Thursday Thirteen

6th March 2008

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Thirteen Things about sewing, that I enjoy

1…. I love fabric stores! There are so many beautiful fabrics, it can be overwhelming, but I like finding a fabric that I can create something special out of, knowing it’s a one of a kind item.

2…. I love fabric! Ditto what I said before, just can’t have enough fabric!

3…. I love to sew with my sisters and my mom. We get together with our sewing machines when we can and we just create. It’s fun because we all help each other out when we’re trying something new.

4…. I love taking sewing classes to learn new things. It’s a great way to learn new sewing techniques.

5…. I love meeting people that love to sew.

6…. I love buying thread. Have you SEEN how many colors of thread are available?!

7…. I love sewing supplies. If you can think of it, it probably exists.

8…. I love my sewing machine. I do wish it had a few more decorative stitches, but hey, it does embroider, so I’m not complaining!

9…. I love carrying a bag I’ve made and having someone ask me where I bought it.

10… I love that my daughter likes me to make her Halloween costumes, they’re more original and they look better than those cheapy ones at the store. She likes picking out the fabrics for those too.

11… I love showing my daughter how to do things on my machine.

12… I love that I’m finally learning to make a quilt. My mom is an avid, and excellent, quilter. I have not followed in those footsteps, but I am learning a little bit at a time, and who knows, maybe I’ll be able to work on a quilt with her someday!

13… Finally, I love that my machine embroiders. I program it, turn it on, and let it run. I’m typing this as my machine is embroidering a t-shirt now.

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1 On March 6th, 2008, Spice said:

I wish I knew how to sew. I can cross stitch that’s about it. Happy TT!

Spice’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #7

posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:23 am

2 On March 6th, 2008, SandyCarlson said:

This is such an upbeat post! That’s great you and your family get together to have a sewing bee. Great idea.

SandyCarlson’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen No. 23: Words to Live By if You Find the Time

posted on March 6th, 2008 at 10:45 am

3 On March 6th, 2008, Penelope Anne aka The Mama Bear said:

Hello, my name is Penelope and I am a fabricaholic, I can’t stop buying and buying, but I promise I use it too. Currently making patrol flags for the Boy Scout troop and then on to some quilting projects.
Excellent TT list, for a funny look on parenting hope you’ll pop by mine.

Penelope Anne aka The Mama Bear’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen #23 ~ Parenting 101: Lessons of Life & Love

posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:23 am

4 On March 6th, 2008, Nissa said:

It’s great that you’re passing on your love of sewing to your daughter!

I’d love to learn how to quilt also!

Nissa’s last blog post..Thursday Thirteen - Google keyword searches

posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:34 am

5 On March 6th, 2008, Wyspy said:

T13 blogrolling…. I LOVE to sew too! My husband and I have a deal…… I can keep all the fabric that can fit in the sewing room closet & totes….. he can keep all the tools in the Craftsman toolbox in the garage *winks*
Happy Sewing!
~W~

Wyspy’s last blog post..T13: 03-06-08

posted on March 6th, 2008 at 11:51 am

6 On March 6th, 2008, Amy @ The Q Family said:

It’s great that you can find a passion that you will want to share with your daughter.

Amy @ The Q Family’s last blog post..13 Things I will pack on my cruise

posted on March 6th, 2008 at 2:46 pm

7 On March 6th, 2008, lynne said:

Spice - I started out by cross stitching when I was a kid. I haven’t done it for a while, but I love it.

Sandy - My whole family loves to sew, so we really do have fun when we get together.

Penelope - That’s funny! Besides being a blogoholic, I too am a fabric-a-holic. I don’t compare to my mom though, she has a stash that puts the rest of us to shame!

posted on March 6th, 2008 at 5:24 pm

8 On March 6th, 2008, lynne said:

Nissa - The hardest part about teaching my daughter to sew is finding a time when we both can sit down and do it together. She loves creating things as much as I do.

Wyspy - I think you’ve made yourself a very good deal with your husband!! Way to go!

Amy - I think we all try to pass on the things we love to our children, whatever those things are.

posted on March 6th, 2008 at 5:27 pm