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Showing posts with label relax. Show all posts
Showing posts with label relax. Show all posts
Monday, March 14, 2011
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
What About Making
Tara Gentile at Scoutie Girl asked this question: Why do you make? This question got me to thinking about the answer. I've never really thought much about it before because I've always made. I mean, always - it's in my DNA. My mom always made stuff and so did my grandmother. My grandfather was a dairy farmer, and my Dad was an engineer. I guess he designed stuff and then made it.
As a child, I actually thought everyone was a maker, too. When I grew up, I found that wasn't the case, but that's okay. Those I know who are not makers do other cool stuff like bookeeping and teaching. In some ways, maybe that is what they make.
So, Tara, I guess this is my answer: I just make. I'm not sure how to do {be} otherwise. I'd like to know why others make, too!
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Sewing Machines
I really do love to sew - I mean, really REALLY! There is nothing more relaxing and therapeutic than sitting at my sewing machine after a stressful day at my *regular* job at our local hospital. The hum of my brand new fancy-schmancy computerized sewing machine is so soothing. Yet, I miss the clickety-whirr of the machine I learned to sew on, back in the day when computerized machines were just a twinkle in the eye of sewing machine manufacturers. There was something mesmerizing about the rhythmic machinery sound as I sat as a fifth grader making my very first dress. I guess that's why I am drawn to vintage sewing machines - that unique clickety-whirr sound of my childhood.
Here is a picture of my little collection of vintage mechanical sewing machines. They all work! My favorite is the aqua and white beauty in front - it was my grandmother's. Do you have a favorite memory about learning to sew? I'd love to hear it!
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