tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129343457650244633.post3721859518062568330..comments2023-11-05T04:48:51.696-08:00Comments on Island Mother: Curtains and tips for using a sad ironRonda@islandmotherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10717144102801480011noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129343457650244633.post-64786798905566854042016-05-04T18:00:49.772-07:002016-05-04T18:00:49.772-07:00Thank you. These pillow cases I have never used be...Thank you. These pillow cases I have never used before as they are not my bedroom colours. I think they work fine in the kitchen and I'm sure my great grandmother would be pleased to know they are being enjoyed and used. RondaRonda@islandmotherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10717144102801480011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129343457650244633.post-73579133320114481762016-05-04T06:26:34.834-07:002016-05-04T06:26:34.834-07:00The curtains are just lovely. I have a few embroid...The curtains are just lovely. I have a few embroidered pieces from my grandmother, too. I wish I had the time and talent to do that kind of work. I have never used a sad iron, but in general, I find ironing to be a meditative activity. :) Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1129343457650244633.post-60313037995068514322016-05-03T22:26:06.422-07:002016-05-03T22:26:06.422-07:00Ironing is definitely a lost art, especially using...Ironing is definitely a lost art, especially using an iron heated by the wood stove! I like your technique of using a dampened cloth over whites. That would save you if the iron happens to be too hot. Your great-grandmother sounds like an exceptional lady, and I think you are right up there with her! Your curtains are beautifully vintage :) Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.com