A long time ago I was young.
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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.That is so pretty, looks like a window to springtime with the bright colors!
Your towels are all little works of art.
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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.@NorcalGma2 Thank you for sharing these lovely works, and words

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That is so pretty, looks like a window to springtime with the bright colors!
Your towels are all little works of art.
@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. -
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.@NorcalGma2 another beautiful work of art. Lucky recipient.
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@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.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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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.@NorcalGma2 Nicely made, thanks for sharing!
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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.@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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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.@NorcalGma2
Your embroidery and generous spirit bring smiles and light into the world.
Thank you for sharing
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Like embroider? As we did in our youth? (Remembering the satin-stitch poppy I redid 3 times to get just right...)
@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. -
@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.
@BluegrassRoots
These aren't fancy fabric so I assume people are using the towels. -
I love this one!! It's beautiful!

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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.@NorcalGma2 And seeing your embroidery always makes my evenings better

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@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.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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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...
@FiddleSix
I do have a thimble. -
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.@NorcalGma2
This is beautiful. I love how the butterfly is breaking out of confinement. -
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.@NorcalGma2
Beautiful! So sweet of you! -
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.@NorcalGma2
That's beautiful. -
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.@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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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.@NorcalGma2 real beautiful...before i go to sleep i saw it.
Makes a good night ....and good night to you too. -
@FiddleSix
I do have a thimble.(I do too, but am not good at using it, it always feels awkward.)