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What's with the end of summer? 26 Aug 2013 | 07:25 am
As bizarre as it is, apparently it is now the end of summer. I am taking this hard despite the fact I got a jump start on summer by going to Florida for two months starting in April. Summer is my se...
Sewing on the edges 12 Aug 2013 | 04:51 am
We have had a busy week around here, getting the bed rest routine down, and doing details like feeding three dogs in sequence, as well as the regular work and other family stuff. I have slipped in so...
Small projects 4 Aug 2013 | 06:20 am
My week has been a blur. Only two weeks left in summer term with the usual wake-up call going on that everyone (including me the marker) has to get a push on to finish. And two days ago my step-dau....
Project collection 28 Jul 2013 | 06:11 pm
Where do I start? I am facing facts that with two heavy summer courses (with 60 assignments a week to mark) and a whole lot of family stuff going on, it is unlikely I will be posting again before nex...
Flypaper thoughts on the week that was 20 Jul 2013 | 07:07 pm
It has been a busy week for me. I have had my 14 year old niece visiting, doing the work thing, and general life. This afternoon I am going AWOL however and taking my machine, a layer cake, and the ...
Vogue 8880 15 Jul 2013 | 06:17 am
It seems to me that I have been cooking for the last month and my sewing has been quick and easy. I decided that I needed something cool to wear with skirts and had some lovely swiss dot that I thoug...
A question for you about clothing care 9 Jul 2013 | 06:29 am
I bet you wish you came to my place for Sunday dinner. We run a regular salon over here once a week, discussing important and serious topics of the day. Last night it was ironing. With a sidebar on....
Technical notes from that birthday shirt: or how do you finish a back neckline? 7 Jul 2013 | 04:58 pm
For various reasons sewing guide sheets have been on my mind this week. It all started with an email last week from an independent designer who noted that their patterns had minimal instructions beca...
Catching up 6 Jul 2013 | 05:19 am
OK, well, what's the latest? For a start we have had some company and more to come. This is a very good reason not to sew. One of our star visitors was my step-daughter who came home for a visit fro...
Slow day sewing 25 Jun 2013 | 04:19 am
The last few days I have been divesting myself of considerable sewing supplies. After having lived lean in the supply department in Florida I realized that my ought-to-dos, piled high, were getting to...
