We didn't have tons of clothes. I distinctly remember that we got new clothes at certain times of the year: Easter, Christmas, beginning of school year and maybe for a birthday. My siblings might say this memory is similar to the one about walking to school, uphill both ways, in the snow. Clothes were patched… Continue reading When I was a child…
Tag: Make do and Mend
Make-Do and Mend – lace
This tatted lace was made by my Gma-S. She made it to edge a full sized bath towel. There were several towels with her tatted lace. This was the last two pieces that I had to remove from the towels. I have plans to use all the lace as a peek-a-boo slip for the walking… Continue reading Make-Do and Mend – lace
Make Do and Mend – not just for clothing
Over the weekend, a very naughty dog peed on one of WW's throw rugs. 
Currently there is only one washing machine between us and it is upstairs. Figuring it could be quickly washed, dried and returned I took it upstairs. Through it in the washing machine, turned it on and went about the day. … Continue reading Make Do and Mend – not just for clothing
Make do and Mend
I missed you last week. Between moving a parent in with us, teaching a safety class and being sick-sick-sick I didn't get much done in RL or on this blog. I did do some things though: WOW! looking back at pics snapped while working, I was surprised that so much had gotten finished. I honestly… Continue reading Make do and Mend
Mending Monday – black denim again & again
I looked for my last mending post regarding these jeans, apparently I hadn't posted about them. Let me correct that now. On November 2nd I worked on mending the worn fabric BF's jeans. For this project I used the electric sewing machine, Pfaff Hobby Quilter. Added the feed dog cover and the embroidery foot. Starting… Continue reading Mending Monday – black denim again & again
