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Comment on American Quilters | Vintage Textiles by Andrew Payne

Andrew Payne — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:22:13 +0000

This particular show was last week at the Presbyterian church in town, but I do see them advertised throughout the year at various town halls, community centers, and churches. Admittedly, they’re not the hippest of events, but pretty fantastic if you’re interested in vintage textiles and handmade artistry.
Send a long a photo of one of your Gran’s creations when you get a chance.

Comment on American Quilters | Vintage Textiles by LED

LED — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:22:13 +0000

and where might someone see this show? My gram makes
ones nearly identical to these, just not the cigar ones. She’s a non smoker

Comment on Primus | A Thoroughly Creative Experience by Andrew Payne

Andrew Payne — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:37:25 +0000

Of course, my dear sir, you have always impressed me as one with impeccable taste. I feel honored to now follow in your footsteps!
Actually yes, I totally see these guys being favorites of yours. Damn good stuff!

Comment on Primus | A Thoroughly Creative Experience by LED

LED — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:10:07 +0000

Jerry was a race car driver – LOVE THESE guys, always have, always will and que’d in my Pandora as well.

Comment on Thank you Steve Jobs. We wish you well. by Andrew Payne

Andrew Payne — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:26:49 +0000

Yes, sir. I knew you, of all people, would fully understand my feelings on this one. Cheers LED!

Comment on Thank you Steve Jobs. We wish you well. by LED

LED — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:54:53 +0000

YES, well said… we wish him well!!!

Comment on Antique Folding Ruler Design | Upson Nut Co. and Lufkin by Jim Eley

Jim Eley — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:04:40 +0000

I just found an Upson Nut Co. folding ruler, marked “No56″. It is only 3″ long and folds out to 12″. It was in a junk box someone was tossing out. Also found a little 4″ Adjustable Wrench, marked Diamond Calk Horseshoe Co., Duluth, Minn Made In U.S.A. Diamalloy.

Comment on Antique Folding Ruler Design | Upson Nut Co. and Lufkin by Gene Harbeson

Gene Harbeson — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:43:28 +0000

I am interested in purchasing some Circular Hinges for a project. Is this something that can be purchased through your Company?

Thanks!

Comment on Happy Mother’s Day by Judy

Judy — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:13:21 +0000

Taking the liberty to speak for all of these women, I say thank you, dear Andrew, for remembering us so beautifully on Mother’s Day. Although I was then only the baby in the chain of generations pictured on the front stoop, I know for certain now that I was blessed to have been raised by all of these women. It’s a trite phrase but I became what I am today because of them. Not to slight my grandfather and father, both nurturing and gentle folks too, but the day-to-day pushing and pulling was in the hands of these mothers.
Of course at that time I didn’t realize my good fortune to have those generations in my life as most of my friends in their households had only parents, but my mother and I lived with her parents in their home. Mother worked, and apart from going to school and being with my friends, I spent a lot of time with my grandmother, Nanny, whose full name was Mary Melissa Elizabeth Thomas Howard. It was she I told about my day at school as we sat in rocking chairs or in the swing on her front porch. It was Nanny who taught me how to play Jacks and introduced me to the rewards of knitting, sewing, growing flowers, cooking and to delicacies such as watermelon rind pickle, fresh buttermilk and lemon chess pie. Then I couldn’t understand why she worried about me, how I behaved, what I said, but I’m grateful she did.

So recently when Laura, my daughter, your sister, returned from Chapel Hill with a photo of that same house, my childhood home and you then posted this sweet tribute, I again thanked these women for their wisdom, strength, and love (and abundance of patience!) they tried to pass along everyday. If they were here, they would recognize those qualities in you and your sister and be very happy.
Love,
Mom

Comment on Happy Mother’s Day by LED

LED — Mon, 09 May 2011 19:55:34 +0000

great photos.

I often wonder what our ‘vintage’ photos will look like… probably end up on some thumb
drive in a box. Sometimes I wish “the old” was “new” but still old.