Author Archives: Noile

Early Olfas

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Noile

The US Park Service maintains a printing office and bindery at 320 Market Street in Philadelphia.  Using replica presses, Park Service employees demonstrate 18th century printing presses and discuss printing in the era of Benjamin Franklin.  It’s a fascinating look … Continue reading →

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Organization -1798 Style

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Noile

Philadelphia has had to stretch a bit to capitalize on its association with Benjamin Franklin; sometimes this works, and sometimes it doesn’t.  I suspect that many of the visitors to 322 Market Street leave believing that they’ve seen a replica … Continue reading →

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If I Were A Doll

Posted on February 13, 2010 by Noile

This is the one I’d be: Peter, of Male Pattern Boldness, has offered a challenge to his readers.  Answer one of three questions, and be considered to win a set of Glamour Girl paper dolls.  I don’t normally do these … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen Sink

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Noile

Note: Edits added 1/24/2012, added in italics, and bold, below. There’s been precious little sewing, and even less sewing blogging, around here lately.  There’s always a long list of things that need doing, not many of which require needle and … Continue reading →

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Cork-Backed Tiles

Posted on February 10, 2010 by Noile

When Mr. Noile and I started eating hot pot for dinner, we realized that it would be a great idea to have something larger than a trivet to put underneath our cast iron kettle when it is on the table.  … Continue reading →

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A Little Re-Styling

Posted on February 6, 2010 by Noile

This is my wear-around-the-house-so-the-bad-kitten-can-destroy-it sweater.  Or jacket, I’m not sure which.  It’s very comfortable, and it was remaindered for next to nothing, so I was happy to find it.  But the asymmetric  front closure just looks strange.  Believe me, it … Continue reading →

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Good-Bye, JoAnn

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Noile

Dear JoAnn – Well, you’ve finally done it.  After years of trying to run me out of your “Fabrics and Crafts” store — years while you added more and more junky craft stuff, cheaper and cheaper crummy fabric, and tons … Continue reading →

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How to Carry a Baguette (or Two) in Your Skirt

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Noile

Mr. Noile was kind enough to take these pictures of Vogue 8499.   This skirt has wonderful, deep side pockets, which can be very useful if you’re bringing bread home from the market: Well, OK, I don’t really shop like this.  … Continue reading →

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Thread Fragility, and How to Create It

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Noile

Been cursing the dreadful quality of thread these days? Me, too — at least until I discovered Emma’s new avocation: She’s chewing happily on the thread running along the back of my machine. She doesn’t eat it, or even chew … Continue reading →

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Pfaff 1229 Repair Update

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Noile

This post is actually an old one.  A recent comment from a reader reminded me that I had left a bunch of stuff dangling.  (Life does interfere with blogging now and then.)  There are quite a few posts in my … Continue reading →

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