tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post4009623616624681751..comments2024-03-29T15:58:41.446+10:00Comments on down to earth: Finding time for needleworkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-71726362164359592752018-04-27T11:57:11.899+10:002018-04-27T11:57:11.899+10:00I think perhaps if more of us spent just a few mom...I think perhaps if more of us spent just a few moments doing some type of handwork we enjoy - whether it be knitting, crocheting, sewing, or embroidery -- we'd all be a bit more relaxed and less stressed. Lay the guilt aside and just revel in the creativity. I'm going to challenge myself to do this for at least 30 minutes a day for 30 days and see how I feel afterwards.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653037077332958029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90765229973345552052008-06-19T13:43:00.000+10:002008-06-19T13:43:00.000+10:00I just found your blog and will visit again. I jus...I just found your blog and will visit again. I just love the words on your needlework project...very inspiring words to live by.Melissa @ Half Dozen Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06430350475458428772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-1622337312662163852008-06-18T06:15:00.000+10:002008-06-18T06:15:00.000+10:00Guess what I'm knitting? Socks!I had a touch of t...Guess what I'm knitting? Socks!<BR/><BR/>I had a touch of the sock phobia mostly because I'm rotten about finishing projects and don't need any other socks without mates floating around the house.<BR/><BR/>Handwork, knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, counted cross stitch, and whatnot top my list of favorite activities for relaxing. I like that I can pick up my latest project and take it with me to waiting rooms, meetings, and whatnot. <BR/><BR/>Another winning post!<BR/><BR/>Blessings!<BR/>LacyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-54188374303374525652008-06-17T06:53:00.000+10:002008-06-17T06:53:00.000+10:00I love your blog. I admire your way of life.Did I ...I love your blog. I admire your way of life.<BR/><BR/>Did I understand correctly that you have an etsy shop? How do I get to it? Could you list the link?<BR/><BR/>Thanks :)Mrs. Sew and Sew - Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632119234844075457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49587137174223341692008-06-17T06:32:00.000+10:002008-06-17T06:32:00.000+10:00I often listen to a book on tape from the library ...I often listen to a book on tape from the library while I sit & sew. I love reading but feel guilty sitting & just reading so this way I work & be read to - a good way to read all the wonderful books in the world & work too - even though sewing is fun for me.<BR/><BR/>Love Leanne NZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47612304165940533122008-06-16T23:59:00.000+10:002008-06-16T23:59:00.000+10:00We visited two Amish areas of the country this Spr...We visited two Amish areas of the country this Spring. I hadn't intended to do this but the first was a weekend trip to visit friends and the second was a week long vacation with my daughter and her family in the heart of Amish land.<BR/><BR/>These women work quite hard, without the use of electricity. However, they produce the most amazing quilts and needlework. I love it that there are fabric and needlework stores everywhere.<BR/><BR/>This is what they do to rest. I must admit, their "resting" (and yours) provide much more of an outcome than sitting down watching TV for hours.Brenda@CoffeeTeaBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02719695370857675146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17487778596199433422008-06-16T23:52:00.000+10:002008-06-16T23:52:00.000+10:00How ironic! I just bought this book on Friday at ...How ironic! I just bought this book on Friday at our Friends of the Library book sale. It cost me all of $2.00! I now own four of the Reader's Digest books. In addition to the needlework book, I have <I>Back To Basics, Crafts & Hobbies, and the Complete Guide to Sewing.</I> All but the last one were bought at the library sale over the years!<BR/><BR/>I do have to admit that I also feel guilty when I am doing needlework or other household tasks which I enjoy. I wonder why we always tend to associate work with not having fun?<BR/><BR/>LauraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-40541714620531120902008-06-16T21:09:00.000+10:002008-06-16T21:09:00.000+10:00I love taking the time for needlework, here and th...I love taking the time for needlework, here and there throughout the day, and more liberally in the evening. The delicate nature of it soothes, refreshes and motivates me.Mrs. Anna Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15377583333000789903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-65471743087722709982008-06-16T19:10:00.000+10:002008-06-16T19:10:00.000+10:00I bought this book a few years ago at a flea marke...I bought this book a few years ago at a flea market, it's truely wonderful and I use it a lot when I want to look something up. <BR/>About sitting and doing some type of needlework, I usually do it in the evenings after everything is done and the kids are in bed. During the day I'm a bit scared they might hurt themselves or it gets messed up, so it's just nights. But sometimes I really feel like it and I sneak in a few lines of chrochet etc.:-)<BR/><BR/>Christine from the NLChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11078340690256967729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-73226748304325107262008-06-16T11:29:00.000+10:002008-06-16T11:29:00.000+10:00I remember reading this book when I was a teenager...I remember reading this book when I was a teenager, it's definately a great resource. I've been building up a general craft resource from books bought in second hand shops (country ones seem to be better than city ones for this), and there are so many great ideas in them.<BR/><BR/>I also need to let go of the guilt to spend some time doing my knitting, thanks for the reminder.Rinellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531231014570232367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-7799175370515721912008-06-16T11:02:00.000+10:002008-06-16T11:02:00.000+10:00I was reading your post and was thinking to myself...I was reading your post and was thinking to myself, I'm going to buy that book right away, and then I saw the cover and realised that it's the very same one that my mother has.... guess I'll be borrowing it from her!southseaislandhomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01177834665382411343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2558920261865870742008-06-16T10:20:00.000+10:002008-06-16T10:20:00.000+10:00What a fabulous way to look at things Rhonda Jean....What a fabulous way to look at things Rhonda Jean. I love your wisdom. :) Why is it that we automatically feel guilty when we do something we enjoy doing? Do you think that's a society thing?<BR/><BR/>I have started the stitchery pattern you sent me and can't wait to show it to you when it's finished. :)lighteninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13469704721683347931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-8446951120968161822008-06-16T09:31:00.000+10:002008-06-16T09:31:00.000+10:00Dear Rhonda,Thank you so much for this post. I'm ...Dear Rhonda,<BR/>Thank you so much for this post. I'm one who feels guilty if I stop doing the less pleasurable tasks to do something I enjoy. I feel that I'm wasting time and as I don't work outside the home I seem to think that I need to be 'working' all the time to justify my staying home. Like if I have any fun then I'm just being lazy. <BR/>I'm feeling negative impacts to my health from this thinking so it's really timely advice for me.<BR/>Thanks LennyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36309812256885252122008-06-16T09:29:00.000+10:002008-06-16T09:29:00.000+10:00Your stitchery is beautiful, it inspires me to hav...Your stitchery is beautiful, it inspires me to have a go myself. I recently found a copy of this book at the op shop for $5 but I didn't buy it!!! I may go back and check if it's still there. I didn't realise what a wealth of knowledge it held within it's pagesMichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16907021712935423492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-14045864336425037442008-06-16T09:09:00.000+10:002008-06-16T09:09:00.000+10:00What a wonderful post!I am guilty of not allowing ...What a wonderful post!<BR/>I am guilty of not allowing myself to sit and stitch until other things are done...<BR/>I won't be doing that anymore!Kelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17422774455264292510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-85432532062837851912008-06-16T09:04:00.000+10:002008-06-16T09:04:00.000+10:00Rhonda Jean, You once again have inspired me. I ju...Rhonda Jean,<BR/> You once again have inspired me. I just orderd the book you showed and I am going to teach myself to knit and make some dish clothes and potholders. Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. It is wonderful to have the art and love of homemakeing to share with others. Hugs, Bobbi Jo-AzBobbi Jo Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03605909187591656776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17213396719306947782008-06-16T08:35:00.000+10:002008-06-16T08:35:00.000+10:00If I waited til all the boring work was done, I'd ...If I waited til all the boring work was done, I'd never knit or sew, the house will never be completely clean or completely tidy. I'm also not taking sole responsibility for the state of the house. I do a bit of cleaning and tidying and then give up, and move on to something achievable. Nobody questions my partner's right to do work he enjoys (he also does work he doesn't enjoy), so I don't have a problem with squeezing some enjoyable tasks into my day too.<BR/><BR/>There are some very handy knitting tutorials on youtube.com for people who are looking for video rather than diagrams. It's almost like having Nanna there teaching you, except the videos don't mind replaying.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-31469242394798002002008-06-16T08:24:00.000+10:002008-06-16T08:24:00.000+10:00Rhonda,Thank you! Thank you! Just hearing you say ...Rhonda,<BR/><BR/>Thank you! Thank you! Just hearing you say that sewing is part of my daily chores is so helpful.<BR/><BR/> I like to stitch on my bed pillows. I have been buying plain ones and adding my own "simple beauty".<BR/><BR/>I like making our bed and seeing what I have made to make our bed look more lovely. It just makes me happy:)<BR/><BR/>It will be hard to just stop in the middle of things. (to take a break and stitch) but I think I would enjoy my day more if I had just a few minutes to do what I enjoy:)<BR/><BR/>Thank you again Rhonda for being such an encourger:)<BR/><BR/>Blessings to you!<BR/><BR/>ReneeKnitters Notebookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828971476334676496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-3887772946135575062008-06-16T08:15:00.000+10:002008-06-16T08:15:00.000+10:00Oh yes its still hanging in my kitchen where I can...Oh yes its still hanging in my kitchen where I can see it every day. I love it!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16467921308987979013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36563492198806181142008-06-16T07:20:00.000+10:002008-06-16T07:20:00.000+10:00I just found your blog today! You are very inspiri...I just found your blog today! You are very inspiring. I'm a mum of four (hopefully soon to be five) and we have a veg garden. I also like preserving, and 'stockpiling'<BR/>Not much cop at sewing, but I hope to learn.<BR/>Thank you so much for doing this great blog! It'll take me a while to read all of it though LOL!<BR/><BR/>AmandaHawthornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888031081526038971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68816399500569143082008-06-16T07:11:00.000+10:002008-06-16T07:11:00.000+10:00I bought myself this book when I was about 16 year...I bought myself this book when I was about 16 years old, and over the years have referred to it countless times.<BR/><BR/>I am 'guilty' of feeling guilty when I am doing my needlework instead of 'proper' work.Shropshire Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14745029192059650813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-72885526687611177892008-06-16T07:04:00.000+10:002008-06-16T07:04:00.000+10:00what a wonderful post! I am one of those who feels...what a wonderful post! I am one of those who feels guilty for sitting and knitting. I feel even guiltier for reading on the internet! From now on I am going to classify the time I spend reading your blog as "professional development"! Thank you Rhonda for keeping me sane..;-) Regards JuliaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-5395774357065701262008-06-16T06:53:00.000+10:002008-06-16T06:53:00.000+10:00How paths do cross. I too have that very same book...How paths do cross. I too have that very same book and tomorrow is my son's 13 th birthday. KarenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-69185397133916400772008-06-16T06:27:00.000+10:002008-06-16T06:27:00.000+10:00I have that very same book - and have had it for d...I have that very same book - and have had it for decades! It is a wonderful resource and I pull it out every once in a while to remind myself how to do a certain stitch.<BR/><BR/>Thank you Rhonda, for the 'permission' to sit and stitch. I often feel, because it is such a pleasurable thing to do, that it isn't really work, but something that I mustn't do until all my real work is done.<BR/><BR/>Now I will look at it differently. Now, where did I put that embroidery hoop?Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11388528649168161483noreply@blogger.com