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Knit Sewing, Elastic Tips, and Upcycle Project Guide
Memories - Memories: This time back in 2018, I was preparing to venture off to tape 2 spots for the It’s Sew Easy Series 1500 that...
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My Blog here is a work in progress...having just brought over all 618 of my posts from my 'Old Blog' which I began in 2005! Please excuse the duplications for a spell while I go through them all.
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Fashion Wisdom: Shoes and Hosiery
I got another “Fashion Wisdom” steroid last Saturday when I attended a full day seminar on dressing to look your best with Nancy Nix Rice...
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Fashion Trends and Advice for Fall ’12
If I weren’t off to Houston in 10 days for the International Quilt Market and Festival, I’d sure be packing away my summer duds and...
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THIS is how you shop…for creative clothing ideas!
A great top + a fitting room + a camera + a mirror …. creative sewing inspiration! Too bad my Captivating Cowls pattern was done and at...
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Fit of suits on the GOP Jan. 7 Debate
OK – politics aside……….and I fully realize that what I’m commenting on is inconsequential to the topics being discussed – which are all...
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Londa’s Comments on THREADS 156
I agree – it was the first of my ‘treats’ to myself to enjoy on my VACATION! Took notes as I read… Page 24 – don’t expect I’ll try this...
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great clothes at shows
This was a wonderful jacket made of a reversible knit. Note how it was exposing the lighter side as the pleated edge was attached. AND...
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Houston Creative Inspiration – 11/3/10
The inspiration we see as gals stop by our booth #717 here at the Houston Quilt Festival ‘Preview’ night was AWESOME!
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Sharing 10 Fashon Websites – with permission
My favorite fashion newsletter (free) is that by former model, Diane Pemberton-Sikes called Fashion For Real Women.Here is a link to her...
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Check this out – UPSIDE-Down Pockets
As seen in the airport at the start of our vacation in July…the UPSIDE-Down pockets – on I think Izod pants (see alligator peeking above...
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Royal Wedding Commentary – Ceremony
I’m moved! because of a business engagement, I was on the road this morning – and just now, this evening, have had a chance to watch a...
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Royal Wedding Commentary-Day Before the Wedding
Tell-tale quick construction in my book – depending on the lining to hold up the hem! IN my construction thinking, a hem should ALWAYS be...
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Preview on the Royal Wedding
You just have to take a minute to watch this ‘preview’… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kav0FEhtLug I’ll be traveling during the big event...
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BEWARE of Current Pant Silhouettes!
Can’t help it – got this Chico catalog last week and immediately put it on my scanner to remind myself to scan and comment. It seems that...
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More Fall Fashion Finds – Pant Focus and Londa’s How-To’s
Pant legs seem to be narrow – pegged, slim….. yuck! Won’t last – then you’ll be back for more flattering straight and boot leg...
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Fall Fashion Finds + Londa’s thoughts and How-To’s
OK – I’ve been browsing…through Fashion Magazines and mailers that have caught my eye. I learned from Sandra Betzina years ago to just...
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Napkin of Ideas from Snoop Shopping on Vacation
Not jacket design – but, OH, was that cream cheese blended with salmon ever good! Top right: a little T-shirt on a gal at a table next to...
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Colorado Observations
On vacation in Colorado – Vail area before the Rocky Mountain Sew Expo later this week… Some observations to share: 1. The flowers! Oh...
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Observations on Jeans
Was just ironing my Coldwater Creek Jeans and made some interesting observations… On this pair – waistband cut on straight of grain at...
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Oh my Gosh Bridal Gown
This one is going in my “Frumpy to Wow” class photos to teach how important it is to ‘stand back’ and get a total overall view of what...
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Feel like a ‘Dressed Up’ gal in these casual days…
OK – amongst a very frustrating day – note my VERIZON post a bit ago – I needed to feel GOOD. So I ‘dressed up’ for an appointment with...
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