I’m Sewing Again

My picture of a quilt I made.

@RubyHawk (99367)

Atlanta, Georgia

December 4, 2022 7:03pm CST

I hope I haven’t written about this earlier. I haven’t used my sewing machine in several years but I looked through my trunk of new material and decided it’s time to get back in the sewing groove. I decided I’d make pillow cases for Christmas gifts. I found pretty material that works perfectly. I got my sewing machine out of the closet for the first time in years to see if I remembered how to use it. I checked out my thread and found I had the correct colors. Looked over the sewing machine and found my biggest problem would be threading the needle. But I did it and began sewing. Surprise, I hadn’t forgotten a thing. I’ve sewn four sets of pillow cases and have one more set to go. I haven’t cut that one set out yet. I found patterns I’d forgotten I had. Pants, blouses, skirts, pajamas and dresses. The patterns are about a size larger than I need now. So, I’ll see how it goes. I made the quilt in the picture. Have you tried anything new lately?

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@youless (114117)

• Guangzhou, China

5 Dec 22

This is a beautiful quilt and I almost thought it was sold in the store. Although we have a sewing machine, but just my mom knows how to use it.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

5 Dec 22

Not interested in learning how to sew?

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

I used to sew a lot. I made most of my clothes and sewed quilt tops. Maybe I’ll do some of that again.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

@marlina Sewing isn’t everyone’s cup of tea.

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@RasmaSandra (97954)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

5 Dec 22

That is a very pretty spread in the photo. I used to do needlepoint but have not now in ages, Best of luck with your sewing,

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

Thank you. Idid needlepoint when my grandkids were little but didn’t keep it up. I made the quilt in the picture.

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@RasmaSandra (97954)

• Daytona Beach, Florida

5 Dec 22

@RubyHawk I love the pattern and the colors,

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

@RasmaSandra Thank you. It was a gift for my grandson.

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@averygirl72 (38849)

• Philippines

6 Dec 22

Good job. Recently I want to return to crocheting. I love sewing too. Glad you have the materials you need

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Dec 22

I do have a lot of pretty material that I should use. I used to buy material when I found a good sale.

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@rebelann (117216)

• El Paso, Texas

5 Dec 22

Wow, that looks like a lot of work. I don't have the patience or eyesight to sew like that.

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@rebelann (117216)

• El Paso, Texas

5 Dec 22

I'll bet you'll be in the swing of things in no time.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

I used to love quilting and sewing but it’s been a few years.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

@rebelann I won’t be likely to sew a lot but I might surprise myself.

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@LadyDuck (502343)

• Italy

5 Dec 22

I think that using the sewing machine is the same as biking. Once you learn you never forget. I use mine time by time.

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@LadyDuck (502343)

• Italy

6 Dec 22

@RubyHawk - I only ride the recumbent bike, our roads are too steep, I do not feel safe. I sewed two pillow cases, two runners for the table and I have to tighten some pairs of pants for my husband because he has lost a lot of weight.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Dec 22

@LadyDuck I should tighten up some of my-older pants but I’ll wait awhile. I might gain my weight back when I start eating bread, if I ever do.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

I think so, but I don’t know if I could ride a bike again. What do you make on your sewing machine?

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Anindita Sengupta

@aninditasen (18198)

• Raurkela, India

5 Dec 22

My sewing machine is lying idle. It needs repairs. I informed the machine but he still hasn't come. Moreover I have pain in my legs and so am not insisting but I do want to sew.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Dec 22

@aninditasen I’m so sorry. Do you have a sewing machine place to take it for repairs?

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

My sewing machine has lain idle for several years but it’s sewing fine.

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@aninditasen (18198)

• Raurkela, India

6 Dec 22

@RubyHawk My wheel spok has broken.

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@GardenGerty (169452)

• United States

5 Dec 22

I need to get back to sewing myself. The pillowcases are a great idea. I have not done anything new or creative in a long while.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

I hadn’t in a long time . It took a while to thread the needle but otherwise I did okay.

@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

5 Dec 22

This is simply wonderful Ruby! I am so glad you rooted out the sewing machine now. I would love to learn to sew. No new stuff for me here learning lately. Is that quilt in the photo one you have sewn?

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@RebeccasFarm (91299)

• United States

5 Dec 22

@RubyHawk It is so lovely Ruby

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

It’s not that hard to learn to sew. Yes, I made that quilt for a grandson.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

@RebeccasFarm Thank you for the compliment.

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@jstory07 (148731)

• Roseburg, Oregon

19 Dec 22

The quilt that you made is beautiful. The pillowcases will be nice.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

20 Dec 22

Thank you for the compliment.

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@wolfgirl569 (135664)

• Marion, Ohio

5 Dec 22

I bought 2 new patterns Thursday. They are still on the table

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@wolfgirl569 (135664)

• Marion, Ohio

6 Dec 22

@RubyHawk I bought costume patterns this time.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Dec 22

@wolfgirl569 What costumes are you making?

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

If I make clothes I’ll have to buy new patterns. I’ve lost weight since I’ve sewn clothes. What are you making?

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@Dena91 (17038)

• United States

5 Dec 22

Good for you for taking up sewing once again. I am sure those receiving the pillowcases will be happy. I always love getting homemade gifts over store-bought. Your quilt is pretty.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

Thanks, I think they will like something I made especially for them.

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@LindaOHio (222280)

• United States

5 Dec 22

That's a lovely quilt. I got rid of my sewing machine when the whole thing seized up. I haven't made anything in several years. You'll have to post pix of the things that you make!!! Hope you have a great week.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

Thank you, I’ll post a picture if I make something more than pillowcases.I hadn’t used my sewing machine in years.

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@porwest (112804)

• United States

5 Dec 22

Nope. Nothing new for me. Unless you want to count camping. That's new. But sewing is a lost art. I bet you will make some pretty nice stuff.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

6 Dec 22

I used to sew most of my clothes and I’ve made oodles of quilts but not recently.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

7 Dec 22

@porwest I think so, I didn't have any problems after I threaded the needle.

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@porwest (112804)

• United States

7 Dec 22

@RubyHawk Nice sometimes to get back to old fun. Probably also like riding a bike.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Dec 22

How pretty. I love quilts but have never made anything.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

Quilts are easy to make but time consuming.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

@CarolDM My mother had a Singer sewing machine with a foot pedal.

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@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

5 Dec 22

@RubyHawk I used to watch my Grandmother make them with her Singer sewing machine.

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@snowy22315 (208821)

• United States

5 Dec 22

I love the designs. Anything new...hmm not really..but I thinking of challenging myself to make one recipie out of my multitude of cookbooks every week. They are just gathering dust and should be used.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

All my cook books are gathering dust. I don’t remember the last time I used a recipe.

@marlina (154103)

• Canada

5 Dec 22

Congratulations for starting sewing again. The quilt in the photo is very nice.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

Thank you. I made it for my grandson.

@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

6 Dec 22

That’s a pretty pattern.

@JudyEv (381960)

• Rockingham, Australia

5 Dec 22

That quilt is very lovely. I think when you've been as accomplished as you obviously are, you don't forget any of the skills.

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

I’ll find out if I continue sewing. I have a lot of new material. I should use it.

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@kobesbuddy (78833)

• East Tawas, Michigan

5 Dec 22

This is wonderful to hear, Ruby! You are getting back to sewing again, making pillow cases for Christmas gifts. What a wonderful idea, your family will love these handmade gifts:)

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@RubyHawk (99367)

• Atlanta, Georgia

5 Dec 22

I think they will. I wanted to give them something personal.

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Krissttina Isobe

@oahuwriter (26773)

• United States

6 Dec 22

No new crafting projects. Beautiful quilt! Bedding always welcome, so expensive in store!