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  • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

    A long time ago I was young.
    There were fewer distractions.
    The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
    Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
    Most of us were boring.
    My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
    Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
    I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
    When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
    Sharing requires a recipient.
    The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

    Sindarina, Edge Case DetectiveS This user is from outside of this forum
    Sindarina, Edge Case DetectiveS This user is from outside of this forum
    Sindarina, Edge Case Detective
    wrote last edited by
    #6

    @NorcalGma2 Thank you for sharing these lovely works, and words 💜

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    • Katherine WF Katherine W

      @NorcalGma2

      That is so pretty, looks like a window to springtime with the bright colors!

      Your towels are all little works of art.

      Norcal Gma 2N This user is from outside of this forum
      Norcal Gma 2N This user is from outside of this forum
      Norcal Gma 2
      wrote last edited by
      #7

      @FiddleSix
      Thank goodness they are small. I don't have the patience for large projects anymore. I am considering starting to modify my jeans though. It is hard to sew denim so I am still in the thinking about it phase.

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      • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

        A long time ago I was young.
        There were fewer distractions.
        The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
        Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
        Most of us were boring.
        My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
        Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
        I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
        When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
        Sharing requires a recipient.
        The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

        msw117r22M This user is from outside of this forum
        msw117r22M This user is from outside of this forum
        msw117r22
        wrote last edited by
        #8

        @NorcalGma2 another beautiful work of art. Lucky recipient.

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        • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

          @FiddleSix
          Thank goodness they are small. I don't have the patience for large projects anymore. I am considering starting to modify my jeans though. It is hard to sew denim so I am still in the thinking about it phase.

          Katherine WF This user is from outside of this forum
          Katherine WF This user is from outside of this forum
          Katherine W
          wrote last edited by
          #9

          @NorcalGma2

          Like embroider? As we did in our youth? (Remembering the satin-stitch poppy I redid 3 times to get just right...)

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          • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

            A long time ago I was young.
            There were fewer distractions.
            The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
            Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
            Most of us were boring.
            My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
            Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
            I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
            When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
            Sharing requires a recipient.
            The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

            Wouter HindriksS This user is from outside of this forum
            Wouter HindriksS This user is from outside of this forum
            Wouter Hindriks
            wrote last edited by
            #10

            @NorcalGma2 Nicely made, thanks for sharing!

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            • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

              A long time ago I was young.
              There were fewer distractions.
              The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
              Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
              Most of us were boring.
              My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
              Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
              I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
              When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
              Sharing requires a recipient.
              The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

              LeighGB This user is from outside of this forum
              LeighGB This user is from outside of this forum
              LeighG
              wrote last edited by
              #11

              @NorcalGma2 Those are so lovely. The only reason I didn't ask for one is I really culled a lot of stuff on my last move (including a bunch of my mom's needlework) and I don't want to accumulate again -- I'd never use something that pretty.

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              • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                A long time ago I was young.
                There were fewer distractions.
                The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
                Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
                Most of us were boring.
                My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
                Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
                I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
                When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
                Sharing requires a recipient.
                The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

                The Lady (La Donna)L This user is from outside of this forum
                The Lady (La Donna)L This user is from outside of this forum
                The Lady (La Donna)
                wrote last edited by
                #12

                @NorcalGma2
                Your embroidery and generous spirit bring smiles and light into the world.
                Thank you for sharing 💚

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                • Katherine WF Katherine W

                  @NorcalGma2

                  Like embroider? As we did in our youth? (Remembering the satin-stitch poppy I redid 3 times to get just right...)

                  Norcal Gma 2N This user is from outside of this forum
                  Norcal Gma 2N This user is from outside of this forum
                  Norcal Gma 2
                  wrote last edited by
                  #13

                  @FiddleSix
                  I am thinking about stitching on a pair to wear them to protests. A carefully placed rainbow peace sign and flowers. Maybe a few bad words. Even a frog on one leg.

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                  • LeighGB LeighG

                    @NorcalGma2 Those are so lovely. The only reason I didn't ask for one is I really culled a lot of stuff on my last move (including a bunch of my mom's needlework) and I don't want to accumulate again -- I'd never use something that pretty.

                    Norcal Gma 2N This user is from outside of this forum
                    Norcal Gma 2N This user is from outside of this forum
                    Norcal Gma 2
                    wrote last edited by
                    #14

                    @BluegrassRoots
                    These aren't fancy fabric so I assume people are using the towels.

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                    • Cindy JosaitisC This user is from outside of this forum
                      Cindy JosaitisC This user is from outside of this forum
                      Cindy Josaitis
                      wrote last edited by
                      #15
                      I love this one!! It's beautiful! 🌺🦋🩷
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                      • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                        A long time ago I was young.
                        There were fewer distractions.
                        The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
                        Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
                        Most of us were boring.
                        My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
                        Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
                        I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
                        When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
                        Sharing requires a recipient.
                        The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

                        taicharaT This user is from outside of this forum
                        taicharaT This user is from outside of this forum
                        taichara
                        wrote last edited by
                        #16

                        @NorcalGma2 And seeing your embroidery always makes my evenings better

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                        • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                          @FiddleSix
                          I am thinking about stitching on a pair to wear them to protests. A carefully placed rainbow peace sign and flowers. Maybe a few bad words. Even a frog on one leg.

                          Katherine WF This user is from outside of this forum
                          Katherine WF This user is from outside of this forum
                          Katherine W
                          wrote last edited by
                          #17

                          @NorcalGma2

                          That sounds excellent! I hope you will be able to do that... A thimble might be helpful, unless the jeans are aged and a little thinned...

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                          • Katherine WF Katherine W

                            @NorcalGma2

                            That sounds excellent! I hope you will be able to do that... A thimble might be helpful, unless the jeans are aged and a little thinned...

                            Norcal Gma 2N This user is from outside of this forum
                            Norcal Gma 2N This user is from outside of this forum
                            Norcal Gma 2
                            wrote last edited by
                            #18

                            @FiddleSix
                            I do have a thimble.

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                            • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                              A long time ago I was young.
                              There were fewer distractions.
                              The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
                              Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
                              Most of us were boring.
                              My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
                              Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
                              I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
                              When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
                              Sharing requires a recipient.
                              The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

                              dillydD This user is from outside of this forum
                              dillydD This user is from outside of this forum
                              dillyd
                              wrote last edited by
                              #19

                              @NorcalGma2
                              This is beautiful. I love how the butterfly is breaking out of confinement.

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                              • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                                A long time ago I was young.
                                There were fewer distractions.
                                The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
                                Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
                                Most of us were boring.
                                My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
                                Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
                                I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
                                When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
                                Sharing requires a recipient.
                                The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

                                Pinchy63 🇨🇦P This user is from outside of this forum
                                Pinchy63 🇨🇦P This user is from outside of this forum
                                Pinchy63 🇨🇦
                                wrote last edited by
                                #20

                                @NorcalGma2
                                Beautiful! So sweet of you!

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                                • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                                  A long time ago I was young.
                                  There were fewer distractions.
                                  The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
                                  Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
                                  Most of us were boring.
                                  My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
                                  Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
                                  I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
                                  When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
                                  Sharing requires a recipient.
                                  The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

                                  I'm Just Frank being FrankJ This user is from outside of this forum
                                  I'm Just Frank being FrankJ This user is from outside of this forum
                                  I'm Just Frank being Frank
                                  wrote last edited by
                                  #21

                                  @NorcalGma2
                                  That's beautiful.

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                                  • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                                    A long time ago I was young.
                                    There were fewer distractions.
                                    The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
                                    Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
                                    Most of us were boring.
                                    My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
                                    Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
                                    I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
                                    When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
                                    Sharing requires a recipient.
                                    The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

                                    Bob TregilusE This user is from outside of this forum
                                    Bob TregilusE This user is from outside of this forum
                                    Bob Tregilus
                                    wrote last edited by
                                    #22

                                    @NorcalGma2 Very nice piece! Beautiful design and colors! I love your comment: "The phone was stuck to the wall..." Indeed. Nowadays, phones seem stuck to people's faces. 🙂

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                                    • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                                      A long time ago I was young.
                                      There were fewer distractions.
                                      The phone was stuck to the wall and there were rules about monopolizing because an important call might be missed.
                                      Personal information was shared by busybodies and gossip was currency.
                                      Most of us were boring.
                                      My embroidery skills did get attention though and my mother would use my finished pieces to bolster her position in her sewing circle as she offered them for sale. The money was to go to missions.
                                      Now I'm old and I stitch because it is a pleasant distraction.
                                      I so enjoy the positive feedback that comes from this Mastodon community.
                                      When you appreciate a craft toot or even note the effort it will make someones day. So thank you for tooting your love for handmade crafts and a special thank you to the folks who went out on a limb to let me mail them a towel.
                                      Sharing requires a recipient.
                                      The latest to go in the mail on Monday.

                                      blancnoir165B This user is from outside of this forum
                                      blancnoir165B This user is from outside of this forum
                                      blancnoir165
                                      wrote last edited by
                                      #23

                                      @NorcalGma2 real beautiful...before i go to sleep i saw it.
                                      Makes a good night ....and good night to you too.

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                                      • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                                        @FiddleSix
                                        I do have a thimble.

                                        Katherine WF This user is from outside of this forum
                                        Katherine WF This user is from outside of this forum
                                        Katherine W
                                        wrote last edited by
                                        #24

                                        @NorcalGma2

                                        (I do too, but am not good at using it, it always feels awkward.)

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                                        • Norcal Gma 2N Norcal Gma 2

                                          @elliek
                                          I am sorry that people outside the US have to pay a duty to get a towel of zero value. I did send two towels to the UK and was happy to pay the postage on my end but did feel bad that the recipient had to pay also.

                                          Ellie KennardE This user is from outside of this forum
                                          Ellie KennardE This user is from outside of this forum
                                          Ellie Kennard
                                          wrote last edited by
                                          #25

                                          @NorcalGma2
                                          It's just lovely to share vicariously in the kindness and friendship represented in these. And we remember why you are driven to keep making them and hope that things stay stable as long as possible. xoxo

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