tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post6123490857802348335..comments2024-03-26T02:20:01.143-07:00Comments on La Vie Quotidienne: Tools of the Trade ~ SewingLa Vie Quotidiennehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-55286344703807160912011-09-04T08:36:23.818-07:002011-09-04T08:36:23.818-07:00this is a great entry, love the photos, they provi...this is a great entry, love the photos, they provide so much information. nice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-39979920975886837112011-08-22T04:26:17.156-07:002011-08-22T04:26:17.156-07:00I wish I had my grandmother's old Singer sewin...I wish I had my grandmother's old Singer sewing machine- it had the treadle and it always fascinated me as a kid! I learned to sew when I was in the fourth grade and made many of my clothes all through school. Loved seeing your vintage iron, too. We used one as a doorstop when I was growing up- it was so heavy! LOLSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12843513751203663201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-85501246652556063202011-08-18T08:05:38.726-07:002011-08-18T08:05:38.726-07:00Beautiful photos~ Thanks for sharing at Feathered ...Beautiful photos~ Thanks for sharing at Feathered Nest Friday! :)Courtney ~ French Country Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00513476834711422874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-70687530911562194922011-08-17T08:12:59.084-07:002011-08-17T08:12:59.084-07:00I love to sew as well, although my mother didn'...I love to sew as well, although my mother didn't teach me. Your photos are lovely as always. Makes me want to go sew something. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-36691331218076768082011-08-17T07:10:35.023-07:002011-08-17T07:10:35.023-07:00Sewing is such essential skill in home keeping. I...Sewing is such essential skill in home keeping. I am glad to see people still sewing. Thanks for linking it up Home Sweet Home!<br />SherryThe Charm of Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15510594223746911615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-75868469977387788182011-08-14T18:25:23.652-07:002011-08-14T18:25:23.652-07:00so beautiful! My husband's grandmother gave m...so beautiful! My husband's grandmother gave me her MIL's sewing machine like this one. She used it her whole married life!Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04208442638524819836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-25049487538955109862011-08-14T15:51:00.172-07:002011-08-14T15:51:00.172-07:00You took some beautiful photos. I would love to k...You took some beautiful photos. I would love to know how to sew. Enjoyed them... YES !Room Service ~ Decorating 101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-10724130855569267432011-08-13T17:29:28.371-07:002011-08-13T17:29:28.371-07:00I think it's wonderful that you have so many &...I think it's wonderful that you have so many "inherited" treasures. I have very little from my grandparents and great-grandparents. But I treasure what I DO have. I love the vintage pin cushion, by the way. <br /><br />Thanks for linking to the party, Adrienne.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage<br />http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15884107407813083090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-53632755943566231582011-08-13T15:51:29.866-07:002011-08-13T15:51:29.866-07:00Wow! I really wished that I had listened to my mom...Wow! I really wished that I had listened to my mom and grandmother and learned to sew from them. They made many of my clothes when I was a little girl and teen. At least I can sew on a button and do decent repair jobs! <br /><br />Thanks for sharing all your sewing treasures...<br />CindyCindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01700569948308566867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-62883633794829245922011-08-12T19:46:06.788-07:002011-08-12T19:46:06.788-07:00Beautiful photos, Adrienne. I love that old machi...Beautiful photos, Adrienne. I love that old machine. Just think of all the great things that have been made with it. I'm not much for sewing, but I do a little bit now and then if I have to :)Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00974419983321226169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-44622994333305970952011-08-12T14:29:45.914-07:002011-08-12T14:29:45.914-07:00I love sewing, and if I could keep my sewing area ...I love sewing, and if I could keep my sewing area looking like this, I'd do a lot more of it. As it is, it always devolves into a huge mess, complete with 'lost' pins in the carpet!<br />Great idea for a series of posts!Sue/the view from great islandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07366703419148959445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-78262969539417358822011-08-11T21:39:35.679-07:002011-08-11T21:39:35.679-07:00Nice photos...I especially like the iron shot!Nice photos...I especially like the iron shot!Micupofteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14681897135304690115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-56052746638686150472011-08-11T20:03:59.608-07:002011-08-11T20:03:59.608-07:00This is a wonderfully styled post, Adrienne! The l...This is a wonderfully styled post, Adrienne! The love shows through. Gorgeous.Jacqueline~Cabin and Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01043224721237700695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-82428664770008182932011-08-11T18:52:23.972-07:002011-08-11T18:52:23.972-07:00Oh I love this post! So funny I have a "tools...Oh I love this post! So funny I have a "tools of the trade" post drafted with all the tools I use related to my sewing!! I also have one of those old vintage sewing machines which I use in my decor. Thanks for stopping by my blog:-)<br />Traceyraggygirlvintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186418929704241114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-90670431184370604672011-08-11T17:53:01.510-07:002011-08-11T17:53:01.510-07:00What a beautiful set of photos. I wish I could se...What a beautiful set of photos. I wish I could sew. My mother is so talented. I just wished I would have inherited those genes.Musings from Kim K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09125473702962679391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-47818330452388512042011-08-11T15:47:56.093-07:002011-08-11T15:47:56.093-07:00I love this series Adrienne!! You are such a wond...I love this series Adrienne!! You are such a wonderful photographer, you can make everyday items look amazing! :).https://www.blogger.com/profile/00227925128508137750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-7960553813464239892011-08-11T14:03:52.241-07:002011-08-11T14:03:52.241-07:00Love the new header! And I so enjoy seeing the old...Love the new header! And I so enjoy seeing the old sewing machines. Love mine.<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-19311898609812782112011-08-11T13:13:31.458-07:002011-08-11T13:13:31.458-07:00I love all your photos, Adrienne. That old Singer...I love all your photos, Adrienne. That old Singer sewing machine reminds me of my grandmother.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833702357953341645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-79025196999803898492011-08-11T12:44:12.065-07:002011-08-11T12:44:12.065-07:00Oh, I love your gorgeous snaps! I have my grandmot...Oh, I love your gorgeous snaps! I have my grandmother's old Singer. My mom had it and I learned to sew on it! <br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-19269500826563647442011-08-11T09:25:44.117-07:002011-08-11T09:25:44.117-07:00My first (and last) sewing project was in 8th grad...My first (and last) sewing project was in 8th grade also! A horrible smock top that sat crookedly on my small frame. My mother was an expert seamstress. Apparently, I did not inherit her skills. Great photos that made for a sweet trip down memory lane. :)Gail Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15697820311332653232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7802878614743577973.post-25313637615666117752011-08-11T09:22:20.134-07:002011-08-11T09:22:20.134-07:00I have always felt very fortunate that I had a mot...I have always felt very fortunate that I had a mother who taught me how to sew! Without it, I would never have been able to afford most of my home decorating. Thank you!Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04598589684333577642noreply@blogger.com