tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post8272099341821750625..comments2023-10-21T10:08:40.942-04:00Comments on Handmade By Heather B: Odds and EndsHeather Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16301752361056276451noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-87141349255949871912015-02-01T08:27:25.372-05:002015-02-01T08:27:25.372-05:00You're right, the knitting mojo seems to have ...You're right, the knitting mojo seems to have taken over. With the colder temps around here it seems much nicer to snuggle on the couch with some lovely yarn.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-48460635307021342692015-02-01T00:11:02.552-05:002015-02-01T00:11:02.552-05:00I lose my mojo sometimes too. but usually they do...I lose my mojo sometimes too. but usually they don't go hand in hand - if sewing is gone, there is still knitting, right? I love Mad Tosh - lovely, lovely yarn and that color. no words. This will be a great sweater. gGaylen Matlockhttp://www.gmariesews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-44859681148887483022015-01-31T18:27:19.212-05:002015-01-31T18:27:19.212-05:00Excellent! /\ I'm glad that the waistband tips...Excellent! /\ I'm glad that the waistband tips helped you out Jo.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-7550350171802678452015-01-31T18:27:15.809-05:002015-01-31T18:27:15.809-05:00You are not the only one! Sometimes big projects ...You are not the only one! Sometimes big projects just suck that mojo right away. It's either that more my knitting mojo bought the sewing mojo that holiday ticket.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-59581741862330452052015-01-31T18:27:02.318-05:002015-01-31T18:27:02.318-05:00Your version really pushed me over the edge to buy...Your version really pushed me over the edge to buy the pattern. It just looks so good. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-1970236569571263692015-01-31T18:26:56.667-05:002015-01-31T18:26:56.667-05:00It seems like I want to sew summer dresses or knit...It seems like I want to sew summer dresses or knit seasonally appropriate clothing. Knitting it is then. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-64170116976198997542015-01-31T18:26:51.816-05:002015-01-31T18:26:51.816-05:00Hooray! Permission to lounge on the couch. :) It...Hooray! Permission to lounge on the couch. :) It is nice to catch up on my netflix watch list and get a little stashed yarn knit up.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-87765840064996521922015-01-31T18:26:42.280-05:002015-01-31T18:26:42.280-05:00After Christmas winter is so depressing. No wonder...After Christmas winter is so depressing. No wonder we want to think of summer and sew tiki shirts. :)Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-76746961879244572952015-01-31T17:57:36.825-05:002015-01-31T17:57:36.825-05:00Nice! Glad you are doing the vintage pledge as wel...Nice! Glad you are doing the vintage pledge as well. Five projects sounds doable since the year just got underway. I'll cross my fingers that you get plenty of sewing time.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-54902545999564128022015-01-31T17:50:58.166-05:002015-01-31T17:50:58.166-05:00Sniff, sniff, no more TV for me? OK, I'll go ...Sniff, sniff, no more TV for me? OK, I'll go wade into the coat fray once more. Froggie, if I'm not back in 2 hours then send pie!Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-4503199072801848732015-01-31T17:49:07.273-05:002015-01-31T17:49:07.273-05:00Oh no, do I have to read instructions now? ;) OK,...Oh no, do I have to read instructions now? ;) OK, but I'll need extra chocolate treats to get through it.Heather Beenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-35733108027997729052015-01-29T11:03:47.042-05:002015-01-29T11:03:47.042-05:00Loving your vintage vibe, Heather! Vintage pattern...Loving your vintage vibe, Heather! Vintage patterns are SO MUCH Better. A person could actually learn to sew from all of the information contained in the instructions.Maris Olsennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-67859392640111574852015-01-29T10:49:30.156-05:002015-01-29T10:49:30.156-05:00I'm really excited to see your version of Adva...I'm really excited to see your version of Advance 9441. I bet it's going to be a knockout.www.tresbienensemble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-81500581423647391692015-01-29T10:27:15.188-05:002015-01-29T10:27:15.188-05:00When someone goes as hard at anything as you do wi...When someone goes as hard at anything as you do with sewing, there's bound to be some burnout. It's not only OK, but it's perfectly normal. And I'm sure you'll bounce back pretty quickly, so no guilt in the meantime! :-)Splinters & Stitcheshttp://splintersnstitches.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-40292050861361542742015-01-29T10:19:38.881-05:002015-01-29T10:19:38.881-05:00Oh man, knitting is the best way to procrastinate!...Oh man, knitting is the best way to procrastinate! I can totally understand the impulse! Now get back to work on that coat! You're going to be so happy wearing it!Gingerhttp://gingermakes.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-20588159280770247192015-01-29T07:23:55.377-05:002015-01-29T07:23:55.377-05:00I understand you so well. We are still in January ...I understand you so well. We are still in January and the only thing I'm able to make lately are tiki shirts. Just think that this winter won't last forever and soon we'll be able to wear those garments made with tropical fabric.Elena Knitsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-24945878697875287112015-01-29T04:52:27.514-05:002015-01-29T04:52:27.514-05:00A coat seems a big project to me! I'm sure you...A coat seems a big project to me! I'm sure you will do a lovely one, once you find your mojo again (I've just learned the word mojo, need to find the meaning in the net. Thanks for the interesting word)<br /><br />That knitting looks great, I hope you show us the finished garment.<br /><br /><br />I am joining the vintage pledge to... I am planning to go with 5 vintage or reproduction patterns: Maybe too much for a starter, but a skirt, a blouse and a couple of dresses didn't seem too much the day I joined. Now I am starting to think I was wrong... let's see if we can achieve our goals.Mayumi Adlernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-72655270412074841732015-01-28T20:27:23.529-05:002015-01-28T20:27:23.529-05:00Flashdance looks like it's coming along well. ...Flashdance looks like it's coming along well. If the sewjo doesn't want to play the knitting wins!EmSewCrazyhttp://tumbleweedsinthewind.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-58670540023712744252015-01-28T13:55:51.378-05:002015-01-28T13:55:51.378-05:00Ooh Tosh sweater! That's going to be rather l...Ooh Tosh sweater! That's going to be rather lovely :-)<br /><br />Also, THANK YOU for those drafting tips along with your interview! Curved waistbands always have me scratching my head, but I've been wanting to sort them out for ages as straight ones invariably sit away from my waist. I'll have another go with renewed energy!Johttp://jo-sews-etc.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2170578327853219575.post-29499918139674255542015-01-28T13:27:34.181-05:002015-01-28T13:27:34.181-05:00I'm glad I'm not the only one who looses h...I'm glad I'm not the only one who looses her sewing mojo sometimes. I lost it a bit while making my rigel bomber. I procrastinated hard on that one. Your knitting looks great and sometimes you need to catch up on murder mysteries. :)Heatherhttp://www.whereheathergrows.com/noreply@blogger.com