Jeanne Marie Laskas is one of my favorite writers. She has a weekly column in The (Washington) Post Magazine. Her column this past Sunday was perfect for all of us:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32229-2003Feb19.html
Jeanne Marie Laskas is one of my favorite writers. She has a weekly column in The (Washington) Post Magazine. Her column this past Sunday was perfect for all of us:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A32229-2003Feb19.html
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Beautifully written article.. Thank you for posting it !
I'm a big Jean Marie fan also. I post links to her column in the gardening forum, Over The Fence, occasionally. When is she going to release her book?
Thanks for posting this column. I like the summing-up sentiments; that we are connected to others by our sewing. As a new member to this forum, it is delightful to meet with other like-minded people. As an at-home mother, it is opening up my world. Jeanette
Good Morning, Joress, I just finished reading the "Washington Post" article you reccommended. Thank you! It was somehow affirming to be reminded that sewing has been a natural response in other's homes. The author, Jeanne Marie Laskas, found a portion of herself in the act of shortening those pants. I can't imagine her not doing some sewing in the future. I too have memories of mom who was a sewing instructor (taught for Singer) and of summers sewing with a cousin and sister. First item was a royal blue circular skirt (no pattern required), with an hem that went on and on and on!
Like Jeanne Marie, function and need have often been the impedus for sewing. I am glad you shared this article! Think I'll go make some applesauce and play in the sewing room!
Sally (wolf)
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