tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post8928271746625785086..comments2024-03-10T04:38:50.057+11:00Comments on Ric-Rac: Sally by Master 16Jodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02924653077212971448noreply@blogger.comBlogger90125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-40838471185151767222011-08-23T10:50:02.146+10:002011-08-23T10:50:02.146+10:00Sewing began around 4 years for me - sewing out te...Sewing began around 4 years for me - sewing out test strips for my dad on machines he was repairing in his sewing machine shop! Love your pages and patterns jewelAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-24346297292658022822011-08-13T14:18:20.997+10:002011-08-13T14:18:20.997+10:00Well I made an elephant that worked out well but i...Well I made an elephant that worked out well but it only had 2 legs. It was a large cuddly elephant all the same!Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-36852935149664968412011-08-09T12:30:58.312+10:002011-08-09T12:30:58.312+10:00I made curtains, sort of rectangular. Still worked...I made curtains, sort of rectangular. Still worked though.sirchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16933428197863024592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-15392155535006281072011-08-07T19:06:19.766+10:002011-08-07T19:06:19.766+10:00Three very tiny felt owls, the one with the wonky ...Three very tiny felt owls, the one with the wonky eye was done intentionally i swear.Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17494671384083533075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-2048268698996905482011-08-07T00:17:35.363+10:002011-08-07T00:17:35.363+10:00The dog is lovely!
Beertje ZonnThe dog is lovely!<br /><br />Beertje ZonnBeertje Zonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933932175563968129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-41651278976511696722011-08-05T12:11:03.417+10:002011-08-05T12:11:03.417+10:00I was about 10 and my mother hired the high school...I was about 10 and my mother hired the high school girl next door to teach me how to make a simple dress. I was so proud when I wore it to church the next sunday. I've loved sewing and crafting ever since.<br /><br />I'm in love with that cute dog.Janishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03065901103058663395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-71309389855463426072011-08-04T09:28:35.458+10:002011-08-04T09:28:35.458+10:00The first thing I made that truley worked was an a...The first thing I made that truley worked was an apron made out of a bridesmaid dress I had to wear. You NEVER wear thosr things again. I cut the front off. Serged both sides, turn it over and toped stitched. Used the back for ties and used an old apron I loved to make the front just perfect. I still have the prettiest apron ever mad out of that old brides maid dress.Melissa in Memphishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662108661617220246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-20743667834178839202011-08-02T22:33:22.434+10:002011-08-02T22:33:22.434+10:00Fantastic job! Love the fabrics.
I taught myself t...Fantastic job! Love the fabrics.<br />I taught myself to knit. The stitches were soooo tight I ended up with a tube instead of a scarf. Never would lie flat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-44231709244605803102011-08-02T18:15:42.371+10:002011-08-02T18:15:42.371+10:00A happy jacket of course, in year 7. Did I wear it...A happy jacket of course, in year 7. Did I wear it? NO! But I was bitten by the sewing bug and havent looked back...Elishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08984594455114037343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-18501447213596184252011-08-02T15:00:15.617+10:002011-08-02T15:00:15.617+10:00So what your saying is that the tail is kinky.
Y...So what your saying is that the tail is kinky. <br /><br />You need to get out of the sewing room Jod's!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-8748491382110942982011-08-02T05:00:48.745+10:002011-08-02T05:00:48.745+10:00It was a vest. I was 10. I still can see the fabri...It was a vest. I was 10. I still can see the fabric and those special buttons my mom let me splurge on. I loved it so. <br /><br />-BrookeBrookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09530571369194139304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-77952978916331322011-08-01T20:32:50.250+10:002011-08-01T20:32:50.250+10:00once made a small quilt for a Ninja Turtle toy.......once made a small quilt for a Ninja Turtle toy....7 year old nephew thought it was just the BEST thingPeytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14782148092394447187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-86197363510928790102011-07-31T10:37:07.010+10:002011-07-31T10:37:07.010+10:00So cute! The first thing I remember making was a l...So cute! The first thing I remember making was a little crazy quilt style pillow for my mom for mother's day, but I was only about 7 and either wasn't allowed to use needles or didn't know how, so the whole thing was put together with craft glue. Well, it *kind of* worked...<br />The first thing I made that actually worked were felt and sequin tree-shaped Christmas ornaments, about a year later. I was really proud of how those turned out.Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09417514665846329535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-90319092110135199042011-07-31T09:22:16.311+10:002011-07-31T09:22:16.311+10:00On my own it was a stuffed dog from a simplicity p...On my own it was a stuffed dog from a simplicity pattern made out of spotted thin wale corderoy ...in the late 60s I guess!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-40166609183298899432011-07-30T10:36:03.438+10:002011-07-30T10:36:03.438+10:00A doll I made for my daughter when she was little ...A doll I made for my daughter when she was little from a Rainie Crawford pattern.That was 33 years ago and am now making soft animals and dolls for my grandchildren.Love that your son made sally.My six year old grandson wants to learn to sew.ginnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510532908644843231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-43626665573312424262011-07-30T09:16:16.451+10:002011-07-30T09:16:16.451+10:00Just popping in to say, Happy Birthday!!!!!Just popping in to say, Happy Birthday!!!!!Selinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13677873091396001547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-40969337847672743332011-07-30T09:03:17.937+10:002011-07-30T09:03:17.937+10:00Really like the doxi -
I've been sewing since...Really like the doxi - <br />I've been sewing since mmmm...<br />First thing I ever made was a jingle bell jack, totally made out of yo-yos 4 in cicles for the arms and legs with a bell on the ends. Then 6 in circles for the body. Stuff a ball for the head and a cone shape for the hat. He lived for years and did have to be restrung a couple of times...Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622628015170436507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-63516827117673147042011-07-29T20:39:20.053+10:002011-07-29T20:39:20.053+10:00Hmm... Well... There have been plenty of epic fail...Hmm... Well... There have been plenty of epic fails, and not so epic fails, but probably a stegasaurous (sp?) that I made of a friends boy and then could not bear to give up!!! Love the doxi!!!!PaigeKShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04382552605725688406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-32298637159346032522011-07-29T18:43:14.226+10:002011-07-29T18:43:14.226+10:00This Sally sure has personality and I take it she ...This Sally sure has personality and I take it she doesn't mind a little pork in her diet. Great job Mr16.<br /><br />I made a pink pinafore for myself when I was 10ish - the mother was very patient back then and good at playing teacher to my sisters and I.Misteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041179627345053724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-15461160756605336552011-07-29T18:40:24.977+10:002011-07-29T18:40:24.977+10:00wow! That's great! I think I made a little fuz...wow! That's great! I think I made a little fuzzy elephant from a kit when <br />i was about 13. But it was by hand!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894271242581269003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-68218145403517374712011-07-29T04:07:59.366+10:002011-07-29T04:07:59.366+10:00IF I remember correctly, it was a drawstring bag t...IF I remember correctly, it was a drawstring bag to corral my checkers. I was 9ish (50 years ago).<br /><br />BTW, I am a U.S. "textiles" teacher who allows her students to choose their own projects. It is a logistical nightmare that more than pays off in student motivation. These patterns will be great to have on hand. Thanx for them AND your marvelous blog.piccolo.bobbinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18057212914472053265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-73136724386981229852011-07-29T02:23:13.811+10:002011-07-29T02:23:13.811+10:00Great job Connor!
My first softie was a bunny I m...Great job Connor!<br /><br />My first softie was a bunny I made for my DD while a baby who love it until she got her hubby... but bunny proudly sits on her spare bed all tatterd and worn. I'd love to try my hands at your Sally. Thanks.countrycropperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01083143524943547972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-24755243238099073282011-07-29T01:54:06.572+10:002011-07-29T01:54:06.572+10:00Nowt wrong with a uniquely placed tail. Our hound ...Nowt wrong with a uniquely placed tail. Our hound was runover whilst a puppy. She has a uniquely placed leg that nearly wasn't there.<br /><br />When I was 8ish I made a frog with a felt top hat and waistcoat called pudding. I stuffed him with pudding rice. He was about 5cm long. My Mum still has him.silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-41601956385606496412011-07-29T01:22:08.187+10:002011-07-29T01:22:08.187+10:00Master 16 did a brilliant job! I remember making ...Master 16 did a brilliant job! I remember making a wallhanging in junior school with an owl on the front and I showed off by doing chain stitch and fly stitch that my granny had taught me. :o)Locket Pockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16689704503844595835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1303875332081634127.post-26275985494192222962011-07-28T23:51:40.475+10:002011-07-28T23:51:40.475+10:00great job on Sally, she looks like our dog, Abe. ...great job on Sally, she looks like our dog, Abe. First thing was probably a skirt for my Barbie doll. A Favorite fabric and some gros grain ribbon and voila!pforgersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364656727068455619noreply@blogger.com