Monthly Archives: December 2012

Hits – Misses – Reflections – Inspirations – Goals

Posted on December 31, 2012 by

2012 was a great year full of new adventures for me which included more sewing than I thought I was capable of. I know by now that even our mistakes are worthwhile, although it’s the successes  I like to celebrate. … Continue reading →

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Vogue 8742

Posted on December 30, 2012 by

Whew! (click Like if you feel the same way)  On the First Day of Christmas my true love gave to me……. On the Third Day of Christmas I found myself alone, Which meant by the Fourth Day of Christmas I had … Continue reading →

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December to Remember

Posted on December 22, 2012 by

Snazzy Sew ‘n’ Sew got her Sewing Mojo back. Cissie continues to inspire us all and Jilly’s hand has healed. As for the title of my post – I got that from Barbara Dean; her words not mine. The RTW … Continue reading →

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Razook’s Remake

Posted on December 20, 2012 by

“Smile Granny!” joked my husband. This is all I need to look twenty years older – a matronly dress and no makeup. Ta-da! My mother recently gave me her latest thrift store find, suggesting I might want to do a … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth McKay Inspired – Vogue 1323

Posted on December 13, 2012 by

  I spent the first weekend of December in New York and was exhilarated by the Christmas sights and festivities throughout the city. I spent the second weekend of December visiting my parents in Southern Pines, NC thoroughly charmed by … Continue reading →

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Thanks, Cherry Pix !

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

While waiting for my latest garment post to be published by Mood, I received a lovely surprise! The very clever and always witty Cherry Pix nominated me for the Very Inspiring Blog/One Lovely Blogger award!  Many thanks Cherry Pix!    … Continue reading →

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Holiday Fasting

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

A funny thing happens when sewers quit buying clothes…… they become very clothes conscious. At least that is what’s going on with the RTW Fasters, and it certainly happened with me. I became obsessed with all things clothes. I recently … Continue reading →

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