tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post6264066979674318129..comments2024-02-15T14:43:13.150+00:00Comments on *Little Cottage Comforts* : Make do and mendPomonahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-14513402227142016102011-09-12T13:58:03.146+01:002011-09-12T13:58:03.146+01:00I really love this post !I really love this post !DMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616368743908415881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-74563002476695358872009-10-01T03:04:03.653+01:002009-10-01T03:04:03.653+01:00Hi..this is Lisa from Lydias Treasures..you are th...Hi..this is Lisa from Lydias Treasures..you are the WINNER of my Mystery Giveaway..Please go to my blog and get my email address and email me just as soon as you can... Thanks for entering :-) and congratulations..Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13913721658741977468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-74092888521977839192009-09-28T16:44:34.510+01:002009-09-28T16:44:34.510+01:00Wow, I am impressed and look forward to following ...Wow, I am impressed and look forward to following your challenge. I would love to do this myself but know that I wouldn't be able to last a year without buying any new books.<br />Yvonne xCountry Blisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564153247102268575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-59679070327359717772009-09-28T15:05:44.878+01:002009-09-28T15:05:44.878+01:00how exciting to connect with like minded people th...how exciting to connect with like minded people through the challenge. Thanks for stopping by my blog - I look forward to reading about your journey too.<br />Donna xDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04375331500623146761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-81239027770521629672009-09-27T21:57:20.421+01:002009-09-27T21:57:20.421+01:00Thanks for your visit, I’m looking forward to the ...Thanks for your visit, I’m looking forward to the challenge and it has inspired me to get knitting and crocheting again. Surprisingly it is also taking the pressure off when I go shopping with my daughter as I now have a bonafide reason for not buying something! While I am trying to craft the main xmas gifts for family I know time is against me in view of the number of family members so a portion of those will be purchased. I will pop by regularly to see how you are doing and hope you will visit me too. best wishes<br />JaynexApril Cottage Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336545635568433752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-23846282895194214702009-09-26T10:19:08.228+01:002009-09-26T10:19:08.228+01:00I LOVED this post and will be back to see how you ...I LOVED this post and will be back to see how you are doing with your quest on a regular basis. Just wondered what you'll do about things you sell - will the materials for them also be recycled [what about needles and thread for instance]? Some things can be taken a little TOO literally and become impossible. Don't beat yourself up unnecessarily. Well done for trying in anycase. I'm routing for you [and the others]. xGreedy Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06760747140075972452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-87601309777343373982009-09-26T07:36:38.263+01:002009-09-26T07:36:38.263+01:00Have a lovely weekend.
Love & Hugs
DuchessHave a lovely weekend.<br /><br />Love & Hugs <br />DuchessDuchess of Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369048590824656652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-67754989236837532712009-09-25T16:10:27.001+01:002009-09-25T16:10:27.001+01:00I agree with you, make do and mend. I admit I am n...I agree with you, make do and mend. I admit I am not there 100% yet but where I can I aim to do just that. I am always undoing jumpers and cleaning and reusing the wool again, and used fabric cotton from T shirts that don't fit anymore. My bed frame was second hand, the wood was rubbed down and redone. Most of my books are second hand, apart from a few new ones that have been bought for me. I guess there is allot more we can do, but I do think today we all do more than we used to. best wishes Julie.CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-70039394915514540682009-09-25T15:51:13.538+01:002009-09-25T15:51:13.538+01:00I meant underwear....I meant underwear....Pipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-51165921878737298592009-09-25T13:57:12.355+01:002009-09-25T13:57:12.355+01:00I would love to say I'd join in Pomona, but du...I would love to say I'd join in Pomona, but due to constant lack of dosh I already don't buy new clothes (haven't for far too many years...groan) and always have secondhand, make or mend. Do buy underway though! Also never buy stuff for the house and am beginning to feel I must be due a shopping session surely by now? Ah well, I can say I do my bit I guess. Must perfect siock knitting skills though as I am painfully slow. Looking forward to following your journey xPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-10232961196372632622009-09-25T13:36:44.677+01:002009-09-25T13:36:44.677+01:00Wow, what a challenge!!! a year ago i would never ...Wow, what a challenge!!! a year ago i would never have envisaged that such a feat would be at all achievable but as a family we're gradually moving towards a less wasteful style of living and only buy new what we cannot beg, borrow or thrift! <br />I look forward to reading your progress and picking up tips as I'm eager to steer our family more down this route and adjust our mindsets, for example, I've already warned the relatives that it's a 'handmade Christmas' in our house this year!!<br />Good luckLouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03440594667695176745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-34861318148172907402009-09-25T12:17:30.974+01:002009-09-25T12:17:30.974+01:00Well, what a journey to make! I am not ready to ma...Well, what a journey to make! I am not ready to make the commitment but will offer my absolute support for yours! If there is somethinng you need and want to swap just ask! (You'll be able to have your undies made by Rigby and Peller with all the cash you save!)jennyflowerbluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16724655266500430873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-79959045572475215672009-09-25T10:52:59.739+01:002009-09-25T10:52:59.739+01:00Good luck - this is a great idea, I imagine you...Good luck - this is a great idea, I imagine you'll end up with products of far higher quality in almost every situation. I can't wait to see how you get on at xmas, will other people be able to buy you new gifts, or is that a loophole!Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12528426140360185226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-79971997904832556132009-09-25T10:21:16.541+01:002009-09-25T10:21:16.541+01:00Phew! I was reading this wonderful post and thinki...Phew! I was reading this wonderful post and thinking about joining in, only I have a set of ideas in my head that demand white linen and I had planned to buy some. Luckily I spotted the date of October the 1st and think I will splurge before then and join you.menopausalmusinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255069917743230560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-89168983893672100762009-09-25T10:04:04.503+01:002009-09-25T10:04:04.503+01:00Pomona! What can I say, i admire you utterly! I lo...Pomona! What can I say, i admire you utterly! I love your socks( so funny about the length!) and the gloves. Oh and the bags. I love your whole philosphy on life! Suzie. xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17215149035079179279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-67136350181089510612009-09-25T04:31:52.171+01:002009-09-25T04:31:52.171+01:00oh pomona, look at all the lovely comments you'...oh pomona, look at all the lovely comments you've got... i found your post truly inspiring, especially as you live the lifestyle of a thrifty handcrafted mama anyway. yet you gave me food for thought and i am most happy to have you join the challenge...<br /><br />plus, may i mention, i am coverting your odd lengthed knitted socks... they look just wonderful :)<br /><br />looking forward to our year together with all the other challengers as well...<br /><br />yipee!!<br />Tif :)dottie angelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09935619132467255438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-81563366391985253512009-09-24T23:20:35.071+01:002009-09-24T23:20:35.071+01:00That's an impressive challenge you're sett...That's an impressive challenge you're setting yourself - looking forward to following your progress.<br /><br />Jeanne xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-67028177430134105752009-09-24T22:13:59.914+01:002009-09-24T22:13:59.914+01:00I take my hat off to you....will be interesting to...I take my hat off to you....will be interesting to see how you get on...myself? I'm so rubbish I know I'd break in days....however...I do have one thing stopping me buying at the mo....no £££££££ LOL!!<br /><br />So maybe if Olly took away my card once ££££ goes in the bank it could be done!<br /><br />MelxxxxMelMelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18183064592017156230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-69317898879421012512009-09-24T21:56:05.543+01:002009-09-24T21:56:05.543+01:00Yay, go for it! :D
I made a similar commitment a ...Yay, go for it! :D<br /><br />I made a similar commitment a couple of years ago, although I did exempt fabric, yarn and shoes. That was a mistake, as it enabled me to cheat a bit too much. ;)<br /><br />You've inspired me to renew my commitment, and do it properly this time. Thank you!Eternal Magpiehttp://eternalmagpie.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-24652312386977903912009-09-24T21:53:45.532+01:002009-09-24T21:53:45.532+01:00Keep us posted. Loven' the socks on the line....Keep us posted. Loven' the socks on the line. Very cuteAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13721336502963839799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-77838774386865742802009-09-24T21:05:47.280+01:002009-09-24T21:05:47.280+01:00I'm with you my secondhand sister!
Cast-on po...I'm with you my secondhand sister!<br /><br />Cast-on podcast has 'make do and mend' as its current theme. It's been giving me lots of inspiration, and reminding me of the things I already do towards these goals without even thinking about it. But I can do better too, and gain more awareness.<br /><br />Looking forward to following your progress!<br /><br />-JJennifer Monterohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10003650742439806128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-13207711712699077292009-09-24T20:53:36.641+01:002009-09-24T20:53:36.641+01:00Wow you are brave-good luck. I will give it seriou...Wow you are brave-good luck. I will give it serious thought though.<br />Love<br />Lyn<br />xxxLynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03548006686821838698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-85731342588242111232009-09-24T20:42:59.222+01:002009-09-24T20:42:59.222+01:00Good on you and I love all your reasonings. I'...Good on you and I love all your reasonings. I'm fairly sure I'm going to be joining in soon. I just have a bit of a busy few days to contend with first but I do like your date of October 1st so I think I will aim for that as well. Oh and I will have to include my darning muschroom as well!Serenatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08473750681150978115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-13136740838347937642009-09-24T20:41:25.712+01:002009-09-24T20:41:25.712+01:00Admirable goal darling, I am so proud of you . My...Admirable goal darling, I am so proud of you . My philosophy has always been need over desire at all time, with the exception of vintage bone china adorned with roses in which case desire always wins. <br /> <br />Good luck my darling<br />Love , Hugs & Tea<br />DuchessDuchess of Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08369048590824656652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6542734265072988645.post-8753893595850307632009-09-24T20:26:28.724+01:002009-09-24T20:26:28.724+01:00Love you mantra.
Good luck, I look forward to read...Love you mantra.<br />Good luck, I look forward to reading your comming posts.<br />Love Sophie xxxxSophie - Chez Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11856364031446640279noreply@blogger.com