tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post4434078056908717306..comments2024-03-19T15:19:25.978-07:00Comments on Five and Counting....: This is Not Just a Post About Sewing.motherof5http://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-39161854010714821402016-02-04T19:02:53.763-08:002016-02-04T19:02:53.763-08:00Thank you Renae.
I 'write' so many posts ...Thank you Renae.<br /><br />I 'write' so many posts in my head but never get them down. It felt good to share this one.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-83355392372041904812016-02-03T02:33:19.603-08:002016-02-03T02:33:19.603-08:00This is priceless Nicole. In so many ways. Fashion...This is priceless Nicole. In so many ways. Fashion conscious, consumer consciousness, relationships, life... Probably seemingly incidental in your lives together but lifelong learning nonetheless. Renaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01940791685132307535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-5830188154695346332016-01-31T03:08:59.230-08:002016-01-31T03:08:59.230-08:00Thank you Catherine.
xx NThank you Catherine.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-90105617139300803532016-01-29T05:28:11.407-08:002016-01-29T05:28:11.407-08:00Thank you so very much for your thoughtful comment...Thank you so very much for your thoughtful comment!<br /><br />I had such a nice day with the Twins, I spend a lot of time with my children but it rare to get one on one moments (or one on two).<br /><br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-40255627202695416482016-01-28T03:45:34.150-08:002016-01-28T03:45:34.150-08:00A really lovely post - getting children to think a...A really lovely post - getting children to think about where stuff (not only clothing) comes from and putting together the work/money/time it takes are valuable lessons. Being with your children is worth the money they spent on their togs and fabric. My son get cross at me if there is something he thinks I ought to have taught him earlier - like how to put deodorant on properly, how to iron a shirt - just basic things. I love he has the expectation that I should teach him these time consuming but basic things. I love reading your blog and wonder at your amazing productivity. Summer Flieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17092393256871735567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-68845332070736459302016-01-26T01:35:28.460-08:002016-01-26T01:35:28.460-08:00Well said, Nicole! Well said, Nicole! runciblespoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08299362615664028175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-91285732544296429312016-01-25T18:09:39.530-08:002016-01-25T18:09:39.530-08:00Thank you Ann.
The sewing is just practice. My sew...Thank you Ann.<br />The sewing is just practice. My sewing improved so much when I discovered the O+S patterns. I don't use them as much now but I value the skills I leant.<br />Thank you for the lovely compliment.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-82147517081026871382016-01-25T18:08:18.174-08:002016-01-25T18:08:18.174-08:00That means an awful lot, coming from you Deb.
xx N...That means an awful lot, coming from you Deb.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-23274767257469013092016-01-25T18:07:47.385-08:002016-01-25T18:07:47.385-08:00Thank you Kate.
The rota works really well for me....Thank you Kate.<br />The rota works really well for me. It keeps me on track (or Trixie would have far more clothes then she needs) and it makes us all think about what we need, rather then want, which can only be a good thing.<br /><br />I don't find swimwear easy to sew and the ones the Twins bought are just beautiful with special lace and metal detail. Just lovely!<br />I was so happy to see they were ethically sewn too.<br /><br />As for fabric guilt, I don't smoke or over drink or buy collectibles. My fabric is my hobby and that makes it a pretty useful one.<br /><br />Thank you for leaving such a thoughtful comment.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-64402354829347458922016-01-25T18:03:15.525-08:002016-01-25T18:03:15.525-08:00I did enjoy them Kristin, so very much. Although t...I did enjoy them Kristin, so very much. Although they are identical twins they have such different style, it is so much fun exploring that with them.<br /><br />Part of me wanted to push her to have the outfit made but I resisted and I am glad I did. So what if it sits there? Liddy may use it, it may be a costume.... that $2o purchase gave us both a lot of pleasure.<br /><br />You are right, a big Yay for mom sewing.<br /><br />xxx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-46826900126274866792016-01-25T17:59:18.543-08:002016-01-25T17:59:18.543-08:00Thank you Tamara, Cynthia Rowley make a lovely pat...Thank you Tamara, Cynthia Rowley make a lovely pattern.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-42620210025424722782016-01-25T17:58:35.505-08:002016-01-25T17:58:35.505-08:00Aww Masha, what a lovely lovely thing to say, than...Aww Masha, what a lovely lovely thing to say, thank you so much!<br />I am very lucky with my girls and Jed is very respectful of my sewing. If people make comments about my sewing 'hobby' he always corrects them and says it is my 'job'.<br />Love him!<br />Thank you so much.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-68545873562434214382016-01-25T17:55:08.916-08:002016-01-25T17:55:08.916-08:00Thank you Aynsley, me too!
The Twins are very int...Thank you Aynsley, me too!<br /><br />The Twins are very into 'Capsule Wardrobes' and they are quite firm with each other when shopping.<br /><br />It was lovely to hear from you!<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-28736929947535393442016-01-25T17:53:08.142-08:002016-01-25T17:53:08.142-08:00It was such fun Jane. Jed taking Trixie off meant ...It was such fun Jane. Jed taking Trixie off meant I could focus on my girls and not worry she was destroying someone's shop.<br />The swimwear is very good quality, boned and underlined and several of the pieces has Made in Australia labels. They are washing really well too.<br /><br />At the end of the day, they earn the money, they should be able to spend it as they see fit.<br /><br />Thank you for commenting.<br />xx Nmotherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-20564672250969184782016-01-25T12:45:01.634-08:002016-01-25T12:45:01.634-08:00I like this post. I think along the same lines, bu...I like this post. I think along the same lines, but I would like to be as good as you at making the clothes!whosewever https://www.blogger.com/profile/06207024053114174842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-38382887653810757082016-01-25T05:14:39.335-08:002016-01-25T05:14:39.335-08:00You are a very good mum.You are a very good mum.Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013998783032868744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-13638498662969346232016-01-25T04:10:11.056-08:002016-01-25T04:10:11.056-08:00I love this post! I don't have guilt over buyi...I love this post! I don't have guilt over buying bits of fabric either and I don't have guilt over buying good well made things I know I'll wear and love either, and we have had similar discussions about swimwear here too! I really need to get a little bit more organised like you and take turns at sewing for everyone in turn and getting them all to think about what they really want and need.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14474507635893417550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-62621672930969699092016-01-24T18:49:41.788-08:002016-01-24T18:49:41.788-08:00I love this post. :) You got to enjoy time with ...I love this post. :) You got to enjoy time with your girls and they clearly value your input. Zara made her own decision in the end and whether it gets made or not .... it's priceless to see her maturity in the situation :D Yay for mom sewing!Kristin at SunnySewing.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15445370690561159996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-12707122016208217962016-01-24T17:25:58.580-08:002016-01-24T17:25:58.580-08:00Sounds like it was a valuable trip, fun and educat...Sounds like it was a valuable trip, fun and educational at the same time. I do love that pattern though - Cynthia Rowley patterns are lovely.Tamarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05171137615964875457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-9725437068104922432016-01-24T15:17:11.100-08:002016-01-24T15:17:11.100-08:00You have raised some sensible girls who really val...You have raised some sensible girls who really value their mum's hard work and talent. I hope to do as well with mine!Mashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05364861545043732582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-29805412090862442622016-01-24T15:10:07.150-08:002016-01-24T15:10:07.150-08:00Those are very (!!) valuable lessons to learn - I ...Those are very (!!) valuable lessons to learn - I only wish I had learnt them a bit quicker! Aynsleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187210636643260017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7451620064759054335.post-1684757655041634342016-01-24T14:07:15.947-08:002016-01-24T14:07:15.947-08:00Excellent experience! And nice to know there is sw...Excellent experience! And nice to know there is swimwear made in Australia!!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255370960186659884noreply@blogger.com