tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post7571574535483499929..comments2024-03-15T21:40:41.910+00:00Comments on Three Stories High: Something out of NothingUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-41880411332185468602019-03-25T21:05:18.835+00:002019-03-25T21:05:18.835+00:00I think her choice was very fitting for her and a ...I think her choice was very fitting for her and a great project too. I am also not sure what to make of those badges and while there are valuable skills there I don't think creativity should be pushed aside. I'm sure she'll do well with you to guide her, ha! that wasn't intentional ;) xsewing green ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12488699540355503954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-7964934684245368892019-03-24T16:12:02.041+00:002019-03-24T16:12:02.041+00:00Well those badges need another update I think. I ...Well those badges need another update I think. I like the upcycling one, but vlogging? I wish we were less narcissistic and more helping the earth, people and animals. I think her skirt was a fabulous idea and of course the tye dye was a great idea too. I am all for creating, as you very well know. Just think of what it teaches her, creativity, sewing, making something new from something old, design, and so much more. Well done Big Girl!Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-47497583849169738492019-03-24T08:26:43.767+00:002019-03-24T08:26:43.767+00:00Personal brand and vlogging! What on earth! To m...Personal brand and vlogging! What on earth! To me that's not what the Brownies and Guides are supposed to be about. Things like sewing are so important - even if it is just to sew a button onto something. I can't actually remember where I learnt to do that - it could have been Brownies, my Mum, Home Technology at school - but I'm always amazed when someone says they can't sew a button on! The world's gone mad. Although, I am thankful that there are shows like the Sewing Bee to get people inspired!Maria - A Playful Stitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17811550069936710912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-60356054595749848292019-03-23T18:26:25.626+00:002019-03-23T18:26:25.626+00:00Brownie badges for the modern young girl eh? The b...Brownie badges for the modern young girl eh? The boys scouts badges seem to be unchanged as far as I can tell (mine are not keen badge collectors). I am impressed with Big Sis upcycling skills, what a fab skirt she made. xChristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-78100965250071542472019-03-22T19:39:50.468+00:002019-03-22T19:39:50.468+00:00I as a Brownie and then a Guide and as my own thre...I as a Brownie and then a Guide and as my own three girls became of an age to join I became a leader for both Rainbows and Brownies. My two Grandaughters have recently joined the Rainbows and Brownies so it seems to be a family tradition. My daughter and I recently had a conversation on the new direction of the badges, she is going to bring the badge book with her when she visits so that I can take a look. Your daughter has done an amazing job on the shirt skirt and the tie-dying, well done her. It has taken me an age to get started on a sewing project.mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-7180655952142389732019-03-22T18:32:21.556+00:002019-03-22T18:32:21.556+00:00Thank you for your comment. I really enjoyed readi...Thank you for your comment. I really enjoyed reading it. I love being able to look after myself too with all of my skills that I have learnt since being a girl. Lots of people often compliment me about them and say they wished they had them too. Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-37082141718648372552019-03-22T15:20:59.534+00:002019-03-22T15:20:59.534+00:00It doesn't matter who has these 'old' ...It doesn't matter who has these 'old' skills, but someone should have them for sure; as being very useful and relevant to the human species. I try not to buy in or out of arguments that crafts are either feminism or oppression, just that they make me an all round capable person because I have useful skills. Such stuff needs no defence. <br /><br />I knew a couple of hard-working women in their eighties whose idea of eating well was opening a tin of spaghetti. Totally respectful of all they achieved in their lives (a lot), but they could have learnt to cook too without being debased as women. Someone has to do it don't they, and as an independent women, I like that person to be me. Being a feminist doesn't mean we can't have useful skills. Why denigrate them and find them demeaning for yourself to do, and then work to pay someone else a pittance to do them for you (often other women). Hardly empowering for anyone. Just teach men, women and children how to sew on buttons and make a stew.<br /><br />I was a brownie and guide and remember toy-makers badge and cooks badge. Both challenging and fun. What a shame creativity along with utility is not to be rewarded any more. Some of the replacements seem to be absurd and certainly show no progression for the female of the species (or anyone). I cringed at reading mixology and personal branding!<br /><br />Well done to your daughter for shoehorning all those skills in. She has done so well and everything looks really good.She will be so pleased to have these skills with her throughout life.<br /><br />For my cooks badge, I couldn't read the weights on the old fashioned scales as they had rubbed off. I had to completely guess the measures to make my fairy cakes which turned out beautifully. I also remember being asked about the order of washing up dishes, something no one had taught me so I had to wing it and guess. Again all went well. I was a very timid child and I dare say such encounters did me good. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5225566259581748208.post-61696109989307189672019-03-22T11:25:04.045+00:002019-03-22T11:25:04.045+00:00I am stunned by those badges and bowled over by Bi...I am stunned by those badges and bowled over by Big Sis' creativity and skill - well done to her! I left the Girl Guides 40 years ago but still have my uniform because I worked bloomin' hard for my armful of badges. I enjoyed all of them - backwoodsman, camper, writer, local history..and all the badges in the Little House emblem. Sigh. xMrs Tiggywinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18262841220840086776noreply@blogger.com