tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.comments2023-12-30T19:49:15.373-08:00marie z johansenmzjohansenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09099656264060749484noreply@blogger.comBlogger3527125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-67888042543963621812023-12-30T18:26:30.821-08:002023-12-30T18:26:30.821-08:00Hi Marie I used to follow you in 2007 (!!). I'...Hi Marie I used to follow you in 2007 (!!). I'm reconnecting with blogger buddies and I just want to say how clean and inviting your blog looks. I love your header and love the piece with ribbons. Enjoy doing your work!Caroline Benforadohttps://crayonsencore.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-75940754360066272542023-12-11T22:55:25.635-08:002023-12-11T22:55:25.635-08:00Marie, your bird is sweet and kitty seems to be i...Marie, your bird is sweet and kitty seems to be interested. <br />glad to read your are making fabric arts still. SEASONS GREETINGS to you.<br />be well, Sonjasonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879764714948869488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-52643576525197688592023-11-20T19:36:33.581-08:002023-11-20T19:36:33.581-08:00I'm here. I use Blogger too. I write for mysel...I'm here. I use Blogger too. I write for myself mostly but I know how good it feels to get comments on a post. I use feedly to organize my blog feeds so when you start posting more regularly I will see them. <br />Kathleen J.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08797876054948832560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-86183709221654614732023-11-04T22:39:53.892-07:002023-11-04T22:39:53.892-07:00This is a 10 year old post, what did you end up do...This is a 10 year old post, what did you end up doing w all those blocks?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-14207004588368029022022-08-19T00:29:41.290-07:002022-08-19T00:29:41.290-07:00Hi Marie, Did you ever knit up the Litla Dimun Sha...Hi Marie, Did you ever knit up the Litla Dimun Shawl from Folks Shawls? I see you did the larger one. I just have a question. Thanks. SandyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-83468299868009106432020-11-21T17:10:37.638-08:002020-11-21T17:10:37.638-08:00Did you paint that? Beautiful!Did you paint that? Beautiful!Kelly Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586327691256970695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-89339323791293554332020-11-16T16:23:39.948-08:002020-11-16T16:23:39.948-08:00Such pretty trees and watercolor background! Thank...Such pretty trees and watercolor background! Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11033196569629758956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-20765325921162147022019-09-06T03:06:19.826-07:002019-09-06T03:06:19.826-07:00Simply lovely. I believe you will wear and really ...Simply lovely. I believe you will wear and really enjoy your new,beautiful dress.silknwoolknickershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01872666163272468838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-73667676604063920492019-06-17T19:56:45.797-07:002019-06-17T19:56:45.797-07:00I love it!I love it!Kelly Deehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09586327691256970695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-43003822879644722172019-06-02T19:50:34.150-07:002019-06-02T19:50:34.150-07:00Interesting post. Thanks. I was curious about your...Interesting post. Thanks. I was curious about your take on the 100 AOS pattern line. I bought No. 1 but have been hesitant to make it with the cut-on sleeves (and no gusset, evidently). You basically drafted your own pattern for No. 3, it seems. The fabric is lovely. I would love to see it as worn.Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09815988914005580044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-68411099272765084662019-05-24T09:54:08.782-07:002019-05-24T09:54:08.782-07:00Gorgeous fabric and I love the black/white samples...Gorgeous fabric and I love the black/white samples. Marcia Derse's fabric is always a hit in this house. Arlee Barr did a review of that book a couple of months ago and it sounded fascinating. One of the draws to dyeing fabric for me has always been the science of it. A book that explains this is my idea of perfect. I just preordered Susan Brandeis's book from Schiffer and can't wait to get it. Have a wonderful weekend! I'll be planting the remaining flats of impatiens and pots. The heat is coming and I want to be done before it hits. Hugs!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11367949314724875797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-8983841467291931472019-05-24T05:28:23.551-07:002019-05-24T05:28:23.551-07:00Glad to see that you are blogging again. Great ph...Glad to see that you are blogging again. Great photography--the colors look very true. Happy sewing!taiqihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886533109985511462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-13425527483851140882019-05-03T01:14:42.457-07:002019-05-03T01:14:42.457-07:00Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-6395139371193506962019-04-27T08:52:57.082-07:002019-04-27T08:52:57.082-07:00Great article--I can see lots of new clothes in yo...Great article--I can see lots of new clothes in your future. Have fun.taiqihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886533109985511462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-38343398907475189492019-04-06T07:30:31.768-07:002019-04-06T07:30:31.768-07:00Glad to see you are blogging again. A friend came...Glad to see you are blogging again. A friend came over yesterday and I got out my bits from Maria's class. --also Gwen Marston books--as my Canadian friend Ann reminded me that Gwen actually started this years ago. She took Gwen's class at Quilted Straits years ago and saw many similarities with Maria's style. <br /> Onward--to make more "bits" todaytaiqihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886533109985511462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-12615711129108786912019-04-05T17:03:25.104-07:002019-04-05T17:03:25.104-07:00I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation. It sounds ...I am so glad you enjoyed your vacation. It sounds like it was a fun one. I go in spurts about scraps. I collect them in a bin my sister gave me and when it is full, I cull. I put them in Ziploc bags in a box. Every once in a while I take those scraps out and make new kitty blankets for outside. They don't mind raw edges and I like the fluffy look. I'm thinking of tackling a clean out of the stash. Like you, I've been quilting since my early 20's and there is a big stash. I always find someone who is just starting out and looking for fabric. There was an elderly woman at the nursing home that took care of Carl's Mom. She would go to Walmart (no!!!) as she couldn't afford good fabric. I sent a huge suitcase full of fabric to her and now her daughter is using it. Last time a friend's daughter (11yo) was wanting to quilt, so a big box went to her. I love spreading the fabric around. I know I'll never stop buying. I have a partial order waiting for Quilting Straits - thanks for sharing that shop!!!. So far some Essex linen and embroidery floss is in the basket. Have a wonderful weekend!<br />Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055713076518794844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-31267867050052168972018-12-03T05:36:12.353-08:002018-12-03T05:36:12.353-08:00So beautiful! I am so glad you set aside some time...So beautiful! I am so glad you set aside some time for play and discovery. I've yet to dive into eco dyeing with any intent. I dabbled, but lousy results. This winter I plan to read both of India's books and take notes. I have the trees and plenty of leaves, lol!. Have a wonderful week experimenting. xoJeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055713076518794844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-44958052402779811442018-10-22T01:10:06.303-07:002018-10-22T01:10:06.303-07:00I love to make handcraft by myself. Currently, I n...I love to make handcraft by myself. Currently, I need a rotary cutter because my old one is already damage. One of my cousins suggests me to <a href="http://thereviewsearch.com/best-rotary-cutter/" rel="nofollow">visit here</a> and also said that here I found a different kind of rotary cutter. If you had more insight into it, I would much appreciate it. Thank you.Deborah K. McIntyrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18443448342565236706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-83824908678879516012018-08-30T02:41:24.391-07:002018-08-30T02:41:24.391-07:00I am so pleased to see your review! Like you, I lo...I am so pleased to see your review! Like you, I love hand work but my wrists and thumbs are failing me with tenosynovitis. Every time I go to a craft show I test the sashiko machine but I can never seem to justify the cost. But I've realised a few months of saving will allow me to buy it, and boy I think I'm going to get great use out of it! Thanks for your post. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854689952896339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-3039365379769362542018-08-29T15:48:29.376-07:002018-08-29T15:48:29.376-07:00The stitches look fantastic. I haven't heard o...The stitches look fantastic. I haven't heard of this machine and of course, I now want one. LOL! I love the bag. Take care!Jeanniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01055713076518794844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-46743793213948644962018-08-29T14:35:20.957-07:002018-08-29T14:35:20.957-07:00Oh Marie, I bought that very same pattern about a ...Oh Marie, I bought that very same pattern about a year or more ago thinking it might work with art fabrics and be a fit for more my increasingly apple shaped figure....... i will go back a reread your review and at least make a muslin ! I want to say i always enjoy your reviews and tip and tool finds and look forward to reading them. i want to simplify my clothing as many tops and shorts are patched or going kaput and that is okay for painting, gardening and daily home ware. however some thing just have to go and as i occasionally shop at a thrift shop, even some of my staples are thread -bare...<br /> think Boro on some favorite pieces!! <br />The baby lock that recalls hand stitching is very interesting <br />.be well, sonjasonjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16879764714948869488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-62052061098768372542018-07-07T13:04:45.649-07:002018-07-07T13:04:45.649-07:00Have you tried Knitter Pride “Zing”? I want to hea...Have you tried Knitter Pride “Zing”? I want to hear your comment on them comparing to others. <br /><br />I have the whole set of Signature but so sick of having to buy so many cables because they are not true “interchangeable”. (I have 32” for all 8 pairs but then I need 24 a few times for circular cowls, then a few 40” for three sweater projects on different sizes, then 47” for one of coat, 20” for the hats for two needles. 🙄 $20 for each cables 😤) Then I found Zing (I am in Europe. They use the name KnitPro). I like it a lot even though their tips are not as sharp as the Signature but they give smoother flow from tips to body, no hesitation at all. And the cords are truly interchangeable. On top of that, I can connect and disconnect as I knit the whole cardigan on 3 connected cords. I can disconnect soon as I start reducing for the arm hole, put the caps on the pieces I left then connect the needles back when I’m done with the other piece.<br /><br />The annoying thing about Knit Pro or Knitter’s Pride is the customer service. My pair of 5mm came with uneven sharpness, one is blunt another is sharper. I told the customer service and ask for a replacement for just one so they match. Twice contact, never once respond!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18327638929152983194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-91674146252605552892018-06-20T06:20:36.288-07:002018-06-20T06:20:36.288-07:00Was fortunate to find a Florian linker, love it.Was fortunate to find a Florian linker, love it.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462526869675834869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-57051616537841565172018-06-16T19:28:21.448-07:002018-06-16T19:28:21.448-07:00Gorgeous projects! I’m totally partial to hand emb...Gorgeous projects! I’m totally partial to hand embroidery. Your “In All Things Give Thanks” project turned out 😍 beautiful, the color mix so bright & happy. The sewing kits & needle minders, lovely! I’m currently working on a pattern by Kathy Schmitz... her designs are so cute! Your fabrics are lovely too. Have fun creating! PS: Thanks on the “zinger” head-up, need to check it out. Bits of Stitching!https://www.blogger.com/profile/10329774903596624749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6555143565211060055.post-10265891074093366552018-05-14T08:00:29.310-07:002018-05-14T08:00:29.310-07:00Beautiful tunic! You go girl! JanetBeautiful tunic! You go girl! Janettaiqihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06886533109985511462noreply@blogger.com