letter 's'!).
As a history buff I tend to love and respect companies that have been in business for a long time. After 262 years Coats and Clark's fits that bill, but I have been a bit sad that many of us seem to have a perception that their thread is somewhat lower quality than the more modern brands we seem to gravitate to. I was so excited to hear that they have come out with a couple of new and unique threads that I just have to share!
Coats "Secure" thread is for using on buttons. Good enough. The big news is that this thread is specially made to be heat set. Setting the thread with the heat from your iron locks the thread making it unlikely that the thread will come undone....making your buttons more secure and less likely to fall off!
http://www.coatsindustrial.com/en/products-applications/industrial-threads/secura
Their other new thread is called "Eloflex" and is made specifically for sewing with knit fabrics. When I bought a spool I was so curious to see what made this thread special...and Shazam! It flexes and stretches and is a great new choice using with the plethora of knit fabrics we all love so much!
http://www.makeitcoats.com/us/new-eloflex-for-knits/
https://www.thriveglobal.com/stories/16020-4-questions-we-unconsciously-ask-near-constantly
It really impressed me. Maya Angelou (the author of the original article) always does. It made me realize how truly grateful I am to live is a small, supportive, community where we DO look each other in the eye, wave to each other on the road and greatly enjoy our slower life on a rural rocky outcrop in the sea. My father always admired people who were "big fish in a big pond", and, perhaps understandable, he wanted that for me. I was always happier being a tiny fish in a very small pond! I found my way home when I landed here many years ago.
Until I write again...be grateful, be happy and be creative...every day
I always enjoy reading and veiwing the deepth and variety of your posts !
ReplyDeletethe PJ's must be soft.
and a thread update, very informative!! Be well, sonja
I always look forward to you checking in and this post doesn't disappoint. I love the block you made. I think we had the same Home Ec. instructor when it comes to matching prints/stripes on pockets. What did you think of Trader Joe's? I have a list on our fridge for our next trip to the big city so I don't forget things that we have used up. I know most of our groceries would come from them if they weren't 200 miles away. Be well and keep having fun! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI wish that you blogged more. I love to read your blog because you REALLY say something .
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