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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
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                                #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
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                                  #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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