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Hamilton “Hammy” Johnson joined the Johnson family January 9th, 2006. Though the date and whereabouts of his birth are unknown, we found him at Petsmart and chose him especially from a group of his peers. Hammy was a happy fancy hamster, of the dwarf variety, who instantly took to his new home – running on…
Ok, seeing as how I sew, I always wish I were a bit more stylish…a little more funky. But I always have trouble achieving that since I always seem to be sewing for someone else! However, I have come across this adorable tutorial for making a belt from the Juicy Bits Blog, and although I…
Well, it’s been a little bit since I wrote…We survived wedding #2 for the summer and managed to have a little fun. Once again, I altered the wedding dress, 2 of the bridesmaids and the mother of the bride’s dresses (but did not make any of them). Here we all are up on stage (notice…
I was so pleased to find a wonderful poplin polka dot for Pam’s dress at Equilter.com that I emailed them with the results. I just got word today that they’ve posted my email and pictures on their Forum! Equilter has a wonderful and endless selection of fabrics and in my scurry to find fabric, they…
Just for fun, I am reading a VERY OLD VERSION (Copyright 1982! HA!) of the book “Fashion: From Concept to Consumer” (sick isn’t it?) and I read something that tickled my funny bone: The first man, a Frenchman, to patent a wooden sewing machine in 1825 lost all his machines in a Tailors riot. The…
I got this picture yesterday from Pam. Doesn’t she look great?AND…You are looking at the current Number One sales director of Mary Kay in the NATION! Congrats Pam and thanks for making my dress shine!!
Well, as Maya moves into her cottage this weekend, and I face my sister-in-law’s wedding next weekend, I have endeavored the past day and a half to alter my dress and start Maya’s pillows. The dress only needs some minor hand sewing, now, and is essentially done so I look forward to a non-dress project….
I was checking my email at 5am this morning and saw that I won this WONDERFUL Michael Miller 1st Sight kit!! I had been on their blog envying all the fabrics and baby accessory patterns for my son and now, here it is! I’ll be receiving a kit! I can’t believe it. Be sure to…
So just incase others of you have been under a rock too, I feel obligated to share this link to Amy Butler Patterns! There are quilt patterns, bags, pillows and more! Also, be sure to frequent the Michael Miller Blog, “Making It Fun” for inspiration and free patterns as well! On another note, please check…