Monthly Archives: January 2010

Some New Patterns

Posted on January 31, 2010 by

I had hoped to be able to post a new dress, but I ran out of matching thread and used the last bits of my white marking pencil and we are snowed in.  The dress I’m currently working on has … Continue reading →

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The “No Spender Bender”

Posted on January 24, 2010 by

I was inspired to join the No Spender Bender by the lovely ladies over at http://vintagemission.blogspot.com/ and http://inkyknits.blogspot.com/.  They started on Janurary 1, so I’m late to the party.  I’ll be joining February 1.  My goal is to rey to … Continue reading →

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Advance 8047

Posted on January 13, 2010 by

Now that I’ve got a pretty sizable pattern collection with many basics, I’m trying to limit new acquisitions to patterns that have unusual style elements.  Advance 8047 has a very distinct neckline that I just fell in love with.  It … Continue reading →

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Project planning for Winter

Posted on January 3, 2010 by

I usually don’t do much planning ahead when it comes to my sewing.  Over the last year or so, I’ve done some serious culling of my stash to the point where there was none left.  That changed over the holidays, … Continue reading →

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