tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post5619190483062662022..comments2024-01-24T07:20:03.473-05:00Comments on no big dill: Ironing Out My ThoughtsNo Big Dill http://www.blogger.com/profile/08414131508018685093noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-34914775439494580842011-07-31T16:33:35.479-04:002011-07-31T16:33:35.479-04:00I am de-lurking to say that I SO loved this post a...I am de-lurking to say that I SO loved this post and your conveyance of how inspired you are to MAKE. I feel the same way. Thanks for putting it so eloquently!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00406107069361924036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-55593089437490145712011-06-10T08:06:39.635-04:002011-06-10T08:06:39.635-04:00You don't know me and I've never commented...You don't know me and I've never commented- but I for one want you to continue your blog! Such great ideas, with a fun way of writing and inspiration in raising a beautiful righteous family and still taking time to do the things you love! I know you'll sure be busy with a new baby, but just wanted to put my opinion out there because you're blog has been one of my faves!Allred Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684674618900168714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-61570170593830252722011-06-07T19:03:20.401-04:002011-06-07T19:03:20.401-04:00Hello...how many times have I emailed ya telling y...Hello...how many times have I emailed ya telling you how amazing you are and that you need to start your own line!! You go girl! Do it! If it's not joyful you stop. Better to try than to regret it is my motto. You are so talented it would be a shame not to give it a go.<br /><br />I love this post. You summed it up quite perfectly my dear. I get asked that very question all the time "how do you have time to do it all?" and I simply say because I have to. It's in my soul to create. I'm happiest when I'm doing it even when I'm ripping seams and screaming at my sewing machine. It's pure joy that I get when knitting or sewing something with my own two hands then to see the joy it brings someone else to wear and to treasure is equally as amazing. You starting a clothing line would bring joy to a lot of people hun. I can't wait to watch you fly :)<br />p.s. I think it's a boy :PVery Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010773061477989946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-65393407522178251832011-06-05T21:06:58.384-04:002011-06-05T21:06:58.384-04:00This was so well said! I agree! When they are so p...This was so well said! I agree! When they are so proud that I've made something special for them it makes me feel so very loved and I couldn't ask for anything better.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16244390872207828902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-84536056893463061352011-06-05T15:45:39.996-04:002011-06-05T15:45:39.996-04:00Katy, is there an area in the blog that talks abou...Katy, is there an area in the blog that talks about how you've learned to sew so professionally? Did you study it in school? I'd love to know you're background -- you are so gifted. Mind-blowing! Your girls are so lucky to have you :)Julie B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12459449118581260074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-37634066380087371862011-06-04T23:18:06.087-04:002011-06-04T23:18:06.087-04:00I have been reading your blog for nearly a year no...I have been reading your blog for nearly a year now and I just want to tell you that you are amazing! So talented plus being a Momma. I will say that I have had my own children's clothing line (I am currently, slowly "laying it to rest" because it has taken away my time to sew for my girls (I have 2) and has nearly taken the fun out of sewing. I would suggest to submit a portfolio and be a designer for a brand or different brands. If you are anything like me when you add in accounting and all the business "stuff" it makes the joy of creating, not so much fun anymore. Whatever you decide to do I hope that you don't quit your blog because I thoroughly enjoy your beautiful designs, you inspire me and all the while you have 2.5x the girls I have!Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05465779096920710236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-30966467515905857252011-06-04T14:39:09.410-04:002011-06-04T14:39:09.410-04:00My sewing has a lot to do with my need for a creat...My sewing has a lot to do with my need for a creative outlet as well. I've found though that I also love when I'm making family photo books at the end of the year and see some many pictures of my kids in things that I made them. Not bc I'd taken pictures of the outfits though I do that as well but bc they were simply wearing something that I made on a day we decided to snap a few pictures.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18258328541859721624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-47958301851139722892011-06-04T11:51:33.430-04:002011-06-04T11:51:33.430-04:00I'm so glad you're still blogging! This wa...I'm so glad you're still blogging! This was a wonderful post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16400555419570849445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-30198834575941324012011-06-03T23:14:26.579-04:002011-06-03T23:14:26.579-04:00Well said.
Well sewn.
Well shown.Well said.<br />Well sewn.<br />Well shown.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03340528938275841820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-54965927702839172602011-06-03T23:13:29.496-04:002011-06-03T23:13:29.496-04:00Yes! Your own children's line of clothing. O...Yes! Your own children's line of clothing. Of course, you will have to fit that inbetween having this baby and raising the other five. Holy Cow! When do you have time to sew?Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438761459908036087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-73031069784971146552011-06-03T22:37:51.028-04:002011-06-03T22:37:51.028-04:00Can I just saw I LOVE your blog? I've been fol...Can I just saw I LOVE your blog? I've been following for a while now, but I don't think I've posted until now. <br /><br />I don't have any children of my own yet--I'm getting married next year--but I just adore the idea of making children's clothes! I can't wait until my little sisters have children so I can be the crazy aunt that makes them clothes (but no scary grandma sweaters, I promise)! <br /><br />Thanks for everything, <br /><br />ChrisChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13177697076719231341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-45613735953974295222011-06-03T16:54:01.374-04:002011-06-03T16:54:01.374-04:00I love this post!
Nothing warms my heart more than...I love this post!<br />Nothing warms my heart more than the fact that my older daughter will grab her handmade clothes off the hangers before the store bought ones, every time. I love it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04966273181741856577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-65676398955738008542011-06-03T16:34:33.773-04:002011-06-03T16:34:33.773-04:00Oh how sweet, she was so proud of her mommy! And ...Oh how sweet, she was so proud of her mommy! And I hope you were too. All those clothes you made were made from the heart and so beautiful. Ironing them must have been a pleasure.Sarah - Red Ginghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11288614075211978697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-74662195512377216162011-06-03T16:24:25.835-04:002011-06-03T16:24:25.835-04:00I just had to give up sewing - just for a couple o...I just had to give up sewing - just for a couple of months while we manage a family move to Hawaii - but it made me so sad! It's hard for my husband to understand, but I just have this need to create - and few things make me happier than seeing my children in something I made them. (Even though I am still learning, and nowhere near the accomplished seamstress that you are.) Thanks for your blog and your inspiration!RyanSarahNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02786585918402462858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-36300169949251319512011-06-03T15:51:59.165-04:002011-06-03T15:51:59.165-04:00I have just recently discovered this wonderful blo...I have just recently discovered this wonderful blog of yours, while googling a fix on footie jammies no less!! I love your blog, your style and the way you share it all!! Thank you!<br /><br />PS. My favorite color is also orange and I want to steal your office/sewing room!! ;-)Jen Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593428090600004975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-16275381449421411602011-06-03T14:33:39.734-04:002011-06-03T14:33:39.734-04:00As always, your photographs and creations are love...As always, your photographs and creations are lovely. I just posted today also about the joy of creating things; it keeps me sane I think.The Sewing Dorkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10222321996887581696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-50996306565906843382011-06-03T14:11:41.801-04:002011-06-03T14:11:41.801-04:00Your blog is one of my favorites. Please don'...Your blog is one of my favorites. Please don't stop, even if you have to slow down on it.Tennjennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01397113148008290316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-54321268042433124902011-06-03T13:42:38.042-04:002011-06-03T13:42:38.042-04:00As pretty much every post you write, this one as b...As pretty much every post you write, this one as brought me to tears... don't ask why, I have no idea... although... it's probably because you associate your creativity with a way to show your love to your girls... I sew for myself because it's fun but what I like most is sewing for others and imagine their reaction when they'll discover what I've made for them... with all my heart.<br />as for ironing... I just wish it wasn't necessary ;)ByNightCreationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687716703635382162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-77963363440046470642011-06-03T12:59:19.860-04:002011-06-03T12:59:19.860-04:00Your blog is very important for so many reasons. ...Your blog is very important for so many reasons. Hopefully you can find the time and energy to continue blogging so we may continue being intellectually and spiritually fed.gammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05252708330860137004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-29150709805811763392011-06-03T12:36:41.255-04:002011-06-03T12:36:41.255-04:00I hope you never stop blogging, you are so inspiri...I hope you never stop blogging, you are so inspiring!!! And I agree that maybe making patterns would be easier? Well, possibly more work upfront, but then the fruits of your labor go on to earn you money long after the work is done. Not to mention, I love the items you create, but in all honestly would probably not buy them (I am sure they would have to be more than what I pay for my kids clothing), but I would love patterns so that I could make them! :)<br /><br />And I agree that seeing your wee ones in items you made with love is utterly delightful, and so thrilling when they fall in love with it too!UBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02228955161551291102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-87730629287533413582011-06-03T12:34:26.774-04:002011-06-03T12:34:26.774-04:00I love that my girls will argue over who gets the ...I love that my girls will argue over who gets the next piece of clothing I make. And never is there such disappointment as when I say the next thing is for me. So I don't sew many things for myself, but I absolutely delight in fabric shopping and picturing what I will make for my girls with each piece of material.<br /><br />I was figuring my oldest (at 10 year of age) was losing some interest in having mom make her clothes, but then heard through the grapevine that when she was at her grandparents' house before Easter, she was telling everyone about how her mom was going to make her a new Easter dress. And she couldn't wait to see it. :) And now she wants me to make her prom dress (though I have assured her that it is a bit early for that...).<br /><br />I LOVE to iron. But I am obsessive when I do it, so I don't do it too often (I can iron for hours though, given the opportunity and enough sweet tea). And I second Emily's suggestion: I would love to buy patterns of what you create!indywriterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14108023297967433564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-80907502682564245582011-06-03T12:01:45.983-04:002011-06-03T12:01:45.983-04:001. Beautiful post and reflections. I love the th...1. Beautiful post and reflections. I love the thought and care you put into everything.<br /><br />2. I think I'm allergic to ironing. Not really but I don't like it. I like to use the excuse that the tag on the cord says it contains lead, which has been known to cause birth defects.<br /><br />3. Your daughters are so pretty! Can't wait to meet Baby Dill. :)<br /><br />4. I'd love to dress my daughter in your children's line, if you go that way. How about creating a pattern line and/or one or two pieces each season??Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882596439110061970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-65928629045309043342011-06-03T11:21:37.758-04:002011-06-03T11:21:37.758-04:00I thought I'd let you know, a children's l...I thought I'd let you know, a children's line of clothing has all sorts of ridiculous regulations, you are required to test products for lead and label not just content of fibers, but which country they originated from. I tried it for a while, but the paperwork drove me bonkers. If it was as simple as sew pretty things and sell them, I'd still be doing it!<br /><br />That said, maybe you're better at paperwork then I am. But you should read up on the rules before you give it serious thought.Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12969880810924435821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-21604335520196024542011-06-03T11:00:41.326-04:002011-06-03T11:00:41.326-04:00This is a beautiful post. I agree that creating fo...This is a beautiful post. I agree that creating for loved ones satisfies a deeper need within ourselves. Thanks for sharing.Clarissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984449933832752699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-88366392498267697762011-06-03T10:32:12.076-04:002011-06-03T10:32:12.076-04:00My answer is always..."I sew for sanity."...My answer is always..."I sew for sanity." And it is the absolute truth.elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08029570227228759080noreply@blogger.com