October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Welcome to October! You may be aware that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You may also be aware that I am a breast cancer survivor, so this is a highly personal message today. Ladies, if you...
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Gala Dress Part Deux – Choosing the Pattern
I loved Allyn’s suggestion – using Jamie Christina’s Mission Maxi as the under-dress. It appeals to me on several levels. First, it’s bra-friendly. Second, I’ve made it once, so I already have the FBA...
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The Gala Top is Done!
Here it is on Shelley. I’ll do a review when the dress is finished The dress underneath is the Mission Maxi – still needs finishing. Holy cow – can it be? I’m done with my dress sooner than the night...
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Pattern Reviews, Sort Of – Gala Dress Finished!
I can’t believe it. The gala is 4 weeks from today, and for the first time ever I’ve finished my outfit well in advance. This year I decided to go for comfort and ease over couture. I’ve made both of...
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Wow – with all the hurricane Sandy “excitement”, I never got around to posting the final tally from October. Thanks to everyone who purchased Gorgeous Fabrics last month, we will make a donation of...
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Misson Maxi/McCalls 6556 in Action!
Even in a surgical boot, my baby can busta move! Last night was the Winchester Hospital gala, and we had a great time! The party was a blast, but man, I’m too old to party like a rock star any more. I...
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It’s That Time Again
Photo credit: Winchester Hospital That’s right – it’s October, and you know what that means… It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month. So folks, here is the first public service announcement of October from...
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Random Thoughts for an Autumn Sunday
“Ann, we spend so much money on a dress that we’ll wear just once, but we cheap out on the things we wear every day.” – Antonina Boy, did those words hit a nerve. When my friend Antonina said those...
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Guess When We’ll Hit 30,000 Orders and Win a $50 Gorgeous Fabrics Gift...
Photo Credit: Imbecile Entertainment Ho-ly-Cow! The Elves pointed out to me yesterday that we are about to hit a major milestone. We are just about to hit 30,000 cut fabric orders!!! I can’t believe...
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The Marfy Coat is Coming Along…
It’s just that this is the part of the project that’s like drywall. Lots happening but nothing is very interesting to look at. The coat is completely cut out – shell, lining and interfacing. We had...
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