Comments for living in the woods and making stuff

Comment on a silk sweater for cooler weather by Karen Berthine

Karen Berthine — Wed, 09 May 2012 04:41:07 +0000

It looks great! When I travel where I know it will be hot, I always bring a light but warm shawl made of lace weight merino, mohair or cashmere. It folds up to next-to-nothing and can be kept safely in a tote or briefcase until you need to ward of the frigid airconditioned air!

Comment on another bedspread dress by Rosie

Rosie — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:22:21 +0000

Very graceful. love the sleeve detail. Good to see them together.

Comment on another bedspread dress by lisa

lisa — Tue, 08 May 2012 11:22:49 +0000

Beautiful. You are amazing!!

Comment on green tomato tart by Torrey

Torrey — Tue, 08 May 2012 06:03:30 +0000

Hi Gwen,
I don’t have the cookbook right now. I will try and remember to email you the recipe when I do, which will be in a month or so. It is a great recipe!
Torrey

Comment on green tomato tart by Gwen

Gwen — Tue, 08 May 2012 04:13:03 +0000

This tart sounds delicious! I have so many green tomatoes sitting on the counter that I want to find new uses for. If it’s not too much trouble, would you send me the original recipe with the blackberry jam? I must try this!

Comment on a silk sweater for cooler weather by Rosie

Rosie — Mon, 07 May 2012 12:06:05 +0000

Sweater came out great!

Comment on simple cotton dress for warm weather by rosie

rosie — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:43:45 +0000

love this.

Comment on bedspread dress.. by Anndrea Taylor

Anndrea Taylor — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 21:24:14 +0000

Wow! That’s gorgeous fabric and a BEAUTIFUL DRESS! and I’m loving hearing about it! XO Tnanks Torrey! Love, Anndrea

Comment on mid century modern…and sewing by Torrey

Torrey — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:44:32 +0000

Hi Dan,
I haven’t used my 306 much. I have some projects planned for it, but haven’t gotten to them yet. (I also broke the needle and haven’t gotten a new one!) I had to to a bit of tinkering with mine in order to get the stitch measure working properly. I am still a little concerned as the machine does take a bit to get going every time. I am not sure if I need to use it a little more, or if there is some spot that needs some oil or work.
Sorry that I can’t give you any more helpful information! Good luck with your machine!

Comment on mid century modern…and sewing by Dan urbach

Dan urbach — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 08:04:25 +0000

Nice 306. I just acquired one of them myself and wanted to know if you would share any of your experiences with it? Also note that the 306 can be fitted to the treadle stand, and you can do Zig Zag and fancy stitches during your next power outage. I also have a treadle machine with the ‘long Bobbin” like yours.. mine is a singer built in the year 1900. Make beautiful stitches, but I really wanted a way to “bar Tack” on my packs and tarps, So i think the 306 will take its place in the stand for now.
Dan in Alaska