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Dover Jacket ~ The Third Version in Embroidered Denim
This is my last and most elaborate version of the Dover Jacket.Supplies ~- Embroidered Denim from Mood Fabric - purchased at the NYC store late last year - (5) 7/8" flower buttons from the button...
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Reflections late in February...
These are just a few thoughts that have been rambling through my mind. There's nothing that's enough for a blog post, so I'm putting them all together here.First Fabric ~I bought fabric. Well of course...
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And The Winner Is...
First ~I will be watching the Red Carpet Arrivals for the Oscars tonight. I love awards season just for the beautiful gowns & dresses the actresses wear. So I will be planted in front of my TV...
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February 2019 Round Up
First this round up is late because I've caught my annual case of the crud. I've spent the last few days sleeping and hydrating and am finally starting to feel human again! Second this post is all...
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Sew Your View - McCalls 7912
I've followed the monthly "Sew Your View" sew-alongs on Instagram almost from the beginning. Every month I see the new pattern chosen and while I love the finished garments, the pattern doesn't appeal...
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Crocheting my Life Away
Last November the grandkids all got new beds. They've reached the stage where no one needed a crib or a baby bed - so new beds. Along with new beds, my Mom bought each child a new comforter and sheets...
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SewcialistsMiniChallenge
I opted to play the Minichallenge the Sewcialists were promoting this weekend. I love this account because ALL sewists matter, to the Sewcialists. They promote everyone who sews on both their blog and...
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Fabric Satisfied
I love Sew Camp! I love the camarderie, the conversations, the laughter and seeing what other sewists are making. But mostly I love the Friday trip to Fabric Mart. To me its the DisneyWorld of fabric...
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#carriagecornersewcamp March 2019
This is gonna be a long post. I have a lot of pictures and I'm being lazy so one post just tap out when you've had too much! LOL!The March Sew Camp is 2.5 days starting on Friday going through Sunday...
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March 2019 ~ End of the Month Recap
I know I've sewn this month but it doesn't feel like it. So I was pleasantly surprised to realize that I have four completed garments. Monthly Fabric Update ~Let's talk fabric accumulation first. Cause...
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Silk Twill Printed TNT Shirt
Originally when I purchased this fabric I wanted to make a dress for work from it. At that time I lived in corporate workwear and while it was a little bright for that world, I bought the fabric anyway...
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Simplicity 8059 - An Eyelet Cardigan
I've made this cardigan several times over the last couple of years and it's become my go to pattern.It was made to go with the latest Pembroke tunic recently completed. An early spring outfit to wear...
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A Lightweight Rayon Knit Pembroke Tunic
The season is starting to turn but we're still getting those colder days. Days when it starts out pretty chilly, warms up around lunch time, and then gets chillier for the trip home. While it seems I...
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A Tribute to Faye - UPDATED!
Earlier today I got the news that Linda Faye Lewis passed away. I had another blog post written to share today but I really wanted to honor Faye because she was a wonderful woman & sewist and...
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A Roscoe Dress or Top?!
This post has a backstory but let's start with a picture first. So what happened was...I did not make or sew this Roscoe. Grace (@wzrdreams) made it. She made it last year before her breast cancer...
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A Pink Linen Bow Tie Shirt
...or my first shirt of the season. I started with my TNT shirt pattern and added the bow tie from Vogue 8772.Y'all know that I love shirts and added quite a few of them to my wardrobe last year. I've...
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Simplicity 8265 - A Ponte Vest
One of my goals this year was to add more toppers to my wardrobe. I love wearing vests and wanted more of them in my wardrobe. The ones featured in the post above are worn quite frequently during the...
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April 2019 ~ End of Month Recap
April is such an in-between month. It's not cold like January/February but it's not warm yet either. I mean you may have a day or two of warmth but it's not that settled in your bones warmth of late...
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Do you shop around?
Hey everyone! I'm in the mood to fabric shop and it's all due to the fact that my birthday is this month and all of the birthday discounts are falling into my mailbox. Let me stop here and say I don't...
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Catching Up...
I know it's been quiet here on the blog but I have been sewing. The latest Dover Jacket is finished but no pictures have been taken yet...maybe this weekend. Just haven't been in the mood.First ~I was...
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