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PR Hacks - Decorative Darts
Mid August already, how did that happen? I certainly must be getting old if all I do is exclaim that, "Time is going so fast!" Soon I'll be pinching children's checks and saying how much they've...
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Striking Out this Summer
Blog posting has been reaaaaaly sporadic this summer, I'm sure you've noticed. Part of it was the normal aversion to standing next to an iron while it's 95 degrees outside. Mmmm heat exhaustion....
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40's Casual Style
This summer my Sister-in-law gave us the option to join her family on a cabin camping trip up in Rickett's Glen. They usually do some sort of camping trip during summer vacation and had plenty of extra...
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PR Hacks - Split Cowl Dress
I know what some of you are thinking. "I say Heather, that dress looks verrrry familiar." You're right! I was a sneaky knock off artist this month. Muhaa haa!It probably won't surprise you to find out...
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Ch - Ch - Ch - Changes
Wow, I've had quite the busy and exciting September! For those of you who don't already know, in mid September I was hired at Emma One Sock. Hooray!!I really couldn't ask for a more perfect job for my...
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Guess what I made 3 months ago? - Simplicity 1155 and Decades of Style Empire...
What's that I see on the horizon? Is it a new blog post? It couldn't possibly be! We all know I've disappeared into the fabric shelves of EOS and/or my winter hibernation cave. It's true, I've been...
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Sewing Vintage in February
Hello all, today's post is about the Stashbusting Sewalong FB group. I've been an active member for a number of years and it's been a wonderful group that has helped me make put a dent in the size of...
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Deep Stash Plans
It's February but it's never too late to talk about first quarter-ish sewing plans. Heck at the rate I'm currently sewing what else do we have to talk about? OK maybe cookies, but I'm fresh out of...
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My Annual Winter Coat Project - Hollywood 1214
I think most of you guys know by now that I'm not much of a planner. Usually I cast my little squirrel eyes around and sew what ever seems bright and shiny at the current moment in time. Funny...
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Deep Stash Sew-a-long Results
If it wasn't obvious by now intermittent blogging is the new normal. If you could call blogging every couple of months intermittent. Hmmm let's call it a quarterly "gift" instead. Gift or flaming poop...
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McCall's 3242 - The Pendleton Jacket Knock Off
Last year I feel deeply in love with the Pendleton 49er jacket. At first I was all, "Oooo look at me, embracing boxy plaid garments. How shocking!" Then I slowly remembered that my mother had a closet...
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You may remember Easter - Hollywood 1025
Hey guys, do you remember Spring time? When the flowers were blooming and we weren't dying of oppressive heat? No me neither. My current hobbies are switching out ice packs and bitching about being...
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When Ebay closes a door, Etsy opens a window - Hollywood 1411
I'm sure you'll all agree with me that spending a quarter of your feel time searching the internet for new sewing patterns is perfectly normal. Just something we seamstress's do to relax and is in no...
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Bandwagon Sewing - Simplicity 1554
Hello everyone, hope you are enjoying the beginning of Fall. Or as I call it about these parts, "Just die already summer." Oh course summer is aware it almost succeeded in breaking me this year and is...
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It's an Easter Miracle
This could be an Easter miracle or more of a Dr. Frankenstein hooking up a corpse to lighting sort of situation. Either way you slice it, the blog is ALIVE! ALIVE I TELL YOU!!!!! *cue manic...
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2017 Flashback - I might be too pale for this dress
Is there an expiration date on unblogged garments? It's not like any of you live near me and are thinking, "God Heather, I've seen you wear that dress for 3 months. You're blogging about it now? As...
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Turning 40 - A Review
Hey guess what? It's officially my 40th birthday day! I've been celebrating all month because a "birthday month" is a thing and I'm secretly dramatic. Or maybe that's not a secret. Does a not...
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Meanwhile on another blog....
When one of your virtual sewing besties asks if you can write a guest post you don't say no! Which is why I'm over on the Sewicalist blog today. Gillian, of Crafting a Rainbow, asked if I'd like to...
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2017 Flashback - Suit Jackets Galore Part 1
Confession - I have always loved suits. Back in high school I had a black pinstriped pantsuit with a double breasted jacket that was my pride and joy. It was a cheap ass polyester blend purchased at...
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Hollywood 1413 - The Easter Outfit That Wasn't
Hello everyone, happy summer 2018 to you heat loving people out there. You all are currently flooding my instagram feed with giant smiles on your faces as you gleefully break out your sandals. "Finally...
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2017 Flashback - Addicted to Plaid
Well lookie here, my camera card still has more unblogged garments on it. There's also 3 different garments that haven't been photographed at all, but now I'm playing chicken with the summer sun. If I...
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We get it, you like lemons - Butterick 6556
Honestly, is there a lemon print I've ever said no to? Are lemons the new bird? Just put a lemon on it? Putting a lemon on it would actually work for me. "Look Steve! I bought a new power drill...
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Sewing to Match your Accessories - Hollywood 1064
Early this summer I looked in my closet and realized a few things. A - I have a lot of navy hats and shoes. B - I have no navy clothing to wear with said hats and shoes. C -Then I looked through my...
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Failures
Preface - If you follow me on Instagram you might want to skip this blog post. You've already heard my mini sob story. Enjoy your favorite tasty treat and join me back next time for a fun FO post....
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The Other Navy Outfit
Well hello there everyone, guess who's been working a lot. Nope it's not Froggie. In fact he suddenly disappeared yesterday when I needed to hand sew two sets of shoulder pads in two dresses. I don't...
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