tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post224156343523978238..comments2023-11-13T02:00:52.653+11:00Comments on life's free treats: Flights of Fancy.meggiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-25851656122432795842008-02-15T15:50:00.000+11:002008-02-15T15:50:00.000+11:00It's a weird year, weather-wise. As a rule, when A...It's a weird year, weather-wise. As a rule, when AZ gets good rain, OZ is dry as a bone. This Dec.-Feb. we've had good moisture -- and so has my bro in Perth. I'll take all the precips we can get, of course, & know the bro will as well.<BR/><BR/>PS -- love that pansy dish.Granny Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07302978680897139954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-58695860283842656782008-02-13T23:54:00.000+11:002008-02-13T23:54:00.000+11:00'his gnome like ears, with their hearing aids nest...'his gnome like ears, with their hearing aids nestling in the fuzzy holes'<BR/>I love that!Lucyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09764296105901909328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-58863118931451264532008-02-13T11:38:00.000+11:002008-02-13T11:38:00.000+11:00I'm glad to see you are sewing again. I think it ...I'm glad to see you are sewing again. I think it is the most calming thing there is to do. I love that square nastusium plate.Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00064308660138307797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-24765007575219215482008-02-11T17:19:00.000+11:002008-02-11T17:19:00.000+11:00Hi all, I suppose because we have such a temperate...Hi all, I suppose because we have such a temperate climate, we dont have to 'season' our garage sales.<BR/><BR/>I love watching people, & always have. <BR/><BR/>I used to do a lot of sewing & knitting for my children, as they grew up. Suddenly it was not the 'done thing' & all that stopped. <BR/>I guess quilts is a good way to still give the love, that is sewn in, without the reciever having the embarrassment of having to show the public! haha.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-17623313690951420822008-02-11T12:16:00.000+11:002008-02-11T12:16:00.000+11:00Sounds like a very nice day. I often wish I hadn't...Sounds like a very nice day. I often wish I hadn't sold my old sewing machine, but I seldom used it anymore. I used to make my daughters' clothes until they started wanting to wear jeans to school. Oh well.....Leslie:https://www.blogger.com/profile/11964698251137788839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-8593097040798571192008-02-11T11:54:00.000+11:002008-02-11T11:54:00.000+11:00I love the last shot of your machine by the window...I love the last shot of your machine by the window. The promise of good things to come, indeed! Enjoy, Meggie.Mrs. Goodneedlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453388163219666450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-32446438448064746802008-02-11T04:33:00.001+11:002008-02-11T04:33:00.001+11:00I love people watching too! Amazing that eyes, nos...I love people watching too! Amazing that eyes, noses mouths and chins can be arranged in such a stunning variety of ways! I have a challenge for you...come by when you can.mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03797484583400519909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-14719475376169269282008-02-11T04:33:00.000+11:002008-02-11T04:33:00.000+11:00I like to browse around garage sales too, but the ...I like to browse around garage sales too, but the actual G Sale season won't really start here until May. Weather too cold before that.Shammickitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11969803866899076638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-32609145428622110642008-02-11T03:34:00.000+11:002008-02-11T03:34:00.000+11:00You have had a lot of rain this summer, I know it'...You have had a lot of rain this summer, I know it's not what we want at that time of year, but I know how badly it is needed. I used to have garage sales, and I had things stolen. I used to donate to the charity shop, and the 'volunteers' would take the good stuff home for themselves. My kids don't want or need anything else, so most times I bin it. I find I don't buy much nowadays as I'm paring down, so it's not a big deal. You wonder why when as you say it can usually be bought from these places for next to nothing. Make sure to show us the finished product of your sewing Meggie..!<BR/>Hugs<BR/>xxSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06731396546695910306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-9033417622526803712008-02-11T02:25:00.000+11:002008-02-11T02:25:00.000+11:00I'm playing "catch up" again, Meggie. I always en...I'm playing "catch up" again, Meggie. I always enjoy your posts. <BR/>Love the cherry blossom china and your grandmother's nasturtium plate. <BR/>Tagging along when you go to yard sales is great fun.Linda G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10363689622473649154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-82098090803929081862008-02-11T02:00:00.000+11:002008-02-11T02:00:00.000+11:00It's so nice to have these little slices of your l...It's so nice to have these little slices of your life, Meggie. I enjoyed reading it and seeing your treasures.Pam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12641269043817163165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-9858434129396395132008-02-10T23:13:00.000+11:002008-02-10T23:13:00.000+11:00Rain? Rain? You're just saying that to tease me,...Rain? Rain? You're just saying that to tease me, aren't you!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11236459315155380910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-65290227321873077602008-02-10T21:26:00.000+11:002008-02-10T21:26:00.000+11:00I love the little Nasturtium plate good luck with ...I love the little Nasturtium plate good luck with the sewingLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17288635333245893039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-56460036958291868372008-02-10T15:51:00.000+11:002008-02-10T15:51:00.000+11:00That china looks like some stuff that my grandmoth...That china looks like some stuff that my grandmother used to have. Not at all sure whatever happened to it.Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325465720003721471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-54636701881718213482008-02-10T14:54:00.000+11:002008-02-10T14:54:00.000+11:00Hi Meggie,Love that square plate. Congratulations...Hi Meggie,<BR/>Love that square plate. <BR/>Congratulations on getting the fabric out, cut up and pressed. Good start. Now we need to see the 1st block, then the 2nd and so on. You can do it!<BR/>Repeat after me. "I CAN DO IT"<BR/>LOL<BR/>JenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-67865288035605244632008-02-10T13:49:00.000+11:002008-02-10T13:49:00.000+11:00Thanks for that Meggie, I'm sure I have seen that ...Thanks for that Meggie, I'm sure I have seen that pink striped stuff somewhere recently...good, an excuse to go "trawling" again. Thanks for the link too.The Sagittarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05513045101496737031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-81272169928355284802008-02-10T11:38:00.000+11:002008-02-10T11:38:00.000+11:00Thankyou Jellie. Hope you are feeling a little lig...Thankyou Jellie. Hope you are feeling a little lighter!meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-79380682368579724492008-02-10T11:04:00.000+11:002008-02-10T11:04:00.000+11:00My weekend is just not complete without one of you...My weekend is just not complete without one of your fabulous, imaginative & descriptive posts. Thanks Meggie for some great Sunday reading!Jellyheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344630172173199819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-11329175950519409212008-02-10T08:38:00.000+11:002008-02-10T08:38:00.000+11:00Fifi, I couldnt resist the striking beauty of the ...Fifi, I couldnt resist the striking beauty of the china, the shape of the jug.<BR/><BR/>RB, I have been to read your post, an excellent piece. Well done.<BR/><BR/>Billy, Someone would love it. Or just keep it & admire it.<BR/><BR/>MN, Rained almost all day, very heavily. The sewing went well, in the cooler temperature.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-12905184314774062232008-02-10T03:00:00.000+11:002008-02-10T03:00:00.000+11:00Glad you had something fun, for a rainy day.Mari-N...Glad you had something fun, for a rainy day.<BR/><BR/>Mari-Nancismilnsighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17207943167502354530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-4873613690009765482008-02-10T02:09:00.000+11:002008-02-10T02:09:00.000+11:00I have some old china that belonged to my grandmot...I have some old china that belonged to my grandmother. Not sure what to do with it.BBChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15323188240580782454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-31917257210225439922008-02-10T01:07:00.000+11:002008-02-10T01:07:00.000+11:00I have been petrified of sewing machines since an ...I have been petrified of sewing machines since an unfortunate experience I had with one once in school. Vicious creatures!<BR/><BR/>I posted the piece you requested about the seasons. I enjoyed writing it - so thanks for the suggestion, it was a good one! <BR/><BR/>Have a lovely weekend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-48408542460732094532008-02-09T22:26:00.000+11:002008-02-09T22:26:00.000+11:00Heinous Anus. heh.I looove that pink stripy bowl a...Heinous Anus. <BR/>heh.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>I looove that pink stripy bowl and jug!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>I used to collect china from 2nd hand shops, but I never have seen one like that...fifihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06946945635726214503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-91726768262447414562008-02-09T18:27:00.000+11:002008-02-09T18:27:00.000+11:00Jeanne, I have kept dry, & it has been so nice & c...Jeanne, I have kept dry, & it has been so nice & cool! I have done a little sewing. I am just making a small lap quilt for the lounge. I have had the fabrics for a long time, & kept looking at them. Nothing special, but a start.<BR/><BR/>Tanya, I think some of the china is from the '20s but not sure about that. The pink stripes are rather art deco.<BR/><BR/>Mary, Hot Chocolate makes me want to dance every time!<BR/><BR/>Anne, The quilt will be strictly utility! Just a throw to keep things a bit clean.meggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00061112627819270427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33880433.post-31333666246614600472008-02-09T15:45:00.000+11:002008-02-09T15:45:00.000+11:00I don't think I've ever been yard selling (or buyi...I don't think I've ever been yard selling (or buying) in the rain. Got to be a nice day or I don't go...LOL<BR/><BR/>Loved seeing your dishes and supper cloth. Can't wait to see what you're sewing. <BR/><BR/>Sorry the dog scared you. Ours was doing a lot of barking outside tonight. Don't know why?<BR/><BR/>Tomorrow (Saturday) I have to remember to put my bag of canned goods on the front porch for the cute little cub scout to pick up for the food bank. Never said a word ..just handed me the paper explaining what they were doing.. his dad brought him over.. so cute! Reminded me of the days when I was a den mother ..oh that was long ago!! LOLancient onehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12996555276368371467noreply@blogger.com