tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post7519757823416084196..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Story of This BlogGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6727042336956301372013-06-26T15:44:48.656-04:002013-06-26T15:44:48.656-04:00Been browsing your blog all day! I'm searching...Been browsing your blog all day! I'm searching for this book now!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12395240470018346662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91901133537437457962010-06-14T20:40:01.047-04:002010-06-14T20:40:01.047-04:00I'm new to your blog as of June 2010, but I...I'm new to your blog as of June 2010, but I'm loving how far it's brought you! It's clear you have a sense of focus and purpose in your 'work' here that was obviously lacking pre-blog and pre-vogue book. It's great to see your growth.Cherri Porterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109595206075746565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79138672135557681352010-01-31T07:57:06.068-05:002010-01-31T07:57:06.068-05:00hi Gertie,
i love looking at blogs, but really do...hi Gertie,<br /><br />i love looking at blogs, but really don't have the attention span to read most. but you provided rescuing advice on adjusting one of the collete patterns and here i am. i loved reading your story. it can be a hard thing finding a sense of direction when everything seems to be going hay-wire. but it is very motivating! i have been mucking around with sewing and find it the best escape, but getting centred with it all can be a bit trickey at times. thankyou- and i look forward to following your progress on this project!florencenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78080031677560975162009-11-26T06:54:02.170-05:002009-11-26T06:54:02.170-05:00Amazing how therapeutic sewing can be, huh?! It is...Amazing how therapeutic sewing can be, huh?! It is great that you share your experience with us. <br />Sewing (or textiles) keep me away from food, because 1) my hands are busy 2) I want to wear what I sew.<br />It is also an excellent way to relax after some stress at work.<br /><br />Keep on sharing your experiments with us!verobirdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12968111905760607177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68321953327100692402009-11-23T19:42:51.760-05:002009-11-23T19:42:51.760-05:00I love your blog and recently got a copy of this b...I love your blog and recently got a copy of this book. Where were you able to purchase the patterns?Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01983525994723509719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-72013895233856694122009-08-11T16:23:50.906-04:002009-08-11T16:23:50.906-04:00Dear Gertie -
Thanks for sharing all of this wit...Dear Gertie - <br /><br />Thanks for sharing all of this with us. I have found that entrusting my "truth" to others can be a great step towards healing, and I KNOW that sewing is part of that process for me as well.<br /><br />When I first heard about your quest to sew everything in this book, I thought, "Wow, that's so cool. I'll never be that ambitious." But hearing about the projects you and others have tackled, I'm getting more courage to try things that are outside of my comfort zone.<br /><br />So thanks for being brave, and for sharing the story and the love of vintage clothing! I'm going to enjoy each and every post!<br /><br />And congrats on the publishing job. My mother used to say, "When the good Lord closes a door, somewhere he opens a window." I'm glad you didn't have to spend too much time in the hallway between the two!<br /><br />Keep on sewing!Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08444647423337451493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-8122385077050562192009-08-06T13:45:25.142-04:002009-08-06T13:45:25.142-04:00I just feel compelled to share how brave a post th...I just feel compelled to share how brave a post this is, and how happy I am for you, your new job, your family, and your hobby.mimi jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09046101113822427313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75524640441535341772009-08-03T22:16:49.638-04:002009-08-03T22:16:49.638-04:00Thanks for sharing the story. Your blog has been ...Thanks for sharing the story. Your blog has been a constant source of inspiration / motivation for me.littlecottondresseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404990205720259436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11366380804498331462009-08-03T21:43:43.340-04:002009-08-03T21:43:43.340-04:00Gertie,
Thanks so much for your sharing your perso...Gertie,<br />Thanks so much for your sharing your personal struggle. I have been enjoying your posts and you have inspired me to tackle some projects I was putting off because I thought the were "too hard".<br />I went through a time when I was laid off and that is how I ended up teaching myself to knit, and sew, and I am much happier for it.<br />Looking forward to following your sewing adventures.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15252111376555530552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60372581460826764692009-08-03T19:53:14.338-04:002009-08-03T19:53:14.338-04:00Gertie,
Thanks so much for sharing your blog. I&#...Gertie,<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing your blog. I'm at a hard time in life right now, finishing up a long drawn out soul-deadening part and looking forward to when I'll actually have time to do other creative things like sew lovely outfits. I love your blog, it's become a must-read for me. <br /><br />I think the pronunciation question is funny. I realized I've been pronouncing VoNBBS "Vonobis" in my head to rhyme with pro nobis, as in ora pro nobis which means "pray for us" in latin. So whenever I read VoNBBS on your blog it reminds me of one of the many choral renditions of that latin phrase I've sung in choirs and the tune for 'ora pro nobis" gets stuck in my head. I hadn't quite figured out why until your commenter sarah asked about pronunciation. Ha! Mystery solved.<br /><br />Okay, that was long and pointless.elizabethenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39515300895733640102009-08-03T18:32:10.005-04:002009-08-03T18:32:10.005-04:00Thanks for the tip, Gertie! I'm actually a mem...Thanks for the tip, Gertie! I'm actually a member of pattern review but I haven't logged on in...a couple years, probably. I'll go and check it out!<br /><br />Also, my friend Viv has just put out a <a href="http://www.vivcore.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=VC&Product_Code=CS06-002&Category_Code=CS3_BOTTOMS" rel="nofollow">short petticoat</a> (17" long) at her shop for above the knee big skirts, nylon not tulle. Thought you might want to check it out for when you make up that full skirt!sarahhttp://www.colorkitten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84567183322022273762009-08-03T16:54:13.449-04:002009-08-03T16:54:13.449-04:00I am glad you are doing better!! Very happy to he...I am glad you are doing better!! Very happy to hear your new job is going well. See you soon!Gates 8105https://www.blogger.com/profile/12005666467221343556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12830476407157097402009-08-03T13:58:11.797-04:002009-08-03T13:58:11.797-04:00Wow, thanks everyone. I so, so loved hearing your ...Wow, thanks everyone. I so, so loved hearing your stories too. I think sewing is so therapeutic because not only is it creative, but it gives you a very structured way to spend your time. Instead of panicking about what to do with your whole life, you slow down and take it step by step. Baste. Stitch. Hem. And so on. Plus having pretty new clothes is its own kind of therapy!<br /><br />Sarah, have you tried the classifieds at Pattern Review?Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84140014344633418082009-08-03T11:37:58.516-04:002009-08-03T11:37:58.516-04:00Thanks for sharing your tale Gertie. My mom is a r...Thanks for sharing your tale Gertie. My mom is a recovering alcoholic of about 20 years. She was going through her toughest times when I was a teenager. Your post is touching for me. <br /><br />I'm glad you are using sewing/crafting as your outlet. Keep it up girl!Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11099128922590283342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-13723430897630983012009-08-03T11:00:05.450-04:002009-08-03T11:00:05.450-04:00Gertie, thanks for sharing & big props on the ...Gertie, thanks for sharing & big props on the sobriety. I know what you mean in saying how it felt like your life was over, but, trite as it sounds, it really does get easier and so, so much better. It's been 8 years for me, and so worth it. <br /><br />I hadn't thought of it til reading this, but sewing has been therapeutic for me as well. I haven't actually done much at all in the last 7 years, but that first year I did a lot. I have actually been using some vintage patterns now that I got at that time. But I hadn't really put it together, that this year has been a time of tremendous personal upheaval, loss, and just CHANGE, and again without thinking of it I really threw myself into sewing, like head first and deep end. It's really kept me going. But I hadn't thought of it til today, that this really is the most unsettled, bewildering, navel-gazing, crazymaking, personal growth, howl at the moon time since I first got sober, and how I ran to sewing both times to get through it. Interesting.<br /><br />I think the VoNBBS project is absolutely genius for this time in your life-- channeled creativity plus community. There are so many of us that really enjoy and get support & motivation for our endeavors from your blog, and I hope that creating this kind of community has helped to support you as well. You've got great creativity, intelligence, wit, resilience- and pluck! I'm glad things are going so much better already, and I wish you all the best.Hillarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15828707624642583982009-08-03T10:26:11.227-04:002009-08-03T10:26:11.227-04:00Gertie-- thanks for sharing your story. It is funn...Gertie-- thanks for sharing your story. It is funny where life takes us. I began sewing last year when my husband suffered an aorta dissection/aneurysm while working out at age 42. He was home for 4 mos. recuperating from open heart surgery and I was barely keeping it together. Sewing became my therapy to survive and almost organize myself and our family. Sounds crazy but hard to put in words. I totally can relate to your story. <br />I swear, there is some kind of magic in sewing. I am happy that it helped you figure out where to go! Your new job does sound like a dream job...that along with sewing...sounds dream-y!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52705284463623450382009-08-03T10:15:03.991-04:002009-08-03T10:15:03.991-04:00Ha! I think I'll go with "Vahn-biss"...Ha! I think I'll go with "Vahn-biss", the "vohn" sounds ridiculous in my ridiculous accent. Even though it does make more sense. <br /><br />On another note, any idea where would be a good place to find people to pattern swap with? I purged my vintage pattern stash and I have a huge stack of patterns, mostly bust 30, 32 & 34...I'd rather trade for other patterns that would fit me or the kid than sell them, and I figure everyone must end up with patterns out of their size range when they buy lots. Any suggestions? The past few years of motherhood have me pretty out of the loop.sarahhttp://www.colorkitten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24024625929140311212009-08-03T09:34:00.373-04:002009-08-03T09:34:00.373-04:00Thanks so much, Casey! I love reading your comment...Thanks so much, Casey! I love reading your comments--you always have so much insight. And you have great taste in lipstick. I'm now a Russian Red devotee, thanks to you. :)<br /><br />Sarah, I pronounce it VON-biss. (The VON rhymes with OWN.) But you can pronounce it however you want! I do wish there were a catchier acronym, but ah well.<br /><br />Thanks to you both for reading!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-31395604732896069202009-08-03T09:26:47.419-04:002009-08-03T09:26:47.419-04:00But here's what I want to know -- how do you p...But here's what I want to know -- how do you pronounce VoNBBS?<br /><br />Von-bus? <br /><br />Thanks for sharing that -- and so glad you landed a great new job!sarahhttp://www.colorkitten.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3084891503988651692009-08-03T08:54:51.546-04:002009-08-03T08:54:51.546-04:00Thank you so much for sharing the background story...Thank you so much for sharing the background story of your blog and how you got started with the VoNBBS Project! :) I just want to say that I applaud you for how you've used your creativity and this project to push through some really tough times. As trite as it sounds, sometimes being creative and doing something is the only thing that keeps one sane and grounded during a crisis (believe me, I know!). <br /><br />Thank you for also sharing all your projects, discoveries and insights into vintage sewing! I'm such a sewing geek that I love all the nitty-gritty of these sorts of things to death. ;) I've become a huge fan of your blog since I started following it (which wasn't too long after your first post!)! Keep it up! :)Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.com