tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post402493097363469053..comments2024-03-28T15:55:53.792+10:00Comments on down to earth: Home sewing in the lounge roomUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90977765153560839562018-07-10T16:07:31.979+10:002018-07-10T16:07:31.979+10:00Thank you I have an old lampshade I wasn't sur...Thank you I have an old lampshade I wasn't sure what to do with you have inspired me. Cheers from the Sunny coast ❤Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737417039588094554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37064773785412208792018-07-04T05:02:02.923+10:002018-07-04T05:02:02.923+10:00This is a lovely idea, Rhonda. I wonder why it is ...This is a lovely idea, Rhonda. I wonder why it is I've never thought of this before. I will use this idea some time, for sure. Thanks!Laura Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10485192062219909619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-35570901532398953262018-06-15T09:09:38.144+10:002018-06-15T09:09:38.144+10:00Your lamp skirts are lovely. I once made a new sha...Your lamp skirts are lovely. I once made a new shade by taking the old damaged one off the frame...very carefully, and using it as a pattern on new fabric. I really enjoyed making the new shade and I can remake other shades for the lamp if the décor changes<br />Nickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12694825397123740121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42390890746383213772018-06-13T12:52:56.173+10:002018-06-13T12:52:56.173+10:00Such a great idea! They’re beautiful Such a great idea! They’re beautiful Claire Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-68378282367338248192018-06-13T11:39:55.079+10:002018-06-13T11:39:55.079+10:00Your two lampshades are looking so pretty. I will ...Your two lampshades are looking so pretty. I will do this for a couple of lamps that I have, such a good idea! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06534818029997529671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-51704540089938167582018-06-13T02:49:11.991+10:002018-06-13T02:49:11.991+10:00That is a fantastic idea--cute, but also so much m...That is a fantastic idea--cute, but also so much more readily washable! Brilliant. The pom-poms make it extra fabulous!BLD in MThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06449967376288331137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-34669415188967391312018-06-12T21:51:32.000+10:002018-06-12T21:51:32.000+10:00These look terrific! And this looks like somethin...These look terrific! And this looks like something I could do!Wendy Clarknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37227716925817172042018-06-12T13:10:55.498+10:002018-06-12T13:10:55.498+10:00How charming! I love them, Rhonda!How charming! I love them, Rhonda!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12503930255842185609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-80306147241574532832018-06-12T06:38:50.756+10:002018-06-12T06:38:50.756+10:00What a great idea! I've been saving t-shirts, ...What a great idea! I've been saving t-shirts, nasty little stains o the front. I'm cutting strips up to crochet into throw rugs. Thanks for sharing, Elaine soggybottomflatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03022517110525863551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-39754016640713585082018-06-12T01:49:43.825+10:002018-06-12T01:49:43.825+10:00Very nice! I love ball fringe anywhere. I have i...Very nice! I love ball fringe anywhere. I have it on the bottoms of all my kitchen curtains.Lanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380649410508372279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-2898600209078686732018-06-11T22:06:55.410+10:002018-06-11T22:06:55.410+10:00So clever! This is so simple and effective, Rhonda...So clever! This is so simple and effective, Rhonda. Straight to my Homemade homewares pin board on pinterest.Zenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16373747863822737468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-12975584902830498802018-06-11T20:28:12.991+10:002018-06-11T20:28:12.991+10:00The old Singer straight stitch sewing machines are...The old Singer straight stitch sewing machines are fantastic for beginners as not much can go wrong with them (that a bit of sewing machine oil and maybe a small adjustment or two can't fix). The manuals are usually online free. You can get the older machines pretty cheaply at thrift shops or boot sales/garage sales/eBay/etc. The older machines are sturdy, will sew through pretty much anything up to leather, and they last forever. I have an 1898 machine that is wonderful to quilt my quilts. Doing well for a 120 year old machine!<br /><br />Of course, the cheapest option is just needle and thread. It takes a bit longer, but is viable alternative for people with no machines. (After all, sewing machines have only been around since the 1800's) Just have patience, lightly mark where you want to sew, secure it with pins or clips, put on something gentle to listen to, and relax and enjoy the process. It's not a race. There are all kinds of YouTube videos to show different stitches and how to knot your thread. <br /><br />Being able to sew something for yourself, your family and/or your home is an immensely satisfying task. Very worthwhile on many levels, personal and practical. Start small and easy, then you will grow more confident with each successful completion.<br /><br />As always, thank you Rhonda. I look forward to your posts. Blessings to you and yours xMrs T-Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14973434792733226692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-17925452723582265382018-06-11T14:58:02.532+10:002018-06-11T14:58:02.532+10:00What a really good and basic idea! The way you exp...What a really good and basic idea! The way you explained it, I think I can make that too :) Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07793545964186115176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-36778415847044657242018-06-11T14:50:12.209+10:002018-06-11T14:50:12.209+10:00They both look beautiful Rhonda. The blue/grey an...They both look beautiful Rhonda. The blue/grey and white one goes perfectly with your colour scheme.Susannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-6742716554222114972018-06-11T14:09:27.292+10:002018-06-11T14:09:27.292+10:00What a great idea Rhonda. You have done a really n...What a great idea Rhonda. You have done a really nice job. PaulineHappy Retiree's Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10614074474795791475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-84464260480108440572018-06-11T13:01:50.121+10:002018-06-11T13:01:50.121+10:00I was wondering what the difference was between a ...I was wondering what the difference was between a lampshade and a lamp skirt and now I know. <br />Claire in MelbourneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-82156629519936041612018-06-11T10:45:59.547+10:002018-06-11T10:45:59.547+10:00I love them, especially the blue cover. I have two...I love them, especially the blue cover. I have two lampshades that could use new covers. I'm going to follow your instructions and make lamp covers. Thank you Rhonda.Nil @ The Little House by the Lakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812637017406376233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-46904676993895185632018-06-11T10:25:44.170+10:002018-06-11T10:25:44.170+10:00I'm so pleased you have your three hens. I...I'm so pleased you have your three hens. I'm sure you'll love them and enjoy their eggs. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38188736724817270942018-06-11T09:55:51.745+10:002018-06-11T09:55:51.745+10:00Those are so festive! I love the way you decorate ...Those are so festive! I love the way you decorate your home. I still need to get comfortable using my sewing machine. It's a Singer Featherweight from the 1950's. Your blog inspired me to learn to knit, so hopefully I will learn to sew, too. I love hand sewing, mending, and darning socks. Have been thinking about you because I just adopted three adorable hens. They are so sweet, and very petite. We were fixing up the chicken coop this afternoon...TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-27820632601601007082018-06-11T09:27:05.368+10:002018-06-11T09:27:05.368+10:00I love this! Thank you for the instructions, espe...I love this! Thank you for the instructions, especially the part about the rectangle. I have thought about making lampshades before but could not figure out how to do it; now I know. I also love the fact that, when homemade, it coordinates with your surroundings. My Singer machine is a 1953 zig-zag and I love it!!Catehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997071643007495600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-55758415924508379472018-06-11T09:23:05.641+10:002018-06-11T09:23:05.641+10:00We've used LED lights for years and they'r...We've used LED lights for years and they're pretty safe. Here is some information about them: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/led-light-bulbs-fire-risk-david-leerhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23825129978092529202018-06-11T09:20:48.107+10:002018-06-11T09:20:48.107+10:00Belinda, this is the ideal first project for a non...Belinda, this is the ideal first project for a non-sewer. It's all straight sewing. I even attached the bobbles with fabric glue - so it's just hemming and joining the two ends together.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-83517050264004217802018-06-11T09:07:07.512+10:002018-06-11T09:07:07.512+10:00I love this idea, but what bulbs do you use? I'...I love this idea, but what bulbs do you use? I'm afraid of a bulb getting too hot and starting fabric on fire. I have seen this happen! Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17031688737964746427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52880535341919568842018-06-11T09:06:40.355+10:002018-06-11T09:06:40.355+10:00Love the little bobbles on that lamp shade. Just r...Love the little bobbles on that lamp shade. Just right with that beautiful fabric! <br />I would love to learn to sew....one day! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03637346165841125299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-28847756091674940782018-06-11T08:59:16.516+10:002018-06-11T08:59:16.516+10:00Now that looks like something even I could make! I...Now that looks like something even I could make! It looks so pretty with the light shining through, almost like a tiffany lamp.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12393720461476425311noreply@blogger.com