(Lyndon 4)
Another shameful time when we sat around the dining room table making valentines. We were cutting and pasting away and what he did to annoy me I cannot recall. But I grabbed his valentine and tore it up!
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
October 15, 2013
May 16, 2013
Know-how
(1980 memoirs)
Lorin had quite a bit of "know-how" about how many, many things should be done (I noticed especially years later when I heard him talking to contracters and carpenters building onto our house), yet he was not very good at manual skills.
Lorin had quite a bit of "know-how" about how many, many things should be done (I noticed especially years later when I heard him talking to contracters and carpenters building onto our house), yet he was not very good at manual skills.
February 7, 2013
Parrot
(1980 memoirs)
Once Lorin gave me a lamp with a parrot on it -- for Polly -- and that was somewhere about [my bedroom]. The chairs were handwoven cane seated and nobody thought twice about it. And of course a mirror hung on the wall -- for me.
Once Lorin gave me a lamp with a parrot on it -- for Polly -- and that was somewhere about [my bedroom]. The chairs were handwoven cane seated and nobody thought twice about it. And of course a mirror hung on the wall -- for me.
January 28, 2013
Pass-thru cupboard
(1980 memoirs)
I already mentioned the sideboard Frankie made, but I haven't told about the cupboard somewhat behind the stove -- this was a pass-thru arrangement, but we rarely used it for that because all the dishes were arranged to be reached from the kitchen.
I already mentioned the sideboard Frankie made, but I haven't told about the cupboard somewhat behind the stove -- this was a pass-thru arrangement, but we rarely used it for that because all the dishes were arranged to be reached from the kitchen.
January 4, 2013
China cupboard
(1980 memoirs)
In Frankie's dining room stood a large china cupboard lined with a pleasant red calico and filled with dishes I loved. The sauce dishes were rectangular in shape, about 2 1/2 X 6, and I have never seen any like them since. Cup hooks were evenly spaced, everything thought out and beautifully constructed. The outside had some hand carving but was not too ornate. The whole was probably walnut. And this dear soul sawed every board, pounded in every nail, everything all by herself! It was amazing to me then and more so now.
In Frankie's dining room stood a large china cupboard lined with a pleasant red calico and filled with dishes I loved. The sauce dishes were rectangular in shape, about 2 1/2 X 6, and I have never seen any like them since. Cup hooks were evenly spaced, everything thought out and beautifully constructed. The outside had some hand carving but was not too ornate. The whole was probably walnut. And this dear soul sawed every board, pounded in every nail, everything all by herself! It was amazing to me then and more so now.
December 26, 2012
Monarch butterfly
(1980 memoirs)
Frankie may have made a failure of that dusty, fusty course but not of her life, for every creature was her friend, and she spent hours ferreting out its secrets. She found a chrysalis of a Monarch Butterfly that had fallen and put the twig of milkweed it was on carefully under a large wire strainer to await results. When it showed signs of life, she had her camera ready and took many pictures of the various stages. I have seen the same series since in many nature magazines but none better than hers, in my view.
Frankie may have made a failure of that dusty, fusty course but not of her life, for every creature was her friend, and she spent hours ferreting out its secrets. She found a chrysalis of a Monarch Butterfly that had fallen and put the twig of milkweed it was on carefully under a large wire strainer to await results. When it showed signs of life, she had her camera ready and took many pictures of the various stages. I have seen the same series since in many nature magazines but none better than hers, in my view.
November 29, 2012
Occupation carpenter?
(1980 memoir)
On my birth certificate on the line for Occupation someone with a good imagination wrote in "Carpenter" after my father's name. As much as I can recall, I have never known him to drive a nail, tho he no doubt did. But Carpenter -- no.
On my birth certificate on the line for Occupation someone with a good imagination wrote in "Carpenter" after my father's name. As much as I can recall, I have never known him to drive a nail, tho he no doubt did. But Carpenter -- no.
October 8, 2012
Bags
(1992 Memoirs)
One time Olga got a job she loved. A man came with a stack of cloth, all cut, ready to be sewn into bags to be used by the woodsmen for holding -- I have forgotten what -- pine cones? wood chips? Anyway, easy work for her -- no fitting etc.
One time Olga got a job she loved. A man came with a stack of cloth, all cut, ready to be sewn into bags to be used by the woodsmen for holding -- I have forgotten what -- pine cones? wood chips? Anyway, easy work for her -- no fitting etc.
October 7, 2012
Oconto kitchen
(1992 Memoirs)
[The room after that [i.e. beyond the dining room] was the kitchen, which held her sewing machine at the window looking onto an alley. In the kitchen, the width of the house, next to her machine was the range, where a kettle was kept boiling and from which ashes were carried out in the back yard two or three times a week. Here was a large table, which when the leaves were up was plenty large enough to lay out pattern and cloth and cut the garment. On the wall opposite the window was a sink which had just one fawcet but only a drain to a pail under the sink. This when full was carefully carried to the back yard and dumped along with upstairs slops and ashes. In the woodshed was a pail where we pinkled before we went upstairs to bed.
[The room after that [i.e. beyond the dining room] was the kitchen, which held her sewing machine at the window looking onto an alley. In the kitchen, the width of the house, next to her machine was the range, where a kettle was kept boiling and from which ashes were carried out in the back yard two or three times a week. Here was a large table, which when the leaves were up was plenty large enough to lay out pattern and cloth and cut the garment. On the wall opposite the window was a sink which had just one fawcet but only a drain to a pail under the sink. This when full was carefully carried to the back yard and dumped along with upstairs slops and ashes. In the woodshed was a pail where we pinkled before we went upstairs to bed.
September 6, 2012
The blue stocking cap
(1970 January)
Some years ago ... after [Lorin had had] several experiences of walking thru a blizzard a ways - I knit him a blue stocking cap and mittens. He DESPISED being seen in that cap, but feared more some illness brot on by below zero weather, exposure, so did wear it this past - last - January.
Some years ago ... after [Lorin had had] several experiences of walking thru a blizzard a ways - I knit him a blue stocking cap and mittens. He DESPISED being seen in that cap, but feared more some illness brot on by below zero weather, exposure, so did wear it this past - last - January.
September 1, 2012
Homemade gifts
(1969 Christmas)
This was the year of the homemade gifts. I made up a Sunbonnet Girl Quilt for Elizabeth Thursz. Aunt Olga Ellman had made the blocks years ago. And I made an Alice in Wonderland Quilt for Lawrence. I crocheted a brown and white rug for Mary Margaret.
This was the year of the homemade gifts. I made up a Sunbonnet Girl Quilt for Elizabeth Thursz. Aunt Olga Ellman had made the blocks years ago. And I made an Alice in Wonderland Quilt for Lawrence. I crocheted a brown and white rug for Mary Margaret.
August 26, 2012
Holy week
(1967 March 20)
Well, we are in Holy Week now. Just finished embroidering another cross on another purificator. Daddy's last class on Revelations Wednesday. ... I am going to make name eggs for each Sunday School child. ... Also have a wonderful Easter and a big smile for te first robin.
Well, we are in Holy Week now. Just finished embroidering another cross on another purificator. Daddy's last class on Revelations Wednesday. ... I am going to make name eggs for each Sunday School child. ... Also have a wonderful Easter and a big smile for te first robin.
August 19, 2012
Lenten excercise
(1967 February 27)
For a little Lenten exercise, I have taken over a box of linen left by the LeHew sisters in which are a few altar linens half finished - also cloth for making more - so I am embroidering crosses on those and hemming them.
For a little Lenten exercise, I have taken over a box of linen left by the LeHew sisters in which are a few altar linens half finished - also cloth for making more - so I am embroidering crosses on those and hemming them.
August 15, 2012
Costume wardrobe
(1966 October)
I am sending the little girls [Gail & Elizabeth] a costume for Hallowe'en.... I only wish I had time to make two good outfits, but it is getting cool now and I have work to do on Lawrence's outfit. Just want you to know the Miss Patches [an Oz book character] took hours of work, and I sent it with a hope you will take it with you when you leave [Colorado] and have the girls start a costume wardrobe. It is such a joy to dress up even if it isn't Hallowe'en, as well we know.
I am sending the little girls [Gail & Elizabeth] a costume for Hallowe'en.... I only wish I had time to make two good outfits, but it is getting cool now and I have work to do on Lawrence's outfit. Just want you to know the Miss Patches [an Oz book character] took hours of work, and I sent it with a hope you will take it with you when you leave [Colorado] and have the girls start a costume wardrobe. It is such a joy to dress up even if it isn't Hallowe'en, as well we know.
August 13, 2012
Restoration
(1966 September 9)
Yesterday I spent some time restoring an old doll that Edith's old auntie had when young. Recovered the body. Leather arms and hands and boots are ticklish. Fun to do.
Yesterday I spent some time restoring an old doll that Edith's old auntie had when young. Recovered the body. Leather arms and hands and boots are ticklish. Fun to do.
August 12, 2012
Sunday School
(1966 September 9)
I am again going to have my class in needlework in the Auditorium this fall, if enough sign up. Almost wish they wouldn't - I have so many projects lined up. Thought I was all set on Sunday School book and at last minute Anna Lord wanted to combine her class with mine and take younger group, so now I am short 3 books ... but think they are out of print though excellent. So I must dream up a course until I hear [from publisher] or get new ones we can afford all around. Also on layman Sundays [when no priest here] I take the Morning Prayer session of the combined Sunday School. Small, true, but the preparation about the same.
I am again going to have my class in needlework in the Auditorium this fall, if enough sign up. Almost wish they wouldn't - I have so many projects lined up. Thought I was all set on Sunday School book and at last minute Anna Lord wanted to combine her class with mine and take younger group, so now I am short 3 books ... but think they are out of print though excellent. So I must dream up a course until I hear [from publisher] or get new ones we can afford all around. Also on layman Sundays [when no priest here] I take the Morning Prayer session of the combined Sunday School. Small, true, but the preparation about the same.
June 5, 2012
Mittens in July
(1967 July 16)
What weather do you have [in Kansas]? Hot summers? I wonder what the winters are. I have a spell on me for knitting mittens now, and if any of you will be needing mittens this winter, please draw around your hand, label with name, and forward together with color preferences.
What weather do you have [in Kansas]? Hot summers? I wonder what the winters are. I have a spell on me for knitting mittens now, and if any of you will be needing mittens this winter, please draw around your hand, label with name, and forward together with color preferences.
May 31, 2012
Gay 90's
(1967 April 21)
Last Sunday I was cleaning up some embroidery threads which were wrapped around wads of newspaper. Upon ironing these, I found them to be for around 1890 and interesting. Daddy and I reconstructed a scene in Milwaukee where on a Sunday afternoon Auntie Mabel was sorting threads and wound them on the bits of paper. They are of no special value, and after you enjoy them, you may do what you like with them.
Last Sunday I was cleaning up some embroidery threads which were wrapped around wads of newspaper. Upon ironing these, I found them to be for around 1890 and interesting. Daddy and I reconstructed a scene in Milwaukee where on a Sunday afternoon Auntie Mabel was sorting threads and wound them on the bits of paper. They are of no special value, and after you enjoy them, you may do what you like with them.
April 16, 2012
Lost & found
(1993 April 28)
Sherry, I lost the tam, just found it under my desk in a big bag. Now soon I'll send it and if not perfect, you must ship 'er back and say what's wrong, and I'll remodel it - a pleasure.
Sherry, I lost the tam, just found it under my desk in a big bag. Now soon I'll send it and if not perfect, you must ship 'er back and say what's wrong, and I'll remodel it - a pleasure.
April 15, 2012
The passing scene
(1993 April 28)
Helen Bruns, room-mate, had a large sign with her name outside the door. Then children made name-tulips with our names printed and put on doors, and Helen found the big one 6 x 12" (I never had one) was gone. Heavens! As I sat in the foyer watching the passing scene, she nailed Lynn Clark, who didn't realize it was the honor of the thing, and said, "Well, by now you can find your way to your room - can't cha?" The passing scene.
Helen Bruns, room-mate, had a large sign with her name outside the door. Then children made name-tulips with our names printed and put on doors, and Helen found the big one 6 x 12" (I never had one) was gone. Heavens! As I sat in the foyer watching the passing scene, she nailed Lynn Clark, who didn't realize it was the honor of the thing, and said, "Well, by now you can find your way to your room - can't cha?" The passing scene.
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