- First of all, congratulations to Amity and Nhi on the launch of their new pattern line Lolita Patterns! Their first pattern, a darling skirt with scalloped hem in sizes 0 to 26 (Yay!) called Fuschia will be available February 6 and it's FREE! So rush on over there and take advantage of these two crazy couturieuses before they come to their senses and start charging for their work!
- A couple of weeks ago at Goodwill I saw a mother trying to rein in her over-excited 4(?)-year-old. She kept calling his name and he kept bellowing "Attitude! Attitude!" Indeed.
- Rather than change the thread in my machines I made myself another Vogue 8618 using what was left of the fabric for DD's Christmas dress.
This comfy item is now in such heavy rotation in my wardrobe that I had to pull it out of the laundry for this picture (hence the wrinkles). - Here are two patches I embroidered after figuring out how to spell the recipients' names in Arabic. Allah bless the internet! I did some of the design with a Frixion pen, which vanishes when ironed. However, apparently the marks reappear when the item gets cold and you can see some scribbles on the patch on the left. Just another reason to pay the big bucks to live in Southern California, I guess.
- Traveling further back in time, I was inspired by an early December post by Shams to make myself a coccoon sweater, so I ran one up that very same day and spent much of the holidays wrapped in it.
- I have been reading and enjoying--admiring, really--everyone's wrap-up of 2012 and thoughts or resewlutions for 2013. I love being included a little bit in so many different interesting, challenging, amusing and productive lives. As to my own life, well, I think I'm coming to a point where I can't go on tolerating some chronic low-level unhappiness of my own and will have to address it by causing some acute major unhappiness around me. I have never been one to rock the boat, much less mutiny or sink it all together. We shall see. I suppose I'll need new clothes.
02 February 2013
Imbolc Randomness
Some random thoughts on this Groundhog Day/Candlemas/Imbolc/Brighid’s Day or the day after.
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That MT top looks comfy. One of the patterns I didn't buy before it went out of print.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear of your unhappiness and the impending turmoil. Sometimes that's what it takes to make change happen. No matter what you decide to do about the situation, hang in there!
The top has a weird möbius-strip collar that I can't understand even though I've sewn it twice!
DeleteWell you certainly have us wondering, so keep up the blogging! Love your beautiful cat. And you look great in your Vogue top.
ReplyDeleteI don't mean to be coy--it's not like I have real troubles.
DeleteHey, you have been sewing so that's a good thing.
ReplyDeleteAs for your personal unhappiness, please stay well. I'd miss seeing your posts and general creativity.
Oh, I'm fine. I just have a lot of baobabs to pull up (A. de Saint-Exupéry reference there).
DeleteThanks for the shout out!! I hope things get better soon...hang in there :)
ReplyDeleteI'm very excited about your new venture! I love that the first pattern is for "determined beginners." LOL
DeleteThose are nice tops! And do take care!
ReplyDeleteThanks!
DeleteHey! You know, I made that MT top a few years ago, right when I returned to sewing for myself. I used the pattern sized according to my measurements and it was HUGE. I used it as a nightgown for awhile until I finally threw it away. The neckline was so huge it didn't want to stay on the shoulders. I never remade the top again, but I do like it.
ReplyDeleteI like your cocoon! And thanks for the shout out. :D
Good luck with your challenge. Maybe 2013 is a year for positive change for you! And, as you know, change can be painful, but worth it. Good luck!
I have trouble envisioning the "worth it" part, but I'm trying, thanks.
DeleteYour cocoon is terrific, and we always, always, need more knit tops. They are a staple in the wardrobe. Fix your unhappiness. Life is too short.
ReplyDeleteOr too long. Thanks.
DeleteSometimes fear of pain (our own or others') keeps us from making important changes for our own well-being. But maybe you just have to rip off that old band-aid in order to heal. You do what you need to do for you! Here's wishing you strength and lots of virtual hugs.
ReplyDeleteLove the kitty perusing your pattern. Nice comfy garments too! You're brave with the Arabic. If it was me, I'd be worried that I'd inadvertently written something inappropriate!
Isn't that great that I have someone to read the instructions for me? :)
ReplyDeleteI have been wondering where you had gone. Glad to have you back and sad that you are having/experiencing turmoil. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteNot having/experiencing so much as planning/fomenting. Thanks, and my condolences on the death of your penny. ;)
DeleteGreat tops, and I am in awe of your embroidery, amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks tors!
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