tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post1076915344822866784..comments2024-02-15T02:13:25.912-08:00Comments on Michele Bilyeu Creates With Heart and Hands: Don't Call Me a Sewist...Michele Bilyeuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15979296861999606692noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-14496614903853215652010-10-29T18:03:25.423-07:002010-10-29T18:03:25.423-07:00I did used to be a "sewer", making most ...I did used to be a "sewer", making most of my own clothing. Now, I am just a quilter, and make big messes of little pieces of fabric!! Now my mom...she was a true seamstress...a wonderful one too!! This is a fun post, Michele...and thank you for the glove idea!!!julieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00509047751868460895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-3871956607977324442010-10-29T08:20:43.046-07:002010-10-29T08:20:43.046-07:00I haven't used the word, but I like it, becaus...I haven't used the word, but I like it, because sewer can be misinterpreted! It describes anyone who sews - all the other words have connotations of what is sewn - quilts, clothes, etc. This one generically encompasses them. It is concise and efficient. I guess stitcher would work, but sewists seems to do more than just stitching. They actually prepare things to stitch and have maybe finished projects now and then!<br /><br />Unless you think that the animosity against the word sewist stems from the animosity against the word racist. Maybe a sewist is someone who doesn't like sewing. Then we need another word entirely!Shelina (formerly known as Shasta)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03290945204269323129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-63817557571349547192010-10-29T07:18:12.420-07:002010-10-29T07:18:12.420-07:00Pat....You're kidding! That's amazing. I w...Pat....You're kidding! That's amazing. I wondered who the mentioned manufacturer was and now I know. Thanks so very much for sharing that and so glad you love them. And you DO use the word 'sewist' across the pond? Well, now...that puts a whole different accent on it.<br /><br />And Cheri...and I never commented on the yahoo messages until today, I rushed over to find my saved article on word usage! <br /><br />I think we're all a bit ADHD when you get right down to it. I can't follow message boards hardly at all, anymore much less keep up with new lingo;)<br /><br />Wonderful comments to add in, everyone..thank you SO very much!!!!!!Michele Bilyeuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15979296861999606692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-63955493474576949402010-10-29T06:25:04.495-07:002010-10-29T06:25:04.495-07:00I started the "sewer" topic in that grou...I started the "sewer" topic in that group...what put my heart down the drain was they didn't even comment on my personal post just on the word sewer. Oh well!Cherihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09784162298977761485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-35778189763190551422010-10-29T06:24:28.540-07:002010-10-29T06:24:28.540-07:00Actually, I have 3 of the Sewist variety of sewing...Actually, I have 3 of the Sewist variety of sewing machine put out by that awesome machine manufacturer Janome and I've got to tell you that they are absolutely the best hard-working, perfect tensioned machines that I have ever come across (and incredibly inexpensive at that!) They put up with the abuse that my grand-daughters as well as new sewing students of mine can dish out!! As far as the word Sewist- I thnk it may be used across the pond more than here in the States!gardenpathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00401840113446791143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-81894051169693675592010-10-29T03:59:59.767-07:002010-10-29T03:59:59.767-07:00I think it was coined because of how sewer looks w...I think it was coined because of how sewer looks written down. They can call me what they like as long as they leave me time for sewing.Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17083924435653058457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-55786805554010048152010-10-29T03:54:41.410-07:002010-10-29T03:54:41.410-07:00I don't think I like that either! Am I a food...I don't think I like that either! Am I a food-ist because I cook? Or a mop-ist because I clean? I'll stick with quilter and seamstress!Quilts and Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-54064796786530979162010-10-29T02:31:49.415-07:002010-10-29T02:31:49.415-07:00I won't if you won't. Wouldn't think o...I won't if you won't. Wouldn't think of it!Mrs. Goodneedlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453388163219666450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-38163021844281295932010-10-28T19:31:55.757-07:002010-10-28T19:31:55.757-07:00I have never liked to be called a sewer when the w...I have never liked to be called a sewer when the word is written because frankly it looks like the unsavory plumbing word, doesn't it? Sewist? The first time I saw it, I was dumbfounded. So just call me a needleworker, a seamstress, a quilter because I can ply a needle with the best of them. I've committed to 2 UFOs for the NYE Challenge.Paula, the quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662592713610165406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36789084.post-8417566197417068682010-10-28T19:04:53.885-07:002010-10-28T19:04:53.885-07:00Neat post Michele, still a bit confused about what...Neat post Michele, still a bit confused about what I just read, but that's ok. I'm confused most of the time, so apparently, all is well.<br />It's rather like 'katie-did' or didn't, who knows for sure?? Big hugs and just keep sewing, FinnFinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17677133672404343036noreply@blogger.com