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Re: My Great-Grandma Marian’s Sewing Machine

madeinlowell — Mon, 30 Jun 2014 11:38:23 -0000

Yes! Here's my tip: They don't sew backwards!! If it goes backwards, the thread breaks. But moving the treadle will move the belt either forward *or* backwards so you need to start the machine rolling in the right direction by pulling the wheel on the right toward you with your hand as you start treadling. I watched a ton of YouTube videos. Good luck restoring & learning on your sweet machine!

Re: Just A Dog

madeinlowell — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 13:23:18 -0000

Well, hey. I didn't know Chile and still I cried when I saw his little end date on Instagram. So add me to the list of people who don't believe in "just" animals. This essay eloquently, heartrendingly, spells out exactly how I would feel in the same situation. Thanks for putting such difficult feelings into words. I am so very sorry for your loss.

Re: DIY Japanese Masking Tape Dispenser!

madeinlowell — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:31:27 -0000

That's awesome!!

Re: Helping Others: Joplin, Missouri Fundraiser

madeinlowell — Tue, 31 May 2011 15:54:53 -0000

Don't enter me in the raffle!

My donation amount: $25
My tracking code: 1555-7927-1-5009341-5543059

You are so awesome to organize this, I am thrilled to be able to donate an item to the raffle and participate. Thanks!
Liz Smith

Re: http://markgrambau.tumblr.com/post/5563156999

madeinlowell — Tue, 17 May 2011 10:52:35 -0000

This is a great, honest depiction of a struggle familiar to a lot of creatives. Thanks for your insights. I'm cheering you on!

Re: Copyrights

madeinlowell — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:42:47 -0000

Do you mean the protected paper is only to be used for personal use, not to be used to make items for sale?

A lot of sewing patterns have this same protection, but some give permission for the items to be made and sold, you have to look at each pattern individually to find its rules.

I don't know about fabric rules, would love it if a fabric person would chime in on this!

Re: Testing!

madeinlowell — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 09:14:37 -0000

You taught a great class. I had SO MUCH FUN and I came home with knowledge and BOOKS! Thanks!!

Re: Made in Lowell

madeinlowell — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 09:32:54 -0000

Thanks so much for this very kind post! I am humbled and grateful :) I am happy to help in any way I can! I see great promise in your business as you are highly skilled and thoughtful about your work. And you have a great partner in your fiance. I look forward to watching you succeed!

Re: Do what you believe in

madeinlowell — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:53:27 -0000

This is so true! I realized a while ago that though I am running a business I am not doing it for the money, not that alone anyway. If my business grew so much that I wasn't able to make my items anymore and had to outsource, that would defeat the whole idea of my business! I need to straddle the delicate balance of making enough to keep making :) Good luck on your quest!

Re: Cupcake Pincushion!

madeinlowell — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:07:02 -0000

Yay!! So glad you are pleased, and I'm so glad it works with your blunt needles!! Happy sewing :)

Re: a grand giveaway.

madeinlowell — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:28:16 -0000

I love collaborations! These are so gorgeous :) If I won them I would store my current knitting/crochet projects in them. I definitely need to upgrade from the shopping bags they are in now!
PS Love reading about rising creative stars, yay!

Re: Providence hearts heatherjeany

madeinlowell — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 04:25:52 -0000

Oh great write up! I love the items you featured, Heather is a super person!

Re: Enough Money to Quit the Dayjob

madeinlowell — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:49:32 -0000

Srsly, it was nothing to drop $50 at CVS weekly. Also, since I know how many things I need to make and sell to buy something, money has more value to me, which also keeps me from spending so much. And now I'm spending mostly on handmade goods when I do!

I've always made and sold things, always had a side business, but full time since 2007.

Re: Enough Money to Quit the Dayjob

madeinlowell — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:13:21 -0000

I think this is excellent info and well said. I never know what to say to people who look longingly at me when they find out I run my own business full time.

I quit my last day job by accident in that I was fired, heh. After a few jobless months I realized I had been spending a lot on my day job; gas money, clothing, car repairs, and the unnoticed dollars flying out of my bank account as retail therapy to assuage the pain my soul experienced when working for someone else.

I had already been running this business as a sideline for over a decade when Etsy made it possible for me to expand worldwide. Meanwhile, I noticed my husband was paying the bills without my help. DING! So now I craft full time, it's early years and I am bringing in a part time salary, we economize like everyone, but oh the joy I experience! And no more retail therapy.

Re: http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/110/Issue110.php

madeinlowell — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:19:03 -0000

Great report! Makes me wish I had gone, and it was so much fun to see all those familiar faces at the end!

Re: So... it's not the right size

madeinlowell — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:32:19 -0000

That's beautiful! I agree, hand felting is a lot of hard labor :) Different wools will felt differently too, and even different skeins of the same wool can felt differently. *sigh* You just have to be flexible, like you were when you thought of turning the laptop in another direction.

Re: Impressive Pencil Art by Jennifer Maestre

madeinlowell — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:01:30 -0000

Jen is not only a brilliant artist who works hard and makes amazing sculptures, she is also a super fun person! Thanks for featuring her incredible work!!