A thread for any use

With all the sewing I do, it is a very rare occasion that I have to buy thread.  Thanks to the thrifty purchase 11 years ago of my collection of sewing threads (shown in the post below) I usually am able to perfectly match a thread to any fabric.  For just $100 I bought 4 of those wooden trays full of threads, from a friend's father who was closing down a women's clothing label.  

I was pretty excited at the time, but if I'd known how invaluable they have been I would have been doubly so.

Today is a case in point.  I'm sewing a tablecloth to cover a card table.  This piece of rather mustardy or wheat coloured linen has been hiding behind the door of my sewing room for years.  And the first thread I pulled out of its shelf was the perfect match.

Now I just have to master the art of sewing a mitred corner.

Seven friends and I are having Bridge lessons.  The girls and a Bridge teacher are coming to our house tonight for our second lesson.  When I told Will that our house was being used for Bridge lessons for the 5 Tuesday evenings of August he turned to the boys and said with a sigh, "Boys, your parents are officially entering old middle age."  I had to laugh as I do see it as a retirement pursuit.  That's what it's been for my mother who is a very keen player.

Anyway, 8 of us have come together to learn this challenging game.  We say we're trail blazing amongst our age group, and soon all our contemporaries will be in on the action.  Our mothers say it's good to learn while our brains are still young.

Do you play Bridge?  We all loved our first lesson and are looking forward to the second installment tonight.

Comments

[Jane]

ha I did laugh at this. Apparently bridge is indeed very good for your brain and quite complicated to learn. And yes you are a trailblazer. I wasn't planning to take it up for some years yet! Maybe I should look into it....

[Christie]

Will is rather witty.

I have no idea how to play, lessons sound like a very fun way to learn. Maybe one day!

[teawithhazel]

i started playing bridge in my early twenties with a group of same aged friends..so much for it being the pursuit of the retiree..but unfortunately i don't play anymore..it's a great game..i hope you continue to enjoy it..jane

[Amy]

that made me laugh. "old middle age"... nothing is worse, right? in my old middle age I look forward to taking violin lessons, reading books again, and adult ballet lessons. In fact, old middle age sounds pretty good after all ;) xo amy

[Jen]

I can't even play 21 anymore even though you used to go through fazes of making me play with you on holidays! Have fun - and don't worry, those that know you are fully aware that your hobbies are all those favoured by the elderly!! (patchwork, cards, crochet, etc) Just tell me you don't listen to 774 and I'll be happy.

[eddie]

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[white sewing machine]

that was funny i never learned to play but it would be interesting