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Book Review: Bringing Home the Birkin
I picked the following book for bookclub. We usually only read ‘serious’ books. But, each summer we pick a beach book. I thought this was a good summer read. Especially for those who like fashion and...
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Book Review and Fabric Giveaway: Material Obsession (Modern Quilts with...
Material Obsession: Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots by Kathy Doughty My review rating: 3 of 5 stars I first found this book on Kathleen’s “Little Hunting Creek’ blog. Then I saw it written up in...
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Book Review: Fitting and Pattern Alteration (A Multi-Method Approach)
Fitting & Pattern Alteration: A Multi-Method Approach by Elizabeth L. Liechty My rating: 5 of 5 stars ‘A swayed back will be evident by the forward tilt of the pelvis; a prominent abdomen and...
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Book Review: 500 Quick and Easy Decorating Projects and Ideas
This book was a delightful and generous gift from LindsayT who picked up on my love of the now defunct Cottage Living and Domino Magazine. I’ve always called my personal decorating style Urban Cottage...
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Things Calm Down
It’s been a crazy busy month on this side of the world. But, my reward came early! Remember when I bought the Singer 221 Featherweight? Well, one came without a case. The woman selling said her mom...
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Bunka Garment Design Textbooks Are Amazing.
I am not selling my books nor do I have access to the discounted price I originally paid. If you are interested in buying these books, please use Amazon Japan. The books are about $40 each plus...
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Book Review: Singer Sewing Reference Library: Sewing Activewear
I’m at least two projects or more from tackling my athletic wear (I sew by the color on the serger). But, thought you might be interested in a great resource on sewing athletic wear. I managed to...
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Book Review: Sewing Lingerie from the Singer Sewing Reference Library
Guys, I’m so busy these days between work (larger projects, running a Fellowship program) and extra curricular activities (election season). I don’t want to tell you I’m on a hiatus from blogging since...
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I Finally Read “Over-Dressed”
And, I felt kind of depressed. And have spent the weekend obsessively cleaning out my closets, drawers and basement. I live alone in a three bedroom house and there is stuff in each of those rooms. I...
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Book Review: Just Make Them Beautiful
Apparently, this last week was the anniversary of Grace Kelley’s 1965 wedding to Prince Ranier of Monaco. I thought it was high time I let you know that I *finally* read her wedding dress designer’s...
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