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Virginia! I’ve emailed you to send me your mailing address. Don’t forget, it can take me months to get to the post office….
And, yes. I do think that little girl look absolutely sour in the editorial photos.
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I mentioned in my last post that I spent time with Nicegirl in DC this weekend. While she is a prolific sewist, she’s also an amazing jewelry maker. Look what I unwrapped at her place!
Tonight, I went to a screening of Denzel Washington’s ‘The Great Debaters‘. While a lovely movie with a well written, well-acted plot, I was drooooling over Jurnee Smolett’s wardrobe. Set in the 1930s the clothes are to die for. Especially if you have a 21 year old body. I am a little upset she’s hanging all over my boyfriend Nate Parker. But, he says it’s just for show.
Normally, I put a Christmas tree up. For several reasons I didn’t this year. One of which is that I haaate taking it down. I’ve been feeling cruddy about this after seeing so many pretty trees on the blogs this year. I’m a little obsessed with Lucy from Peanuts, so all my ornaments are Lucy. Yep, I’m a themed-tree person. I keep thinking if I ever have children I’ll need to have the family tree and then my tree. I really need to learn to let go of these things!
And no, my yoga pants aren’t done. I’m such a slow poke!
Hi Reethi and Sew Shy!
Baby La Mia Boutique Winner
31 JulA Give Away!
21 DecSo, after reading Dawn’s post on how you actually use a tailor board, I bought one on eBay. But, I decided I also wanted the pad set. So, I called Nancy’s Notions. Well, they had it. But, sent me a tailor board instead of the pad set. Twice. One was donated to a sewing friend and the second, I’m giving away.
So, if you are interested in improving the look of your sewing by leaps and bounds, post your interest in the comments section. International entries welcome. I’ll do a drawing on Christmas using this random number generator I keep reading about on other blogs. I’ll email and post the winner the day after Christmas.
I mentioned in my last post that I spent time with Nicegirl in DC this weekend. While she is a prolific sewist, she’s also an amazing jewelry maker. Look what I unwrapped at her place!
I gave her a pressing ham. I am like, the most uncreative person. Ever.
Tonight, I went to a screening of Denzel Washington’s ‘The Great Debaters‘. While a lovely movie with a well written, well-acted plot, I was drooooling over Jurnee Smolett’s wardrobe. Set in the 1930s the clothes are to die for. Especially if you have a 21 year old body. I am a little upset she’s hanging all over my boyfriend Nate Parker. But, he says it’s just for show.
Photos from movies.yahoo.com
Normally, I put a Christmas tree up. For several reasons I didn’t this year. One of which is that I haaate taking it down. I’ve been feeling cruddy about this after seeing so many pretty trees on the blogs this year. I’m a little obsessed with Lucy from Peanuts, so all my ornaments are Lucy. Yep, I’m a themed-tree person. I keep thinking if I ever have children I’ll need to have the family tree and then my tree. I really need to learn to let go of these things!And no, my yoga pants aren’t done. I’m such a slow poke!
We have a WINNER
28 Aug
First place in “Where I am going next” is Martha, sister of Chicago Sarah.
She figured Egypt and Israel. And that’s where I’ll be for a week at the end of October.
Nothing like the Middle East and Africa when it’s getting cold in Baltimore.
Now, I just have to get “Walk Like an Egyptian” out of my head.
Pay it Forward
24 AugHi Reethi and Sew Shy!
When I got home today I had a FABULOUS package waiting for me. Patsijean generously sent me some older BWOFs. YEAH!!
I love BWOF and these cover the time just before I heard about them. So freaking excited. There are (of course) about a dozen things I want to make. I was so excited I sat on my living room floor in work suit and socks and went through every single one.
Plus, I got more buttons from Fabric Mart. I’m way happier with this bunch than the last. I started obsessing over the sorting so I’ve put them aside until I have time. Or insomnia.
So, the kindness and generosity of others made me want to give something away to you guys. You make blogging so much fun and have been tremendously supportive. So, it’s a contest for you but also a way for me to declutter.
A few (read seven) years ago I tried scrapbooking. I made these Christmas cards and then stopped. I didn’t love it and it’s just not my bag baby.
But, I have allll this scrapbooking stuff that I thought one of you crosscrafters might be interested in. There’s this multi holiday kit, six different papers (not pictured), inkpads, markers, exacto, vellum, ribbon, ummm, and some other stuff. It’s almost all Stampin’ Up.
So, let’s see. I have to travel for work again at the end of October. I’m going to two countries. How about first person to guess both places gets the whole lot (+ shipping)? And each person gets to ask one question in the comments that I’ll write answers to in order to narrow it down.
But, if by chance my game is as lame as the Two Coreys and no one wants to play, in a couple of weeks email me and I’ll just send it all to you.
Yes, piles of work to be done, yet I can sit here and think of contest rules to give away stuff I haven’t used in years. Must. Focus.
Recent Completed Projects
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Sewy Rebecca: Conquering the Scalloped Band
In my last bra post, I said I needed to get up to five new bras this year. Well, I’m just about there now with the addition of these two bras. Both are made from the Rebecca pattern by Sewy (a German company) and kits from Summerset on Etsy. I did try this brown combo once […]
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Sewy Rebecca: Valentine’s Day Edition
So, I’m a month and one holiday too late. I thought I’d get this sewn in time for Valentine’s Day and at least inwardly celebrate the day. But, alas, I lost my mojo. I was lucky it came back in a spurt Friday night after meeting up with Norma of Orange Lingerie who is in […]
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Assembly Line Sewing: Fehr Trade’s Lacy Thong
My underwear situation is pretty tragic. Once I figured out a year ago that I could sew my own panties, I refused to buy them any more (even at $5 a pair). Except, I also wasn’t sewing them either. It was Trena who mentioned she’d used the Under Armour thin wicking fabric from my local […]
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Long Lingerie Sewing Weekend: Pale Sea Breeze Rebecca Sewy Bra
It was February last year when I made my last bra. I guess sewing is a bit cyclical isn’t it? What really happens to me is that Sigrid starts posting her incredible creations and I get a crazy itch to try again. My plan was to make like ten pairs of Melissa’s excellent Lacy Thong pattern. […]
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Geometric Sweater Knit Cardigan: Burda Magazine 11/2012
I’ll be honest with you. I don’t usually care much for sewn cardigans. And, when people were getting on board the waterfall cardigan train three years ago, I happily passed. They don’t have the fitted look I seem to like in hand knit sweaters. But, I fell for the feel of this Burda waterfall cardigan (they […]
Book Reviews
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Book Review: Just Make Them Beautiful
Apparently, this last week was the anniversary of Grace Kelley’s 1965 wedding to Prince Ranier of Monaco. I thought it was high time I let you know that I *finally* read her wedding dress designer’s book, ‘Just Make Them Beautiful’. The book was published in 1976 and was limited edition at that time. There are […]
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I Finally Read “Over-Dressed”
And, I felt kind of depressed. And have spent the weekend obsessively cleaning out my closets, drawers and basement. I live alone in a three bedroom house and there is stuff in each of those rooms. I want to get down to the things I need. Not just the stuff I want. And, less stuff. […]
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Book Review: Sewing Lingerie from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
Guys, I’m so busy these days between work (larger projects, running a Fellowship program) and extra curricular activities (election season). I don’t want to tell you I’m on a hiatus from blogging since I may have a whim (like now). But, I will be posting very little until the end of September. I can only […]
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Book Review: Singer Sewing Reference Library: Sewing Activewear
I’m at least two projects or more from tackling my athletic wear (I sew by the color on the serger). But, thought you might be interested in a great resource on sewing athletic wear. I managed to purchase most of the Singer Sewing Reference Library in one fell swoop a couple years ago. One of […]
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Bunka Garment Design Textbooks Are Amazing.
I am not selling my books nor do I have access to the discounted price I originally paid. If you are interested in buying these books, please use Amazon Japan. The books are about $40 each plus shipping. If you email asking where to buy the books or asking to purchase mine, I will not […]
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