What's on your Tuesday Menu?

Serger. It uses 3 to 5 spools of thread at a time, trims the edge of the fabric, and loops thread around the edge to prevent the fabric edge from fraying.

I once had some nice ladybug fabric in a heavy cotton duck, but that material is almost always plain, solid colors. That's why I was so happy to find the bumblebees.

And, the labor movement used bees and the skep as a traditional symbol for work, industriousness, and labor.

Busy bees!! The google for serger was "sometimes called an overlocker"...so your definition was much more useful!

There are a bunch of different types of stitches, and I'm really just a beginner. Throwing out the technical terms doesn't help define the function.

Ron sews too. He learned during the pandemic. He now does friends and family's alteration needs. I think it is awesome.

I could hem simple stuff, but you wouldn't want me doing complicated things.

Manly stuff...like what?
I always wanted to learn how to sew with a sewing machine. One of my down the line in the future projects is to learn to make quilts, and it needs knowing how to work a sewing machine.

I need some rolls to store tools. It's helpful to use a different fabric for each, so I can tell at a glance what's inside. I'll post some pictures for photo Friday. Finally, an excuse to take a picture!

I've always thought that if I didn't have the room for woodworking that I might take up quilting. It combines a lot of things I like -- research, history, planning, creativity, active work, and a finished product that's useful, lasting, and beautiful.

He is a great sewer. Meanwhile, middle school Home Ec is the only class I have ever straight up failed.

We should have a safe word though, so I can let you all know if Julia has locked me in the attic.

What about "I don't like bacon"

We will know FOR SURE you've been abducted!