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Depression children:
My mom and daddy were young teenagers in the depression. Therefore, they used everything up and saved everything. I find as I am getting older, that I am well suited to stay in and make do because of being brought up by them. I had twistie ties for my masks, saved plastic bags to put masks in, and extra can of pumpkin for pumpkin bread, etc. So this week? I am cleaning and organizing and tossing junk! My mom even saved bread bags and used them over and over...and I am just not going there.
In that vein, does anyone need anything for a project they have going? I mean maybe if you need, for example, purple two inches strips, you know what I mean, or something specific to add variety to your quilt, I would be willing to share. So just keep that in mind, and maybe we all can help each other and share what we have! Just let me know, and I will see what I can do with my scraps and fabric. Waste not, want not! (Thanks, Mom)
Hugs to all, Julie
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"Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without" that's the philosophy I was raised with too. My husband's aunt saved EVERYTHING (also a child of the depression); when she died there were TOWERS of saved cool whip containers in her house. These were rounded up for disposal by her daughters and they found them to be full of twistie ties and plastic bread bags! Praying for your health and safety during this scary time.
I think a lot of us are doing a lot of praying these days and that's a good thing. I'm just so sorry that you are losing sleep when you must be completely exhausted. I'm praying Phil 4:6 for you.
So, what's something YOU might need or want?
I am sorry for the worry you are carrying hut so grateful to our nurses and doctors who are on the frontlines.
We moved my dad out of his independent apartment 4 years ago and I brought home so many boxes of trash bags. I am finally down to the last box!
My mom was born in 1915 and dad in 1917 (she was a cradle robber! HA). When my DH and I were first married and we went to eat out with my folks, he was MORTIFIED that my mom thought nothing of taking the jelly and crackers and leftover rolls home with her. I grew up with her taking sugar and sweet & low packets from the table, etc. You certainly are accomplishing a lot with whatever time you're home!!! How's the baby?
My parents were born in 1915 (Dad) and 1919 (Mom)so I was brought up that way too...my Dad used to drive 5 men to work and saved some coupons to get us extra food...
When Mom was in the Nursing Home she saved all her sugar packets and extra salt and pepper packets (she never wanted to use them); and we still have bags of them--they are perfect for cooking as sugars are 1 teaspoon exactly...waste not want not..I always cook thinking about how we can use the leftovers...hubs was brought up the same way...
Maybe that's why I cannot throw away small bits of fabrics either...and make crumb blocks...and use those empty plastic lettuce and fruit containers for storage.
Hope you are staying safe and well ~ ~ ~ Julierose
I’m a product of that generation, too, and I thank God for their lessons and example every day!
Stay safe and well.
No doubt I could be the leader of all the pack-rats here! I hate disposing of anything; my poor son is probably going to hate me, after I die because of it. That's okay; I shouldn't need to buy fabric again in my lifetime --- unless I just can't live without it! Your blocks are all beautiful, and you've gotten so much done this week! Be careful, and stay safe out there! ---"Love"
Oh, yes, my parents were young marrieds in the depression. He had a job as a city traffic engineer, and they had a small plot of land and chickens, and a water pump at the kitchen sink and an outdoor potty. And she never wasted anything! But she also said chickens were dirty nasty things and she'd never have them again. LOL I probably save up and stash too many things, but not plastic bags, beyond a few to recycle for garbage in small garbage cans. I've recently saved about six bread bags in case I have to make my own bread again, but that will be plenty. LOL I like your blocks - all of them!
Love your blocks, especially the one made with the leftovers. I'm from that generation too. Coming from a family of 15 children, there was no leftovers and we scrapped everything we could find. My mother would make my sister's underwear from the feed sack logo. They laugh now recalling having the Red Rose on their butts. In my foster home, my parents were born in 1913 and although they had the means to splurge they didn't. The lessons from the depression was still with them til the end. As I always had crayons and was forever drawing and colouring when I was young, if I ask my foster-mom for something she thought extravagant (like a horse, a piano, Barbie's car, you know) she always replied Draw it up. I understood that was her way of saying no and I could get it myself when I have means. Needless to say I drew a lot of horses when I was a kid. lol. ;^)
How awful that you cannot sleep you must be exhausted. Yet you take the time to ask what we need, so generous, such a good heart you have, Julie.
Your Blockheads is beautiful!
Hang in there Julie! Your blocks are very pretty! Have a great week-end if you are off! You are doing everything you can to protect yourself. I never thought that when I went to HEB curbside or had Walmart deliver groceries that I would have to set up a table on the front porch and spray all with Clorox and water or wipe all down - even the mail before it is brought in the house. BUT all of it has paid off we are well.
Now that Texas is lifting the ban on ‘elective surgeries’ which included Clay’s heart Cath and Aorta valve replacement we are hoping to be first in line - but you know how that goes. There are so many empty beds in SA - the have had less than 1000 cases AND the biggest problem is in the Jail and stupid Nursing Homes.
Stay safe and keep on sewing!
I save a lot, too. I really should save a couple of bread bags, since my mother in laws ice cream roll up is supposed to be put in an old bread bag to freeze it. Yes, I need those strings. I'm supposed to be making several sets of spool blocks using strings. Stay safe. You are working hard at keeping the germs away from your family. I know that they appreciate it.
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