Hello sweet friends! The beauty of sewing as a hobby is that you are always in need of supplies. This past year I received two really lovely presents. I wanted to share them in case anyone needs ideas for Sewing Gifts Tasha Tudor Would Love.
Sewing Gifts Tasha Tudor Would Love
Tasha Tudor, the famed writer, and illustrator was a skilled needleworker.
She quilted, embroidered, and sewed most of her own clothing.
Tasha was also an avid knitter.
In addition, she spun her own wool and cotton destined to be woven into wonderful things.
There is even a loom room at her home, Corgi Cottage, in Vermont.
It was in that room that her beloved bearded Belgium bantam (say that fast 5x) Chickahominy lived in the winter.
Avidly frugal, I think Tasha would approve of giving delightful gifts that are needed in a sewing supply stash.
Singer Featherweight Gift Tower
Back in February I finally purchased my beloved Singer Featherweight.
My friend Dartanyan came to visit me soon after and brought a delightful gift.
A lovely little package of goods embellished with ribbons and tassels.
A bottle of sewing machine oil was wrapped up in delightful cloth.
The wee sewing basket held an assortment of supplies.
Glass headed pins, felt spool pads, needles, light bulbs, and more.
She also lovingly created these pads to rest the machine on and protect the folded arm when packed away.
Best of all was that she gave a gift of TIME. A truly treasured afternoon was spent teaching me how to care for and operate this lovely machine.
That is where the real treasure lies.
Laura
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Each of these sewing baskets are wonderful. You are right, a homemade gift is the best of all.
What a fabulous gift and beautiful boxes. Oh, Laura — Tasha would love this!
Wow, what treasures as gifts! One of my Panoply sisters is gifted with the ability to craft, sew and work with her hands in all ways. I treasure her gifts as I’m sure you do your friends alike.
Oh my! Those antique sewing boxes and notions are so beautiful and lovingly restored. I love all things Tasha. I am wondering if you have a source for patterns to make a sontag? I’ve looked on Pinterest , but did not find anything I could accomplish. Is it possible to recycle a woolen seater to fashion one? I find my back is frequently cold and I may not need a full sweater, so these really appeal to me, not to mention the vintage style. I enjoy each of your post and covet your new machine!
Oh my on two counts!! The first gift given to you for your new feather weight looks like an antique sewing machine from a certain angle— so well thought out and precious. I have never seen Victorian sewing boxes—wow! The box your friend made into a sewing box for you is divine. The carving on the box is definitely the cherry on top. Sweet gifts from dear, sweet friends ❤️
Wow! What wonderful heartfelt gifts! I would love to see Holley’s antique sewing boxes someday. There’s a lady named Nova Montgomery (novamontgomery.com) who does a Singer Featherweight Tip of the Month you might find interesting. She came to our quilt guild and gave a class on Featherweight maintenance that is really good. She’s scheduled to come again in April.
Your posts are always inspiring and delightful. You are truly blessed with a creative and imaginative soul. I also look forward to your historical costume photos. I was a historical re-enactor for many years and collect antique apparel.. I appreciate your attention to detail and the time and consideration you take to make every post special.
My mother used to give a sewing box filled with supplies as a bridal shower gift. She gave up on my getting married and gave me a box for Christmas. By the next Christmas I was engaged…..but it’s probably an even better gift these days….