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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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Londa
Aug 22, 20122 min read
NEW Creative Sweatshirt Jackets…to become ‘Vision’ Pattern
My vow is to always, always, always make my Talking Patternsâ„¢ the VERY best they can possibly be, so I always seem to have several of my...
Londa
Aug 15, 20121 min read
Textile Discount Outlet – Chicago Illinois – WOW!!!!!
basement view at Textile Discount Outlet You will find everything imagineable…zippers – (Oh my gosh, zippers!!), every type of...
Londa
Jul 30, 20121 min read
1 Yr old Alyssa on the Fashion Runway
Alyssa models the romper I created for her last July – 2011. Alyssa rear view I was thrilled this weekend to receive these photos snapped...
Londa
Jul 16, 20121 min read
Ric Rac Flower Trim
Ric Rac Flower Trim on Antique Christening Dress At a recent American Sewing Guild Meeting here in the Champaign-Urbana-Mahomet-Monticell...
Londa
Jul 14, 20122 min read
Londa’s Kit Creation Process
I thought you might be interested in the ‘process’ that I use when pulling together the Kits I offer as I travel around to sewing Expos,...
Londa
Jun 25, 20122 min read
Design – by CHANGING your mind!
I knew I would need a yarn for combining with it for couching… I rarely seem to make anything without couched embellishment… so I took a...
Londa
Jun 12, 20121 min read
Swimsuit Cover-Up
The inspiration garment… At TJ Max – for $55! I don’t think so…even though time = $, I ENJOY the process, so here’s my ‘tale’ of my new...
Londa
Jun 12, 20121 min read
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...
Londa
Jun 5, 20121 min read
10th jacket ADDED to Book 2: Creative Sweatshirt Jackets…Londa’s Way
Jacket 10-Rahab + Ruth At my 2nd Annual Creative Get-Away Retreat in April, I managed to create this jacket. Find it as AN ADDITION to...
Londa
May 22, 20122 min read
Captivating Cowls New Pattern Booklet…Progress and RELEASE!
June 12, 2012 Busy writing a newsletter…and can FINALLY pick the printed booklets up tomorrow!!! Ya don’t want to know the latest...
Londa
Apr 18, 20123 min read
Memories – and a Tribute to my Mother
In memory of MY dear Mother – who just recently passed to Jesus’ arms on March 22, 2012 after living with Alzheimer’s Disease for approx...
Londa
Mar 3, 20122 min read
Turning ’60’ Frock
Back view - hem is created with many angles. OK – I have to keep saying it in order to believe it, ‘get my mind around it’ that I’m...
Londa
Feb 21, 20121 min read
Nifty Necklines and Creative Companions in TOP PRIORITIES series ready
Nifty Necklines Creative Companions The TALKNG portions of these 2 brand new Top Priorities booklets on sewing knit tops are READY – says...
Londa
Feb 10, 20121 min read
Nifty Necklines Booklet in TOP PRIORITIES Knit Tops series to the printer!
Londa’s Nifty Necklines for Knit Tops Nifty Necklines Booklet Front Cover Building upon the basic techniques taught in my Booklet:...
Londa
Jan 9, 20123 min read
Londa’s 5 Minute Center Front Pant Zipper Application
First – my ‘soapbox’ – I think for women – whose tops lap right over left – that the lap on the trouser should similarly lap the same...
Londa
Jan 5, 20122 min read
TOP PRIORITIES: Londa’s Upscale Techniques for Knit Tops Talking™ Instructions RELEASED
YEAHH!!!!!!!!!! ‘ Birthed’ a new product – and has it ever been FUN! Full Cover for Upscale Techniques for Knit Tops This image is of...
Londa
Dec 20, 20112 min read
Man’s Tie transformed to Cell Phone/Ipod/Credit Card Pouch
I recently took a precious tie of my late brother’s and transformed it into a little pouch to carry a cell phone and credit cards for my...
Londa
Dec 8, 20111 min read
T-Shirt Embellishments…Design process BEGINS
OK – I’ve been collecting fabric, photos, ideas, trims for almost a year now – and over the last 2 weeks I have been immersed in making...
Londa
Nov 20, 20115 min read
Londa’s ‘Coastal Curtsy’ Skirt Directions
One of the most exciting ‘fabric’ finds at the Houston Quilt Market was a booth devoted to the infamous ‘Ruffle Fabric’. Not that...
Londa
Sep 26, 20115 min read
Christmas ‘Living’™ Creative Sweatshirt Jacket
I was excited about completing my new jacket version of the Living™ Talking Pattern™ last week and uploaded a new Album on my business...
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