Monthly Archives: May 2009

The Word for the Day Is….

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Your Word is “Fearless” You see life as your one chance to experience everything, and you just go for it! You believe the biggest risk is being afraid and missing out on something amazing. Sometimes your fearlessness means you’re daring. … Continue reading →

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Jury Duty!

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Image: Filmreference.com Yep, that’s what I have tomorrow. I was hoping that I would be let out of it, since I’m a standby juror. No such luck. The good news is that I only have to go to the district … Continue reading →

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Oh What a Beautiful Day!

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Actually, what a beautiful weekend is more like it. We needed this. We just hung around. On Saturday we had our big cookout. Yesterday we planted the gardenand all the herbs on the deck and in the windowboxes. Last night, … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – McCall 5857 Shorts

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Yesterday it was 90º, today it’s 59º. I love New England! It’s supposed to be around 80 tomorrow. Yep, like the saying goes, if you don’t like the weather here, wait a minute. It’ll change. To … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Sale at Gorgeous Fabrics!

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

My first pair of shorts are almost finished. I like this pattern so I suspect I may make several before I’m done. I’ll try to get them wrapped up tonight and review them. And wear them this weekend! But in … Continue reading →

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What I'm Working On…

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

If you ever want to know why it is I don’t make more Marfy patterns, you’re looking at the reason. I love Marfy. Their lines are great; their patterns, for the most part, are incredibly chic; their fit is generally … Continue reading →

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When I Was a Kid, I'd Hear Things Go Bump in the Night

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

And I’d think, “What’s coming to get me?!” Nowadays, I hear things go bump in the night and I think, “What’s that going to cost me?” We’ve had a slight problem with our bathroom. Ever since it was installed 11 … Continue reading →

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Cottons, Classes, Cameras and a Crisis of Faith

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

It’s been a busy week, and I haven’t had much time to post. But just to bring you up to speed, here’s a rundown on what’s been happening. First up, cottons, linens and shirtings are on sale at Gorgeous Fabrics! … Continue reading →

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Not-Quite Pattern Review – Jalie 2806 v.2

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I already made this pattern once before, and you can read that review here. Not much has changed, but I did a couple of things differently. Fabric used: Rayon Jersey in Warm Pink from Gorgeous Fabrics (natch). What I did … Continue reading →

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Weekend Pictures

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

The video of the concert isn’t supposed to be ready for about 2 weeks, but DH and DSons took pictures at the concert. Here’s Ryan conducting the chorusHere’s The first song of our set – “I Can’t Sit Down”. I’m … Continue reading →

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