Under His Construction

• Apr. 22, 2008 - Advice taken from a Singer Sewing Machine Manual published in 1949

My dear SIL sent this to me and I just had to share it with you all! Too cute!

"Prepare yourself mentally for sewing. Think about what you are going to do. Never approach sewing with a sigh or lackadaisically. Good results are difficult when indifference predominates.

Never sew with a sink full of dirty dishes or beds unmade. When there are urgent housekeeping chores, do these first so that your mind is free to enjoy your sewing.

When you sew, make yourself as attractive as possible. Put on a clean dress. Keep a little bag of French chalk near your sewing machine to dust your fingers at intervals. Have your hair in order, powder and lipstick on.

If you are constantly fearful that a visitor will drop in or your husband will come home and you will not look neatly put together, you will not enjoy sewing as you should."

• Apr. 22, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Substitute "schooling" for "sewing" :)
Corey

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• Apr. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

And this is precisely why I don't sew! LOL! I knew there was more to it than just a needle and thread!

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• Apr. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Forgot to leave my name. I'm the non-sewing person that posted above.
Bonita Lillie
www.bonitalillie.com

Thanks for stopping by my blog.

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• Apr. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Honeybee

That is just TOO profound. I particularly like the part about lipstick!!! :)

Blessings,
Melissa

http://livinglifebetweenthetrees.blogspot.com

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• Apr. 23, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

If I waited until all the dishes were done, I'd never sew. Oh, yeah, I haven't anyway. :(

Thanks for sharing! It made me smile.
Peace to you,
Renae
http://lifenurturingeducation.com

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• Apr. 26, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Mandi,

I tried to email you to let you know that you won a prize in my bloggy giveaway, but the email bounced back. Please go to www.bonitalillie.com to claim your prize before Wednesday, April 30. Thanks and congratulations!

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• Apr. 28, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Hey me and Tristan are walking in the March for Dimes event May 3rd in Oak Ridge and we would love it if you would sponsor us! We have set a goal for only $150 and with your help maybe we can get there. Plus your helping babies like Tristan and overall helping fight premature birth!
Click on this link http://www.marchforbabies.org/palmersf
to go to my March of Dimes page and sponsor us!

Shannon and Tristan
http://palmersf.blogspot.com

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• Apr. 30, 2008 - made me smile

Posted by Jennifer in OR

What a hoot! It's very funny and most people wouldn't take it at all seriously in today's culture. However, there is some forgotten wisdom tucked in here. Keep your house in order, ladies. :-) Speaking to myself here.

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