Monday, July 11, 2011

I'm Slacking Off Again

Hello everyone!

Just wanted to pop back in here to say that I'm going to be slacking off again for the next few weeks because Mum and Dad are here!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, these are that illustrious seamstress and chef extraordinaire Mum and that crafty retired-art-teacher/archery coach/DIY carpenter/leather-top-stitching, sewing-machine-sharing Dad that I've sometimes mentioned on this blog. They flew in from Singapore this afternoon and, like the master of efficiency that I am, I misread their flight times (thought it was 355pm) and almost left them stranded at the airport (they touched down at 1255pm). You'd think that, having taught Physics to teenagers, I'd at least have some number-recognition skills. Had to cancel one zoo camp session and one gymnastics class to get us all to the airport and home without losing anyone.

They came bearing gifts - fabulous art supplies and Chinese outfits for the kids (Yes! I don't need to sew them Chinese New Year suits next year!). And, like all good mothers, Mum brought me fabric and haberdashery. But, like all excellent mothers, she brought me FOOD. Dad brought me replacement blades for my NT cutter, so I can continue cardboarding for the next 30 years. Auntie Laura sent me an assignment (she also sent jewellery but I cannot write about that here without frothing at the mouth, so I'll wait till I can take photos) - she needs to mass-produce a particular stuffed animal for a charitable cause so can I look at the sample she's provided and create its paper pattern (without cheating by unpicking the sample to use the pieces of fabric)? Interestingly, this is the second assignment like this I've been given in the last two months, and I'm thinking I might have found a new career path, if ever I tire of cardboarding - you send me photos/samples of things you covet and I'll design the sewing paper pattern for you. Unless it has the unmistakeable aura of the 1980s about it, I mean. We must, after all, be considerate to the general population. 

But back to the point of this post. We have a lot of catching up to do, Mum, Dad and us, so you might not see a lot of me here over the next month or so. We might do crafts and sewing, because all that is in our blood. Might I finally attempt a dress shirt for the husband because Mum is here to draft together with? Hm. But mostly we're going to be daughters and granddaughters and parents and grandparents and just hang out. And I'll poke my head in here from time to time just so you know I haven't gone and died from overeating Mum's cooking or something. 


P.S. Haven't forgotten that I'm supposed to be deconstructing Fleur. 

15 comments:

  1. I'm happy for you and your fam! Enjoy every second that you have together! You will definitely be missed, but that's okay... we'll survive.... :)

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  2. Go ahead and have a guilt free holiday! Fleur of course is awesome, but like Grandma G says, we will survive for a month without its inners :D

    Also, I just found this site, and thought that if people look to you for basic stuff like how to tie a knot or use a seam ripper, you could point them here - http://wendigratz.blogspot.com/p/sewing-lessons.html Videos, no less. Also on the site are embroidery lessons, with the option of subscribing to a mailing list with one new stitch every week.

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  3. Ganging up with such a talented group might inspire you for new projects.
    Have fun!

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  4. Have a lovely time with your parents, and take photos of all the stuff you do together so we can marvel afterwards.

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  5. Enjoy your time with your family Lier. What talented parents you have. Now I know where you get it all from! Bet the girls will have a good time with your folks too!

    Anne @ Domesblissity x

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  6. Hooray! I hope you all have a wonderful time together!

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  7. Have a great break LiEr. It must be wonderful to have family visiting from abroad. Can't wait to see the new CNY suits, the other overseas goodies, and of course Fleur's innards when you return from your rest.

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  8. Enjoy the time with your family! I can't wait to see all the wonderful creations you guys come up with!

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  9. Enjoy your family and don't worry about the blog. We'll see you when you get back. :)

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  10. When you pop in, I'd like lots of pictures, please. Have a wonderful visit!

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  11. Hello from a fellow Singaporean, just came across your blog cos I was looking for a tutorial on how to sew 5 stones for my daughter. I love looking at the things you've made/sewn , very inspiring for a beginner like myself

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  12. it's so nice your family is visiting. Make the most of it...blogging can wait. It's funny to read that your Mom and Dad behave just like mine...it must be a parent thing ;o)

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  13. Hi, i don´t speak english but i love your blog. I create one post about your blog, with informations and link. I wait that it does not have a problem ´couz i followed your rules. My post is in portuguese and this is your link http://lemagritte.blogspot.com/2011/07/imagem-do-blog-i-kay-bag-tal-essa.html. If you don`t like I remove. Tks, sorry my english. :)

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  14. Oh I would love to be able to go fabric shopping with my dad, but with him it is tools and everything DIY, which is ok, too. Spinding time with parents is precious, we can wait for new posts and in the time until then try some of your fab tutorials. I have made your fairy/butterfly wings wrap skirt and it was a huge success. Thank you for sharing you ideas and for giving us inspiration for new projects.

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  15. Oh, you are going to make so many wonderful things with your family in town that my request for deconstructing the WonderFile (https://www.buywonderfile.com/) sounds so nerdy now! I don't want to pay $34 for them when I could make them in my own pretty colors. I'll have to reference your pockets tutorials again! Thanks Lier!

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