Category Archives: Patterns

Pattern Giveaway, Part 2

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Now that I’ve had my morning coffee, here are some more patterns for your sewing pleasure! Reiterating the conditions: first one to ask, gets first dibs. To put your name in, email me at ann “at” gorgeousfabrics “dot” com. I’m … Continue reading →

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Pattern Giveaway – Part 1

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

As I said in my last post, I have more patterns than I can ever use. And while I love to study patterns, I don’t want these beauties to go to waste. So please, help me here and take them. … Continue reading →

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Pattern Giveaway Coming Soon!

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Alright, dear readers, I need to clear some space. You’ve heard me talk about SABLE as it relates to fabric stash. But it can also apply to pattern stashes, and mine has reached critical mass. I have a load of … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sundries

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Happy weekend! It’s been kind of dreary here in the Boston area this weekend. My tomato plants are really happy, and my oregano is growing like a weed. We had a nice weekend. Saturday was spent doing house stuff. DH … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – StyleArc Creative Cate Top

Posted on June 5, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From the Website – CREATIVE CATE TOP: This is such a great versitile top that can be worn in lots of different ways – just leave it up to your creative imagination. Simple to make and simple to … Continue reading →

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Pattern Review – StyleArc Cruise Club Kim Dress

Posted on June 4, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Pattern Description: From the StyleArc Website – “CRUISE CLUB KIM DRESS: Fabulous all occasion dress – an easy comfortable shapes that doesn’t cling to our lumps. Pop on a necklace and heals and you are ready for dinner or a … Continue reading →

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StyleArc First Impressions

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

First off, thank you, everyone, for your lovely wishes on Larry’s and my anniversary. It was a wonderful day. With some wild-ass weather! We missed the tornadoes – they went south of us, but there was still a lot of … Continue reading →

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Springtime At Last!

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

  Halleluia, the sun finally came out! Honestly, I think I started to grow moss behind my ears, it’s been so wet for so long. But yesterday, just in time for the Junior Prom (more on that later), the rain … Continue reading →

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A Quick Top and Some Musing

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

I am teaching a class right now, Sewing With Knits. It’s a lot of fun, and I have great students. I was demonstrating how to sew a neckband for them. I had already cut out another version of Simplicity 2603, … Continue reading →

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McCalls 5974 Wrap Dress – NOW We’re Talking!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Gorgeous Fabrics

Miss me? I’ve been a lousy blogger recently. Between work, sons’ various activities, DH’s birthday and a surprise (to him) visit by his sisters last weekend, and all the festivities and hilarity that ensued, I haven’t had time to sew, … Continue reading →

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