tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post4021130176892302071..comments2024-03-27T17:31:58.315-07:00Comments on Home Living: Some Things Have To ChangeLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-91346908349259202472013-05-15T11:49:40.350-07:002013-05-15T11:49:40.350-07:00Sharon has left a new comment on your post "S...Sharon has left a new comment on your post "Some Things Have To Change": <br /><br />I just saw the pictures of the movie, "Daddy Long Legs". Funny, too, because when I first read this blog, I thought of the trunk in that movie. The trunk opened up and they pulled out a longer pole so they could take the dresses out and hang them up on that. Also, I looked for "lawn"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-40194327774126517362013-05-15T11:41:01.153-07:002013-05-15T11:41:01.153-07:00I love the steamer trunk drawing. I would not min...I love the steamer trunk drawing. I would not mind having a steamer trunk, myself!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-87517481727322934012013-05-13T07:53:23.192-07:002013-05-13T07:53:23.192-07:00About the suitcase problem of getting to your item...About the suitcase problem of getting to your items you want I have had success with two things for travel. One is a packing envelope that comes in 15",18" and 20" sizes.<br />You put the clothing item on the unfolded surface of the envelope and fold according to directions or your own neatness pattern. You then fold up the envelope and it is ready to go.The 20" one can take Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-50742634327675666782013-05-12T15:17:29.395-07:002013-05-12T15:17:29.395-07:00I have seen "cotton lawn" on fashion fab...I have seen "cotton lawn" on fashion fabrics.com but never purchased it because I didn't know what it was!! They have sales periodically, you get notified of them if you sign up, so maybe next sale I'll try some. I could let you know if the sale comes up about the price. I think at the end of summer it goes very cheaply.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-11686667063714905152013-05-12T11:03:27.510-07:002013-05-12T11:03:27.510-07:00Have you seen the "Inspirations" magazin...Have you seen the "Inspirations" magazine. It is an Autralian embrodery and needle craft magine. The photos are lovely to look at even for non-sewers!<br />I was very happy to find some back issues at a craft sale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-8795299917967784872013-05-12T06:32:55.226-07:002013-05-12T06:32:55.226-07:00Thank you for posting the traveling trunk pictures...Thank you for posting the traveling trunk pictures! Love it.magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-10848702267393704952013-05-12T03:43:46.178-07:002013-05-12T03:43:46.178-07:00I bought Japanese Lawn at the end of summer , it w...I bought Japanese Lawn at the end of summer , it was pricy but too nice to pass. Lawn is very soft and the patterns this year have been lovely. Liberty of London produces amazing fabric. <br /><br />I grew up on a farm and the cream we produced was so thick you could tip the jar upside down and it wouldn't move and it tasted wonderful. Besides great butter and cream, Australians should beFinding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-31106045758915080752013-05-12T00:40:13.762-07:002013-05-12T00:40:13.762-07:00Have not heard of this place but will surely visit...Have not heard of this place but will surely visit it!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-33580854262364306592013-05-11T22:24:29.580-07:002013-05-11T22:24:29.580-07:00Completely off topic, but I hope you get to visit ...Completely off topic, but I hope you get to visit the Tyabb Packing House nearby to where you are staying. Im sure you would enjoy looking around there immensely. Kind regards, Tania in MelbourneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-85299883093867570062013-05-11T19:14:40.531-07:002013-05-11T19:14:40.531-07:00things are changing! English Double Devon Cream 3 ...things are changing! English Double Devon Cream 3 pk $23.97 on Amazon and Clotted Cream too 6oz. $5.50!!!<br />Laura Ashley cottons on EBay,mostly.<br />In the 60's one could buy lawn cottons...where did it go? Was it manufactured in America once? This would be a good topic to research. <br />Glad to know you can Skype your home family every day! And seeing more of your photos will be such a lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-69077219332453532822013-05-11T18:11:55.221-07:002013-05-11T18:11:55.221-07:00What beautiful fabrics,how on earth can you choose...What beautiful fabrics,how on earth can you choose?I am sure your mother is really enjoying having you there.What a blessing you are to her.And to us as well with all your wonderful posts.Gaylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06538925514223073732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-31582603575025231882013-05-11T15:52:52.748-07:002013-05-11T15:52:52.748-07:00I agree that we need to be able to by lawns. I don...I agree that we need to be able to by lawns. I don't understand. And I can only imagine how good double cream must be.<br /><br />Best of all, though, I like your traveling trunk idea. There has to be a way ...magnoliasnteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08517995125207145961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-27974570163146396942013-05-11T10:51:35.526-07:002013-05-11T10:51:35.526-07:00BTW, double cream is offered on Amazon. Maybe els...BTW, double cream is offered on Amazon. Maybe elsewhere in the states? :-)J♥Yce Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974221921014132431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-53395713562364668602013-05-11T10:30:25.532-07:002013-05-11T10:30:25.532-07:00What a wonderful visit you are having! Double cre...What a wonderful visit you are having! Double cream...sounds yummy ~ those fabrics look quite lovely, too! The first time I learned of lawn fabric was when coming across the book by Ann Ladbury, <i>Dressmaking with Liberty</i>. Sale price of that Liberty of London lawn fabric is $23+ on Amazon...fabric.com, etc. though other names are less...hopefully better prices can be found with a little J♥Yce Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974221921014132431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-52981547946270853262013-05-11T09:16:43.995-07:002013-05-11T09:16:43.995-07:00Laura Ashley dresses were usually made out of the ...Laura Ashley dresses were usually made out of the prettiest cotton lawn. While you could buy their line of patterns from McCall's , the beautiful lawn fabric was never available locally. Glad you found some and since it is so lightweight, it should be easy to bring home. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-30124045929193952102013-05-11T08:01:54.453-07:002013-05-11T08:01:54.453-07:00Is double cream the same as clotted cream in Engla...Is double cream the same as clotted cream in England?anglowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16767926483303389938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-3620394380438210452013-05-11T06:10:02.101-07:002013-05-11T06:10:02.101-07:00By the way...I went into Fabric.com and searched c...By the way...I went into Fabric.com and searched cotton lawn fabric and was able to find some, but the price - ouch! $10.98 a yard - width 44"...this dress would have to be for a very special occasion :D <br /><br /> Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-22110787102464445022013-05-11T06:07:41.653-07:002013-05-11T06:07:41.653-07:00Maria I wish your family could host our famous fri...Maria I wish your family could host our famous friend for awhile. He always does something helpful for those he lodges with.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-31087903591670334742013-05-11T06:04:00.659-07:002013-05-11T06:04:00.659-07:00As a sewer, fine lawn fabric will be truly appreci...As a sewer, fine lawn fabric will be truly appreciated. And double cream...oh my, that will be a real treat! <br /><br />How wonderful that you are having a good time - but a touch of home sickness is expected :) You mentioned that your friend is in Colombia, my country, I am sure, is enjoying his visit.<br /><br />I pray that your time together with the ladies will be enjoyable. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-19816571729796180722013-05-11T05:51:59.511-07:002013-05-11T05:51:59.511-07:00I hope to9 try this. Thanks for teling me. That is...I hope to9 try this. Thanks for teling me. That is a very historical treat that Australians have served for generations.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-91008661895097905662013-05-11T05:51:57.935-07:002013-05-11T05:51:57.935-07:00I hope to9 try this. Thanks for teling me. That is...I hope to9 try this. Thanks for teling me. That is a very historical treat that Australians have served for generations.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-30879518180846799312013-05-11T05:44:09.465-07:002013-05-11T05:44:09.465-07:00Double cream, yum! You simply must try it on pavlo...Double cream, yum! You simply must try it on pavlova. You can buy the little meringue nests at the supermarket over here in little packs of 10, dollop on some double cream and top with passion fruit pulp, sliced kiwi fruit, banana and strawberries. Such a treat, and they look so cute.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08652394321048906070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13876998109647520622013-05-11T04:29:06.831-07:002013-05-11T04:29:06.831-07:00Thank you Jacqui, You are sweet. The absence of d...Thank you Jacqui, You are sweet. The absence of double cream in the US is tragic. This is the year 2013 and we have no double cream. I sing it to the tune of "Oh Solo Mio": No double cream-o. So sad, so sad, no double cream.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-46463024428907523162013-05-11T04:01:39.812-07:002013-05-11T04:01:39.812-07:00Really enjoyed that post!! Cannot believe you can...Really enjoyed that post!! Cannot believe you can't get double cream in America! The fine lawn is beautiful material and your pictures are stunning<br />Have a lovely weekend<br />JacquiJacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227830849916850206noreply@blogger.com