The Backup Plan

     What seems to be now turning into a tradition (three trips qualifies, right?) Tina and I had another Girls Movie Night last nite.     We only have a few prerequisite’s   Something our Hub’s really wouldn’t want to see Must be on a Tuesday – So we can use our free movie tickets from Optimun Start [...]

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This week in the Sewing Room..4/23

Well, I  have been a bit busy this week, but I was still able to get some sewing done.  I was waiting pretty impatiently for all my new Sewing Patterns to arrive in the mail, so I just couldn’t get any more accomplished.     I have had this pattern for some time, and when [...]

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Yummo….Delish…EVOO

  So, can you guess who I am quoting?     Yup, Rachael Ray!! Yesterday my Mom and I had a chance to be in the audience for  not one, but two taping of the Rachael Ray Show !!! Our day started bright and early, which for everyone who knows me, I am not a [...]

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Vintage?

One of my many weaknesses is Sewing Patterns.. I just love them. I love looking for them, buying, and even sometime making them :) One of my favorite place to look is Ebay. You can find so many different &  OOP (out of print) varieties. But, today I was taken back…. Can someone please tell me when [...]

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Another Birthday Weekend

  Yup, my little girl is now a TEENAGER! And to keep  with our family traditions, we partied all weekend! We celebrated Erinn’s actual birthday at Cousin Kim’s. The girls had some friends over and surprised her with an ice-cream cake!   Keeping with birthday tradition, Erinn was able to choose the dinner of her [...]

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Dress Pattern

  I had purchased this pattern off  of Ebay quite some time ago. It is an OOP (out of print) pattern. I wanted a dress that didn’t require a shirt underneath, and that would also have a flattering fit. I did adjust the sizes a bit in the hip area and it fit perfectly!   Pros:  [...]

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Stuff that Summer’s made of

Aahhh..We have really been blessed. Not only do we have the week off, but we are having this un-seasonably warm weather to enjoy right along with it! With the temperatures ranging in the 70-80′s, it has given me a glimpse of what my future Summer holds, and boy, am I excited! Now, don’t get me wrong, [...]

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Shirt Pattern

  I have had this pattern for quite some time now, and have finally sat down and made it..TWICE! I Love the top! I did have to do a bit of altering making it smaller in some places, but after top #2 I think I have a great wardrobe builder! I am hoping to pair [...]

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Skirt Pattern

    I knew exactly what I wanted foldover waist soft knit mid-calf length And what I didn’t expensive prices crazy prints short lengths I live in Yoga Pants, preferably fold over waist, so I thought this would be a great alternative… a Yoga Skirt I thought it would be fairly easy, but I was [...]

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What a crabby day

  I should have just stayed in bed..if I was comfortable I may have…. A terrible night sleep from my RA….. within 30 minutes of waking..Erinn and Nate were already at each other’s throats….. Within inches of the final hem on the bathroom curtain, I run out of bobbin in the sewing machine…… Did I mention [...]

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