tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post9006665217414381050..comments2024-03-29T14:45:14.153+10:00Comments on Michelle Ridgway: Favourite things Friday.Michelle Ridgwayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10156667763343283542noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-91174834661400610102011-08-16T10:52:32.160+10:002011-08-16T10:52:32.160+10:00One word...Fabulous! Everything!
xx, shellOne word...Fabulous! Everything!<br />xx, shellMichelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-48275800260313085662011-08-16T06:28:26.777+10:002011-08-16T06:28:26.777+10:00Your stitching is so beautiful and so are your des...Your stitching is so beautiful and so are your design skills. I loved making your Christmas stocking and am so glad you liked it. I've met some wonderful people through blogging and you are certainly right up there at the top of the list. HugsMelodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439426900538969302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-5412365619962886722011-08-15T10:25:17.319+10:002011-08-15T10:25:17.319+10:00Michelle, you hear so many stories about sewing te...Michelle, you hear so many stories about sewing teachers of the past.. I so hope they are not like that now..Just criminal to think of how many girls may have been put off sewing because of their poor teaching methods..<br />You are awesome.. I just love the crazy patch blocks.. Melody is a treasure...rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13167080477363838891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-34013095434107889012011-08-15T08:30:12.581+10:002011-08-15T08:30:12.581+10:00Your embroideries are beautiful, and it's than...Your embroideries are beautiful, and it's thanks to your grandmother that you succeeded, what a wonderful woman!<br />Some people just shouldn't teach, sadly. Success is the best revenge, they say.<br />Your stocking is just gorgeous- Melody is such a talented crafter.marinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996325525301046700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-33798544769204906362011-08-15T00:12:01.272+10:002011-08-15T00:12:01.272+10:00Oh Michelle I love your crazy patch blocks , wow a...Oh Michelle I love your crazy patch blocks , wow and wow some more , you have made the most beautiful blocks and you should be in the RR I am currently taking part in my poor block looks pretty pale in comparison . So special that you had a grandmother who took the time to show you how to embroider and if your work is testament then yes you learned from the best ! <br />Your stocking from Melody is gorgeous but I wouldn't expect anything less from such a talented lady. Enjoy your day .<br /> hugs SheilaSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354033852499807242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-45880145460419566032011-08-14T19:03:16.704+10:002011-08-14T19:03:16.704+10:00Hello Michelle, I´ve discovered your blog and I´ve...Hello Michelle, I´ve discovered your blog and I´ve enjoyed all your entrances. I love your job and your Teddy bears. I´m your new follower from Tenerife in Spain. I invite you to my poor blog. See you soon...<br />I´m your new follower.Mari, Tenerife (España)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16926750401281495192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-11796757154523717952011-08-14T16:43:19.656+10:002011-08-14T16:43:19.656+10:00Hello Michelle,
Maybe Miss knew you were going to...Hello Michelle,<br /><br />Maybe Miss knew you were going to be so much better than her. Thankfully your Grandmother new best and helped you along. Love Melody's stocking,enjoy.<br />Happy days.<br />Bev.xoxoBev Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01779873950474515819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-12723257729437758722011-08-14T12:09:57.123+10:002011-08-14T12:09:57.123+10:00Lots of happy stitching time here - too bad that g...Lots of happy stitching time here - too bad that generation of 'Miss' didn't get that we will stitch anyway!<br />Lovely embroideries you have there to enjoy for always embedded with memories of Nanna.<br />Lucky you - that stocking is gorgeous and I agree Snowmen are the best.<br /><br />Enjoy your stitching.Misteahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00041179627345053724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-86425247844843075822011-08-14T07:24:38.763+10:002011-08-14T07:24:38.763+10:00Thank heavens for Nanas.
Those crazy patch blocks ...Thank heavens for Nanas.<br />Those crazy patch blocks are beautiful!Narellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07930937621373086765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-72430554559822243122011-08-13T14:14:28.066+10:002011-08-13T14:14:28.066+10:00I love your crazy blocks Michelle. They are beauti...I love your crazy blocks Michelle. They are beautiful. Love your embroidery too. Especially the crinoline lady. Happy Stitching,Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17132436602889338592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-41127201880757843462011-08-13T13:05:28.868+10:002011-08-13T13:05:28.868+10:00Your crazy patch is going to be a fabulous quilt. ...Your crazy patch is going to be a fabulous quilt. I could not wait to open those presents. Christmas is so far away!Angie in SoCalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689281551068732574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-16567674993278516992011-08-13T12:17:58.904+10:002011-08-13T12:17:58.904+10:00Oh to be able to sew a bullion rose. Lots of peopl...Oh to be able to sew a bullion rose. Lots of people tell me they are easy but I have brain freeze about them. One day I will overcome my fears and "Just do it".Your embroidery is beautiful.elliekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17765372567979318768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-71941370434682530942011-08-13T08:15:28.769+10:002011-08-13T08:15:28.769+10:00I had a nice sewing teacher at school but an absol...I had a nice sewing teacher at school but an absolute dragon for a textile tutor at teachers college. She single handedly turned me off any textile art for years. <br />I love your embroidery and isn't it wonderful that your Nanna helped encourage you in to a love of sewing.<br />Melody's stocking is gorgeous and love the snowman.Marghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09659940271976716013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-65928381945005302462011-08-13T07:09:26.616+10:002011-08-13T07:09:26.616+10:00Your crazy patch blocks are absolutely beautiful M...Your crazy patch blocks are absolutely beautiful Michelle as is the rest of your embroidery. You sure do have creative talent.<br /><br />I'd say the problem wasn't you at school but that awful teacher!Shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11032969125788408807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-89657451301760279192011-08-13T06:42:35.065+10:002011-08-13T06:42:35.065+10:00The best answer to someone who says "You can&...The best answer to someone who says "You can't" is "Watch Me!" You have done your grandmother proud.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13303943561559305076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-24263406780684991032011-08-13T04:49:11.539+10:002011-08-13T04:49:11.539+10:00Your work is lovely! So glad you had a grandmother...Your work is lovely! So glad you had a grandmother who knew more about teaching than some teachers ever will. Stopping in from Shay's FTF.Petrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199528755284144670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-9726592022503553962011-08-12T21:58:43.002+10:002011-08-12T21:58:43.002+10:00Its amazing how many girls have had terrible sewin...Its amazing how many girls have had terrible sewing teachers. I really liked mine even though nobody else did, I use to get good marks in sewing though. Your work is lovelyseabreezequiltshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05210564993790938890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-61885465516410442142011-08-12T20:31:05.780+10:002011-08-12T20:31:05.780+10:00You are a woman after my own heart.... embroidery,...You are a woman after my own heart.... embroidery, love it.... I find it so relaxing which friends find very strange. Love the stockings too.<br /><br />HelenHelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15630009536050671233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-24237214601621847902011-08-12T16:24:19.654+10:002011-08-12T16:24:19.654+10:00What a wonderful stocking...you must feel really s...What a wonderful stocking...you must feel really special. <br />I love your stitchery. I used to do a lot of stitchery, but lately I simply don´t have enough time...You are doing great cause your stitchery looks awesome.Kirstenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04605700713786543166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-35506584770425994032011-08-12T13:47:16.217+10:002011-08-12T13:47:16.217+10:00A great post Michelle... love all the wonderful st...A great post Michelle... love all the wonderful stitching and the story... if only Miss ** could see you now xxxTarnyiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17257187284005749985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-46735586970108374042011-08-12T13:05:38.835+10:002011-08-12T13:05:38.835+10:00Oh those crazy patch squares are to die for!!!
Cle...Oh those crazy patch squares are to die for!!!<br />Clever you. I'm almost inspired to try one but <br />I know I'd never see it through. <br />As a retired teacher I cringe when I hear these teacher stories. Hope you had some good ones to make up for it.<br />Cheers<br />HelenHelsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136273834165751276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-554563831747922391.post-77856931981794120772011-08-12T12:07:36.737+10:002011-08-12T12:07:36.737+10:00Your stitching is beautiful. That would be two fin...Your stitching is beautiful. That would be two fingers up to your old sewing teacher and major kudos to your Nanna. My sewing teacher wasn't too bad but I hated how she would make you pick out your stitching if you hadn't checked a step with her - even if what you did was exactly right!Canadian Abroadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13358781396739230934noreply@blogger.com