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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Heading to New York
I’m sitting here on the Acela heading to New York for a day of fabric shopping. I have to tell you – I love taking the train to New York. It’s roomy, it’s comfortable, and I don’t have to deal … Continue reading
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I'm a Bette
I’m tracing off the pattern and cutting out the leotard, so there isn’t much to show right now. But here’s another one of those personality quizzes. Here’s the thing though – none of the icons are actually Mad Men-era. They … Continue reading
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Stupid Criminal Tricks, Part Deux
From today’s Boston Globe:“Law enforcement officials say a safe deposit box they searched today at an Eastern Bank branch in Saugus held a glittering, ill-gotten treasure: 27 New York Giants Super Bowl rings, valued at more than $170,000, that were … Continue reading
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Holy Crap! Gorgeous Fabrics Got a Mention from Apartment Therapy!
Check it out! Okay, so it was three weeks ago and I’m slow on the uptake. Still. How wonderful! I feel so honored, especially since Apartment Therapy has been nominated for a Bloggie Award. They are like the big guns, … Continue reading
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There's a Reason I Married that Man!
Well, maybe more than one, but I have to give a big shout-out to my DH for doing some wonderful editing on my blog to make it more user friendly. It’s been driving me crazy that the columns on the … Continue reading
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What I Did Today
I taught a Brownie troop to sew! This was so much fun. I was contacted by the leader of Troop 1608 here in town. This is a troop that consists of 1st to 3rd graders. They wanted to get a … Continue reading
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Waiting for Godot Measurements
I need to get a new set of measurements for Tatiana before I can really get going on the dress. That skinny minx keeps losing the baby weight. Whazzup with that, I ask you? Plus I am waiting for some … Continue reading
Posted in Ballroom, Patterns, Sewing
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Wow! Thanks Cenetta!
Cenetta (and today, Cindy) nominated me for a Kreativ Blogger award. I’d like to thank the academy, and Cenetta particularly! I love sharing my knowledge, and I love reading what other bloggers have to share. The rules of the game … Continue reading
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Next Up, a Ballroom Dance Dress
My Jalie Patterns arrived yesterday. Hooray! I have to say, ordering from Jalie.com is really a pleasure. They are efficient and fast. NAYY, just a happy customer. So I received my patterns, and I am going to make a ballroom … Continue reading
Posted in Ballroom, Design, Jalie
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And That, My Dears, is How It's Done
Photo: Robyn Beck Many of my blogging friends have written or will write posts about the fashions our new First Lady wore yesterday. I won’t bother to add my opinion, beyond saying she looked fabulous. However, being the opinionated (ahem) … Continue reading →