Monthly Archives: December 2009

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I can’t say I’ll be terribly sorry to bid adieu to 2009. It was a wildly uneven year. From great highs to great lows, and lots of stuff in between. But it ended on a high note, in more ways … Continue reading →

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Where's Waldo?

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Guess what we did today? We saw Ryan and heard the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! What a thrill!!! But even more thrilling for me was that they invited me to rehearse with them. How fabulous a birthday present is this?Okay – … Continue reading →

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Have a Fabulous Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Image from PhotoPostsBlog (love it!!!) To all who celebrate it, I hope you have a Gorgeous Christmas. And I hope everyone has a Splendid Whatever!

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Pattern Review – Jalie 2682 V-neck Top

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Yesterday I mistakenly identified the Jalie pattern I planned to make for my niece. This is the one I really was planning to use. It’s better suited for the fabric. So here you go… Pattern Description: From Jalie’s website, “Stylish … Continue reading →

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Peeps Alert!

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

You know what to do. If you aren’t a Facebook Peep, become one! You get special sales announcements, discounts and other great stuff. Parting Shot: Let it Snow! We have about 10 inches so far, and it’s still coming down. … Continue reading →

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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to…

Posted on December 19, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

…the doctor’s office. Honestly, I’ve spent more time in doctors’ offices in the last two weeks than I ever wanted. You know, when something like this happens, you just have to shrug your shoulders, set your spine and face it … Continue reading →

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For Once I Wish it WASN'T All About Me

Posted on December 14, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

We have a running joke in my family that “It’s all about me, all the time.” Not just me Ann, but any of my siblings as well. It’s just one of those sayings we have. I kinda wish it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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When the Going Gets Tough

Posted on December 11, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

The tough get sewing. I’m not going to bore you with details of my week, other than to say that if ever I receive an email that begins with the words, “I thought you might be dead by now, but … Continue reading →

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Big Scary Things Happen

Posted on December 9, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

They happen to all sorts of people: good, bad and in-between. So what do you do? You panic first, then you talk to people who know all about Big Scary things and panic a little less. Then you pick yourself … Continue reading →

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Some Pictures from the Sit and Sew

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Everything is going great at the Sit and Sew. Everyone is humming away on their projects. Susan fit my muslin and I am in the midst of thread tracing it onto my bouclé. So here are some pictures from yesterday: … Continue reading →

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