tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post8580663314694522078..comments2024-01-03T01:40:26.911-08:00Comments on Life Drawings: 10 April 1956 “Unplugged Challenge, Challenge Dress, Cupcakes, and Chickens”50sgalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-42961776818778599392010-04-28T23:02:33.515-07:002010-04-28T23:02:33.515-07:00Wonderful dress! And I love your new hair color, y...Wonderful dress! And I love your new hair color, you look great!housewife07noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-83097914455993380842010-04-15T05:34:04.295-07:002010-04-15T05:34:04.295-07:00Good morning 50sgal,
Your dress turned out beauti...Good morning 50sgal,<br /><br />Your dress turned out beautifully! <br /><br />I'm unplugged for a great portion of my day now, with the exception of our local news in the morning and the computer playing my 40s/50s music during the day. Just doing that little on here has given me so much more time for other things and I'm really enjoying the change. <br /><br />I'm sorry I haven't been commenting here in a while or on the forum, but I'm still there in spirit and read all your posts. Much like you, I find myself not really wanting to be online as much and when I am, I'm just enjoying the reading of what you and your followers have to say.<br /><br />Oh and I'm extremely jealous of your future chickens! I want a chicken badly, but alas they're not allowed here in city limits. I am starting a garden though, so that's exciting.<br /><br />Have a beautiful day!<br />rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-49404171595211869752010-04-14T12:11:52.098-07:002010-04-14T12:11:52.098-07:00I love picket fences. Especially with an arbor ove...I love picket fences. Especially with an arbor over the gate with morning glories or ivy or wisteria climbing it.<br /><br />The headband turned out really cute. Interfacing is an amazing thing.Rachel Leigh Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16004728242824462126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-13189719781692646382010-04-12T23:19:56.462-07:002010-04-12T23:19:56.462-07:0050sgal,
your picket-fence project sounds like it ...50sgal,<br /><br />your picket-fence project sounds like it will turn out very well! Isn’t it fun to design, mold, and change one’s landscaping?<br /><br />And…I definitely count you as a friend as well! Thank you for ALL you do!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549190997375771361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-11040937713955859552010-04-12T19:09:51.015-07:002010-04-12T19:09:51.015-07:00Add me to the ones that think you should give your...Add me to the ones that think you should give yourself a few unplugged days a week. I have been finding myself not wanting to open my emails. It takes alot of time and then I am always checking this or that or following a link somewhere on the web. <br /><br />I am so envious that you can have chickens. We used to have them in our old home and the neighbors loved them. We moved to a new development and some lovely folks called the township and complained that they heard roosters. Hah! We had all hens! Shows how far away we have come from the basics of life. I bet these same people think that eggs only come from the grocery store too! <br /><br />Love your dress. I am just starting my sewing adventures and have accomplished cloth napkins. One day, I hope to make clothing.<br /><br />I have become addicted to your blog as well. I love the way you put into words what my mind is thinking. I could go on and on but would take up a whole page. <br /><br />Best,<br /><br />BarbaraBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15376067365270455326noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-67302079104367720462010-04-12T07:26:26.896-07:002010-04-12T07:26:26.896-07:00Oh, now I know what interfacing is. It is called &...Oh, now I know what interfacing is. It is called "phliseline" in Danish and is really great for many sewing projects. It is also great for seaming skirts, did you know that? You can get it really thin and with "glue" on both sides and then iron your seam before sewing by hand (or sometimes you even don't have to sew it at all).<br /><br />And lady, if you're not looking your best in that head-band photo - then I get envious! ;)SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-8731527907853283562010-04-12T06:22:00.298-07:002010-04-12T06:22:00.298-07:00Thank you all.
Zebu-I am doing picket as well. I a...Thank you all.<br />Zebu-I am doing picket as well. I am taking picket fence from another area of the yard and moving it (recycling it) for the veg garden whcih is at the front side of the house. And then continuing it on up along the front of the house along the sidewalk. I am then going to plant behind it at the front of the house some privet, so it time I can have a manicured hedge(I love pruning, I'm telling you).<br />Sanne-you're a darling to say I look fabulous in the picture. Those were taken last minute and I almost didn't post them, but I thought, 'who cares, I don't mind wandering about in full 50's regalia, why should I mind if I don't look my best for these pics" I was proud of my headband, though, and wanted to share it. <br />Interfacing is a product. IT is a sort of cottony thin material that you either iron or sew between two pieced or behind one piece of fabric. IT makes it stiff, so that the rolled collar on my dress stands up. They use it in making hats, I believe, which is why I was inspired to make a hat for April Challenge. Once I used it I was in awe and my mind was racing with hats! To be able to design and choose the fabric and accoutrement for hats? Don't even get me started, I almost squealed, except I am not a squealer. I think I just quietly smiled to myself and hurried to my sketchbook for ideas.<br />I think of all of you as friends and am happy to call you so. I really do love my blog and I hope I didn't make it sound as if I was only 'working'. But, as you all may know, some times playing truant even from things we like but do regularly, always has a delicious escapist feel to it. You feel that thrill of the holiday with no 'chores' sort of feeling.50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-70286159522384676792010-04-12T06:05:49.272-07:002010-04-12T06:05:49.272-07:00Again – I think you should have scheduled uplugged...Again – I think you should have scheduled uplugged days, and write these on your website, e.g. on the main page, telling everybody you are unplugged and living in 1956. This way we, your spoiled fans, don’t expect any updates or new blog posts from you these days. And you can plan your days much better and get that lovely feeling of freedom and lots of time to sew and put up garden fences. :)<br /><br />I love your dress, both the fabric and the design. And the design is very versatile. And you are already in the middle of April, so you’re already in a hurry with your next dress. ;)<br /><br />What is interfacing? A technic? I cannot look it up in my dictionary.<br /><br />You look FABULOUS in the photo with the headband and red lipstick, your hair colour is GREAT! :)<br /><br />Good luck with your hens.<br /><br />You wrote: “I hope all of you still find my ramblings interesting enough to pay me an occasional visit.”<br />You know I am addicted to your blog and also your website and check it every day! :) I feel like we are friends, or long-distance penpals, when I read your text and write comments to you. I do hope this makes you want to continue you great work.SANNEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973437247117000140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-30865266813738267612010-04-11T21:08:49.871-07:002010-04-11T21:08:49.871-07:0050sgal,
I am doing some simple chicken wire or pi...50sgal,<br /><br />I am doing some simple chicken wire or picket fencing to keep out the dog, rabbits, and squirrel. I am leaning toward picket, as it would look much nicer--we are in a neighborhood.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549190997375771361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-79500171718706228632010-04-11T15:11:52.145-07:002010-04-11T15:11:52.145-07:00I find your blogs such an inspiration that I hope ...I find your blogs such an inspiration that I hope you can always spare some time for them. However, it can be such a time-robber that maybe you do need to schedule a day or two unplugged each week [as is suggested above] - we don't want you to become resentful of us!!<br />Your chickens sound great. We kept white silkie bantams [and other breeds] for several years - with a rooster, so they were a breeding flock. Their skin [that is, under the feathers LOL] was a gorgeous blue colour.<br />I love chickens and goldfish - they are the best stress-busters around. Just sitting for a few minutes and watching them is so relaxing. We always called our chickens/hens 'chooks', and would call 'chookie, chookie, chookie' at feed time! Great fun.<br />Take care,<br />MargaretAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-40339950850691587972010-04-11T14:36:40.949-07:002010-04-11T14:36:40.949-07:0050sgal your skin looks beautiful (and I do think y...50sgal your skin looks beautiful (and I do think your hair colour really suits you.)<br /><br />I can understand the time that working on this blog and website can deplete from your day. It is a huge undertaking and commitment. I really don't know how you keep it up but I'm sure glad you do. To free up some more time for your projects had you thought of having a day or two off every week from having to write and prepare the blog. Of course we'd be disappointed but the best for you is the best for us. <br /><br />(Rhonda Jean over at down---to---earth---blogspot has some good articles on keeping hens.) LindaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-78228866188811106702010-04-11T10:22:22.798-07:002010-04-11T10:22:22.798-07:00The fabric you chose is absolutely beautiful, and ...The fabric you chose is absolutely beautiful, and I'm also very fond of the pattern. What a cute dress! I think a sleeveless version in a pretty seersucker would be wonderful for summer.Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-54026507807287048062010-04-11T05:59:56.189-07:002010-04-11T05:59:56.189-07:00Oh and my hair looks better after it is set, these...Oh and my hair looks better after it is set, these photographs were last mintue, "Oh, I forgot pictures for the blog".50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-15555148107193818722010-04-11T05:59:17.999-07:002010-04-11T05:59:17.999-07:00With the dress form, it really is not hard. You ju...With the dress form, it really is not hard. You just need to get a garbage bag some tape a friend and say, "Okay for the next hour, here we go!" and before you know it, an hour of laughter later, you will have a dress form!50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-36397212226841613212010-04-11T05:51:11.548-07:002010-04-11T05:51:11.548-07:0050's Gal-love your new color! It suits you nic...50's Gal-love your new color! It suits you nicely! Your dress looks very comfortable. I've been meaning to make myself a dress form, but somehow, I never get around to it! The cupcakes look divine!Jennileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07684495712469386275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-20940275180441389672010-04-11T05:28:42.807-07:002010-04-11T05:28:42.807-07:00Zebu-if you have a job outside the home, that is c...Zebu-if you have a job outside the home, that is certainly understandable. I can readjust my schedule as I see fit to allow what I am working on. What kind of fence are you doing?50sgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09250940806307766624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6960946442922071473.post-11687276206774571872010-04-10T23:22:53.204-07:002010-04-10T23:22:53.204-07:0050sgal,
I really do like your hair color; it’s ri...50sgal,<br /><br />I really do like your hair color; it’s rich.<br /><br />As to your art, are you doing any more drawings? I miss seeing them. But, maybe you are putting them on the forum, and I haven’t stopped over there a lot.<br /><br />There are so many things that you do that I desire myself to do but am not yet finding that I am able to include them in my day. For instance, fencing my gardens and flower beds, sewing, etc. Yesterday, I worked 9-1/4 hours, and with adding in lunchtime and time to get ready and drive there, that is a huge chunk out of my day. <br /><br />So, my goal for the year is to keep trying to be able to fit more in as far as home, domestics, and yard are concerned.<br /><br />Thank you for your post!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05549190997375771361noreply@blogger.com