Monthly Archives: July 2009

Silk Jersey Heads Up!

Posted on July 20, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Keep an eye over on Gorgeous Fabrics today and tomorrow. I’m getting a slew of new fabrics in, including a rainbow of gowachuss silk jerseys! I’m expecting the shipment today, and I’ll put them up as soon as I have … Continue reading →

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Houseguests

Posted on July 19, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

L to R: Hoover, Tessa, Lexie This week I have tripled the number of dogs in the house. Tessa the Rottweiler and her daughter Lexie (the puppy formerly known as Yellow) are staying with us while their owners are on … Continue reading →

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More on Bra Fitting – Bring a Tape Measure

Posted on July 17, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Not too long ago I found myself in need of new, ahem, foundation garments. I am going to be on TV in the not too distant future, thanks to DS’ ballroom habit. When we got the date for the film … Continue reading →

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The Two-and-a-Half Hour Transitional Skirt

Posted on July 16, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

It’s July. That means that the stores, catalogues, and pattern drawers are starting to fill with fall and winter fashions. Vogue Patterns, in particular, has come out with a collection that hits it right out of the park. But… It’s … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – McCalls 5847 Shirt Dress

Posted on July 13, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From McCalls’ website – “MISSES’ SHIRTDRESSES IN THREE LENGTHS AND SASH: Shirtdresses A, B, C, D have princess seams, collar, topstitching, sleeve and length variations; shirtdresses A, D have patch pockets and flaps; shirtdresses A, C have self … Continue reading →

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The Best Crabcakes, Evah!

Posted on July 8, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I’m going to start this post off with an apology to my friends in Washington DC and Baltimore. I was down there this past weekend and I didn’t have a chance to contact anyone. Renee? Allyn? Next time I’ll call … Continue reading →

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We Have Winners!

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Yay! Three people guessed the reason behind the 21%. They are Diane D., Marcia H., and Linda T. Congratulations to all three! They each received $10 gift certificates. Enjoy them ladies! Now, the reason for 21% is because the US … Continue reading →

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One More Shameless Plug and then I'm Done for the Day

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

As long as I’m plugging away, I just saw an email that came across my desk last night. My friends at HotPatterns are running a 4th of July sale too! So you can buy your patterns from them, your interfacing … Continue reading →

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Big Sale at Gorgeous Fabrics, and a Shameless Plug

Posted on July 2, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Hello my dears! This weekend is July 4th, which is a big holiday here in the US. And to celebrate said big holiday, we’re putting almost every fabric on sale at Gorgeous Fabrics for a whopping 21% off, including all … Continue reading →

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Whoof!

Posted on July 1, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

That’s not a dog barking, that’s exhaustion rearing its head. I took a bunch of students and colleagues to New York yesterday for a “field trip”. It was a great time! We had a couple of adventures, but more than … Continue reading →

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