Oliver + S | mcholley1 | Friends Activity https://oliverands.com/community/members/mcholley1/activity/friends Activity feed for mcholley1's friends. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:38:08 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 ad36acbcb8ba676211bf6e1af5d659de Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/18/#post-62121 Fri, 21 Jul 2017 12:46:02 -0400 Oh why is this fabric so blue?
I was sure I bought some other hue

It’s hurting my eyes
They’re going cross-wise

]]> 0 1721ff312f567fb1d0dc102d074531af Deb replied to the topic Micro smocking? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/micro-smocking/#post-56917 Sat, 20 Aug 2016 12:28:01 -0400 In keeping with heirloom stitching but not smocking per se, here are few thoughts for those wee pleats I had in mind but will probably never get to do:

Stitches in between the pleats:
http://creationsbymichie.blogspot.ca/2013/06/white-daygown-with-blue-collar.html

Stitches on the…[Read more]

]]> 0 329c6a7b42527a4ed82dcfbdd1bd7238 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/17/#post-56897 Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:30:43 -0400 There are sequins all over the rug
Each one looks like a shiny blue bug

]]> 0 17213f4c0ec238855b9d780f4a1ffec8 Deb replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/120/#post-56868 Mon, 08 Aug 2016 16:53:22 -0400 Most schools in Ontario (Canada) go back after Labour Day on September 6th.

We call the Labour Day long weekend, “Bad Furniture Weekend” because that’s when the highways are full of parents driving their kids off to college towing some fairly horrid looking furniture for residence.

]]> 0 d98099082545c1b8c54f88c70abfb75d Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/17/#post-56634 Sat, 16 Jul 2016 11:47:36 -0400 I’ve just made a long journey home
And the dishwasher’s all full of foam.
The kids squirted Dawn…
In the house and the lawn

]]> 0 212dff1404423f54dbb1efbec209ff89 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/13/#post-55807 Thu, 26 May 2016 15:08:21 -0400 What did I do with my thread?
It’s normally kept by the bed
‘Cuz I stitch in my sleep

]]> 0 0288cf4a87256109546d19d35376d7b2 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/13/#post-53488 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 14:18:45 -0500 My little girl is about to outgrow
Her coat, her frock and chapeau

]]> 0 bf4f0d2c4cf62de5e4bc63828b25fe12 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/12/#post-53474 Mon, 15 Feb 2016 14:27:30 -0500 I’ve woken up with a very sore throat
It feels like I swallowed a goat
I can’t find my pins
My brain has the spins

]]> 0 f48d4c08776bd3996f7046cb33433ae3 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/12/#post-53403 Fri, 12 Feb 2016 12:58:47 -0500 I “thrifted” an old orange chair
The seat and the arms are threadbare
The legs are still good
They’re made of Dogwood

]]> 0 51c02a3929cc5f9eacaf0075f3be0402 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/12/#post-53347 Wed, 10 Feb 2016 14:35:49 -0500 There’s nothing that I would like more
Then to visit a distant shore
Lend a hand to a mate
Who is learning to skate
Ice dancing in Spain I adore!

Call me a cab ‘cuz I’m late

]]> 0 7513daeebaf63c85645f277a0b7dea58 Deb replied to the topic your wish list in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-wish-list/page/25/#post-52701 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 13:36:22 -0500 A Blazer is still top on my wish list and has been for years. A Moto jacket would be awesome though.

]]> 0 eaa85670b1cfd58688a68378a0731028 Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/3/#post-52643 Sat, 09 Jan 2016 13:43:14 -0500 Reeni: Thanks for your info on a Brother serger. People who have that model seem to like it just fine.

Enbee: Thank you so much for taking the time to not only test out a rolled hem on your machine but also post photos. Much appreciated. It sure helps when people share their experiences with their machines, so now shopping for one will be much…[Read more]

]]> 0 82dbe58b282cc588a21594391b58c16b Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/3/#post-52623 Thu, 07 Jan 2016 17:42:55 -0500 Heidi:- thanks for your advice and experience with a Janome serger.

~D~

]]> 0 3683d082933e9c680ed0a6b17adcf59c Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/3/#post-52590 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 18:41:41 -0500 Thanks Enbee for your input.
I just looked up your model serger and it seems to have all the features I use in my price range.
Have you tried using the rolled hem feature on your machine? I do rolled hems quite a bit and if it’s as automatic as the description, then that’s a bonus.

]]> 0 982711e092b1fdf9fc2c73e1be61f103 Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/2/#post-52588 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:51:59 -0500 It looks like I will need to replace my Bernette FunLock serger. It was damaged recently and since it’s 20 years old (or older) perhaps it’s time to replace it.

The sergers in my price bracket that I’ve been looking at are: Juki MO0664D, Brother 1034D & 1134D, and Janome 8002D

Threading a serger is not an issue for me and I have a Janome…[Read more]

]]> 0 982711e092b1fdf9fc2c73e1be61f103 Deb replied to the topic advice on serger in the forum off topic https://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/advice-on-serger/page/2/#post-52588 Wed, 06 Jan 2016 14:51:59 -0500 It looks like I will need to replace my Bernette FunLock serger. It was damaged recently and since it’s 20 years old (or older) perhaps it’s time to replace it.

The sergers in my price bracket that I’ve been looking at are: Juki MO0664D, Brother 1034D & 1134D, and Janome 8002D

Threading a serger is not an issue for me and I have a Janome…[Read more]

]]> 0 4d4b6ba30acb2e112eb03c0512425572 Deb's profile was updated https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/154139 Sat, 02 Jan 2016 18:48:55 -0500 0 6b190a183e146175926e0dc676a55514 beachmom replied to the topic Unwanted Fabric. What to do? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/unwanted-fabric-what-to-do/#post-48452 Tue, 07 Jul 2015 00:41:56 -0400 I used to shop unwanted fabric around…asking sewing friends if they were interested, offering it to schools, posting it on freecycle and/or craigslist. But it involved a lot of effort and when I’m ready to get rid of something, I want it gone. Now I drop it off at our local thrift shop.;)

]]> 0 7de9e667c46ee60571e80cca1df743e3 beachmom replied to the topic Sketchbook Shorts for Girls - Sizing? in the forum oliver + s: sketchbook http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/sketchbook-shorts-for-girls-sizing/#post-48027 Thu, 18 Jun 2015 00:56:20 -0400 Janice, I used the size that their measurements corresponded to. It worked out well!;)

]]> 0 3d8ce244fe75703c56e75a9f4bab532c beachmom replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/page/107/#post-47624 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 21:02:56 -0400 Oh No! I’m so sorry that you all are having to deal with this, especially with a new baby at home. You, your husband, and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

]]> 0 3d8ce244fe75703c56e75a9f4bab532c beachmom replied to the topic News and Current Affairs in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/news-and-current-affairs/#post-47624 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 21:02:56 -0400 Oh No! I’m so sorry that you all are having to deal with this, especially with a new baby at home. You, your husband, and the kids are in my thoughts and prayers. (((Hugs)))

]]> 0 f7ace86f81e1ed8053f2659175ce3b35 beachmom replied to the topic What do you think? Feedback welcome. in the forum Sewing for Yourself http://oliverands.com/community/groups/sewing-for-yourself/forum/topic/what-do-you-think-feedback-welcome/#post-46104 Tue, 12 May 2015 23:25:05 -0400 I really like both top patterns and will be purchasing as soon as I have a little extra “me” money. The Gallery top looks like it would be the perfect top (made in a voile or gauze) to throw on over a tank top or camisole for the slightly cooler summer nights at the beach. I probably won’t make it as a dress as I like my dresses to be more…[Read more]

]]> 0 2718cf9b6ac327dd89c9025e82ca6f15 beachmom joined the group Sewing for Yourself https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/147804 Sun, 10 May 2015 22:38:32 -0400 0 b2e4e2bb3fd5a873220af0feb58ae7a6 beachmom replied to the topic How thin is too thin for knits? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/how-thin-is-too-thin-for-knits/#post-45627 Sun, 03 May 2015 13:33:06 -0400 I’m like Masha…I prefer cotton/lycra knits when I sew for the kids. It’s relatively easy to work with and seems to hold up well. My personal rule of thumb is to use 8-10 oz. weight fabrics for tops and dresses. 🙂

]]> 0 f2293129cc21649e5c3819e95a50a7db Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/using-tucks-in-os-patterns/page/2/#post-43028 Fri, 20 Feb 2015 23:55:43 -0500 @meleliza
Try the link again…..

http://sewingstashchallenge.blogspot.ca/2012/08/smocked-dress-again.html

….and near the bottom of the post is instructions on how to do the ‘growth’ tucked hem. I simply call it a tucked hem and use it mainly because I like the neat finish.
Others like it because when the child grows, it can easily be unp…[Read more]

]]> 0 518eb6f5bf396f5780c7265043b851ad Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/9/#post-42993 Thu, 19 Feb 2015 14:26:07 -0500 A Polar Vortex is heading this way
Do you think Santa would lend me his sleigh?
To go South for the winter
To get me out of this cold hinter
And take me to Montego Bay!!

There are threads all over my house….

]]> 0 e4d6901a9b612b4fde44188d3224e551 Deb replied to the topic The Limerick Thread in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/the-limerick-thread/page/9/#post-42968 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 19:51:42 -0500 When the thermometer dips below zero
Long-johns become my new hero
But I guess you can tell
they’re itchy as hell
‘cuz I’m scratching like some kind of weirdo!

Sorry to do the whole limerick, but it’s EXACTLY what I’m doing right now and for the same reason 🙂

A Polar Vortex is heading this way

]]> 0 77c47c9ad693e0c7209198aa9f33f5b1 Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/using-tucks-in-os-patterns/page/2/#post-42959 Wed, 18 Feb 2015 13:10:08 -0500 @FrancesSuzanne
Yes, that’s the one.
Link button doesn’t work for me either but the copy/paste does.

]]> 0 dfc5996bcde1e6f3f2ddd60f09ce7fb2 Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/using-tucks-in-os-patterns/#post-42940 Tue, 17 Feb 2015 19:39:31 -0500 @cybele727 …. can’t do the link or attachment either.
Maybe we should ask @FrancesSuzanne to do tips on heirloom sewing AND internet stuff. One of them is a graphic designer and can rock the web!

]]> 0 3ee0f6614015e4314489a44937b60666 Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/using-tucks-in-os-patterns/#post-42924 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 23:46:22 -0500 @cybele727
When I click either link or reply nothing happens.
I truly think the internet is part voodoo, part magic and for me, most of what I try to do is jinxed 🙂

]]> 0 3883b37a57127e5fbd4e5aa48a26e4a7 Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/using-tucks-in-os-patterns/#post-42917 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:51:19 -0500 Dang… my last post entry was directed to Frances/Suzanne but the link didn’t appear. Ooops.

]]> 0 c35ca824b0af2b8af49c55dab2331d8e Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/using-tucks-in-os-patterns/#post-42916 Mon, 16 Feb 2015 17:50:03 -0500 The hem tucks I was referring to are also called growth tucks. I use that method every chance and a tute is here:https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=5163707322010726966#editor/target=post;postID=5881343318468516870;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=100;src=postname

As far as the the math for the Lullaby, hey, YOU asked…[Read more]

]]> 0 e47f50855abe6228c88bd53d23c71a0a beachmom replied to the topic Most and Least Worn O+S Outfit? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-and-least-worn-os-outfit/#post-42900 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:56:37 -0500 This is a fun thread! Thanks for starting it, Nicole.:)

Hands down, the most worn O+S item in our house:
Sketchbook Shorts

Patrick wore the shorts constantly the last 2 years. If they were clean (and sometimes when they weren’t!) he wore them.;)

]]> 0 14d9e7d44644965c92dbd5bdafec21e4 beachmom replied to the topic Most and Least Worn O+S Outfit? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-and-least-worn-os-outfit/#post-42900 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:56:37 -0500 This is a fun thread! Thanks for starting it, Nicole.:)

Hands down, the most worn O+S item in our house:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/27858004@N05/7557176858/in/set-72157624957087533/player/

Patrick wore the shorts constantly the last 2 years. If they were clean (and sometimes when they weren’t!) he wore them.;)

]]> 0 6ef5cb10cce69a38e036b12c32952b74 beachmom replied to the topic Most and Least Worn O+S Outfit? in the forum sewing with liesl + co and oliver + s http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/most-and-least-worn-os-outfit/#post-42900 Sun, 15 Feb 2015 18:56:37 -0500 This is a fun thread! Thanks for starting it, Nicole.:)

Hands down, the most worn O+S item in our house:
Sketchbook Shorts

Patrick wore the shorts constantly the last 2 years. If they were clean (and sometimes when they weren’t!) he wore them.;)

]]> 0 72ac5749be94c34821f746887a275456 Deb replied to the topic Using Tucks in O+S Patterns in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/using-tucks-in-os-patterns/#post-42893 Sat, 14 Feb 2015 23:48:12 -0500 Whenever possible, I use the tucked hem method on O+S patterns. On occasion, I’ve made 2 tucks on the hem and added embroidery on one of the tucks.

I’d like to see pin tucks on the Lullaby (onesie). You could figure out how much width to add to the front pieces saving me the effort (LOL!) because as you know my sewing room is in dispose.

]]> 0 57f85be740f8ad40484a147d59a25cfe beachmom 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-42646 Sun, 08 Feb 2015 12:08:53 -0500 Thank you so much for compiling all the line drawings and sharing them, Lotta! You’re awesome!

]]> 0 fba0abf33bfa69a8fc1d25d0620449f9 beachmom posted a new activity comment https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144608#acomment-145120 Sat, 07 Feb 2015 00:22:28 -0500 Thanks, Todd! It was a huge challenge but I did get it finished…finally. If I’d known that there was an upcoming Lisette moto jacket pattern coming I would have waited for that!! Ah well, I suppose I can always make one for me.;)

In reply to - beachmom posted an update I’m tackling a fake leather moto jacket for my teenage daughter. This is the most complicated pattern I’ve ever sewn…I hope it turns out nice! ]]> c41b730bd03c360c00141ae119fd026e Deb replied to the topic Easter Sewing in the forum Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery http://oliverands.com/community/groups/heirloom-sewing-and-embroidery/forum/topic/easter-sewing/#post-42441 Tue, 03 Feb 2015 11:16:06 -0500 Some time ago, I had the honour of arranging accommodation and a venue for classes given by Gail Doane and Susan O’Connor. The duo were doing a sort of “Thelma and Louise” tour across North America in Gail’s suburban. Lucky me, they chose to put Toronto on their route.
I got to spend a whole week taking classes with Gail and what a wonderful…[Read more]

]]> 0 fc40d45093e4ed2323abfd84f38efbee beachmom posted an update in the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery: I'd been thinking that I'd love the little girls to have […] https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144981 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 19:08:12 -0500 I’d been thinking that I’d love the little girls to have smocked dresses for Easter. Not sure if they will ‘approve’ or not. They seem to have grown up on me overnight!

I want to say that BK’s baptism gown was made using the Twinkle Toes pattern…I’ll have to double check next time I’m at my mom’s.;)

]]> 1 041e902903c5a1649cdce7b286b07b2b beachmom joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144980 Sun, 01 Feb 2015 18:59:04 -0500 0 f78c0a9ecbfa3be9e121e5031fe66805 Deb joined the group Fiber Club! https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144882 Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:34:57 -0500 0 aac579c93e6f914cabf46fba85d5a741 Deb joined the group Heirloom Sewing and Embroidery https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144847 Thu, 29 Jan 2015 01:23:14 -0500 0 4e167ee269e421dd56873b743c3eb9fe Deb replied to the topic Fiber Club! in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/page/3/#post-42051 Wed, 21 Jan 2015 16:25:08 -0500 Linda, what size and length of circular needles do you recommend to use with a sock weight yarn. The DNP’s are driving me crazy! I’ve got an easy pattern, it’s just the needles that are problematic.

]]> 0 59e83feb46c5772a2e02f0c4611d7a68 Deb replied to the topic Fiber Club! in the forum Fiber Club! http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/fiber-club/page/2/#post-42007 Tue, 20 Jan 2015 13:59:17 -0500 Linda: I’m glad you have made the offer of knitting help on this forum. I’m new to knitting so I’m quite sure I will have a few queries for you!

My love of handwork and anything fibre related began as a child.
Over the years I’ve attempted just about every type of needlework from stumpwork to tatting to smocking. At one point I was totally…[Read more]

]]> 0 d13661023945b2f13a8d55fa4c46446e beachmom posted an update: I'm tackling a fake leather moto jacket for my teenage […] https://oliverands.com/community/activity/p/144608 Sat, 17 Jan 2015 13:47:14 -0500 I’m tackling a fake leather moto jacket for my teenage daughter. This is the most complicated pattern I’ve ever sewn…I hope it turns out nice!

]]> 2 9eb58f4239d92da2cfb7eae9994d1c5a beachmom replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/page/334/#post-41929 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:38:20 -0500 Justine-We finally convinced BK to give up her special blanket (Yellow) as it was about to start falling apart. I’ve washed it and put it away in her keepsake box. I think I’m more sad than she is…she was my only kid with a special lovey.

I’m partway through a clever Charlotte orchid blouse for my middle girl. And I had a special request to…[Read more]

]]> 0 9eb58f4239d92da2cfb7eae9994d1c5a beachmom replied to the topic What are you sewing now? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/what-are-you-sewing-now/#post-41929 Fri, 16 Jan 2015 13:38:20 -0500 Justine-We finally convinced BK to give up her special blanket (Yellow) as it was about to start falling apart. I’ve washed it and put it away in her keepsake box. I think I’m more sad than she is…she was my only kid with a special lovey.

I’m partway through a clever Charlotte orchid blouse for my middle girl. And I had a special request to…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1443688a9577108a6ba8da8ec57f457 beachmom replied to the topic Your most-viewed project on Flickr? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-most-viewed-project-on-flickr/page/2/#post-41893 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:52:09 -0500 My Lisette Diplomat Tunic was the most viewed/favorited flickr photo for me. I’m pretty sure that was due to Explore. It’s such a dorky photo of me!lol My top 9 “interesting” photos on flickr are all Oliver + S (and 1 Lisette). The ruffle Class Picnic shorts and School Days raincoats are some of my personal favorites and they were #1 and #3…[Read more]

]]> 0 f1443688a9577108a6ba8da8ec57f457 beachmom replied to the topic Your most-viewed project on Flickr? in the forum off topic http://oliverands.com/community/forums/topic/your-most-viewed-project-on-flickr/page/2/#post-41893 Thu, 15 Jan 2015 01:52:09 -0500 My Lisette Diplomat Tunic was the most viewed/favorited flickr photo for me. I’m pretty sure that was due to Explore. It’s such a dorky photo of me!lol My top 9 “interesting” photos on flickr are all Oliver + S (and 1 Lisette). The ruffle Class Picnic shorts and School Days raincoats are some of my personal favorites and they were #1 and #3…[Read more]

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