I've lost my sewing mojo! I left for a conference to Mexico and can't get the sewing mojo back since I've been back. Today I received a shipment of 3 fabrics that I ordered last week from Michael's fabrics. One is a cashmere/silk blend that I am going to make a dress from Burda's magazine for this month. The other is a linen/cotton blend that I bought because it was on sale. The last one is a white cotton shirting - because I love white blouses! I try to post the pictures of the fabric later.
I'm hoping I will get the mojo back soon! Daugher and Son-in-law and grandson are arriving on Saturday...can't wait to see them again.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Thursday, September 17, 2009
No entry in the Jacket contest :(
Well, due to the fabric I'm using (very bad ravelling) I've had to finish the sleeve seams different than the contest rules state. You are not to have any exposed seams in order to qualify....so I'm not going to enter. However, I will finish before the deadline. It is coming along very nicely! Pictures to follow.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Contest Jacket progress
Well after cleaning up the house,laundry and making a grocery list and making it to the grocery store, I was finally able to get in the sewing room and continue the work on the contest jacket. I sewed the front sides and have the sleeves ready to put into the jacket. Here are a few pictures.
Here is a picture of the "extra" fabric that I had to purchase. I haven't had to cut into it yet, but after I get the sleeves in, I will cut this for my facing pieces.
And speaking of grocery lists...a fellow WW member told me about this website that you can pick the type of meal plan you want and what store you want and for $15.00 for 3 months, it will calculate the points, have recipes, grocery lists and the prices for that store of the items on your grocery lists. I signed up for the Points system, for 2 people and any store (because I hate shopping at Wally World) and I bought my groceries from the list today. It seems pretty neat! Give it a try, I have the link over to the right! Weight loss update...another 1.4 # for a total of 46.2 pounds!
Here is a picture of the "extra" fabric that I had to purchase. I haven't had to cut into it yet, but after I get the sleeves in, I will cut this for my facing pieces.
And speaking of grocery lists...a fellow WW member told me about this website that you can pick the type of meal plan you want and what store you want and for $15.00 for 3 months, it will calculate the points, have recipes, grocery lists and the prices for that store of the items on your grocery lists. I signed up for the Points system, for 2 people and any store (because I hate shopping at Wally World) and I bought my groceries from the list today. It seems pretty neat! Give it a try, I have the link over to the right! Weight loss update...another 1.4 # for a total of 46.2 pounds!
Friday, September 11, 2009
It's Here!!!
My fabric arrived today! Now I can cut the other 2 pieces and get started again on the jacket. I have all the back and sides done.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Rejected.....again!!!
Yes, can you believe it??? I was rejected to give blood again! This time.....I went to Costa Rica. So, now I'm banned from giving until June 2010, but I'm traveling to Mexico in 2 weeks. I guess I'll just have to be one of those people that will NEVER be able to give blood, because I'm always traveling out of the country for work. 2011 - I'll be in Brazil, 2012 I'll be in Russia. No blood from me!!!!! I really am disappointed :(((
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Contest Jacket is coming along
I started sewing the contest jacket tonight. Yesterday I discovered that the paisley knit top I made on Monday will look fantastic with the new jacket. The colors match perfectly. The other fabric should arrive either tomorrow or Friday. I've really gotten as far as I can go for now until the other arrives.
Tomorrow I am going to do something I have never done before.....Give blood! Yes, I'm going to try it again. Over 20 years ago I tried to give blood at the hospital for this woman that had to have her arms amputated, and she was an accountant. I felt for her and her family and decided to give in her name only to be told that the meds that I was taking (Bactrim) was a sulphur drug and I wasn't able to give blood because there are too many people allergic to sulphur drugs. I never tried to give again. Last night the local blood bank called for my DH and I took the message that they were wanting his blood, then asked me if I had ever given. Tomorrow the blood bank is having a special 12 hour drive and I'm going to head over there at lunch and give a pint! I'll at least lose 1/2 pound :)))
Tomorrow I am going to do something I have never done before.....Give blood! Yes, I'm going to try it again. Over 20 years ago I tried to give blood at the hospital for this woman that had to have her arms amputated, and she was an accountant. I felt for her and her family and decided to give in her name only to be told that the meds that I was taking (Bactrim) was a sulphur drug and I wasn't able to give blood because there are too many people allergic to sulphur drugs. I never tried to give again. Last night the local blood bank called for my DH and I took the message that they were wanting his blood, then asked me if I had ever given. Tomorrow the blood bank is having a special 12 hour drive and I'm going to head over there at lunch and give a pint! I'll at least lose 1/2 pound :)))
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
I'm in luck!!
The store called first thing after they opened and the sales clerk found my fabric on the remnant table with 1 3/4 yards left!!! Plus it was on sale! I only needed 32inches, so the extra will be nice. She took my credit card info and will charge me and ship tomorrow via UPS!! The jacket is saved.
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