tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post8689538811546731798..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: A Book Review: "The Collection"Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51490917318282473942008-01-13T19:43:00.000-05:002008-01-13T19:43:00.000-05:00How can anyone who loves sewing not LOVE this book...How can anyone who loves sewing not LOVE this book? And you know what? It made me want to hand sew something too!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-86533127536395675182008-01-13T09:40:00.000-05:002008-01-13T09:40:00.000-05:00I totally agree that this book stays with you but ...I totally agree that this book stays with you but I did have some real questions about exactly how fast you can handstitch a silk charmeuse slip gown...I read and reread those passages, still scratching my head. I mean, before I could afford a good sewing machine in my adult life I would hand sew everything and for a sewing addict there just isn't any other way to get through life...but I couldn't sew that fast no matter what what driving me. But I understood the problem when I learned that the author doesn't sew, she is from a long line of stitchers, maybe that's it. Oh well, I'm glad she wrote the book. And I'm really glad Threads has finally published an issue that seems to be a return to the glory days of the early 90's - loved that issue.<BR/><BR/>PS: have been stuck at the same weight for a week or so...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-91550972385742492012008-01-12T19:37:00.000-05:002008-01-12T19:37:00.000-05:00Thank you for the book review, it is on my wish li...Thank you for the book review, it is on my wish list for now. I used to do a lot of handstitching but got out of practice. Guess I'll need to start up again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-38059760499519644242008-01-12T17:02:00.000-05:002008-01-12T17:02:00.000-05:00I loved that book. I have totally fallen in love w...I loved that book. I have totally fallen in love with hand stitching. I have the new issue of Threads. I haven't had time to really get in to it like I want, but I did peruse and there seems to be some great info.Erica Bunkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07023668349294387098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43280669508904727272008-01-12T16:01:00.000-05:002008-01-12T16:01:00.000-05:00Thanks for the review. I have not considered hand ...Thanks for the review. I have not considered hand stitching since I've started sewing garments. But thought back to when I use to embellish my dresses & gowns with sequins and beads (tediously hand stitching those tiny pieces on - that was during my M&J Trimming days...lol). I was know for taking a plain dress or gown and adding some pop to it.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30516098968648581772008-01-12T14:16:00.000-05:002008-01-12T14:16:00.000-05:00I will surely pick up a copy. Thanks.I will surely pick up a copy. Thanks.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39806561234229752192008-01-12T09:54:00.000-05:002008-01-12T09:54:00.000-05:00I wish I loved the book. I started it the day aft...I wish I loved the book. I started it the day after Christmas, and like you, Carolyn, I like the sewing references in it...but for the most part, I'm bored silly. Maybe I'll see if we have any Ritalin in the house - something that will help me focus so I can finish the darned book. -KarlaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34466765470005599752008-01-12T04:20:00.000-05:002008-01-12T04:20:00.000-05:00its a great book, it does make you want to hand st...its a great book, it does make you want to hand stitch something, it really makes you feel like sewing someting beautifulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com