When I was a little girl, my mom made Barbie clothes for mine and my sister's dolls. We had wedding dresses, coats, dresses, etc. They were beautiful, and she took so much time with them. We didn't have much, but I had a great childhood, because my mother made it special.
I hope many people comment to thank John for his part in today’s video! So cute that he took the time to film it, let him know his efforts were appreciated! It showed a neat little glimpse into a dynamic of your relationship.
My sister was 16 yrs older than I and when I turned 7 she gave me a Ginny doll with a full wardrobe she had made. Several of the fabrics were scraps from maternity tops she had made when carrying her 1st baby ( born 4 mos after my 7th Bday). Sweet fabrics. Tiny little collars and waistbands and pockets. Even a tutu with seed pearl trim from her wedding gown which she had made. I still have all of the clothes and the doll. I'm 76. Ginny is 69 lol.
I am 77 and when I was 9 my parents bought me a Ginny doll for Christmas! She came with 4 outfits! I put her and her outfits in a shadow box. Now one of daughters has inherited it! Hugs from Michigan! ❤
Hi Mary! Great video. Just a tip, the reason your hot pad binding had pleats is because you cut it on the straight of grain. If you cut your strips at a 45 degree angle on the bias it will have a lot give and conform to the rounded edges and that won’t happen. ❤
Mary, you are right, sewing during the winter months is my favorite past time. My Mom and I have been sewing since October. We made Pjs for all of the grandchildren and great grandchildren for Christmas. Since Christmas we have been making a quilt for my baby brother and his wife. This makes the third quilt we have made together in three years. So much fun sitting with my Mom and sewing and she tell she me stories of her childhood which I love. My Mom was 99 this past December. She taught me to sew when I was 9 years old and I have made everything from baby clothes to ceiling to floor silk drapes. I love you cat window seat. I wondered why you were putting a steel plate on the board. Genius. Ann from Va.
I hope your are either writing down or recording these stories. I have decided to do that with the stories my Mom is telling me, she just turned 85 and I all of a sudden realized if I DON'T do that, all of this family history will be lost.
@@laurancurtis5669 My goodness Lauren, I thought I was the only person who spends the whee hours of the morning awake and on the IPad. Mom and I have been writing down these stories for years. I compiled most of them several years ago on the computer and copied them into a journal. I made a cover and titled it “ Through the Years”. My Mom also writes poem and I included all of them in this journal. It has been a long time since she has written any things but I so enjoy reading them and her stories every chance I can. I have copied this journal for several members of the family. Ann from Va.
I have a friend who's 85 years old who is amazing at making drapes, bedspreads, shower curtains, and just all kinds of things for people. It's amazing what she can do, and it's all beautiful.
To say you are creative Mary is an under statement !!! So love watching your videos as they are so peaceful. You and John are such a sweet couple . Thank you for showing the beautiful birds, I think they are God's little gifts to us. We feed them too and with a covering of snow the cardinals especially look so beautiful !! Hope you and your family have a very nice week. Love the case you made for your glasses !!!
Sewing is a lost art. My mom taught me to sew when I was a young girl and I made costumes. I eventually went to school for Interior design and later learned to make custom window treatments, bed coverings, pillows, table runners, and other items. Thanks for your inspiration today. I’m gonna find a sewing project now.
You are never too late to learn. Start simple. Videos, new cheap sewing machine, scarf, tablecloth, headband, bandana, even a pocket square. Spent some time at the fabric.
I have taken up sewing again. I learned as a young girl from my mother. This year I made pillows with the word "friendship" for my girlfriends and "family" for my two sisters. I'm so grateful for the ability to do this. I like the idea of the table runner. I have a square table that is impossible to buy a runner that really looks right. John did a fine job - thank him for giving us a chuckle about hiding nice boards from you!
This brings back memories. We didn’t have much money when we were little. Womens lib hadn’t really occurred so mum was at home. She snagged some small gingham fabric in a bin, one pink one light green. She bought a pattern for Barbie sized outfits and got busy. She had an old Singer treadle machine with the bullet shaped bobbin. She made dresses, head scarves, pants, pop tops, shorts. All in the gingham so you could mix and match. It was fiddly work and she did it after we were in bed. It was fabulous. I still have that machine and the cabinet it folds down into with the iron fretwork legs.
Beautiful sewing projects. Love the nice spring fabric that you used. Thanks for sharing the bird feeder with us so we could see all the wonderful birds. So glad the cats like their new place to lay.
Both my grandmother & my sewed, but I never learned. So, even though I've sewn simple baby quilts for many years, I'd never ventured out beyond that. I'm turning 65 in a few months & decided last year to teach myself to sew. There are a few lovely ladies like yourself on UA-cam who share easy sewing projects explaining each step to make it easier for beginning sewists. I haven't ventured out beyond pillow covers, table runners, card wallets, curtains & such as of yet, but there are so many simple things you can make that honestly looks store bought for a fraction of the cost. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Thanks Mary loved all of your sewing projects. I have been going to Zinks for many years. I was just in your area mid january for my birthday. I went into the Zinks and told them that it was my birthday and they gave me a discount. Thought that was so nice of them. I also mentioned your name and they said, yes they knew you and you were a very nice lady.
I love your sewing videos Mary! And I especially love hearing about your childhood. I’ve been sewing since I was 9, when I was in 4-H. I learned to sew my own clothes,and I now sew for 3 generations. My favorite thing is to sew doll clothes for my grandchildren! I especially loved watching the birds at your feeder! We don’t have red cardinals where I live, so seeing them was a real treat. So amused at John “hiding” your pine boards! 😊 Keep the videos coming; you are such an inspiration!
I’ve been appreciating your videos on UA-cam seems like for years now, keep up the good work. They come on every Wednesday morning and I look forward to them. It was very nice to hear John speak today.❤
Hubby is hilarious! We hide our tools from each other here. 😂 Thank you for posting a sewing video. I’ve wanted to add sewing to my painting videos and was hesitant to. You’ve inspired me to do that and to see if sewing will sell in my booth!
I really like how you take a “terrifying” skirt pattern and make it not so terrifying. I worked in different sewing factories from age 15 to age 37. God blessed me with a beautiful little girl at age 37. At age 39 went to technical college, along with 3 part-time jobs. Did this for 3 1/2 years and graduated. Stayed home for a couple years and then went back to work as a overnight customer service representative. Stayed there until April 2011 and had heart attack. Went back to work at public library, significant pay decrease and no benefits, but was at home with daughter. Worked there until April 28, 2011. Had 1st open heart surgery on May 3, 2011. No work. Had 2nd open heart June 28, 2013. Was up walking halls with a walker that same day! ❤❤❤🎉🎉
I used to sew all the time and still love looking at fabrics. Zinck’s is a fabric paradise! It was such fun to see John at work in your video! And he gave away his secret!!
You are just such an all around creative person. I’ll say it again, there’s nothing you can’t do. I love your cats,so sweet. You are so good to them. Basket is perfect.
Quilter here- if you want to make another pot holder, look up binding a quilt on UA-cam. I find Jordan Fabrics to be the easiest to understand. It’s not difficult to do. Thanks for doing a video on sewing ❤. It’s my favorite hobby and I’m always looking for fun and easy projects.
Mary, I love the way you keep things so simple. I know I will be trying that basket liner method. Your husband hiding the nice boards and you saying he needs a new hiding place gave me a good laugh. Thank you so much for your calm and gentle spirit, and for sharing your ideas so freely.
Sewing has become sort of a lost art. I am beginning to see people around me wanting to learn how to sew now, asking for teachers etc. It is so refreshing to see the renewed interest in it!
Hi Mary, I grew up sewing and very much enjoyed all the projects you made in this video. Your instructions are spot on and you've inspired me to pull out the sewing machine and make things!! YOur husband, John, is wonderful for helping and supporting you. Two more months of winter and we can ease into spring. I"m in the suburbs of Chicago where we have had much snow and freezing temps since the second week of January. It has eased up a bit and the snow is melting. Yeah!! Have a blessed week. 😄😄
My mom gave me a tiny suitcase filled with Barbie clothes she'd made, and my friends and I had endless hours playing with the dolls and clothes. I had one Barbie and one Midge, and my best friend had Skipper and Ken. Perfect for an afternoon of imaginary fun. I eventually got the Barbie convertible but didn't like that the doors wouldn't open. :) Flash forward to present day, and I have a black cat who loves to sit in any window, so I love the seat you made for your kitties. All your projects are pretty and useful. I enjoy your channel.
I love everything you have sewn. You make me want to dive and sew. I’m in a nursing home, I don’t think they allow sewing machines, though I do have it with me. But I can watch you and imagine. Thank your husband for helping out. He’s funny. Take care
Dad was in the Air Force; when I was young we moved from the city my parents grew up in to Anchorage Alaska one December. With seven kids and a recent move, we didn't have much money for Christmas, so Mom made pink and blue flannel baby doll pajamas and nightgowns. One of my sisters and I often talk about those very dear gifts. I learned to sew making baby doll and Barbie doll clothes for my younger sisters.
This video is so reminiscent of my mom. She was always sewing. Either doing alterations for people , making our doll and Barbie clothes, our clothes and then even my wedding dress. I’m so sad that I didn’t have the passion for sewing back then. She gifted me a sewing machine for my bridal shower and I was only ever able to make the very basics. Now I struggle with that machine not knowing how to adjust tension, the bobbin settings etc. I want to look for sewing classes near me or just start watching on UA-cam. Thanks for sharing Mary!💕
One year for Christmas I bought my daughter 3 of the the larger size strawberry shortcake dolls lemon, peach and strawberry!! I made her outfits , in solid teal, yellow and pink colors and each of those same colors in gingham check. I made blankets, and all kinds of clothing, everything in I made I made in both fabrics for each doll. Bought a mini baby crib that fit all 3 dolls. My daughter is 49 and guess which dolls she saved for her daughter if she had any!! She had 3 boys so 2 boys are married and maybe a little granddaughter will get to enjoy them! I’m thinking she probably remembers that Christmas above all others!!
I enjoyed watching you sew..I have always loved to sew..I too am blessed to have a serger n 2 or 3 regular sewing machines..so easy to set up, with all the colors of thread I'm using n not have to stop n wind a bobbin, and re-thread ur machine...lol..I bet you was happy to hear ur husband talking n explaining what he was going to be doing..I'm so proud of my husband, when he makes things for me too..everything is beautiful..thanks for sharing with all of us..
My daughter and I bought fabric at Zinck's when we went to Holmes County. We both bought sewing machines at Somewhere Sewing. Besides that we had great food. My daughter also ordered a baby bed from Yoder's Oak and Cherry for her grandbaby. It's beautiful!
I actually laughed out loud when John admitted he hid boards from you!!! 😂 You do everything perfectly and I can see your hubby does too. Love watching you.
My mama taught me to sew some when I was younger, wish I had paid more attention and learned more. She passed away suddenly and totally unexpectedly 7/3/21 so now it's too late. I'd give anything to have that time back and learn more. She was a great seamstress. She made several beauty pageant dresses for me, which blows my mind to think about now. She'd spend HOURS at that sewing machine. Mary, you're so talented and so good at everything you do. Thank you for sharing your life and your beautiful home and talents with us. You amaze me and inspire me. Thanks John for your sweet part of the video, great job. Yall are just the sweetest 🙂
Hi Mary, lovely sewing projects with great fabrics. For future reference the binding needed to be cut from the fabric diagonally on the bias (i.e., corner to corner) it would have then laid flat on both sides as you sewed it. Lovely results 💕
Ah my favorite of this video is the cat window bed.🙂 those kitties are spoiled. Well done John with your insert. I love the fabric you used for the pot holder, it is very special.... I LOVE blue's. With us opening our restaurant last year October I sewed aprons for my daughter and myself, i must admit I love sewing and love aprons :) always being creative and just enjoy what I am doing. Thank you Mary for all your wonderful video's. Hugs from South Africa
Im loving this video, i have a sewing machine my husband bought me during covid, i made masks and altered curtains, ( ive never been a sewer) even though i do many crafts, but obviously like most of us, covid came 😢and I decided its something i should be doing. Needless to say ive not used it since, but im in the process of decorating and buying organising storage for my craftroom as ive lost my mojo ,so watching your videos mary and john 😊 is giving me so much inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talents. ❤😊
John's cameo appearance was great! He did a good job. He should do more cameos. Your skirt turned out so cute. I'm afraid that knit skirts only flatter slim figures like yours, so it looks so nice on you. The cat bench for the window was adorable!
Great video, Mary! I get in the mood to sew about once a year…this time of year! I am making American Girl doll bedding for a bed from IKEA for an American Girl doll that I am gifting to my youngest granddaughter for her 9th birthday next month. The doll was my daughter’s, and she is at the AG doll hospital being refurbished…I am having such a good time with this project! Sewing is such a satisfying hobby (most of the time)! I just love fabric and have so much that I’ve purchased through the years for various projects…some of which I have actually gotten finished! I’ve been sewing since I was about 8 years old…not often, but enough to remember how to do certain projects! TY for sharing! Cindi (from WV) 😊
Anyone who can sew n make their own clothes is truly blessed. Every time I try to sew on my machine my seams are always crooked. I even tried putting tape down on the machine n I still do it. I think I’m not meant to sew LOL. That was a great idea making a cat seat for your fur babies. They just love to sit n look out the window don’t they? Your basket insert cover turn out like you bought at the store but even better. I loved all the great ideas n all the material was so pretty n spring like. I really liked the eye glass carrier. I wish you could put them in your Etsy shop. I know many women would love it too. I don’t like the hard covers either. They’re so big n take too much room in your purse. The one you made is perfect. I hope you’ll reconsider of maybe doing that. Please! ❤♥️♥️😊👍👍👍🌟
Thank you for the sewing projects. I haven’t sown for a few years now and you have given me inspiration to go shopping for some spring fabrics and start sewing.
I really enjoyed this episode, I love sewing. I’m 44 and have am self taught. My mother never had time to sew when I was growing up. My grandmothers weren’t sewers either. If I see something I want to, I have to learn how to make it myself.
I just stumbled on the channel and love the laid back style you have. I've been sewing since I was 3 and I taught my best friend and my own daughter to sew. I got the best compliment this weekend... my daughter informed me that I'd taught her to sew well enough that she has the self confidence (something she really struggles with along with anxiety) to sew without my help and doesn't need the guide sheet for her project either as she can figure out how things go together now too! She's now teaching her girlfriend to sew as well. She's a 5th generation seamstress in the family now. As for my best friend we taught her daughter to sew and she's picked up on quilting and clothing. It's a good thing I have a large stash of fabric to use! I need to go back and watch more of your videos for more ideas of things to make!
Mary, sweet girl...have that adorable husband of yours wall off a portion of his wonderful workshop for you a sewing room! I've had one for the last 30+ years and it's a life changer...a designated space for sewing, projects, wrapping, etc. is so inspirational and save so much time setting up each time you want to make something!
Can’t miss those beautiful Cardinals , i had 3 of them in my tree and at my feeders the other day . In Germany 🇩🇪 where I grew up we had sewing ,cooking ,knitting,crocheting and embroidery in school as a class , it was pretty basic and I did make curtains and pillow cases for my house later on but my passion was always knitting and crocheting . You are so very talented in all you do , greetings from a very snowy Massachusetts
great video. When I was younger and poorer I used to make potholders with baby blankets as lining. For some reason I had an excess of free baby blankets.Lots of other projects over the years. I wish the blessing of knowing how to sew on everyone.
Ty for the video. When I was a little girl I wanted to try my mom’s sewing machine but she said I’d get hurt. My friend introduced me to a sewing machine a few years ago so I took up sewing in my 40s. I’m 50 now and I love pressing on that pedal, seeing things I’ve made on my own with pride and joy. Ty for the wonderful video. I liked and subscribed 😊
Love the projects. I remember making dresses for my younger cousins when I was 10-11 . I've always enjoyed sewing. I recently bought fabric to make new tiers. Tell John he did a great job in front of the camera.❤
Hi Mary, i got the biggest kick out of John confessing the hidden pine boards😂. What a great guy❤. Loved this video, i have had a brand new sewing machine staring me in the face since last Christmas and i guess i'm scared to try it lol. This gives me inspiration! Thank you and God bless you and your family!
Great sewing video. Sewing is a lost art but so very rewarding. Mu 10 ur old granddaughter and I are sewing together. So much fin. A special no thanks to John for his part in the video. He did a good job and seems to be a natural in front of the camera and in the wood shop. You two make a great team!! As always, love your videos Mary. You are one of the first I turned i to on you tube and always look for each new post. Blessings!!
I wish I had just half knowledge. I wish I could spend a week with you in the kitchen.. I need to put together a cook book... Your an amazing young lady...
My Mom sewed all my clothes and made matching outfits for my dolls. She would also take a skirt, rip it out and make doll clothes or something for me. I still have some of her patterns. Sometimes she would make her own patterns from newspaper. Mary, my mom always wanted a Bernina machine. Loved todays video.
Mary, you are just amazing. I loved this sewing video. I do hope you do more of them. And the fact that you made your kitties that little platform to look out the window. So sweet.
When I was a little girl, my mom made Barbie clothes for mine and my sister's dolls. We had wedding dresses, coats, dresses, etc. They were beautiful, and she took so much time with them. We didn't have much, but I had a great childhood, because my mother made it special.
Same😊
What a wonderful memory for you! 😊
My aunt made Barbie and doll clothes for me. 🤗
Mom did too
My great grama made barbie clithes for me .she Croched them . They were beautiful.
I hope many people comment to thank John for his part in today’s video! So cute that he took the time to film it, let him know his efforts were appreciated! It showed a neat little glimpse into a dynamic of your relationship.
Thank you John!! Hide your boards...lol!
Thank you John! Time to find a new place for your wood stash. 😊😂
My sister was 16 yrs older than I and when I turned 7 she gave me a Ginny doll with a full wardrobe she had made. Several of the fabrics were scraps from maternity tops she had made when carrying her 1st baby ( born 4 mos after my 7th Bday). Sweet fabrics. Tiny little collars and waistbands and pockets. Even a tutu with seed pearl trim from her wedding gown which she had made. I still have all of the clothes and the doll. I'm 76. Ginny is 69 lol.
What a great memory :)
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I am 77 and when I was 9 my parents bought me a Ginny doll for Christmas! She came with 4 outfits! I put her and her outfits in a shadow box. Now one of daughters has inherited it! Hugs from Michigan! ❤
What a great story, I hope you have a little girl in your life you can bless with these when you’re ready.
Hi Mary! Great video. Just a tip, the reason your hot pad binding had pleats is because you cut it on the straight of grain. If you cut your strips at a 45 degree angle on the bias it will have a lot give and conform to the rounded edges and that won’t happen. ❤
Mary, you are right, sewing during the winter months is my favorite past time. My Mom and I have been sewing since October. We made Pjs for all of the grandchildren and great grandchildren for Christmas. Since Christmas we have been making a quilt for my baby brother and his wife. This makes the third quilt we have made together in three years. So much fun sitting with my Mom and sewing and she tell she me stories of her childhood which I love. My Mom was 99 this past December. She taught me to sew when I was 9 years old and I have made everything from baby clothes to ceiling to floor silk drapes. I love you cat window seat. I wondered why you were putting a steel plate on the board. Genius. Ann from Va.
I hope your are either writing down or recording these stories. I have decided to do that with the stories my Mom is telling me, she just turned 85 and I all of a sudden realized if I DON'T do that, all of this family history will be lost.
@@laurancurtis5669 My goodness Lauren, I thought I was the only person who spends the whee hours of the morning awake and on the IPad. Mom and I have been writing down these stories for years. I compiled most of them several years ago on the computer and copied them into a journal. I made a cover and titled it “ Through the Years”. My Mom also writes poem and I included all of them in this journal. It has been a long time since she has written any things but I so enjoy reading them and her stories every chance I can. I have copied this journal for several members of the family. Ann from Va.
what a lovely heartwarming story love to ur mam thank you x
Nothing like hearing a nice sharp scissor cutting through fabric.
Yassssss
So wonderful that your husband thinks ahead of what you might need, but knowing that he has to have a reserve to suit what your project needs. 😊
I have a friend who's 85 years old who is amazing at making drapes, bedspreads, shower curtains, and just all kinds of things for people. It's amazing what she can do, and it's all beautiful.
That's great, over she been sewing since youth because I do. I sell what I make, give as gifts and sew hats, scarves for church and homeless shelters.
To say you are creative Mary is an under statement !!! So love watching your videos as they are so peaceful. You and John are such a sweet couple . Thank you for showing the beautiful birds, I think they are God's little gifts to us. We feed them too and with a covering of snow the cardinals especially look so beautiful !! Hope you and your family have a very nice week. Love the case you made for your glasses !!!
Sewing is a lost art. My mom taught me to sew when I was a young girl and I made costumes. I eventually went to school for Interior design and later learned to make custom window treatments, bed coverings, pillows, table runners, and other items. Thanks for your inspiration today. I’m gonna find a sewing project now.
I wish my mom had taught me. I learned some and can make some clothes but def not all.
You are never too late to learn. Start simple. Videos, new cheap sewing machine, scarf, tablecloth, headband, bandana, even a pocket square. Spent some time at the fabric.
My Mom and I sewed many things that
Sorry that went before I was finished
I have taken up sewing again. I learned as a young girl from my mother. This year I made pillows with the word "friendship" for my girlfriends and "family" for my two sisters. I'm so grateful for the ability to do this. I like the idea of the table runner. I have a square table that is impossible to buy a runner that really looks right.
John did a fine job - thank him for giving us a chuckle about hiding nice boards from you!
This brings back memories. We didn’t have much money when we were little. Womens lib hadn’t really occurred so mum was at home. She snagged some small gingham fabric in a bin, one pink one light green. She bought a pattern for Barbie sized outfits and got busy. She had an old Singer treadle machine with the bullet shaped bobbin. She made dresses, head scarves, pants, pop tops, shorts. All in the gingham so you could mix and match. It was fiddly work and she did it after we were in bed. It was fabulous. I still have that machine and the cabinet it folds down into with the iron fretwork legs.
What a treasure!
I love to sew. Been sewing since 9, I’m 70 now Thank you for the inspiration.
When our cats sit looking out of the window, we call that the "bird channel." 😊
That's cute!
I just came across this video. Being in the world but not of the world. Your experience is of great value to us "beginners"
Beautiful sewing projects. Love the nice spring fabric that you used. Thanks for sharing the bird feeder with us so we could see all the wonderful birds. So glad the cats like their new place to lay.
So nice to see your husband in the video. We don't get to see much of him. You both do such great work.
My ancestors were Amish from Ohio/Maryland. I think that's where I get my love of sewing, quilting, crocheting and all other crafts. ❤
Both my grandmother & my sewed, but I never learned. So, even though I've sewn simple baby quilts for many years, I'd never ventured out beyond that. I'm turning 65 in a few months & decided last year to teach myself to sew. There are a few lovely ladies like yourself on UA-cam who share easy sewing projects explaining each step to make it easier for beginning sewists. I haven't ventured out beyond pillow covers, table runners, card wallets, curtains & such as of yet, but there are so many simple things you can make that honestly looks store bought for a fraction of the cost. Thank you for sharing. ❤
Thanks Mary loved all of your sewing projects. I have been going to Zinks for many years. I was just in your area mid january for my birthday. I went into the Zinks and told them that it was my birthday and they gave me a discount. Thought that was so nice of them. I also mentioned your name and they said, yes they knew you and you were a very nice lady.
I love your sewing videos Mary! And I especially love hearing about your childhood. I’ve been sewing since I was 9, when I was in 4-H. I learned to sew my own clothes,and I now sew for 3 generations. My favorite thing is to sew doll clothes for my grandchildren!
I especially loved watching the birds at your feeder! We don’t have red cardinals where I live, so seeing them was a real treat.
So amused at John “hiding” your pine boards! 😊 Keep the videos coming; you are such an inspiration!
I remember making my 4-H apron! First project. Still have it somewhere!
I’ve been appreciating your videos on UA-cam seems like for years now, keep up the good work. They come on every Wednesday morning and I look forward to them. It was very nice to hear John speak today.❤
Hubby is hilarious! We hide our tools from each other here. 😂 Thank you for posting a sewing video. I’ve wanted to add sewing to my painting videos and was hesitant to. You’ve inspired me to do that and to see if sewing will sell in my booth!
I really like how you take a “terrifying” skirt pattern and make it not so terrifying. I worked in different sewing factories from age 15 to age 37. God blessed me with a beautiful little girl at age 37. At age 39 went to technical college, along with 3 part-time jobs. Did this for 3 1/2 years and graduated. Stayed home for a couple years and then went back to work as a overnight customer service representative. Stayed there until April 2011 and had heart attack. Went back to work at public library, significant pay decrease and no benefits, but was at home with daughter. Worked there until April 28, 2011. Had 1st open heart surgery on May 3, 2011. No work. Had 2nd open heart June 28, 2013. Was up walking halls with a walker that same day! ❤❤❤🎉🎉
I used to sew all the time and still love looking at fabrics. Zinck’s is a fabric paradise! It was such fun to see John at work in your video! And he gave away his secret!!
You are just such an all around creative person. I’ll say it again, there’s nothing you can’t do. I love your cats,so sweet. You are so good to them. Basket is perfect.
Quilter here- if you want to make another pot holder, look up binding a quilt on UA-cam. I find Jordan Fabrics to be the easiest to understand. It’s not difficult to do. Thanks for doing a video on sewing ❤. It’s my favorite hobby and I’m always looking for fun and easy projects.
Put a spindle leg on the cat platform for a bit of stability. What a cute idea.
Mary, I love the way you keep things so simple. I know I will be trying that basket liner method. Your husband hiding the nice boards and you saying he needs a new hiding place gave me a good laugh. Thank you so much for your calm and gentle spirit, and for sharing your ideas so freely.
Cardinals just outside the window…incredibly wonderful!
You are the best Cat Mom. Such a sweet human you are.
Mary, I don't comment very often, but I just had to say that I could watch you do sewing projects all day long - no pressure...
Sewing has become sort of a lost art. I am beginning to see people around me wanting to learn how to sew now, asking for teachers etc. It is so refreshing to see the renewed interest in it!
I am always amazed at the magic of turning out a mitered corner.
Also great to see your hubby helping out with his carpentry skills. So great.😊
What a sweet man to save the best wood for you. Don’t dig for them. Let him be your hero. ❤️
Love pic of one of your cats sleeping on your new window ledge with pillow!! 😻
Hi Mary, I grew up sewing and very much enjoyed all the projects you made in this video. Your instructions are spot on and you've inspired me to pull out the sewing machine and make things!! YOur husband, John, is wonderful for helping and supporting you.
Two more months of winter and we can ease into spring. I"m in the suburbs of Chicago where we have had much snow and freezing temps since the second week of January. It has eased up a bit and the snow is melting. Yeah!! Have a blessed week. 😄😄
I love to sew in the winter. I have been up-cycling clothes lately.
My mom gave me a tiny suitcase filled with Barbie clothes she'd made, and my friends and I had endless hours playing with the dolls and clothes. I had one Barbie and one Midge, and my best friend had Skipper and Ken. Perfect for an afternoon of imaginary fun. I eventually got the Barbie convertible but didn't like that the doors wouldn't open. :) Flash forward to present day, and I have a black cat who loves to sit in any window, so I love the seat you made for your kitties. All your projects are pretty and useful. I enjoy your channel.
I love everything you have sewn. You make me want to dive and sew. I’m in a nursing home, I don’t think they allow sewing machines, though I do have it with me. But I can watch you and imagine. Thank your husband for helping out. He’s funny. Take care
I want to make a table runner with some beautiful fabric I have had forever!!! ❤
Dad was in the Air Force; when I was young we moved from the city my parents grew up in to Anchorage Alaska one December. With seven kids and a recent move, we didn't have much money for Christmas, so Mom made pink and blue flannel baby doll pajamas and nightgowns. One of my sisters and I often talk about those very dear gifts.
I learned to sew making baby doll and Barbie doll clothes for my younger sisters.
How lovely that your husband made his own video... nice to hear his voice
Your cats will really enjoy the birds outside. The bed looks very comfy. Really like the drawstring bag. Very nice video. Thank you
Makes me want to get my machine out and make some Spring things.
This video is so reminiscent of my mom. She was always sewing. Either doing alterations for people , making our doll and Barbie clothes, our clothes and then even my wedding dress. I’m so sad that I didn’t have the passion for sewing back then. She gifted me a sewing machine for my bridal shower and I was only ever able to make the very basics. Now I struggle with that machine not knowing how to adjust tension, the bobbin settings etc. I want to look for sewing classes near me or just start watching on UA-cam. Thanks for sharing Mary!💕
You can do this! I've got faith in you-best wishes from a Mom/Grandmother in Louisiana
@@LaLadybug2011 Thank you!💕
One year for Christmas I bought my daughter 3 of the the larger size strawberry shortcake dolls lemon, peach and strawberry!! I made her outfits , in solid teal, yellow and pink colors and each of those same colors in gingham check. I made blankets, and all kinds of clothing, everything in I made I made in both fabrics for each doll. Bought a mini baby crib that fit all 3 dolls. My daughter is 49 and guess which dolls she saved for her daughter if she had any!! She had 3 boys so 2 boys are married and maybe a little granddaughter will get to enjoy them! I’m thinking she probably remembers that Christmas above all others!!
I enjoyed watching you sew..I have always loved to sew..I too am blessed to have a serger n 2 or 3 regular sewing machines..so easy to set up, with all the colors of thread I'm using n not have to stop n wind a bobbin, and re-thread ur machine...lol..I bet you was happy to hear ur husband talking n explaining what he was going to be doing..I'm so proud of my husband, when he makes things for me too..everything is beautiful..thanks for sharing with all of us..
So many beautiful projects. ❤
Your cats are so sweet!
I think they approve of their new window bed! 🤗
The cat bed is terrific! You could patent them, too. Everything you make is pretty. Thank you.
My daughter and I bought fabric at Zinck's when we went to Holmes County. We both bought sewing machines at Somewhere Sewing. Besides that we had great food. My daughter also ordered a baby bed from Yoder's Oak and Cherry for her grandbaby. It's beautiful!
Loved these projects. The birds were a special touch.❤
Wow! You have such a beautiful home and sewing space. Thanks for these great ideas. I love watching the birds on your feeder.❤🦜
Perfect winter inspiration! I'm going to sew some new spring pillow covers for our bed.
So refreshing watching you.I have not sown in years!! Love your skirt!!
Hiding boards from Mary! Too funny ❤
I'm a quilter, so this was a fun one to watch!!!! You always look so nice in all your skirts!
The CAT BED was so clever! Sweet for the cats.
Brilliant ❤
I actually laughed out loud when John admitted he hid boards from you!!! 😂 You do everything perfectly and I can see your hubby does too. Love watching you.
My mama taught me to sew some when I was younger, wish I had paid more attention and learned more. She passed away suddenly and totally unexpectedly 7/3/21 so now it's too late. I'd give anything to have that time back and learn more. She was a great seamstress. She made several beauty pageant dresses for me, which blows my mind to think about now. She'd spend HOURS at that sewing machine. Mary, you're so talented and so good at everything you do. Thank you for sharing your life and your beautiful home and talents with us. You amaze me and inspire me. Thanks John for your sweet part of the video, great job. Yall are just the sweetest 🙂
Great inspiration! I'll be making eyeglass cases for everyone in my Christmas list! Thanks to John and Twinkle for the help with the cat bed project!
Hi Mary, lovely sewing projects with great fabrics. For future reference the binding needed to be cut from the fabric diagonally on the bias (i.e., corner to corner) it would have then laid flat on both sides as you sewed it. Lovely results 💕
Ah my favorite of this video is the cat window bed.🙂 those kitties are spoiled. Well done John with your insert. I love the fabric you used for the pot holder, it is very special.... I LOVE blue's. With us opening our restaurant last year October I sewed aprons for my daughter and myself, i must admit I love sewing and love aprons :) always being creative and just enjoy what I am doing. Thank you Mary for all your wonderful video's. Hugs from South Africa
Im loving this video, i have a sewing machine my husband bought me during covid, i made masks and altered curtains, ( ive never been a sewer) even though i do many crafts, but obviously like most of us, covid came 😢and I decided its something i should be doing. Needless to say ive not used it since, but im in the process of decorating and buying organising storage for my craftroom as ive lost my mojo ,so watching your videos mary and john 😊 is giving me so much inspiration. Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talents. ❤😊
Just love the kitty beds. They are so blessed to have you. Well done John! Thank you for sharing these lovely projects Mary.
John's cameo appearance was great! He did a good job. He should do more cameos. Your skirt turned out so cute. I'm afraid that knit skirts only flatter slim figures like yours, so it looks so nice on you. The cat bench for the window was adorable!
Great video, Mary! I get in the mood to sew about once a year…this time of year! I am making American Girl doll bedding for a bed from IKEA for an American Girl doll that I am gifting to my youngest granddaughter for her 9th birthday next month. The doll was my daughter’s, and she is at the AG doll hospital being refurbished…I am having such a good time with this project! Sewing is such a satisfying hobby (most of the time)! I just love fabric and have so much that I’ve purchased through the years for various projects…some of which I have actually gotten finished! I’ve been sewing since I was about 8 years old…not often, but enough to remember how to do certain projects! TY for sharing! Cindi (from WV) 😊
Anyone who can sew n make their own clothes is truly blessed. Every time I try to sew on my machine my seams are always crooked. I even tried putting tape down on the machine n I still do it. I think I’m not meant to sew LOL. That was a great idea making a cat seat for your fur babies. They just love to sit n look out the window don’t they?
Your basket insert cover turn out like you bought at the store but even better. I loved all the great ideas n all the material was so pretty n spring like. I really liked the eye glass carrier. I wish you could put them in your Etsy shop. I know many women would love it too. I don’t like the hard covers either. They’re so big n take too much room in your purse. The one you made is perfect. I hope you’ll reconsider of maybe doing that. Please!
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Your husband did a great job! Tell him to do more! We’re not scary!
Thank you for the sewing projects. I haven’t sown for a few years now and you have given me inspiration to go shopping for some spring fabrics and start sewing.
I really enjoyed this episode, I love sewing. I’m 44 and have am self taught. My mother never had time to sew when I was growing up. My grandmothers weren’t sewers either. If I see something I want to, I have to learn how to make it myself.
I just stumbled on the channel and love the laid back style you have.
I've been sewing since I was 3 and I taught my best friend and my own daughter to sew. I got the best compliment this weekend... my daughter informed me that I'd taught her to sew well enough that she has the self confidence (something she really struggles with along with anxiety) to sew without my help and doesn't need the guide sheet for her project either as she can figure out how things go together now too! She's now teaching her girlfriend to sew as well. She's a 5th generation seamstress in the family now.
As for my best friend we taught her daughter to sew and she's picked up on quilting and clothing. It's a good thing I have a large stash of fabric to use!
I need to go back and watch more of your videos for more ideas of things to make!
This is a really fun video 🤗 I love sewing and my mother was the best. Your cats are adorable. Have a blessed day.
I know I am not the only one who would love a video on The love story of Mary and John! ❤❤😊
The red birds at your bird feeder with the snowy trees in the background looked like a postcard. Just beautiful. 😊❤❄️
Thank you. I loved the sewing projects and the shot of all the variety of birds at your feeder. The blue toile fabric is so pretty.
Mary, sweet girl...have that adorable husband of yours wall off a portion of his wonderful workshop for you a sewing room! I've had one for the last 30+ years and it's a life changer...a designated space for sewing, projects, wrapping, etc. is so inspirational and save so much time setting up each time you want to make something!
Mary, beautiful. Items as always. Such God given talent. TFS.
Such a beautiful view watching birds and sewing 😊😊😊 at the same time ❤❤❤❤❤
Can’t miss those beautiful Cardinals , i had 3 of them in my tree and at my feeders the other day . In Germany 🇩🇪 where I grew up we had sewing ,cooking ,knitting,crocheting and embroidery in school as a class , it was pretty basic and I did make curtains and pillow cases for my house later on but my passion was always knitting and crocheting . You are so very talented in all you do , greetings from a very snowy Massachusetts
Thank you, Mary. I've never seen a mitered edge done like that before. I usually do it the difficult way. 'Sew Simple', really. 😉
Very very beautiful items you have made.wonderful prints and texture of fabrics.half done is due to fabrics❤❤
Loved your husband’s debut!!!!! So sweet of him!!!
great video. When I was younger and poorer I used to make potholders with baby blankets as lining. For some reason I had an excess of free baby blankets.Lots of other projects over the years. I wish the blessing of knowing how to sew on everyone.
I think the place by the window for your cats is just beautiful and they accepted it immediately. Simply cute :-)
Ty for the video. When I was a little girl I wanted to try my mom’s sewing machine but she said I’d get hurt. My friend introduced me to a sewing machine a few years ago so I took up sewing in my 40s. I’m 50 now and I love pressing on that pedal, seeing things I’ve made on my own with pride and joy. Ty for the wonderful video. I liked and subscribed 😊
Love the projects. I remember making dresses for my younger cousins when I was 10-11 . I've always enjoyed sewing. I recently bought fabric to make new tiers.
Tell John he did a great job in front of the camera.❤
Hi Mary, i got the biggest kick out of John confessing the hidden pine boards😂. What a great guy❤.
Loved this video, i have had a brand new sewing machine staring me in the face since last Christmas and i guess i'm scared to try it lol. This gives me inspiration! Thank you and God bless you and your family!
Great sewing video. Sewing is a lost art but so very rewarding. Mu 10 ur old granddaughter and I are sewing together. So much fin. A special no thanks to John for his part in the video. He did a good job and seems to be a natural in front of the camera and in the wood shop. You two make a great team!! As always, love your videos Mary. You are one of the first I turned i to on you tube and always look for each new post. Blessings!!
I’ve been sewing my entire life and I never knew the corner trick when making a table runner. Game changer! Thank you so much for sharing!
Yay John. He did great.
You make such beautiful things, you are a very clever lady, with a great imagination.
I wish I had just half knowledge.
I wish I could spend a week with you in the kitchen..
I need to put together a cook book...
Your an amazing young lady...
My Mom sewed all my clothes and made matching outfits for my dolls. She would also take a skirt, rip it out and make doll clothes or something for me. I still have some of her patterns. Sometimes she would make her own patterns from newspaper. Mary, my mom always wanted a Bernina machine. Loved todays video.
You are so talented. When my ister and I were young our grandmother made us Barbie Clothes. I still have them. Everything you made is amazing.
I am still enjoying pine and berries , not into flower things yet. Enjoyed John joining in.
Mary, you are just amazing. I loved this sewing video. I do hope you do more of them. And the fact that you made your kitties that little platform to look out the window. So sweet.