http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspxWe quilters are fortunate to have so many wonderful tools and materials available these days. I for one could not create my quilt projects without my &#39;holy trinity&#39;: rotary cutters, self-healing mats, and acrylic rulers. I can&#39;t imagine tracingenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP2 (Build: 40407.4157)http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40563Mon, 05 Nov 2012 01:00:05 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40563anna294<p>Oh the good old days in Home Ec class. Not only did we learn to sew, we learned basic cooking and proper table placement and several others helpful lessons. If only the schools would bring Home Ec back, our youngsters would be so much more well rounded and better mannered. &nbsp; Anna In Phoenix</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40563" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40420Sun, 21 Oct 2012 06:03:32 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40420Aspenpines<p>Coming from a long line of machinists I was fascinated by the machine - loved the smell of the oil and metal on metal. &nbsp; I love reading about the new machines and test driving them. &nbsp;Not the typical entree into sewing.....</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40420" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40419Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:55:57 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40419turtle990<p>My Mother started me sewing. &nbsp;I remember the quiet times standing beside her at the treadle sewing machine waiting for the scraps she gave me. &nbsp;Then I hand sewed them into cloakes for my dolls and eventually learned to use the that machine which I still have packed away. &nbsp;Guess I should get it set up again. &nbsp;I became a Home Ec. teacher and at 71 years of age taught another beginner adult class today and saw the excitement in some young eyes as they envisioned what they might make.....and saw them purchasing sergers and &quot;fancy&quot; sewing machines!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40419" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40418Sun, 21 Oct 2012 01:40:57 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40418Beverly J. Mannes<p>Yes, I did - way back in 7th grade in 1953 and have been sewing ever since. I made a lot of my children&#39;s clothes and mine when funds were really scarce. I&#39;m quilting big time now and still love to do hand work occasionally. It&#39;s relaxing and easy on my shoulders.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40418" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40415Sat, 20 Oct 2012 16:45:17 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40415racheld18<p>Thank you for sharing your story. As to who gave me my sewing start. &nbsp;I was lucky, it was my aunt and my mom. &nbsp;And yes, I had 4 years of Home Ec. I often think of Mrs. Williams when I get into a tricky situation or I am complimented on my sewing skills. She was one of my favorite teacher and a tyrant, but in a good way. </p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40415" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40413Sat, 20 Oct 2012 13:32:55 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40413Ucolo1<p>I started sewing by heming flour sack dish towels from the sacks we got our flour in when I was a pre-teen and then went on to becoming a Home Ec. Teacher for a few years before changing careers. &nbsp;It is sad that the life skills taught in Home Ec. are often missing in today&#39;s classrooms!</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40413" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40412Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:19:40 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40412Bev-Houston<p>My mother taught me to sew when I was young; first by hand and then by machine when I was about 10. &nbsp;I never took Home Ec because I felt like I would be so bored since I already made my own clothes. &nbsp;Reading your entry above makes me wonder if that would work on quilt top I found in the attic after my mother&#39;s death. &nbsp;I&#39;m sure my grandmother must have made it (unless my mother tried quilting and failed miserably). &nbsp;I have several of my grandmother&#39;s quilts, but this one is very badly pieced--won&#39;t lie flat at all. &nbsp;Maybe it was her last one and she couldn&#39;t see well. &nbsp;I don&#39;t dare toss it and have thought about taking it all apart. &nbsp;But I may try hand basting a grid. &nbsp;Thanks for the post.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40412" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40400Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:10:52 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40400okieLinda<p>I do all my wild quilts completely by hand and love it ,the way you fix them is &nbsp;you pin them and then you baste them and then you quilt them &nbsp;and they all lay flat and play nice ,there is not a angle or size or shape in this world that I cant make work . I may be the only contemporary hand quilter in the world but glad that you saw it as a enjoyable activity like I do , wish more would just try it &nbsp;Enjoyed your story Thanks Linda </p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40400" width="1" height="1">http://www.quiltingdaily.com/blogs/handmade_quilt_art/archive/2012/10/17/in-with-the-old-in-with-the-new.aspx#40399Wed, 17 Oct 2012 17:35:59 GMTdd4ad8cd-147d-404a-a568-5abd2115af5b:40399SomethingLisa<p>So true! &nbsp;Sometimes the old way is still the best way. </p> <p>And off topic but do you have any idea why your blog posts do not come through to my email? &nbsp;I thought I had signed up for all of them but alas this is not the case. &nbsp;Went to my settings but don&#39;t see where to make changes. &nbsp;Any suggestions would be appreciated.</p> <div style="clear:both;"></div><img src="http://www.quiltingdaily.com/aggbug.aspx?PostID=40399" width="1" height="1">