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CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 10:14:30 AM http://curlysquilts.weebly.com/1/post/2013/12/a-year-of-sewing-in-review.html
Have you ever thought at the end of the year, "What did I do with myself this year? Where did the time go?" I wrote these posts as an antidote to that kind of thinking. This post is part one. I'll have more next time!
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Farmgirl #5076 I am a recyclin, home schoolin', home grown, hand sewn kinda farmgirl! |
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Cindy Lou |
Posted - Jan 04 2014 : 11:46:55 AM You've been a good example. I got my first sewing project of the year pinned on fabric last night, a flannel nightgown that sounds so cozy for the bitter cold expected this next week. One thing I find hard to remember with garment sewing is to have the ironing board set up and ready, it makes a lot of difference in getting things to fit together well. Stay warm! Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver |
CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Jan 04 2014 : 08:06:22 AM Susan, I wasn't new to sewing quilts, I've been quilting since I was 16. But garment construction is a totally different world, and I had a very hard time wrapping my head around the differences. Although I'd made a couple of things, they never turned out really well. Now I feel much more confident in my abilities. The pattern for the white Taffy Blouse is included in the Colette Pattern Book here:
https://www.colettepatterns.com/shop/colette-sewing-handbook
This book was really instrumental in helping me build my skills this last year and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to learn how to make clothes.
Curly's Quilts My website: www.curlysquilts.weebly.com My Etsy shop: www.curlysquilts.etsy.com My Farmmade shop: http://www.farmmade.com/store/curly-s-quilts
Farmgirl #5076 I am a recyclin, home schoolin', home grown, hand sewn kinda farmgirl! |
Cindy Lou |
Posted - Dec 31 2013 : 10:37:56 AM Sarah, It is so much fun to see your collection! Were you really new to sewing this year? That is a good example for your kids, as a home-schooling mom. I bet it also helps bring you back to finish incomplete projects too.
By the way I really like the sleeves on the white top, if you used a pattern, would you mind sharing the number?
The quilting is delightful, that is something I'd love to learn. I especially like the yellow combination.
It's such a great idea to keep a record of what is accomplished. I just may follow your example this year. I tend to pick a craft, do a bunch, give them away as gifts and move on before I feel I've really mastered any one area.
Have a great (and productive) New Year! Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?" Mary Oliver |
CurlysQuilts |
Posted - Dec 31 2013 : 09:45:38 AM http://curlysquilts.weebly.com/1/post/2013/12/a-year-of-sewing-in-review-ii.html
Here is part 2! I hope everyone has a Happy New Year!
Curly's Quilts My website: www.curlysquilts.weebly.com My Etsy shop: www.curlysquilts.etsy.com My Farmmade shop: http://www.farmmade.com/store/curly-s-quilts
Farmgirl #5076 I am a recyclin, home schoolin', home grown, hand sewn kinda farmgirl! |
prayin granny |
Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 11:57:24 AM Love the things you made and shared on your blog, Sarah!
Blessings, Linda
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/ Country at Heart 'For I know the plans I have for you......'
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prayin granny |
Posted - Dec 28 2013 : 11:55:45 AM I'm slowly getting back into sewing this year. With Pinterest inspiration I made these pillows for Christmas for my gkids this year. I really had a blast with the process of making things again!
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Look forward to trying new projects in the New Year!
Blessings, Linda
http://grannysbirds.blogspot.com/ Country at Heart 'For I know the plans I have for you......'
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