tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post8700855123699179391..comments2024-03-29T03:14:18.794+10:00Comments on Jenny of ELEFANTZ: The tale of a Hussif ~ part 1...Jenny of Elefantzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02775654415138120426noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-87315367387420507402015-06-29T06:01:11.353+10:002015-06-29T06:01:11.353+10:00Hi Jenny, I love Tilda fabrics and the thought of ...Hi Jenny, I love Tilda fabrics and the thought of making myself a Hussif is intriguing, although I have long admired the many embroidered ones I see fellow embroiderers make. I was issued a Hussif (although they called it a Housewife) when I was in the Navy - just Khaki linen and the basics, easy to fold & light to carry. When my Dad was in the British military he thinks they had something similar, but I made him one before Mum died as he was always asking for needle & thread to put the buttons back on his shirts. I used Christmas fabrics and modeled it on my military issue one - yes I still have it. As an embroiderer & quilter/patchworker I tire of taking things out of my sewing dilly bag for each activity, so I had decided last year to make a few sets & have sewing bags set up to just pick up & go to meetings, so I will be following your progress.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />Marian (in a cold & wet Dunedin, NZ)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-37900949972769001382015-06-26T00:29:48.106+10:002015-06-26T00:29:48.106+10:00You do beautiful embroidery work Jenny and I love ...You do beautiful embroidery work Jenny and I love the fabric and colors. It gives me incentive to get sewing. Can't wait to see your other stitching.lynnbear17https://www.blogger.com/profile/15207882808152848940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-12748075123349023142015-06-25T21:56:59.899+10:002015-06-25T21:56:59.899+10:00Thank you for the history of the Hussif. I can alr...Thank you for the history of the Hussif. I can already tell it is going to be adorable especially with vintage lace. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052334274494292848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-13959449353761765142015-06-24T06:20:42.896+10:002015-06-24T06:20:42.896+10:00Hi Jenny, I have just discovered your blog. I was ...Hi Jenny, I have just discovered your blog. I was immediately struck by how beautiful your fabric and stitching is. Just so lovely and was delighted to read about a "hussif".<br />I look forward to perusing your blog.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07768070676831316642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-45503636051548387032015-06-23T10:50:49.330+10:002015-06-23T10:50:49.330+10:00I have been following Magpies Mumblings and she cr...I have been following Magpies Mumblings and she creates "hussifs". I am enchanted and now to see you creating one is truly tugging at me. I love your soft colors and personal little stitcheries. Sew Beautiful and Practical...just my style!Createologyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141896048450385243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-27918180090237514412015-06-23T06:00:31.479+10:002015-06-23T06:00:31.479+10:00I have wanted to make a Hussif. I just never have...I have wanted to make a Hussif. I just never have gotten around to doing it. You just might inspire me and with your help I might actually get it done. Looking forward to the next installments. Yours is looking gorgeous as always.TerriSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00161769399124744018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-76799125294161795312015-06-23T05:39:28.326+10:002015-06-23T05:39:28.326+10:00This will be fun to watch develop. I've heard...This will be fun to watch develop. I've heard this word a lot in crazy quilting because a lot of CQers make them. I never have, though. I did know sailors had them, too, and sometimes men in armies who had to do their own repairs on everything. I love the materials you've chosen to make yours, and I know it will be beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-32945014400686138592015-06-23T05:32:22.057+10:002015-06-23T05:32:22.057+10:00I'll be watching to see how this project comes...I'll be watching to see how this project comes along. I live in Yorkshire, next to Lancashire - I must admit it's not a word that I have heard before :)Lesley Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12391675183992422658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-72490601824164145042015-06-23T04:57:49.616+10:002015-06-23T04:57:49.616+10:00What a wonderful idea for a project. Looking forwa...What a wonderful idea for a project. Looking forward to both the tutorial and the new designs to be stitched. Thank you.ehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07402747414309388241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-45154846817722233312015-06-23T02:16:13.270+10:002015-06-23T02:16:13.270+10:00I am intrigued and will follow the tutorial closel...I am intrigued and will follow the tutorial closely. Your choices are always sew pretty. ThanksJacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203042019743048339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-20033707221675290612015-06-23T01:52:46.185+10:002015-06-23T01:52:46.185+10:00Looking forward to seeing your Hussif tutorial! T...Looking forward to seeing your Hussif tutorial! The fabrics, lace and stitches look so delicate and beautiful together. Have a great day!Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06958077183627536062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-6169820415129891792015-06-23T01:02:14.256+10:002015-06-23T01:02:14.256+10:00Lots of prettiness Jenny. I have a couple of woode...Lots of prettiness Jenny. I have a couple of wooden hussifs that were used by soldiers in the first world war. I picked them up here in France so am assuming they were issued to French soldiers but don't know for sure. Enjoy your stitching. xxLinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15406333686298786963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-48531208823270800102015-06-23T01:02:13.343+10:002015-06-23T01:02:13.343+10:00Looking forward to seeing the finished Hussif, and...Looking forward to seeing the finished Hussif, and the tutorial next month!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652394361889585148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-20504485541508509682015-06-22T22:36:16.449+10:002015-06-22T22:36:16.449+10:00Adorável Jenny e aprendi mais um pouco com você! A...Adorável Jenny e aprendi mais um pouco com você! Amo rendas e os tecidos Tilda são lindos, como sempre. Você já conhece meu blog Tilda? <br /><br />tildaeeu.blogspot.com.br<br /><br />Uma ótima semana, repleta de bênçãos.<br />Beijo<br />JuJuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16126558585765745082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-58777542841506466482015-06-22T19:36:29.065+10:002015-06-22T19:36:29.065+10:00I never knew they used to be called a Hussif. I h...I never knew they used to be called a Hussif. I have an idea mulling in my brain for some sort sewing book/caddy so I shall be interested to see yours finished, your stitcheries are gorgeous and will add a lovely finishing touch. xSharon - creativity and familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09723560933462975777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-25338829413944876622015-06-22T18:23:59.884+10:002015-06-22T18:23:59.884+10:00Hello Jenny! Your hussif is already looking lovely...Hello Jenny! Your hussif is already looking lovely.... can't wait to see it finished! :) xChristine Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02326291682653876227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-52404690231630983752015-06-22T16:27:24.444+10:002015-06-22T16:27:24.444+10:00How intriguing, and how pretty!!! Love the hexie ...How intriguing, and how pretty!!! Love the hexie with your initials.Allie-oops Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10356598486121651755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-34088846887987889722015-06-22T14:37:05.578+10:002015-06-22T14:37:05.578+10:00Looks lovely Jenny! I am intrigued by it having a...Looks lovely Jenny! I am intrigued by it having a square end and a round end. Auckland is not as cold as where Julie lives further down the island, and we have actually had sunshine today too - lovely winter sun.Baa. xxxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12992879898811807074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-56273228717197100252015-06-22T14:22:26.511+10:002015-06-22T14:22:26.511+10:00I love the sound of this Jenny. I'm looking fo...I love the sound of this Jenny. I'm looking forward to seeing your Hussif! xxChristine Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14920647581818665215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5738183327129723042.post-44472944867069806242015-06-22T13:32:32.220+10:002015-06-22T13:32:32.220+10:00Ooohhh Jenny ... sooo exciting. Yours is looking s...Ooohhh Jenny ... sooo exciting. Yours is looking stunning. I think I might have some of the same Tilda fabrics as you have there, so I shall be giving this a go. My Mum has the needlecase/hussif type of thing my Dad made in the Army. It is navy wool & lined with what looks like a grey army blanket. I definately have my name on that one day :-) Today I am being very decadent ... it is freezing here, there is snow nearby so I am sitting by the fire sipping tea & stitching your Vintage Kitchen blocks. It is SUCH a treat x0x0Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08301647145550214950noreply@blogger.com