tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post1119455526561516430..comments2024-01-28T03:24:25.435-05:00Comments on The Slapdash Sewist: Back from Portugal!Gretchen the Household Deityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16882578423517346342noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-40317168252045686482012-10-28T15:41:14.716-04:002012-10-28T15:41:14.716-04:00Wow! You really opened my eyes to Portugal. Your...Wow! You really opened my eyes to Portugal. Your pictures show me that it is not at all the dry, dusty place I imagined. I have not idea where my preconceived ideas originated, but I'm delighted to discard them all. The architecture, the modern with the old, the blue tile on the outside of buildings, the Moorish influence - all fascinating to see. Thanks so much for sharing the pictures with us.Lyriquenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-3093769572120898812012-10-28T03:07:12.202-04:002012-10-28T03:07:12.202-04:00What a fun holiday, I really enjoyed looking at th...What a fun holiday, I really enjoyed looking at the pictures. And resolved to travel to Portugal one day, that should be do-able from here :-) . I admire your resolve; I would probably have caved and bought an overpriced piece of souvenir fabric!Utahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06011335110798185030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-84754318096285946462012-10-27T22:52:42.224-04:002012-10-27T22:52:42.224-04:00I do like that coat. It looks as though there are ...I do like that coat. It looks as though there are some interesting sleeve details - will have to check out your other photos.<br /><br />One of my high-school Spanish teachers used to speak Portuguese to us sometimes - she did it so carefully that we could often understand her. But I'm sure that everyday Portuguese spoken at normal speed would be very difficult.<br /><br />Sounds like you had a great trip!Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-86205208021794970922012-10-27T22:00:25.399-04:002012-10-27T22:00:25.399-04:00A new country to add to your travel list :-) Than...A new country to add to your travel list :-) Thanks for sharing your photos with the links-I enjoyed them.<br />Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-55058036811462282072012-10-26T14:21:40.371-04:002012-10-26T14:21:40.371-04:00That sounds wonderful! someday... someday...
I w...That sounds wonderful! someday... someday...<br /><br />I would have gone into the shop just to touch fabric that's what??... about $50 a yard?? My money conversion just isn't what it used to be. I do however still have about $8-10 worth of Euros in my purse...<br /><br />Call it a cheap souvenir!<br />McValhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00285808958951068897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-62556096013199602522012-10-26T12:26:30.526-04:002012-10-26T12:26:30.526-04:00Thanks so much for sharing your photos. Really en...Thanks so much for sharing your photos. Really enjoyed them. They are so clear and well composed. Those artistic talents come shining through!!!Shereenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-47080386697321083592012-10-26T12:04:05.773-04:002012-10-26T12:04:05.773-04:00Trena, your pictures are great. They bring back g...Trena, your pictures are great. They bring back great memories for me. The next time you are here in NYC, let me know. I will give you a bottle of the Mateus Rose. Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878435365442893003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-40899329420349547452012-10-26T08:26:18.928-04:002012-10-26T08:26:18.928-04:00How totally wonderful for you. I never considered...How totally wonderful for you. I never considered going to Portugal. We are planning our <br />30th to Holland and Ireland and maybe Paris. Your pics are fabulous...thanks for sharing.garnet128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-41882317471181122022012-10-26T00:24:25.617-04:002012-10-26T00:24:25.617-04:00Thank you for sharing yoru pictures! They are beau...Thank you for sharing yoru pictures! They are beautiful. I am looking forward to hearing more about your new sewing projects. Debrahttp://sunshinehomestudy.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-20967966802437044732012-10-25T22:16:08.490-04:002012-10-25T22:16:08.490-04:00There is always a NEED for souvenir fabric.
Just b...There is always a NEED for souvenir fabric.<br />Just because your suitcase doesn't close . . .kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13468763091074811797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-47062672185498823862012-10-25T21:38:53.859-04:002012-10-25T21:38:53.859-04:00Welcome Back! Thanks for sharing the photos and t...Welcome Back! Thanks for sharing the photos and tidbits from your trip. So glad you had a wonderful time. Looking forward to seeing your new wardrobe items too.MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-13632049583735631012012-10-25T19:48:43.166-04:002012-10-25T19:48:43.166-04:00I enjoyed your pictures very much, what a beautifu...I enjoyed your pictures very much, what a beautiful country!Lisette Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13332082021185663844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-59974734475682199852012-10-25T16:20:48.349-04:002012-10-25T16:20:48.349-04:00Hi. I'm from Portugal and would like to thank...Hi. I'm from Portugal and would like to thank you for your kind words.<br /><br />About that store in Lisbon, yes, it's very expensive, just for (very) special occasions. <br /><br />Luckily, that area of Lisbon is full of fabric and notions stores of several price ranges, so one can go fabric shopping on a budget. You got to see one of the most expensives :)<br /><br />Sintra is a beautiful place!A Rebelde Sem Casahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13615863867153315712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-13113943727799504092012-10-25T14:42:32.757-04:002012-10-25T14:42:32.757-04:00It's so hard to come home from a wonderful tri...It's so hard to come home from a wonderful trip. Looks like you had a great time. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-78418662066660695492012-10-25T13:06:07.466-04:002012-10-25T13:06:07.466-04:00Glad you had fun in Portugal! I remember being ch...Glad you had fun in Portugal! I remember being charmed by the trolly cars in Lisbon.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-75865237280379160432012-10-25T12:24:50.499-04:002012-10-25T12:24:50.499-04:00Ahhhhhhh. Ok. So that's where you were. Loo...Ahhhhhhh. Ok. So that's where you were. Looks so much fun! I've never really thought about going to Portugal. Hmm. I've got Seoul and Taipei coming up though, so I have plenty to look forward to. Glad you made it home safely!Adelaide Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04416139155541674614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-84577068423610779352012-10-25T11:56:35.196-04:002012-10-25T11:56:35.196-04:00Sounds like a fun trip! And I know what you mean ...Sounds like a fun trip! And I know what you mean about speaking Portugese vs. reading it - one time in high school Spanish class the teacher played a CD of Portugese music, I thought I was listening to Chinese! She told us we should be able to pick out words... Uh, no. Anyway, glad you had fun and hope you are recovering from your post-vacation cold.T. Sedaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09684101466551796470noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-26987165412752958812012-10-25T11:34:30.716-04:002012-10-25T11:34:30.716-04:00We went to Portugal for our 25 wedding anniversary...We went to Portugal for our 25 wedding anniversary and it was a marvelous country. We stayed an extra day in Guimaries because it was so lovely that we ended up missing Porto. Glad you enjoyed it as well. Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-41985448629328657582012-10-25T11:06:33.568-04:002012-10-25T11:06:33.568-04:00what a great trip, you go to such interesting plac...what a great trip, you go to such interesting places and lovely photos - looks like you had nice weather. thanks for sharing.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4198660701949089916.post-37270598683692871032012-10-25T10:54:46.624-04:002012-10-25T10:54:46.624-04:00Glad you had a wonderful vacation and that you are...Glad you had a wonderful vacation and that you are home again safe and sound!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.com