Oliver + S | Linda | Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/knitting1/activity Activity feed for Linda. Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:10:07 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 c01c9b524cc62dc88337add5f78cd233 Linda replied to the topic Invisible zipper in the forum oliver + s: fairy tale http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/invisible-zipper-2/#post-48034 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 06:39:27 -0400 Yes please,Liesl! I’ve always wondered how to do this and just can’t picture it.

]]> 0 6cf3d73b1d4308de1e94ab1fbbda1fb4 Linda posted an update in the group Sewing for Yourself: Please can we have an edit button? See my post for typos... https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/149686 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:23:16 -0400 Please can we have an edit button? See my post for typos…

]]> 0 af12cbe79e7bfb3cdf2b961471df26be Linda posted an update in the group Sewing for Yourself: Well, my quest for the perfect fit is improving almost daily, […] https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/149685 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:21:23 -0400 Well, my quest for the perfect fit is improving almost daily, as I make more and more mistakes…no, seriously I am finally getting g to grips wit it, I think. I’ve made some Oliver+s patterns too of course, a new bubble dress for my granddaughter Rose and teaching my daughter to sew the baby layette pattern for the new baby, Chloe. But also lots…[Read more]

]]> 0 69269e0671700c8a5766004a6706b170 Linda joined the group Sewing for Yourself https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/149684 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:12:23 -0400 0 6a1828f326e949e446145705aaff69ba Linda replied to the topic Royal babies! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/royal-babies/#post-47597 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:07:01 -0400 Wouldn’t it be great if Kate turned out to be a secret sewist and she started ordering dozens of Oliver+s patterns and posting them in our Flickr group?

Liesl could introduce a new boys blazer, called of course, The George, and a new unisex baby pattern called The Charlie… Or alternatively, a girls’ pattern could be called, Buckingham Palace…[Read more]

]]> 0 c47ed77626f7f07706686561883d926a Linda replied to the topic Royal babies! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/royal-babies/#post-47597 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:07:01 -0400 Wouldn’t it be great if Kate turned out to be a secret sewist and she started ordering dozens of Oliver+s patterns and posting them in our Flickr group?

Liesl could introduce a new boys blazer, called of course, The George, and a new unisex baby pattern called The Charlie… Or alternatively, a girls’ pattern could be called, Buckingham Palace…[Read more]

]]> 0 17f8d378bea7020265c557a0ef777770 Linda replied to the topic Royal babies! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/royal-babies/#post-47597 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 08:07:01 -0400 Wouldn’t it be great if Kate turned out to be a secret sewist and she started ordering dozens of Oliver+s patterns and posting them in our Flickr group?

Liesl could introduce a new boys blazer, called of course, The George, and a new unisex baby pattern called The Charlie… Or alternatively, a girls’ pattern could be called, Buckingham Garden…[Read more]

]]> 0 c70245752ca835528ae484987875c664 Linda posted a new activity comment https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/145406#acomment-147329 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:17:23 -0400 Hey Nicole, didn’t I see your layette in grey as well? Great neutral choice.

In reply to - justsewit replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery I would say that you wouldn’t actually fold the fabric as per you would ordinarily to get the result because […] ]]> 4559e0b694ebd785c8e2ba41bdfbbbd0 Linda joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/147328 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:16:34 -0400 0 b3292e7bdf09de3124199de2869bce67 Linda replied to the topic Favorite TV Show to watch while handsewing in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/favorite-tv-show-to-watch-while-handsewing/#post-45270 Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:15:35 -0400 Sarvi suggested Top of the Lake to me a while back and I loved it!

]]> 0 42459a4b39ed546ac8da3609a349a7bb Linda replied to the topic Scallops and long dress in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/scallops-and-long-dress/#post-44853 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 20:14:27 -0400 Thanks justsewit, I was thinking of making it for my latest granddaughter and I have the smallest size pattern, so thanks for the encouragement. I would measure her if I could only get her to uncurl from that foetus-like knees up position for long enough to use the measuring tape!

]]> 0 4488bdab045844a41d57dce8a8577cfe Linda replied to the topic topstitching on bodice necessary? in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/topstitching-on-bodice-necessary/#post-44821 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 07:09:12 -0400 I like the ribbon detail, Nicole. Did you add it afterwards by hand or something? I might do this, I really like it.

]]> 0 4488bdab045844a41d57dce8a8577cfe Linda replied to the topic topstitching on bodice necessary? in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/topstitching-on-bodice-necessary/#post-44821 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 07:09:12 -0400 I like the ribbon detail, Nicole. Did you add it afterwards by hand or something? I might do this, I really like it.

]]> 0 423c50fc713cda8c686c6be2c744e950 Linda replied to the topic Scallops and long dress in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/scallops-and-long-dress/#post-44820 Wed, 15 Apr 2015 07:03:29 -0400 Looks like Nicole’s tip works really well. I am in process in of sewing bodice to skirt so can’t tell completely yet, but it’s looking good so far! Thanks,Nicole.

]]> 0 cd9ee847dfc22f2b6c14242afe747e4f Linda replied to the topic Scallops and long dress in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/scallops-and-long-dress/#post-44787 Tue, 14 Apr 2015 14:18:21 -0400 Thanks, nico!e- I’ll have a look immediately as I am just about to sew scalloped side seams and stopped to check on here in case anyone had replied.

Linda

]]> 0 ddebb7b2a8c387bb715464af56697b63 Linda started the topic Scallops and long dress in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/scallops-and-long-dress Tue, 14 Apr 2015 06:51:22 -0400 Hi ladies,
Two questions- I am making my second bubble dress and want my scallops to stand out more. I noticed in a photo of Nicole’s of a dress made from a fabric with big circles (bubbles?)on, that her scallops look great. What’s the secret? Stiff material? Interfacing in scallops?
Second question, somewhere on line whilst I was searching I saw…[Read more]

]]> 0 c6edbe5cf05466d78bd965931508793e Linda started the topic Scallops and long dress in the forum oliver + s: bubble dress http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/scallops-and-long-dress Tue, 14 Apr 2015 06:51:22 -0400 Hi ladies,
Two questions- I am making my second bubble dress and want my scallops to stand out more. I noticed in a photo of Nicole’s of a dress made from a fabric with big circles (bubbles?)on, that her scallops look great. What’s the secret? Stiff material? Interfacing in scallops?
Second question, somewhere on line whilst I was searching I saw…[Read more]

]]> 0 61e7ac9e66cb27ca3b01afd32572140c Linda replied to the topic How much is too much? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-much-is-too-much/#post-44496 Tue, 07 Apr 2015 22:33:33 -0400 Sarvi, it’s a lovely, creative thing to do and you should definitely not feel guilty. There are much more harmful, expensive hobbies and it’s a wonderful way to express a love of design, colour and texture. Sew more, not less!

]]> 0 4a3e2a5a2d92cb1f9d1c164aadc1dc5b Linda replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/groups/fiber-club/forum/topic/help-me-enjoy-knitting-again/page/3/#post-44330 Thu, 02 Apr 2015 06:03:44 -0400 Elizabeth Zimmerman is great, as Sarvi says, and fun to read! Even if you are not keen on what she knits she is an education! I’ve got two of her books and although the only thing I’ve knitted is the baby surprise jacket, I really enjoyed reading her words. And the jacket was interesting to knit too. You sound to me as if you are feeling very…[Read more]

]]> 0 d8acb2fd0b62300c6d037a47f2ba9e6c Linda replied to the topic Marking the markings--argh!! in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/marking-the-markings-argh/#post-44172 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:30:34 -0400 Jillls- that’s interesting, I want to try that. How do you get the punch to reach markings that are not on the edge of the pattern paper???

]]> 0 0f9e80d3c9d5a6d31280c959beba0252 Linda replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/groups/fiber-club/forum/topic/help-me-enjoy-knitting-again/page/2/#post-44171 Fri, 27 Mar 2015 22:22:44 -0400 Sarvi is right- I should have mentioned that. You should always block a tension square and THEN count stitches and rows. Row count is often harder to achieve to match the required gauge, so if you can’t get the row tension then go with whichever gauge gives you the correct stitch count. From your post it sounds like you know how to block, but if…[Read more]

]]> 0 ab579b7e0ce140219f65b70a544a321b Linda replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/groups/fiber-club/forum/topic/help-me-enjoy-knitting-again/page/2/#post-44134 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 22:34:51 -0400 For best results, make your swatch about 6″ square. This allows you to measure out a 4″ square to count your rows and stitches more effectively. The reason for not just making a 4″ square swatch is that the edges will be uneven, making it difficult to count precisely. Even being a few stitches out can affect the finished size of your garment. For…[Read more]

]]> 0 9247d81b2ecc4e7e74f04de709a1f989 Linda replied to the topic Paper Patterns in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/paper-patterns/#post-44110 Thu, 26 Mar 2015 08:28:21 -0400 Does anyone else have the Village Frock pattern they would be willing to sell? Thanks,Linda

]]> 0 2dd07159552a388ec12585bdbf233823 Linda replied to the topic Tools in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/tools/#post-44074 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 22:15:00 -0400 I thought they were only for using when you designed your own patterns and you cut notches in the tissue! Are you saying they work to cut out notches in fabric?? If so, I am definitely getting some!

]]> 0 a2aedc71d17d23cabc13bd38ae150e0f Linda replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/groups/fiber-club/forum/topic/help-me-enjoy-knitting-again/#post-44011 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:27:40 -0400 Ooh, Sarvi, I love Cat Bordhi too- got her sock books, the woman is a genius! I learnt to knit socks on circulars from one of her books. Socks are one of my favourite things to knit.

]]> 0 f55dc71177d16ea33fbc69011ba9abaa Linda replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/groups/fiber-club/forum/topic/help-me-enjoy-knitting-again/#post-44011 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 20:27:40 -0400 Ooh, Sarvi, I love Cat Bordhi too- got her sock books, the woman is a genius! I learnt to knit socks on circulars from one of her book.socks ate one of my favourite things to knit.

]]> 0 af058093c9d6d5df9085cdd9d474be71 Linda replied to the topic Help me enjoy knitting again in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/groups/fiber-club/forum/topic/help-me-enjoy-knitting-again/#post-43989 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 07:45:15 -0400 How about going back to knitting some basic, easy stuff that you can complete in the blink of an eye, using gorgeous colour yarn, from a good manufacturer? Nothing too big, say child’s size to start so you get quick, satisfying results- get your enjoyment from using beautiful yarn instead of complex stitch or garment patterns. Pick something not…[Read more]

]]> 0 94d888e4185d927b1cc22812dac6c390 Linda replied to the topic Sewing Books in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sewing-books/#post-43988 Tue, 24 Mar 2015 07:33:38 -0400 Hiya Rhythm!
I don’t know how experienced a sewist you are, so difficult to answer straight off. Also, what do you need to learn about- fitting skills? Things like different seam finishes,setting in zips and making buttonholes or more complex stuff like tailoring? Are you experienced using all the different machine feet you can get? Do you want…[Read more]

]]> 0 551367159dbef9dcf01b4a8911ee94fc Linda replied to the topic Oliver + S Colouring Book in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/oliver-s-colouring-book/#post-42649 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 16:54:34 -0500 Thank you very much, It’s lovely.

]]> 0 02168408bd7035e2e95197a7e6304c81 Linda replied to the topic Getting iron into your diet in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/getting-iron-into-your-diet/#post-42569 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:59:48 -0500 Thanks Tamara, my daughter mentioned the absorbtion issue as well. She’s here now and booked into see midwife next week, so she’ll check re iron tablets. Thank you.

]]> 0 818549998ae89ca7c2ea07660f54c6fe Linda replied to the topic Fabrics in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabrics-2/#post-42568 Fri, 06 Feb 2015 09:43:39 -0500 Thanks Rhythm,you make those fabrics sound fabulous! I wish I was going with him but it’s a work trip. I’ll just have to give him detailed instructions!

]]> 0 10f848a842eeaa12c937224f0662e3f2 Linda replied to the topic Getting iron into your diet in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/getting-iron-into-your-diet/#post-42396 Mon, 02 Feb 2015 08:21:53 -0500 Marygo- I don’t know what cream of wheat is, there presumably is a UK substitute? Or maybe we just call it something else? Oh- porridge?

]]> 0 b5fce483c41f8d5501e7b516b0c622c4 Linda replied to the topic What do you watch while you craft? in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/groups/fiber-club/forum/topic/what-do-you-watch-while-you-craft/#post-42373 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 15:05:37 -0500 Top of the Lake- I saw that somewhere- is it Netflix? I’ll have a look at that. Thanks, Sarvi.

]]> 0 4d29987c0869d36e10f31b1f4cc3ede9 Linda replied to the topic Getting iron into your diet in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/getting-iron-into-your-diet/#post-42371 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 15:00:38 -0500 Thank you ladies, that’s some delicious ideas there. I love beans and greens and so does Laura, so those meal suggestions are perfect! Sarvi- I just discovered smitten kitchen about a week ago and sent the link to my daughter too- I love her blog. If any of you haven’t seen it yet and love cooking (I presume you must do to be in this group!) I…[Read more]

]]> 0 945209e2d01b2f932b94a5c17decbbee Linda replied to the topic Getting iron into your diet in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/getting-iron-into-your-diet/#post-42371 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 15:00:38 -0500 Thank you ladies, that’s some delicious ideas there. I love beans and greens and so does Laura, do those meal suggestions are perfect! Sarvi- I just discovered smitten kitchen about a week ago and sent the link to my daughter too- I love her blog. If any of you haven’t seen it yet and love booking I suggest having a look. Thanks again, everyone.

]]> 0 0b3996a1308630da57ebd061e0190b67 Linda started the topic Getting iron into your diet in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/groups/cooking-and-baking/forum/topic/getting-iron-into-your-diet/ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:18:21 -0500 Hello! My daughter is arriving back in UK this week and is 29 weeks pregnant. She has requested liver and onions for dinner as she said she needs more iron in her diet. Anyone got any ideas for meals that are high in iron? She will eat anything!!!

]]> 0 016da34292211618abb40ac9dee0a066 Linda replied to the topic Fiber Club! in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/page/4/#post-42345 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:11:09 -0500 I’m making a Kim Hargreaves garment ‘Dusk’ from ‘Heartfelt’ in a dark brown Rowan Felted Tweed. It’s a wrap around cardi sort of thing. Simple knitting so I don’t have to concentrate as my daughter and three grandchildren will be here.

]]> 0 34f9a61937a86c4757fba5344f639e60 Linda started the topic My first apple picking dress! in the forum oliver + s: apple-picking http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/my-first-apple-picking-dress Sat, 31 Jan 2015 14:06:09 -0500 Just finished my first Apple Picking dress in time for my granddaughters arrival from Nova Scotia. I am pleased with it, I used flannel that I got locally , quite dark, and will look lovely with some dark tights, I think. Still getting used to my overlocker and learnt a lot making this. The cuff circumference looks tiny, so I hope it fits her…[Read more]

]]> 0 1083b0621e826d4ecb05cf363bbd6f34 Linda replied to the topic What do you watch while you craft? in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/groups/fiber-club/forum/topic/what-do-you-watch-while-you-craft/#post-42343 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 13:59:55 -0500 Oh a real mixture! Series like Homeland, Broadchurch, Great British Bake Off, old films that no one else in my house wants to watch(!). Also if watching with my husband, things like Mad Men, which we love. Those clothes!!! I love Peggy and Joan is so curvaceous I can’t take my eyes off her! If I’m knitting something complex, I watch lighthearted…[Read more]

]]> 0 f8e0fddcbc5865b6c036839dfab40f06 Linda replied to the topic Fabrics in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fabrics-2/#post-42342 Sat, 31 Jan 2015 13:45:52 -0500 My husband will be working in Calcutta shortly and I had been thinking about getting him to buy me some fabric whilst he was there. I h ave been wondering though how practical it would be if he bought me saris- would they be too fine to sew garments? How do you identify good quality material from poor (remember my husband is a man- not being…[Read more]

]]> 0 674c85de72f6f95c2e2623f71755e785 Linda replied to the topic Fiber Club! in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/page/4/#post-42334 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:31:00 -0500 Oh, it’s OK. Found it!

]]> 0 ae7e9e45c4fe96120ea7b1d3f28b61b8 Linda joined the group Cooking and Baking https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144898 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:25:27 -0500 0 1c46683d2eabafbcf6aa2a34661231f5 Linda joined the group Fiber Club! https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144897 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 23:23:42 -0500 0 6de5d5f20dc474963eb682a8b69a6d78 Linda replied to the topic Fiber Club! in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/page/3/#post-42333 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 22:41:08 -0500 I’d like to join please,Sarvi. Thank you for undertaking this for us.how do I join?

]]> 1 b8a431be3a43439262d63310a51d72e7 Linda replied to the topic Great British Sewing Bee in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/great-british-sewing-bee/page/2/#post-42259 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 19:06:22 -0500 If you’re in the UK it starts tonight with a look at past contestants and where they are now.BBC2 Wales at 8 o’ clock.

]]> 0 7756747b701004ba5f900f603db16758 Linda replied to the topic Introducing Groups in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/introducing-groups/#post-42258 Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:38:25 -0500 That would be brilliant, Sarvi! Very nice of you.

]]> 0 70f2f5cb09f02e024fe1076c28dd7368 Linda replied to the topic Introducing Groups in the forum about the forums http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/introducing-groups/#post-42243 Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:32:58 -0500 I’ve got no idea what a micro-encapsulated environment is but it sounds great! Thanks, Todd.

]]> 0 444a88298024bc55ff9355b1c772219d Linda replied to the topic Great British Sewing Bee in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/great-british-sewing-bee/page/2/#post-42171 Sun, 25 Jan 2015 10:46:01 -0500 I’ve watched both series and it’s addictive! I get excited on the day it’s due to air. I find I fluctuate between being incredulous that some sewers don’t know how to do basic techniques and being humbled by how brilliant some sewers are. After the show I always want to jump up and sew something. If you can access it, do watch it, I know you will enjoy it.

]]> 0 56647c56b40698bb24955be15400928e Linda replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/whats-for-tea-today-mum/page/5/#post-42151 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:58:55 -0500 Oh, never heard that suggested before. Interesting.I presume it re-hydrates the coconut, does it?

]]> 0 536eedeb2cfb65cedb27afdb9ca46c03 Linda replied to the topic What's for Tea Today, Mum? A cooking thread. in the forum Cooking and Baking http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/whats-for-tea-today-mum/page/5/#post-42150 Sat, 24 Jan 2015 09:56:15 -0500 We call them spring onions in the UK.

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