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A Journey Back in Time - Sharing my Gran's Sewing Things

9/8/2020

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I've always loved vintage sewing items, from fabric to patterns to books and magazines, they've always fascinated me. It's the reason I got interested in sewing, it's the reason I named myself Vintage Sewing Box on social media many, years ago! A few weeks before Covid changed our world, I visited the Bronte Museum in Haworth and I was in awe of all of the wonderful vintage sewing and patchwork items that were there. 
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historical sewing items
Charlotte Bronte's Sewing things, she made the needle case herself
Bronte parsonage patchwork quilt
The Bronte sisters were avid sewers and painters as well as readers and writers. They were such a creative family. I love the quilt on this bed and I want to recreate it someday, in my own colour palette. 
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A Sampler by Anne Bronte
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There was even an exhibition by an artist called Tamar Stone, of tiny patchwork quilts. This was displayed in the Bronte house and it was lovely to see. If you can visit one day, I highly recommend it. The Brontes are an important part of British literary history and it is so interesting to learn about their lives.

​I've been looking through the vintage sewing things my Gran left to me. It's really inspiring to see them, but also very emotional as they bring back memories. Unfortunately she did not finish much of what she had, and many of her kits are untouched. It makes me determined to use and enjoy what I have. If you'd like to see more in detail, I have a video showing everything on my YouTube channel and there's an unexpected twist in the middle as I decide to start working on one of her table cloths. I hope I can do it justice.
Have you collected any vintage or antique sewing things? What do you treasure? I'd love to know.
Happy sewing!
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Sharon Gibson link
21/8/2020 09:11:54 pm

I am always looking out for vintage sewing treasures, thimbles, scissors, needle cases, sewing kits all sorts. I have a fairly large collection of Pin Cushion half dolls as well. Oh, have a fair few Singer Sewing machines as well.

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Emma
9/9/2020 08:47:04 pm

You sound like me Sharon, I love finding sewing treasures 😊

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Lori Nicholas
24/8/2020 05:07:52 pm

So pleased to have found your lovely You Tube channel and web site. You are a delight - a breath of fresh air in these current crazy times. Loved the tour of the Bronte museum. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm eager to give the Hexi Forms a go and hoping they ship to the US presently. If not, I'll just have to wait and see if I can come up with something workable in the meantime. Again, thanks so much for all you offer. I'm looking forward to seeing what you have in store in the future. Be well.

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Emma
9/9/2020 08:46:24 pm

Thank you for such a lovely comment Lori, so kind of you. The my definitely post hexiform to the US so you won’t have a problem. It’s great stuff I’m sure you will love it. Thanks again and take care

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Katherine T Brown
16/9/2020 01:54:32 pm

I have truly enjoyed your post and the YouTube Channel you have shared with us. I recently made a hexagon quilt for my queen size be, sewing it on the machine, and have several areas to tighten up the corners before I have it quilted. I love the hexagons and am going to start doing hand piecing now as I have lost the desire to use my sewing machine. Hand stitching is so relaxing. Hopefully I won't take to many naps while doing it, LOL. I am 74 yo and have sewn diligently for the past 10 years making many things, most of which I have given away. I hope I can continue now with the hand stitching and have many projects in mind. Old habits are hard to break.

I enjoy your blog and YouTube and will share it with my friends. My daughter lived in England for many years and was a teacher also. She now lives near me in this little southern town in South Carolina which is pretty laid back and a delightful place to live.

Again thank you again for your blog and You Tube, look forward to reading more as time goes by. Stay well and God bless you.

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Emma
24/9/2020 05:45:36 pm

Hi Katherine, thank you for such a lovely comment, I really enjoyed reading it. Lovely to hear you are going to be doing some hand piecing. I hope you enjoy it. Take care

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Rhonda
22/10/2020 02:59:05 pm

This is a lovely post. Thank you for the beautiful pictures. My husband and I went on a trip to England for our 25th wedding anniversary. We planned it around visiting historical sites of the English authors we love, which included the Bronte Museum. (It was so fun except for the scary driving on the left hand side of the road - which required some getting used to) I really enjoy your youtube channel, blog and seeing your lovely makes on Instagram. Best of Luck.

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Jimmie link
25/11/2020 11:38:06 am

I have made pillowcase dresses for that charity, but as mom to a boy I like the idea of making for the boys as well! Thanks!

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Mona
13/8/2021 04:33:19 am

Have you ever seen tiny quilt blocks like your hexi-flower used as a spindle skirt on an old Singer sewing machine? An eyelet "buttonhole" is made with one's vintage buttonholer in it's center. Once the eyelet is carefully opened, the little block is put on the machines thread spindle and spool is set atop! Darling!

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Rodent Control Santa Fe link
18/8/2022 08:51:29 am

Great post thanks.

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