tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post7067634000068602347..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: Graduation, Advanced Style, and More!shamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-22004335831835941622016-07-11T03:22:38.124-07:002016-07-11T03:22:38.124-07:00Wow what a post! Congratulations on your DDs gradu...Wow what a post! Congratulations on your DDs graduation and love all the outfits your wearing. I couldn't take my eyes off Joy's jacket. Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622769905155059570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-12355085828134983702016-06-20T23:32:15.267-07:002016-06-20T23:32:15.267-07:00Would be great to meet up, but I now live in Utah....Would be great to meet up, but I now live in Utah. Am coming to California in October--sewing retreat in Carmel. I do want a day in SF before visiting family and heading back to Utah.Ohhhmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585069905451113533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-14820994020474323942016-06-16T23:34:41.111-07:002016-06-16T23:34:41.111-07:00YES! Louisa and I would love to visit with you! YES! Louisa and I would love to visit with you! Sue @ A Colourful Canvashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15509898677660889672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-58186327586928072172016-06-14T15:35:59.469-07:002016-06-14T15:35:59.469-07:00Thanks, Pamela! I have watched some of the coverag...Thanks, Pamela! I have watched some of the coverage, then I have to go into news avoidance mode. Even still, it's very depressing. There is more good than bad in the world, though. I believe that.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-8699132455258662242016-06-14T15:34:21.915-07:002016-06-14T15:34:21.915-07:00Thanks, Deborah!Thanks, Deborah!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-16901281427840052692016-06-14T15:34:12.488-07:002016-06-14T15:34:12.488-07:00Thanks, Teresa!! I'm glad you unlurked. :) I w...Thanks, Teresa!! I'm glad you unlurked. :) I went to DOL in Taos 3 years ago. I like it well enough to go to Ashland last fall. It's a great retreat!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-40754107493081142412016-06-14T15:33:10.687-07:002016-06-14T15:33:10.687-07:00Thanks so much, Claire!Thanks so much, Claire!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-71006249613670214952016-06-14T14:18:52.110-07:002016-06-14T14:18:52.110-07:00Can I just say how much I'm leaning on your si...Can I just say how much I'm leaning on your site since the Orlando shootings? I need to keep reminding myself that this is still a world where people do beautiful things for the joy of it.Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03910646618979323643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-61875628882210081022016-06-14T10:07:07.294-07:002016-06-14T10:07:07.294-07:00I loved this epic post! I loved this epic post! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15054711853484479690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-78797607670104069432016-06-14T08:35:42.386-07:002016-06-14T08:35:42.386-07:00Long time lurker… But just had to tell you how muc...Long time lurker… But just had to tell you how much I enjoy your blog. You are quite an inspiration. I have also been to DoL in Taos New Mexico ...you're going to love it!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09932618095233511756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-90459354111407831712016-06-14T08:33:17.063-07:002016-06-14T08:33:17.063-07:00What a fabulous and cheerful post, so full of good...What a fabulous and cheerful post, so full of good news and kindnesses. Claire Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985534501515085160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-63654924945049050242016-06-13T18:20:59.949-07:002016-06-13T18:20:59.949-07:00Hi there! Oh, I know how to thread my serger. I ca...Hi there! Oh, I know how to thread my serger. I can even thread it "from scratch", with no thread in there at all. I just don't bother. ;)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-9014056314575646872016-06-13T18:19:16.281-07:002016-06-13T18:19:16.281-07:00Thanks for that info, Elle!!Thanks for that info, Elle!!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-66930132224280139682016-06-13T18:05:49.246-07:002016-06-13T18:05:49.246-07:00I was just checking an old post about your White 5...I was just checking an old post about your White 534 Serger and how you keep it threaded with black threads only. I received my machine as a gift at least twenty-five years ago and it is still doing it's thing! (touch wood…)The way I change colours (particularly for the loopers) is to cut the old thread at the very top,, tie the new colours using a square knot (so that it won't slip), turn the tensions to zero, then holding the black "tail" gently towards the back, run the machine slowly until all four new threads are through (past the needles), then return the tensions back to #7 for the far left thread and to #4 for the remaining three threads. Hope this helps…A sewist from Vancouver Islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12802232885567830024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-11357535370260670542016-06-13T17:02:59.693-07:002016-06-13T17:02:59.693-07:00Awesome post. So much exciting and wonderful news....Awesome post. So much exciting and wonderful news. Congrats to both of your daughters. And you get to know Vancouver! Bonus!<br /><br />Of course everyone knows about Dressew, but there is also Our Social Fabric https://oursocialfabric.wordpress.com/, and Maiwa http://www.maiwa.com/, and then there are all the Sari/Saree shops on south Fraser and south Main streets. Definitely worth a visit. Of course we all expect to hear all about your adventures in Vancouver 8-D.ElleChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16656569539140359204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-53109659135621372622016-06-13T16:29:50.206-07:002016-06-13T16:29:50.206-07:00Thanks, Margy! YES, it was very considerate of my ...Thanks, Margy! YES, it was very considerate of my kids to arrange that! Given that they are only 2 years apart, but DD2 took her time deciding what she wanted, and that's fine by me! I wish you could have been there to meet Ari and Joy! Now that Ari lives in LA, you may have a good opportunity. And if you come up to SF, maybe we can arrange to meet Joy!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-7957519978397629692016-06-13T16:28:38.456-07:002016-06-13T16:28:38.456-07:00Thanks, Vicki! It's a real milestone, isn'...Thanks, Vicki! It's a real milestone, isn't it?shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-84122922007440621122016-06-13T16:05:47.548-07:002016-06-13T16:05:47.548-07:00What an incredible post! I envy you your energy, t...What an incredible post! I envy you your energy, to take advantage of all the interesting and joyful events in your life. Congrats to DD1 and good wishes to DD2...how clever of them to make sure you have 8 consecutive years of university parenting! The graduation pictures are stunning...gorgeous graduate, lovely lei (that's both the singular and the plural, BTW) stunning mother. And of course, I'm green with envy of your meetup with Ari and Joy. Thanks for all the delicious details‼️����Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-81832375383749245132016-06-13T14:13:15.001-07:002016-06-13T14:13:15.001-07:00How exciting - one graduated daughter! Congratula...How exciting - one graduated daughter! Congratulations to you both. Sounds like you had a great time with Ari and Joy too.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-83162489222399763692016-06-13T13:03:10.568-07:002016-06-13T13:03:10.568-07:00Thanks so much, Margene! If you are in San Jose, t...Thanks so much, Margene! If you are in San Jose, then you aren't that far away! Maybe we'll cross paths, perhaps at AIF?shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48022828542929675022016-06-13T10:37:28.568-07:002016-06-13T10:37:28.568-07:00Love your posts, SHAMS. Congratulations on DD1 gr...Love your posts, SHAMS. Congratulations on DD1 graduating with honors. You are an AWESOME MOM! I lived in SF for three years before marriage then moved to San Jose for over 30 years, so I love to hear what is going on in SF and beyond. Britex is a favorite place. So glad you can have all the wonderful experiences that area has to offer and that you share them with us. A little nostalgic and exciting at the same time. Now onto DD2 adventures and travel! I'll be here waiting for the news! Have a wonderful summer!<br />Ohhhmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10585069905451113533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-42646836807146775202016-06-13T09:29:18.951-07:002016-06-13T09:29:18.951-07:00Thanks, Marcia! Isn't it funny that 4 years is...Thanks, Marcia! Isn't it funny that 4 years is seen as an accomplishment these days? In "our day" 4 years was the norm!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-18139763785104570882016-06-13T09:28:38.620-07:002016-06-13T09:28:38.620-07:00Thanks, SewingCPA! I do try to include items that ...Thanks, SewingCPA! I do try to include items that might be of interest to other sewers. Or at least to some sewers. :)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-47794889716261262642016-06-13T09:27:56.462-07:002016-06-13T09:27:56.462-07:00Thanks so much, Gayle!Thanks so much, Gayle!shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-11280609810390472492016-06-13T09:10:59.641-07:002016-06-13T09:10:59.641-07:00Congrats to you and DD - 4 years is quite an accom...Congrats to you and DD - 4 years is quite an accomplishment. Great post. I always love your inspiration. Enjoyed seeing the book signing. I have the book and also a new one 'Forever Style'<br />Marciaemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00983967954636851980noreply@blogger.com