tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post1804497676259108072..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Guest Post: Sewing and the ApocalypseGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29266498136887079722013-04-25T05:26:37.833-04:002013-04-25T05:26:37.833-04:00I just found your blog, and I've gone back thi...I just found your blog, and I've gone back this far so far and small world, your husband's book is on my tbr list. How awesome <3Shopping Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02256481752440766501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85461883921000902812012-10-07T16:36:50.587-04:002012-10-07T16:36:50.587-04:00I have a ton of fabric and have been thinking abou...I have a ton of fabric and have been thinking about what to sew up (while we still have electricity) that would be really useful should we experience the dark ages. Assuming we have water, cloth diapers and feminine pads come to mind. I already make quilts and blankets. Got any other ideas? <br /><br />Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439169430815564392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74086713729423792812012-07-19T08:25:17.727-04:002012-07-19T08:25:17.727-04:00Hmmm. Thought provoking. I'm thinking that we...Hmmm. Thought provoking. I'm thinking that we're already seeing a resurgence in people going back to doing things from scratch. I guess these days, although we may have lots on offer, it seems as though choosing what is on offer leaves us having to choose between other people's choices. Doing things from scratch,actually gives you more options to achieve what you actually need, rather than what everyone thinks you should want. <br />On a side note, about 10 years ago I was visiting the highlands in Papua New Guinea and found the local shop dedicated a whole aisle to packet mixes!!! What!? Not for the locals, of course, but for the local missionary folk.<br />I guess it takes humility to ask for a lesson on the basics. Or a good granny-type to ram it into you! Or a catastrophe.<br />Oh, and speaking of the end of the world, are we the last people on earth to not have a mobile phone yet?Janinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82294342858918648202011-10-21T01:18:59.869-04:002011-10-21T01:18:59.869-04:00I know I'm really late. I just read the first...I know I'm really late. I just read the first four chapters. I'm hooked. I want I mean I need to know what happens next.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09136222564933396828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66421267337278615442011-09-10T18:35:17.681-04:002011-09-10T18:35:17.681-04:00I read this post and then I bought the book. I...I read this post and then I bought the book. I'm super excited to receive it in the post on Wednesday! I will likely do a review on my blog just as an FYI.<br /><br />Gertie - I LOVE your blog and appreciate all the inspiration you bring to me to keep on sewing!Lindsayhttp://www.purposefulchaos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8243376820242625772011-09-10T00:04:38.841-04:002011-09-10T00:04:38.841-04:00Yes, Gertie, you are right: He's adorable.
A...Yes, Gertie, you are right: He's adorable. <br /><br />And his book is stunning. He's a gifted writer, and I'm so glad the world gets to discover that. Congratulations, Jeff!Deborah Halversonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813383597378919945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31136413708776607032011-09-09T10:16:42.652-04:002011-09-09T10:16:42.652-04:00Thanks so much Donnell! Glad you enjoyed it!Thanks so much Donnell! Glad you enjoyed it!Jeff Hirschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15358790876179003623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82557077422621979882011-09-08T22:47:11.988-04:002011-09-08T22:47:11.988-04:00I read your book Sunday. It was really good. I tho...I read your book Sunday. It was really good. I thoroughly enjoyed it.Donnellhttp://www.wickedpete.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-32114399985136568382011-09-07T22:40:19.092-04:002011-09-07T22:40:19.092-04:00Also available on fishpond (fishpond.com.au and fi...Also available on fishpond (fishpond.com.au and fishpond.co.nz) for the Aus and NZ readers.Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84412673147310846462011-09-07T13:22:21.498-04:002011-09-07T13:22:21.498-04:00I am going to let you know that I'm going to b...I am going to let you know that I'm going to buy your book. It may be that I'm a total fan of Gertie's blog, but it is also because I like the way you think.<br /><br />I think I actually started my crafting, particularly sewing, because I wanted to be unique in my fashion and style. However, as time went on, I started realizing that I didn't want to spend $30 on a dress that I could make out of a tshirt. So sewing for me became a necessity where I can save money and create my own unique style. Although it is time consuming, the end result is mine and uniquely mine, and that is a feeling that is totally worth it.<br /><br />Congratulations on your new book! I can't wait to read it!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05159219518414787687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66761352372188937212011-09-06T12:10:45.766-04:002011-09-06T12:10:45.766-04:00Great introduction to your book. I like the fact t...Great introduction to your book. I like the fact that the book's target is young people because it provides an introduction to reasons to become more independent from our current sources of essential products. It provides some motivation for learning outside of typical school subjects as well. Great job!Mollie16noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6557669006573821132011-09-06T00:53:38.641-04:002011-09-06T00:53:38.641-04:00Book purchased for Nook (Yay!) Have to finish book...Book purchased for Nook (Yay!) Have to finish book already in progress (Boo!)Again, congratulations :)Sickofitcindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453877357334702545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35192169114042310312011-09-05T21:04:51.702-04:002011-09-05T21:04:51.702-04:00Hey, congrats Jeff, just bought your book on the K...Hey, congrats Jeff, just bought your book on the Kindle, looking forward to reading it later tonight. Agree with what you and others have said. Trying to 'slow down' in my own way, purchasing less, or at re-sale stores. Anyhoo, congrats again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82310898714643283222011-09-03T05:36:22.804-04:002011-09-03T05:36:22.804-04:00I've been thinking about the exact things you&...I've been thinking about the exact things you've mentioned in this post in the last few months! I think that's why I love sewing so much. Not only do you get a perfectly fitting garment, that looks the way you want it to, but it also makes you feel more independent, more capable of survival (this may sound silly I know, but I do think about stuff like that sometimes). I often feel powerless (how is one person going to do something against the problems caused by the globalization they're so used to?), and sewing makes me feel like I'm at least not fueling the low payed sewing-jobs that produce cheap RTW clothing.<br />And now I'm off to practice cooking haha...Ninahttp://madgirlprettydress.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16248555074767468862011-09-02T21:50:24.195-04:002011-09-02T21:50:24.195-04:00Congratulations!
When I changed my Facebook stat...Congratulations! <br /><br />When I changed my Facebook status to "What skills will you barter in the event of an apocalypse?" I learned that almost none of my friends had a practical skills set that was not dependent on electricity or computers.<br /><br />I will have to feed us all by baking and cooking, and clothe us all by sewing and mending. Which I don't mind; I was just surprised at the lack of skills that I consider part of self-sufficiency.Nicolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84794014394419266792011-09-02T18:55:39.376-04:002011-09-02T18:55:39.376-04:00Jeff, so happy for you about the book! My 13yo dau...Jeff, so happy for you about the book! My 13yo daughter will be getting a copy for sure, and I have a feeling it will be promptly filched by my husband. <br />I have often joked that I am a "post-apocalyptic hottie"-- I can knit/crochet/spin/weave and sew, I can cook and bake bread, I know how to grow food from seed and make paper. I can frame a house and slaughter a chicken. And I'm fat, so I won't die of starvation anytime soon. I gots it goin' on!LOL So when the apocalyps comes, we're covered over here. You can bring Gertie and we'll pool our skill sets! I know a guy with a winery...we can be tipsy zombie killers.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517649568887540126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61008602423809870032011-09-02T18:40:48.561-04:002011-09-02T18:40:48.561-04:00You're definitely right, Jeff. A lot of people...You're definitely right, Jeff. A lot of people take for granted the food and clothes that they consume. I'm happy to be part of the group of people that could 'fend for themselves' should something happen. And it is great to see so many other people on the web who love to sew for their families! <br /><br />Best of luck with the book!Ginger Lemonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11257223273399322604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45749801627265411002011-09-02T15:58:30.830-04:002011-09-02T15:58:30.830-04:00Way to go with your book! I definitely approach ma...Way to go with your book! I definitely approach mass produced things differently, but I never considered sewing a skill that would help me survive the zombie apocalypse! Thanks for that! I've always said I'd be one of the first ones dead but now I have hope!!Jessiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01553119193374658520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75843228200472953502011-09-02T11:32:29.297-04:002011-09-02T11:32:29.297-04:00He is, indeed, adorable AND I'm buying his boo...He is, indeed, adorable AND I'm buying his book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12991416594471240922011-09-02T04:09:40.572-04:002011-09-02T04:09:40.572-04:00A really interesting read Jeff, thanks, and weirdl...A really interesting read Jeff, thanks, and weirdly i had just written a similar post on my blog about sustainable living and how rampant consumerism is not healthy or sustainable. I do think those of us with skills like you mentioned have a different outlook somehow; we relish the time it takes to create and that brings us to a level or awareness about how the things around us are made- perhaps or hopefully we begin to reject throwaway culture that is so popular these days. There's a really interesting short film about that subject here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLBE5QAYXp8 (not mine) that i posted on my blog too.The Old Fashioned Wayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17311588463990275093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30132951644422658542011-09-02T03:45:24.193-04:002011-09-02T03:45:24.193-04:00A great post Jeff. I was particularly delighted ho...A great post Jeff. I was particularly delighted how you intertwined two topics so seemingly apart! Sewing and the Apocalypse, huh?<br />Well, I'll never look at my sewing machine the same way from now on :-)coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35754561731599176112011-09-01T23:46:04.013-04:002011-09-01T23:46:04.013-04:00Oh yay a new book to read! I'm a HUGE sci-fi f...Oh yay a new book to read! I'm a HUGE sci-fi fan...actually that's pretty much all I read (and Agatha Christie) because I love the imagined realities and possible futures that sci-fi delves into. And I really like the sound of your book.<br />I know there's nothing worse when you get compared to someone else as an artist BUT - have you read the World Made by Hand books? <br />They also deal with some similar issues with the breakdown of society and everything becoming local again. It's something I think about fairly often and part of the reason I took up sewing. I want to be able to have *some* skills that would provide for me IF the world turned to shit. <br />YES, I'm prepared for the zombie apocalypse!! heheh :-DEszhttp://kittysdrawings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1073610305667182892011-09-01T21:57:37.178-04:002011-09-01T21:57:37.178-04:00Being able to make it yourself keeps me from buyin...Being able to make it yourself keeps me from buying a LOT of things because wither the price or the quality makes me think, eh, I could do it better. Of course then I rarely do. Probably just as well since I already have too many clothes. heh k.k.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18263491230656715050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-45978415074645958652011-09-01T21:14:46.689-04:002011-09-01T21:14:46.689-04:00Yay Jeff!!! I can't wait to own your first boo...Yay Jeff!!! I can't wait to own your first book! And read it, of course.April and Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15913332769844613768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89799015948343615372011-09-01T20:10:23.615-04:002011-09-01T20:10:23.615-04:00Jeff - Congrats! My copy is on its way. I can'...Jeff - Congrats! My copy is on its way. I can't wait to read it, unless my 17 year old dear son gets his hands on it first. ;)KrisEOnoreply@blogger.com