tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post7790784580701732955..comments2024-03-18T18:45:59.168-07:00Comments on Home Living: Extra Foggy Morning Tea and a Sewing TutorialLydiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-39926974863162537882013-02-03T00:23:00.437-08:002013-02-03T00:23:00.437-08:00Yes, you can use ordinary string, or "kitchen...Yes, you can use ordinary string, or "kitchen string" in home made piping. It has to be thicker than crochet thread and harder than yarn.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-76897078073385155862013-02-02T19:52:35.151-08:002013-02-02T19:52:35.151-08:00Kitchen string is a fine idea, especially as Tasha...Kitchen string is a fine idea, especially as Tasha Tudor used it...it is probably an authentic method too!<br />I'm going to the Dollar Tree to locate those fragrances...I didn't know to look in the Valentine decor section...thanks for that tip.<br />Also certainly appreciate the bias strip for setting in a cap sleeve..sounds great.<br />I loved reading everyone's comments...they are lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-47506461443116936632013-02-02T19:10:27.389-08:002013-02-02T19:10:27.389-08:00A friend of mine always gets his cards at dollar s...A friend of mine always gets his cards at dollar stores - I guess they're from the previous season. Anyway, the cards from him are always the best I've ever gotten.<br /><br />I read someplace that Tasha Tudor used kitchen string for her piping in the period clothing she wore!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503930255842185609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-75978527931186482652013-02-02T18:23:36.712-08:002013-02-02T18:23:36.712-08:00I did forget to say that the perfumes I first ment...I did forget to say that the perfumes I first mentioned from Dollar Tree are in the Valentine decor section. The perfumes you name are in the regular perfume/lotion/bath section. I just love those knock=off perfumes and sometimes they are not as strong.<br /><br />Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-80680315464016007812013-02-02T18:13:19.282-08:002013-02-02T18:13:19.282-08:00I loved your "fog" tea outdoors, I will ...I loved your "fog" tea outdoors, I will have to try that some foggy morning. Just wanted to thank you again for your Dollar Tree tips, I had a most successful shopping trip this afternoon. I got two of those cutout felt place mats, one pink and one red. I have them on my coffee table, with two glass candlesticks holding red tapers on one, and a small glass vase of silk ivy and red Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426649248840375486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-45359589429784976822013-02-02T17:16:20.659-08:002013-02-02T17:16:20.659-08:00No I have not tried that sweetener, the reason bei...No I have not tried that sweetener, the reason being that I'm trying to do without sugar and get used to things not tasting sweet. I notice that the less sweet things I use in cooking (even dates and raisins and honey) the more I taste sweetness in plain food.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-64932864756080274802013-02-02T17:06:47.518-08:002013-02-02T17:06:47.518-08:00What a great idea about the date bread. I will de...What a great idea about the date bread. I will definitely have to try that; replacing sugar with dates. By the way, have you used Sucanat and if so, does it work as well as sugar? I've not used it yet, but have been contemplating it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-27703315546900630082013-02-02T11:58:36.966-08:002013-02-02T11:58:36.966-08:00Yes I put the primroses outside when I am finished...Yes I put the primroses outside when I am finished with them indoors. Since it is so close to the time when I have the ladies luncheon here, I usually buy one for each lady to take home, and what is left goes in my garden. During the luncheon they are used as centerpieces for the tables and mantels and shelves. I choose a color theme for it each year.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-66295627332870324362013-02-02T10:40:55.296-08:002013-02-02T10:40:55.296-08:00I was the original poster for the sewing sleeves q...I was the original poster for the sewing sleeves question. I just wanted to say thank you for the replies. They were very helpful. I understand the bias tape suggestion because the post was very well written, and I think I will try that. It seems to me that using the bias tape that way would lead to a much nicer result than the method than most patterns suggest, which involves a lot of strings Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-47562623365464038132013-02-02T09:00:45.373-08:002013-02-02T09:00:45.373-08:00There is a video on youtube called "Ease Cap ...There is a video on youtube called "Ease Cap of Sleeve Using Bias Tape". <br /><br />I agree with you, Lady Lydia, I like patterns that are meant to have some gathering at the cap. <br /><br />But when I first started sewing, I was self-conscious about trying to make a very plain dress - like a linen shift to go under other things, and not being able to set the sleeve in right without Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-15219168032728004472013-02-02T08:03:20.143-08:002013-02-02T08:03:20.143-08:00Regarding sleeves: I've always liked a little ...Regarding sleeves: I've always liked a little gather at the shoulder, so I do not necessarily try to get them flat when sewing. However it is important to get them flat and smooth all around the sleeve up to that point, and I'll try to show how to do it. I have never used the bias tape method. I think the modern sleeve is much harder to manage than sleeves of the past, as they are cut Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-85120487014326046252013-02-02T07:59:50.681-08:002013-02-02T07:59:50.681-08:00Hi Sarah, Thanks for the invitation. I'll try...Hi Sarah, Thanks for the invitation. I'll try to get something ready and link up.Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-41512043584097070312013-02-02T07:59:27.975-08:002013-02-02T07:59:27.975-08:00Thank you for this beautiful post. I enjoyed your ...Thank you for this beautiful post. I enjoyed your beautiful pictures. Thank you for being a blessing :)<br /><br />Have a lovely weekend!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />StephanieStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-13289103568696593782013-02-02T04:01:12.485-08:002013-02-02T04:01:12.485-08:00Thanks for all the great tips and for putting toge...Thanks for all the great tips and for putting together the helpful tutorial. I hope you're enjoyimg your day so far.<br /><br />I'm hosting my Homemaking Linkup Weekend and would love to have you join, if you'd like!<br /><br />Have a great day!<br />Mrs. Sarah Coller<br />Sarah Collerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207022145433487536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-69271459224315215772013-02-01T20:16:56.606-08:002013-02-01T20:16:56.606-08:00Sarah, the plastic "crystal" vases are a...Sarah, the plastic "crystal" vases are also very beautiful! Put some of the dollar store "marbles" that come in pink or green or blue, in the bottom to weigh it down, and add water and flowers. And the crystal in the wedding section is really nice : Plastic bowls, trays, all shapes of dishes made to look like crystal. Turn small or large "crystal" plastic bowls Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-60705179634705611852013-02-01T20:07:08.472-08:002013-02-01T20:07:08.472-08:00After seeing some dollar store finds of yours on o...After seeing some dollar store finds of yours on other posts, I kept my eyes open for pretty things. We visited the city last week and I stopped in and got a pretty crystal- looking (but plastic) tray that I am going to use for a cheese and cracker plate for my friend's baby shower. I also got my husband's valentine's day card. I splurged and got the fancier cards that are actually a Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14473131878856957092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-61778906198266790832013-02-01T19:43:00.471-08:002013-02-01T19:43:00.471-08:00I plan to make potato scones tomorrow if it is sti...I plan to make potato scones tomorrow if it is still foggy. I hope they are the same thing that you describe!Lydiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15530969871397361970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-12530762109015024482013-02-01T19:42:23.169-08:002013-02-01T19:42:23.169-08:00I love your blog food which this week, can also be...I love your blog food which this week, can also be called fog food! I was very blessed to visit Scotland a few years ago, and while in the highlands had a wonderful breakfast which included a fried egg which sat on a potato scone. The scone was round, and about a quarter to one half inch high and very delicious. Have you ever had such a thing? The town was called Newtownville, I think, and it wasGailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-54936535344339755602013-02-01T18:51:49.018-08:002013-02-01T18:51:49.018-08:00I love your blog food which this week, can also be...I love your blog food which this week, can also be called fog food! I was very blessed to visit Scotland a few years ago, and while in the highlands had a wonderful breakfast which included a fried egg which sat on a potato scone. The scone was round, and about a quarter to one half inch high and very delicious. Have you ever had such a thing? The town was called Newtownville, I think, and it Gailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-83399805086451533672013-02-01T13:17:02.454-08:002013-02-01T13:17:02.454-08:00I found this tutorial and I use this method now fo...I found this tutorial and I use this method now for bias tape - I love it! It only uses a 13.5 square. The lady found discovered this method a very old quilting book at her aunt's house. http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2008/07/summer-sewing-perfectly-portable-cushion/ Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-28401622493039107482013-02-01T10:02:32.968-08:002013-02-01T10:02:32.968-08:00I have been waiting for the primroses to come out ...I have been waiting for the primroses to come out - they are not in my area yet. Do you plant yours in the garden after you are finished with them in the house? <br /><br />To the one who asked about easing sleeve caps - once I found out how to do it right, a huge problem was solved for me. I am not sure where to direct you for a tutorial right now, because I don't have time to search. I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-38767553110619185302013-02-01T08:53:42.102-08:002013-02-01T08:53:42.102-08:00Good Morning, I really felt a quiet peace from the...Good Morning, I really felt a quiet peace from the wonderful foggy tea time post. Also I so desire to make the time to sew this time of year. I am also going to go and have a look at the valentine cards today.<br />I just wanted to mention that the time of day I am going to the Health Club, I have been with almost all elderly ladies and much older grandpa age men. I almost cried for God's living from glory to gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07123718369605106023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9186456.post-31918260821620230832013-02-01T04:51:51.671-08:002013-02-01T04:51:51.671-08:00Thank you for sharing another pretty post. I finis...Thank you for sharing another pretty post. I finished a shirt yesterday, that only used 2 yards of fabric that cost $1 per yard. It is a pretty floral fabric from the discount fabric section at WalMart, and my mother said it looks like something from a boutique. I can reuse the pattern now and make several pretty shirts that look like they cost a fortune for the price of one ugly off the rack Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com