Monthly Archives: May 2012

On Pins and Needles

Posted on May 31, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Well, just needles, actually. No pins today. I often am asked, “How often should I change my needle?” My general rule of thumb is after every project. There are exceptions, of course. If I’m just making something very small, then … Continue reading →

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A Beautiful Weekend – Mostly

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Happy Tuesday! If you’re in the US, I hope you had a great long weekend. We had absolutely glorious weather. We started out the weekend with dinner at BFF Barb’s house. Saturday night we went to see “Dark Shadows”, which … Continue reading →

Posted in HotPatterns, Miscellaneous | 10 Comments

Privacy?

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

There’s an interesting discussion on one of the boards to which I subscribe. It has to do with whether people like “liking” on Facebook, and it got me thinking. As you know, I use FB as part of my marketing … Continue reading →

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Summer Sewing Plans

Posted on May 19, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Hello again! Between Couture Club goings-on, big family affairs, work, PT for a bum shoulder that I let go for a year and half, and (sadly) the sudden death of a good friend, things have been mighty busy around Ann-land. … Continue reading →

Posted in Fabrics, Patterns | 6 Comments

Haute Couture Club of Chicago, Fashion Show

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I spent last weekend I spent in Chicago, visiting friends and attending the Haute Couture Club of Chicago’s annual fashion show. What a wonderful time! A group of us converged on the city for fabric, fashion fun and frolic. Patti F. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing, Travel | 17 Comments

Weekend in Chicago!

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Gorgeous Fabrics

This weekend was the annual show for the Haute Couture Club of Chicago. A bunch of us met in Chicago for this event. This is the second year we’ve done it, hosted by the wonderful Patti F. On Friday, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Sewing | 15 Comments