Monthly Archives: January 2012

A Short Hiatus

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

Just a quick note to tell y’all that my old MacBook Pro has finally given up the ghost. My husband has decided to move me to Linux, which he had been using for years. I expect to have a major … Continue reading →

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Hollywood 1110

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

This dress takes me out of my comfort zone in several ways.  I normally avoid high necks.  I tend to stick with the fuller skirt of the late 1930s/early1940′s.  I am terrified by the though of combining prints.  After making … Continue reading →

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McCall’s 6139

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

Finally, a FO post.  I hadn’t expected to wear this dress until Spring, but it’s warm enough to wear a short-sleeved, cotton dress with no stockings.  This weather is killing me!  I also finished a flannel Macaron, but it hasn’t … Continue reading →

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A Drive-by

Posted on January 2, 2012 by

Just a quick note to say Happy New Year.  I’ve got some FOs and wardrobe planning to share in a future post.  However, I’ve got family in from out of town, which limits my access to both my sewing room … Continue reading →

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