tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19384426934540027352024-02-07T15:37:44.172-05:00Brambleberry CottageNancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-29047246046714460872011-04-09T09:57:00.000-04:002011-04-11T10:11:23.363-04:00Pattern Sale - April 2011<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjzjm-OgtTXVcfi3iGGe3sqTdWxRz4c9TMIXlyne954XcSnkf6K6cfn0VGCCSIs68wa1EeN3OwAi16FOy_42sPsU_6FH4Ms6TijAD5Y8Vidvgx4ZZbpa64XWjwwapvPkfIeZlD_zeuSo/s1600/P1010166.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5594325794096592962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIjzjm-OgtTXVcfi3iGGe3sqTdWxRz4c9TMIXlyne954XcSnkf6K6cfn0VGCCSIs68wa1EeN3OwAi16FOy_42sPsU_6FH4Ms6TijAD5Y8Vidvgx4ZZbpa64XWjwwapvPkfIeZlD_zeuSo/s200/P1010166.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;color:#336666;"><em>ALL THIS WEEK. . .</em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#336666;"><em>Sunday through Saturday -- April 10 through 16, 2011</em></span></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;"><strong>McCall's Patterns - 99 cents each </strong></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;">(MSRP $11.25 - $19.95 </span></em><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;">each)</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;">Limit 10 No Special Orders</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;">excludes Easy Stitch 'N Save</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;"><strong>Vogue Patters - $3.99 each</strong></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;">(MSRP $11.95 - $30.00 each)</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;">Limit 10 No special orders</span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Verdana;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="left"></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-79941268032926691872011-04-07T12:37:00.006-04:002011-04-07T13:08:01.303-04:00Notice of Maiden Flight Clothing's Doll Jeans Give-Away<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5XjdUU6CyhfXo7TicVNV9Xo4St7qJ4ARwC4AXKP5IIg1FtNTJz2caWOrkPXqTZqAQ4taMLezWCnqggPzqsjkdNpYdu3GIDNdauiDfx9EjrDBiyntfFybCQzHfOF_3qgYbEQR_4CVkCU/s1600/101_0447.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 115px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592883566335458194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk5XjdUU6CyhfXo7TicVNV9Xo4St7qJ4ARwC4AXKP5IIg1FtNTJz2caWOrkPXqTZqAQ4taMLezWCnqggPzqsjkdNpYdu3GIDNdauiDfx9EjrDBiyntfFybCQzHfOF_3qgYbEQR_4CVkCU/s200/101_0447.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZY8tMfRlQ4I5XfIAJORxesoz4A7a_aOj6ltigGP2i7h6FN6uQSdlVxZ465i8uw45gxgYSbhhGg2vYN1jQnSdk3zunOqEHu3Bw4uf4MSJ9Ep5Xp9GysNI4rrYGDyvM7MlaCAKeOV5vdIo/s1600/101_0249.JPG"></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Hi all! Many of you know that I try not to post about doll fashions anymore here at Brambleberry Cottage. I now list all my "dolly" news on a separate blog that bears the name I have given to my line of clothing for Karito Kids and American Girl dolls -- <a href="http://maidenflightclothing.blogspot.com/">Maiden Flight Clothing</a>. But I decided to post this here today because I know that several of you who come here are doll-lovers, and I don't want you to miss out on a give-away that I am holding on my <a href="http://maidenflightclothing.blogspot.com/">Maiden Flight Clothing Blog </a>for a pair of jeans </em></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigom381ds32hevwDIaZUBDXWG3YTiIxO1MlU-x9nUNN3shdlL_txhe-9QZjAU90NlmQpPxw9bcp1VhrEcqIDiC0cLs_rTX9iMIu-iK6sFNNLs79gFdl1rAupYRHeg2NFNBHDyPrB4BIak/s1600/100_0701.JPG"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 133px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592881959556790978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigom381ds32hevwDIaZUBDXWG3YTiIxO1MlU-x9nUNN3shdlL_txhe-9QZjAU90NlmQpPxw9bcp1VhrEcqIDiC0cLs_rTX9iMIu-iK6sFNNLs79gFdl1rAupYRHeg2NFNBHDyPrB4BIak/s200/100_0701.JPG" /></em></span></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>for either Karito Kids or American Girl size dolls (winner has the choice).</em></span></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Just click</em></span> <a href="http://maidenflightclothing.blogspot.com/2011/04/maiden-flight-clothing-doll-jeans-give.html">here </a><em><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">for a post on how to enter.</span></em></div></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-88416446452660127862011-03-22T22:27:00.003-04:002011-03-22T22:44:42.126-04:00Pattern Sale at JoAnn Fabrics - March/April 2011<div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pvl6RODCj3L3lxGqB1po5Do_fGVY9fPkTog82CwN_t5ZybLXkdAjJ_7tAd1Tpb6BJdEKa0ADdR9ro8M0rMHdix0WYb36_LAj6376mTgpCjT0ViTOCUhAKPQyhfFeLwcoeXOXWRJkwMk/s1600/P1010166.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578198957097875522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pvl6RODCj3L3lxGqB1po5Do_fGVY9fPkTog82CwN_t5ZybLXkdAjJ_7tAd1Tpb6BJdEKa0ADdR9ro8M0rMHdix0WYb36_LAj6376mTgpCjT0ViTOCUhAKPQyhfFeLwcoeXOXWRJkwMk/s200/P1010166.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">I've been doing a lot of sewing lately. I have gotten so far behind on baby gifts. We have had a bumper crop in the cabbage patch at church this year. I'm nearly finished with an outfit for one of the new little "guys". I'm rather pleased with it, so I'm sure you will be getting to see a picture of it soon.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">So what are the sale dates for patterns at JoAnn's this time round?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Friday - Sunday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="color:#336666;">March 25 - 27, 2011</span></span></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Butterick Patterns - $1.99 each<br />MSRP $10.95 to $19.95 each<br />Excludes See & Sew<br />Limit 10<br />No Special Orders<br /><br />* * * * * * * * * * *<br /></span><br /></div></span><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Thursday - Saturday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">March 31 - April 2, 2011<br /></span><br /></span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Simplicity Patterns - 99 cents each<br />MSRP $6.95 - $17.95 each<br />Limit of 10<br />No Special Orders<br />Excludes "It's So Easy", New Look,<br />Burda & Simplicity Books </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;">Remember, if you need other items, be sure to look for the in-store flyer for coupons.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"></span></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div></span>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-48987808088818090732011-03-11T19:18:00.004-05:002011-03-11T19:35:35.043-05:00Cherished<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCJiLtKBgw2h2ZDFmwC9uPIKJHwXaoa9m3heAFjQqKPgcIhsKELVTfwBsf7tBZYHUKtES4fGDc4HTCr59iQsx2uogq4d2qEIiXgXeq8YZc-xnl1wKK7c6ILBGHuMYoj65PF9ldSOl4tI/s1600/Top.bmp.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 285px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582981630027656930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCJiLtKBgw2h2ZDFmwC9uPIKJHwXaoa9m3heAFjQqKPgcIhsKELVTfwBsf7tBZYHUKtES4fGDc4HTCr59iQsx2uogq4d2qEIiXgXeq8YZc-xnl1wKK7c6ILBGHuMYoj65PF9ldSOl4tI/s400/Top.bmp.jpg" /></a> <em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;">"My beloved is is mine, and I am his"</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></em> </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Twenty-two years ago today, I wed my love, my best friend. How grateful I am to the Lord that He has brought us together! </span></em></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-86781199310497120102011-02-26T21:50:00.005-05:002011-04-11T09:57:13.731-04:00Pattern Sale - First Half of March 2011<div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pvl6RODCj3L3lxGqB1po5Do_fGVY9fPkTog82CwN_t5ZybLXkdAjJ_7tAd1Tpb6BJdEKa0ADdR9ro8M0rMHdix0WYb36_LAj6376mTgpCjT0ViTOCUhAKPQyhfFeLwcoeXOXWRJkwMk/s1600/P1010166.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578198957097875522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_pvl6RODCj3L3lxGqB1po5Do_fGVY9fPkTog82CwN_t5ZybLXkdAjJ_7tAd1Tpb6BJdEKa0ADdR9ro8M0rMHdix0WYb36_LAj6376mTgpCjT0ViTOCUhAKPQyhfFeLwcoeXOXWRJkwMk/s200/P1010166.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">If you need to get some sewing done for Easter, now is the time to pick up your patterns.</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Thursday - Saturday</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">March 3 - 5</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Butterick Patterns - 99 cents each MSRP $10.95 to $19.95 each Excludes See & Sew Limit 10 No Special Orders </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">* * * * * * * * * * * </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Sunday - Saturday</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;">March 6 - 12, 2011 </span></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Simplicity Patterns - $1.99 each MSRP $6.95 - $17.95 each Limit of 10 No Special Orders Excludes "It's So Easy", New Look, Burda & Simplicity Books </span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-33109982397569694602011-02-14T12:19:00.009-05:002011-02-14T13:11:06.405-05:00Blossom in the Snow<div align="center"><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Hi, everyone! Those of you who know me, know that winter is NOT my favorite season of the year. While I'm not overly fond of being cold or having treacherous ice underfoot, the Number One Reason that I dislike this time of year is lack of sunlight and color. Greyed-out colors and dismal days last far too long in my opinion. Although, around here we consistently had a good deal of snow on the ground this winter, and that does a tremendous job of reflecting sunlight and brightening the world around me. So if it must be winter, my motto is "let it snow".<br /><br />Those who know me, also know that the winter solstice is just about my favorite day of the year because I know that there will be more and more daylight as the days grow longer. By the end of this month, I will be making daily excursions into the yard to see if any little green "shoots" are there to greet me.<br /><br />I found the most beautiful blossom, full of color and promise, in the snow last Friday evening.</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em> I thought I would share the color and the beauty with you. </em></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJB1JlrQS0biIioZ9wghKo-E68OaB8z1X2c4AVFSRI98KeFjbiksEZ45jxVgG0slBzK2TeyF0Zvb8m9iM5IKlBnuiHfo4Ah5a792o89wo5lEGeiuIBwPS3Jq9lRSJpPAgqILZo85VBFY/s1600/100_0732.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573603500773562930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJB1JlrQS0biIioZ9wghKo-E68OaB8z1X2c4AVFSRI98KeFjbiksEZ45jxVgG0slBzK2TeyF0Zvb8m9iM5IKlBnuiHfo4Ah5a792o89wo5lEGeiuIBwPS3Jq9lRSJpPAgqILZo85VBFY/s320/100_0732.JPG" /></a><em> <span style="color:#336666;">This was the first formal event, that she has ever attended,<br /></span><br /></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBR4E4Qykslid8Z-6UZZVmvC1pm77bp5q0529KzhOTxa50rlVH3a2sjWxPsImZRZjjcSEOxH5Afph0tPmDasyGUALPAkF86Q8Dq1qTQHBVfgr3rRYnIKpSyOlx3srcchMfLWUZPHlM98/s1600/100_0735.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573604081544188690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBR4E4Qykslid8Z-6UZZVmvC1pm77bp5q0529KzhOTxa50rlVH3a2sjWxPsImZRZjjcSEOxH5Afph0tPmDasyGUALPAkF86Q8Dq1qTQHBVfgr3rRYnIKpSyOlx3srcchMfLWUZPHlM98/s320/100_0735.JPG" /></a><em><span style="color:#336666;"> and there was lots of excitement in the air.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><br /><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcq17f3Ac34BB4D6y6pthmZDUvTWLk9iXhQtUm_dDjyD4-3cWVdABgOA5w5HEVxtM19aqe0JJ6Y_h5Zy2kiWmoD4Ui-5xywphZ7A8kTj-nVsBjBKgEkqtk4gOmnVW-l2JG5K5rk8fRMvE/s1600/100_0740.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573603765119219170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcq17f3Ac34BB4D6y6pthmZDUvTWLk9iXhQtUm_dDjyD4-3cWVdABgOA5w5HEVxtM19aqe0JJ6Y_h5Zy2kiWmoD4Ui-5xywphZ7A8kTj-nVsBjBKgEkqtk4gOmnVW-l2JG5K5rk8fRMvE/s320/100_0740.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="color:#336666;"><em>I love the beading and the embroidery on the bodice and skirt panel of this very simple gown.</em></span></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCfTme2r53HvKoSyipg0hfk9aXgNLfjZ9mvoE9AS1MlQPGOIGw1x9uXA6AggmvC56ABMJJ9dYGqYtVC-hZG7fJjjlbXG0LbF82vph1HL04IouDJrIvz8AwozDG4LSsrS3agGa-j5vKs0/s1600/100_0734.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573603185186389170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaCfTme2r53HvKoSyipg0hfk9aXgNLfjZ9mvoE9AS1MlQPGOIGw1x9uXA6AggmvC56ABMJJ9dYGqYtVC-hZG7fJjjlbXG0LbF82vph1HL04IouDJrIvz8AwozDG4LSsrS3agGa-j5vKs0/s320/100_0734.JPG" /></a><br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCP3Y2VM-0GP_HfSmiaPnHaqavk1kQkaH1vxi1OUy6B6JpCsscP9NDs4-aCDGcA5QPSa_1yFyehhQUPpme_ah76VxbwYcxF0Vv-jf2ab_9xnoxfGQ6DDVgjYLxA-eI_7z5t1sZwFy6Ys/s1600/100_0738.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5573602917215272930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTCP3Y2VM-0GP_HfSmiaPnHaqavk1kQkaH1vxi1OUy6B6JpCsscP9NDs4-aCDGcA5QPSa_1yFyehhQUPpme_ah76VxbwYcxF0Vv-jf2ab_9xnoxfGQ6DDVgjYLxA-eI_7z5t1sZwFy6Ys/s320/100_0738.JPG" /></a> <span style="color:#336666;"><em>Her hair was pulled up and sparlies added.</em></span></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"><em></em></span> </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"><em>And yes, it was too cold, even for this flower, to be outside, so she bundled up in a warm coat and headed off with her friends for a wonderful evening.</p><div align="center"><br /></em></span><br /><br /><br /></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-82596666126615367442011-02-04T14:58:00.002-05:002011-02-04T17:46:00.234-05:00Pattern Sale - February 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWruScqFsoosc9TfHwBO1rfp90TfFy59f5itOXfVKbuLb0NPpe7TOHN2QgThRVBYdV68dy2CFkxeF1YaUx50rLr9iLv8pz6udRCm4HvWDQK3MIxWNpuZYu2hYdzu4AqBAJBgtIpy_krg/s1600/P1010166.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569964595738661106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYWruScqFsoosc9TfHwBO1rfp90TfFy59f5itOXfVKbuLb0NPpe7TOHN2QgThRVBYdV68dy2CFkxeF1YaUx50rLr9iLv8pz6udRCm4HvWDQK3MIxWNpuZYu2hYdzu4AqBAJBgtIpy_krg/s200/P1010166.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#003333;"><em>I seem to be running a little late on this one - Starting today Butterick and Vogue Patterns are on sale for the weekend.<br /></em></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Friday thru Sunday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">February 4- 6, 2011</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><strong>Vogue Patterns</strong> - $3.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $11.95 to $30.00 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><strong>Butterick Patterns</strong> - $1.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $10.95 to $</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">19.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes See & Sew</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No Special Orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-76539236253667244422011-01-27T14:00:00.003-05:002011-01-27T14:52:08.844-05:00To Go With His Big Baby Blues<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><em>There is sewing as a chore; I absolutely hate to mend. There is sewing as a job; alterations are not my favorite. There is sewing as an enjoyable, creative outlet; I love seeing creations in my mind becoming fashions for dolls. And then. . .</em></span></div><span style="color:#003333;"><em></em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><em>There is sewing that is truly a labor of love. . . each step of the process is performed with loving thoughts of the one for whom it is being created. In my mind, it must be just the right pattern, the perfect choice of fabric, and have added details to convey "I love you so much, and I want this to show how special you are to me!"</em></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pbOTTglHuIz2ut9ca4l4EGY3xFhDHJoZrq1ANDhCylCGsSAZlpCVq5jp-nakhDn6Gi-5fzQ_Uxmap4HSgSZY0LgAY6RVDkQFrvB1ORE5ieE_75Ivomi6nvtWwFNbZ1-dVRpnkzyBWqI/s1600/100_0508.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566943429366832450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pbOTTglHuIz2ut9ca4l4EGY3xFhDHJoZrq1ANDhCylCGsSAZlpCVq5jp-nakhDn6Gi-5fzQ_Uxmap4HSgSZY0LgAY6RVDkQFrvB1ORE5ieE_75Ivomi6nvtWwFNbZ1-dVRpnkzyBWqI/s400/100_0508.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><em>This little outfit fell into the last category for me. . . all the while I was making it, I thought about how I was going to call my dear friend who has moved away and whom I miss so VERY, VERY much and say, " Would it suit you if I came up for a quick visit?" But my hopes were dashed when</em></span> <span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><em>my youngest was exposed to "Mono" , and I could make no such call. A few weeks later, we learned that she didn't have "Mono" --a fact that we are very happy about but disappointed that we were unable to make the trip to deliver this ourselves and see precious friends again.</em></span><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdL8G3uc6HvEvLQbi99CIsavNXrFXQOeXB7TEF2Q0t0nbNCOej7yrtsJ6N64oKFvS4Ng7jAzPlzC63uVXuk6RCZq5354etDuoOSXNeno07kVqMdbMzogcQ2uNm8yUXGvsU_fimfy_wmE/s1600/100_0503.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566943281679277906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLdL8G3uc6HvEvLQbi99CIsavNXrFXQOeXB7TEF2Q0t0nbNCOej7yrtsJ6N64oKFvS4Ng7jAzPlzC63uVXuk6RCZq5354etDuoOSXNeno07kVqMdbMzogcQ2uNm8yUXGvsU_fimfy_wmE/s400/100_0503.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><em>After reading a post that the little guy that was to receive this was growing by leaps and bounds, I decided to mail it fearing that he would outgrow it before I could hand deliver it. In truth, after reading that post I feared that it might already be the case. So off it went, without me!</em></span></div><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><em>The good new is that it fits, "Mama" says that he even has a little room to spare. I tried something a little different with the leg closure. Instead of snaps, I used a zipper. I am anxious to hear how that worked out for Mama and son. The fabric is a soft-as-velvet miniwale corduroy that I fell in love with.</em></span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#003333;"><em>If you would like to see this little fellow wearing it, there are some gorgeous photos taken by his very talented Mama that you can see by clicking <a href="http://zeahrenaissance.blogspot.com/2011/01/sizzle-sizzle.html">here</a>.</p><div align="center"><br /></div></em></span><div align="center"></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-53892063173779098292011-01-07T15:46:00.003-05:002011-01-07T19:46:50.019-05:00Pattern Sale at JoAnn Fabrics - January 2011<div align="center"><br /><br /></div><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8pKU7fhvi4n3eyL7kdf2GVZJdWes4N0ykjuuCs9V1OY-Ad9jCmrNsOztjiOiTaIHCJVj6SSSMYJaDKZJBG7A1H9thN5SPbpKoXjM_W_MvLhO_WIUiFO5ThrE8OKRbT9geDXmziWoAec/s1600/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559549040792649890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG8pKU7fhvi4n3eyL7kdf2GVZJdWes4N0ykjuuCs9V1OY-Ad9jCmrNsOztjiOiTaIHCJVj6SSSMYJaDKZJBG7A1H9thN5SPbpKoXjM_W_MvLhO_WIUiFO5ThrE8OKRbT9geDXmziWoAec/s200/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale" /></a> </p><p><em><span style="color:#336666;">So, you have some sewing projects to do. . .</span></em></p><p><em><span style="color:#336666;"> Well, Butterick, McCalls, Simplicity, and Vogue patterns are <strong>all</strong> on sale at JoAnn Fabrics this month. Not all patterns are on sale at the same time, so be very careful to <strong>check the dates</strong> for the particular pattern in which you are interested. </span></em></p><p> </p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">3 Days Only</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Thursday through Saturday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">January 13 - 15, 2011</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><strong>Butterick Patterns</strong> - $1.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $10.95 - $19.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes See & Sew</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">and</span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>McCall's Pattterns</strong> - $1.99 each</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $11.25 - $19.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit of 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes Easy Stitch 'N Sew</span></div><p><br /></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">* * * * * * *<br /></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">7 Days Only</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Sunday through Saturday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#336666;">January 16 - 22, 2011</span></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><strong>Simplicity Patterns</strong> - 99 cents each</span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $6.95 - $17.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit of 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No Special Orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes "It's So Easy", New Look,</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Burda & Simplicity Books</span></div><div align="center"></div><p align="center"><span style="color:#336666;">* * * * * * * </span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">3 Days Only</span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Thursday through Saturday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">January 27 - 29, 2011</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"><strong>Vogue Patterns</strong> - $3.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $11.95 to $30.00 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><p></p><p></p>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-15861712110481373022011-01-06T16:02:00.007-05:002011-01-06T17:22:37.696-05:00A Quiet Moment To Write<em><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;">Well, I'm finally back. It's been a really busy few months, but it's also been rather exciting. I've been learning lots of new computer skills needed for my Maiden Flight Clothing endeavor and, of course, sewing and getting ready for the holidays.</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;">Christmas was very good. Bill was off work the week between Christmas and New Year, so that made the time especially enjoyable for our family. We didn't do any homeschooling during that week, so Orangeblossom, the ManChild, and I were especially pleased about that. (Yes, we have often been known to continue homeschooling when others are out of school on Christmas vacation). The eldest had a much needed break from college work. While her two younger siblings and I have been back in full homeschool mode for 4 days now, she doesn't return to classes until the 10th. Much of her time off has been revamping and organizing her bedroom when she wasn't at work. I can barely believe that she only has one semester to go with her nursing program. This last semester will be a full one for her.</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;">Yes, and she has also been doing some 'modeling" for me. I roped her into modeling these fingerless mitts that I am putting into my Etsy shoppe later tonight. I had made a pair for Orangeblossom for a Christmas gift, and they were a great hit. Then I made myself a pair because I thought they were so "neat", and fit nicely and snugly.. So, I'm going to try them on Etsy. They are a 70% wool blend, washable, and I have found them to be great for driving.</span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><div align="center"><span style="color:#336666;"></span> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgejPq0TpjOmj1XDgKlLYbdwMayZZprAfWAU-MWPQmFE4thvdabB79Jo6MOu65MGoXMa7dXxXonnccOx2Xhsw_EKR34pKk1joCzCe-OLgabhP0t6CSzERRhmW8KQtA8DZpy8CBEAANQc/s1600/101_0405.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559186313118655298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkgejPq0TpjOmj1XDgKlLYbdwMayZZprAfWAU-MWPQmFE4thvdabB79Jo6MOu65MGoXMa7dXxXonnccOx2Xhsw_EKR34pKk1joCzCe-OLgabhP0t6CSzERRhmW8KQtA8DZpy8CBEAANQc/s320/101_0405.JPG" /></a> <em><span style="color:#336666;">I really like the lacy pattern. </span></em></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenylTeKFSHfyrYbvInUH2ulc97e0VOOWU1-lCGwe1i-zwvzpoI_WFoYlxJn26xP6G1V1ruyPi4NxO2mZz10MIR7c8HWuKKhd4hdVhKuOHlPn34HnvBG_1jXlZvCnzz1yrvTwpa4Iprn4/s1600/101_0402.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559184542443288690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhyphenhyphenylTeKFSHfyrYbvInUH2ulc97e0VOOWU1-lCGwe1i-zwvzpoI_WFoYlxJn26xP6G1V1ruyPi4NxO2mZz10MIR7c8HWuKKhd4hdVhKuOHlPn34HnvBG_1jXlZvCnzz1yrvTwpa4Iprn4/s320/101_0402.JPG" /></a><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;">I thought the next two pictures of the "Eldest" were good.<br /><br /></span></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgER-RReDEp19LYs1G_QDCRNn7YNyqI_aJcJHN7hN_6ZueIruxxpZPqqj272PjkfGcl_0iW30tycdQT7ZBXruLFuG3hsEX-1Q8xEJcY6TS_UJsXYxVe5thhXB6PwbHJ-OOy75aXyQGbar4/s1600/101_0390.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559184175453225650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgER-RReDEp19LYs1G_QDCRNn7YNyqI_aJcJHN7hN_6ZueIruxxpZPqqj272PjkfGcl_0iW30tycdQT7ZBXruLFuG3hsEX-1Q8xEJcY6TS_UJsXYxVe5thhXB6PwbHJ-OOy75aXyQGbar4/s320/101_0390.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk34SEinnM5_t6jaGnbonuxE2sNMT48mG9L_qHkyzMV8pWM6I_pYy9zsuCQ1PXI5tm10RMlqNRNVhdL6vA7d14hAKfypnSi6sxHhpsCcOQgZbN4W4JLB5BYpTkDZtuD8dyWjW0NgIcf3o/s1600/101_0397.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5559183940261371890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk34SEinnM5_t6jaGnbonuxE2sNMT48mG9L_qHkyzMV8pWM6I_pYy9zsuCQ1PXI5tm10RMlqNRNVhdL6vA7d14hAKfypnSi6sxHhpsCcOQgZbN4W4JLB5BYpTkDZtuD8dyWjW0NgIcf3o/s320/101_0397.JPG" /></a><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;">I'm working on a sewing project that is almost finished, but I can't show it here yet because it's a gift. One can't be too careful about prying eyes, you know (wink, wink)!</span></em></div><em><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em></div><em><span style="color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="color:#336666;"> <div><br />I, also, wanted to welcome the new "followers" that have joined us here at Brambleberry Cottage. I notice that we have some doll lovers in the group. I don't blog a lot about my doll clothing here now, but you can still see what I am making over at my <a href="http://maidenflightclothing.blogspot.com/">Maiden Flight Clothing blog</a>. I'm having a <a href="http://maidenflightclothing.blogspot.com/2011/01/maiden-flight-clothing-jeans-giveaway.html">Give-away </a>over there duing January. Check it out, if you'd like.</div><div> <br /><br /></div><div>There's been a good response to the patterns that I resized to fit Karito Kid dolls for Liberty Jane Clothing, so it's been agreed that I will proceed resizing some more of them. I started on that project last evening.</div><div><br /> <br /></div><div>Well, if I plan on getting my "to do" list for THIS evening completed, I better get off here and get moving. <br /><br />I hope this finds all of you well, and that 2011 holds great blessings for each and everyone of you.<br /><br /></div></span></em><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwyNJEsWF-k-2qSoPdre8zV6CLfipOTl-PW-p3YXPrLyDYfJL-WwYUqeVmKalCkr1mEK0FqotmkCbWDH5JfA6rLGh5zGzE-cCt6JlEMeDmEQZzViFFUpS_S4S_7-w1DlUxgOZie6HhuJ8/s1600/101_0397.JPG"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div><br /></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-59089820163924777682010-12-29T11:02:00.005-05:002010-12-29T13:08:52.461-05:00Pattern Sale at JoAnn Fabrics - December 2010 January 2011<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZzZoGJGvY5LYef_UH1sjdD_WIKujoS_q2Xu7QW5RogqdeR7KI1e4RWXt9RW44O8vse19RvJpQatb1CmIS3TGbEeshJLBYAH7wE-M3Y9gyFGG17yx5rA8yAU0CLgnyvf5FW_B8ILtcHWk/s1600/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale"></a><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7Ccz3e67y-DBJJBrxwvG68C-PEcpyr4cKPs2sQHO8GvOrztivFDg1t1GKP1oYJ_WXz93nikxIQ0mHRjp_NCqLa1tnohRtNxYm86snDrm3VRruyiRqqJLTQoKY95qMrNO6nOlsxUbmQM/s1600/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale"><img style="WIDTH: 200px; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556164778119709138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7Ccz3e67y-DBJJBrxwvG68C-PEcpyr4cKPs2sQHO8GvOrztivFDg1t1GKP1oYJ_WXz93nikxIQ0mHRjp_NCqLa1tnohRtNxYm86snDrm3VRruyiRqqJLTQoKY95qMrNO6nOlsxUbmQM/s200/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Thursday thru Sunday<br />December 30, 2010 - January 2, 2011<br /><br /><br />McCall's Pattterns - 99 cents each<br />MSRP $11.25 - $19.95 each<br />No Special Orders. Limit of 10.<br />Excludes Easy Stitch 'N Sew<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Vogue Patterns - $3.99 each<br /><br /><br />MSRP $11.95 - $30.00 each<br />No special Orders. Limit of 10.<br /><br /></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-66395578509967261582010-11-27T05:28:00.000-05:002010-11-27T11:47:45.076-05:00Pattern Sale at JoAnn Fabrics - First Half of December 2010<span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJMFhhGQVKhjtl99Klktw_uHOdkOLGfk8S6Yy5OTuClzp4lHUVYNUQHYt-1PwzUT-todA1oc0y5UcM0928IS4Q0F794_aCI9wWdmdGbVTuYtPudhEA_pPi6U5MF6mKJn5vBV-Qq4ld2Y/s1600/P1010166.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5544267578001647794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJMFhhGQVKhjtl99Klktw_uHOdkOLGfk8S6Yy5OTuClzp4lHUVYNUQHYt-1PwzUT-todA1oc0y5UcM0928IS4Q0F794_aCI9wWdmdGbVTuYtPudhEA_pPi6U5MF6mKJn5vBV-Qq4ld2Y/s200/P1010166.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">3 Day Sale</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Thursday thur Saturday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">December 2 - 4, 2010</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">McCall's Pattterns - $1.99 each</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $11.25 - $19.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No Special Orders. Limit of 10.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes Easy Stitch 'N Sew</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Vogue Patterns - $3.99 each</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $11.95 - $30.00 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special Orders. Limit of 10.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span> </div><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><em>Happy Holiday Sewing </em></span></div><div align="left"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#990000;"><em> from Brambleberry Cottage</em></span></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-89220894568717356912010-11-20T22:26:00.006-05:002011-02-12T21:39:28.573-05:00I've Been Kidnapped by the Karito Kids. . .<span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Gracious, it's been quite a while since I've sat down here at the computer to interact with all of you. I haven't dropped off the face of the earth, but I have been immersed in a rather secret project. Finally, today the wrapper came off, and I can finally share the news and my excitment with all the people I love. I have been nearly bursting keeping this little secret to myself.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Since about the time of my last post, I have been adapting some fabulous patterns that Cinnamon Miles, Designer and Founder of <a href="http://libertyjaneclothing.blogspot.com/">Liberty Jane Clothing</a>, had created for 18" American Girl Dolls. Anyone who knows me, knows my love for American Girl dolls and making fashions for them. Then I was introduced to the Karito Kids and have fallen in love with them as well.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>When Cinnamon approached me about adapting some designs for the Karito Kids, I was honored and just thrilled to pieces.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>So while I REALLY haven't been kidnapped by the Karito Kids I have been knee-deep in the project. Thus far I have adapted pieces for three patterns and am in the midst of the fourth. I have sewn a tank top, 4 tee shirts, 4 strappy tanks, 2 skirts, a pair of leggings, and two pair of jeans for the photos. And I have taken an awful lot of pictures of the completed items. </em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>I have been so busy that no time has been left for blogging, and my Etsy Shoppe is rather poorly </em></span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>stocked these days because I have precious little time to sew things to put in it. Bill and the kids have been so sweet to pitch in around here to pick up the slack of my undone chores. And I could never be doing this without their wonderful help and support.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>But, this is something I have dreamed about for half my life. . . to design doll clothes for someone other than myself. And I have to tell you today that I am so excited, and I thank the Lord with every stitch and photo along the way. Cinnamon Miles has been such a dear; I thank the Lord for letting our paths cross. She has shared so liberally!</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Sorry for rambling; guess you can tell I'm sort of giddy. Just wanted to say hi, apologize that updates may be scarce for awhile, but at least now you know why. I know not everyone can get excited about doll clothes, and that is one of the reasons why I started the <a href="http://www.maidenflightclothing.blogspot.com/">Maiden Flight </a>blog -- to keep my personal/sewing blog from being over-run by my doll designing enthusiasm. I hope you'll overlook my making an exception in this post, but this is really too much to keep to myself. And since it is affecting me so profoundly -- I guess that makes it personal as well.</em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Anyway here's the cover to the first pattern book. . . that's my doll and I made those clothes. . . I have to pinch myself because this all just amazes me.</em></span> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>The patterns will be available in the next week or so at <a href="http://www.libertyjanepatterns.com/">Liberty Jane Patterns</a>.<br /><br /></em></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_cj31A5aCnmAFc1dnkJqE1hcH8Jukv6KlPkIi1pSpb8ci2XHTBpwbb91s8OCVDPIHAJ6Rk__JlMofBHGJ45WP_4DFWQhd044Ow9Uak90_wTBKTe5GnKEXWPaT3o7urUkUF6_6ObgZsk/s1600/%2521cid_EAD88899-3F53-47BC-8349-40170587FB4C.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 309px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541839363178481698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE_cj31A5aCnmAFc1dnkJqE1hcH8Jukv6KlPkIi1pSpb8ci2XHTBpwbb91s8OCVDPIHAJ6Rk__JlMofBHGJ45WP_4DFWQhd044Ow9Uak90_wTBKTe5GnKEXWPaT3o7urUkUF6_6ObgZsk/s400/%2521cid_EAD88899-3F53-47BC-8349-40170587FB4C.jpg" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>You can check out Cinnamon's announcement of the patterns to be released <a href="http://libertyjaneclothing.blogspot.com/2010/11/liberty-jane-patterns-for-karito-kid.html">here</a>.</em></span> </p><p></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#330033;">Note Added: February 1, 2011 -- 9:05 pm</span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#330033;">Although this post is two months old,I have noticed that many web serches about Karito Kids have brought folks to this post. If you are interested in some more things that we have been doing for Karito Kid dolls, please check out our <a href="http://www.maidenflightclothing.blogspot.com/">Maiden Flight Clothing </a>blog. I think you will definitely enjoy seeing the fashions and information we have there. </span></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;color:#330033;">Nanci</span></p>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-81856803153686686402010-11-01T12:11:00.007-04:002010-11-01T12:51:20.131-04:00A Wonderful Surprise<div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>I'm so excited that I just had to share this pic with you all. Orangeblossom has tried sewing a few projects over the years, but it just never seemed to be something she enjoyed. She had a ton of other interests, but needlework just didn't seem to be one of them.</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;">At the beginning of school this year, she wanted me to sew a shirt like this for her. I told her it was a simple pattern, and I would be glad to help her with it -- but I wasn't going to make the whole thing. It's not that I think that she should love sewing as much as I do, but I do think that every girl should know a few sewing basics like sewing on a button, or hemming something, or (even for economical reasons) to be able to sew a very simple top if needed. </span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;">She agreed, and so at the end of August we cut it out and I reviewed a few things she should know about. She got as far as some of the casings, and then her interest in the project waned. I thought, "Well, that's the end of that."</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;">Lately, she has been talking more and more about being a clothing designer. I offhandedly mentioned that she really ought to know about garment construction to go into that field.</span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;">Saturday, she spent most of the day in her bedroom, which seemed a little odd to me.</span></em></div><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;"></span></em></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;"></span></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCi1kfvNkqgvjCvnsphe7gJzswm0gXPw09wBLGKO6NZbwfgP37lDJkyFw3i6lI7xYBcEKO1qSocngjE0jga1MpVOdluQJ4TmKSFZOybBl4rzBY0Uf7HZc6IbrJTKQAulF0fhyphenhyphensuYfraM/s1600/PA310013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534616096963106882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHCi1kfvNkqgvjCvnsphe7gJzswm0gXPw09wBLGKO6NZbwfgP37lDJkyFw3i6lI7xYBcEKO1qSocngjE0jga1MpVOdluQJ4TmKSFZOybBl4rzBY0Uf7HZc6IbrJTKQAulF0fhyphenhyphensuYfraM/s400/PA310013.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Imagine my surprise when she came down wearing this peasant top. She had decided she wanted to finish it, studied the instructions, and voila. I think she really did a great job on it. And it is probably one of the nicest surprises I have had. I was so happy!!!<br /><br /></em></span></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzdPeGUNs8tWKAnK6rFgJ3RT3EHS6m40RT54OoicHdXj90UEzdGkuCRNurCdKkc7SqQGXmAcRywSNuzlZ7FVI2IE8OG6rKTv9I7c4tUm3n8rNl4ZlACu18k8Knn9e5_14uv7B3lHZlh8/s1600/PA310022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5534614938878832674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzdPeGUNs8tWKAnK6rFgJ3RT3EHS6m40RT54OoicHdXj90UEzdGkuCRNurCdKkc7SqQGXmAcRywSNuzlZ7FVI2IE8OG6rKTv9I7c4tUm3n8rNl4ZlACu18k8Knn9e5_14uv7B3lHZlh8/s400/PA310022.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>In case anyone else is interested, this is the pattern that she used. </em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Anyway, a very pleased and proud mama had to show you what she'd done. Orangeblossom is one of those kids that once she decides on something, she goes at it full force. </em></span></div><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><br /><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-16998802610450350762010-10-30T23:30:00.000-04:002010-10-31T16:23:52.803-04:00Pattern Sale at JoAnn Fabrics - First Half of November 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo1klxZDBr1Ez73699_5h4YBUe56-X_X_v2rdPHXZGt2OZKXPX1vHd14qvjECjNedHkDzciE9OlOTWIJt3Gw0v4IPA8Ii0KpX0I8VGXOYbWyvjE7g3c4jfRiNyVeBFsu7vTAfOzrJ4Xc/s1600/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530257547980184354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo1klxZDBr1Ez73699_5h4YBUe56-X_X_v2rdPHXZGt2OZKXPX1vHd14qvjECjNedHkDzciE9OlOTWIJt3Gw0v4IPA8Ii0KpX0I8VGXOYbWyvjE7g3c4jfRiNyVeBFsu7vTAfOzrJ4Xc/s200/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale" /></a><br /><div></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Boy, I almost missed the information on this one. It took me a little bit to locate it -- it looks like only one brand of patterns is on sale during the first half of November, but it lasts an entire week.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em></em></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>SUNDAY thru SATURDAY</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>November 7 - 13, 2010</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>SIMPLICITY PATTERNS</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>5 for $5</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>MSRP - $6.95 - 17.95 each</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em></em></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Limit 10. No special orders.</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>Excludes It's So Easy, New Look, Burda, & Simplicity Books</em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;"></span></em> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><em><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;color:#336666;">Thanks "sew" much for stopping by! ;D</span></em></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-35674889777825426712010-10-28T11:44:00.003-04:002010-10-28T12:28:08.706-04:00Sew with Confidence - Where do I start?<span style="color:#336666;"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">About a week ago, Dana left me a comment in which she asked me this question<em>:</em></span> "</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em>. . . I have visited you from time to time and was wondering if you have any sites/tutorials that would be good for me as a beginning sew-er to look at. My daughter (11) is anxious for me to make the very simple skirt I bought the pattern for. I know some things and have sewn some straight line things (curtains, bags). Any suggestions?"</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">First of all, Dana, I'm sorry I didn't respond to you more quickly. Time somehow gets away from me these days. Second, I thought this might be a topic that others might be interested in as well, and so, I decided to answer as a post.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">I have taught my two daughters to sew when they were younger, and several of their friends, as well as a few adults. Several of them are becoming quite accomplished, steadily progressing in the difficulty of patterns they use.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">My first suggestion is this: Always set yourself up for success. Start on projects that have only straight seams, perhaps casing and elastic waistband.. Progress to gentle curves in the next project. Perhaps gathering in the next. You want to walk away from each project with a sense of accomplishment that gives you confidence to do the next step. (I find that one of the biggest discouragements that causes someone (especially adults) to try one sewing project and never, ever try again is choosing a style they love, but the pattern is too difficult for them. They become discouraged and decide sewing is something they don't have the "talent" for. In truth they simply never learned the basics that allow them to eventually tackle a more difficult style.) ALL THAT TO SAY THIS -- START SIMPLE, WORK UP.</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">My second suggestion is this: A book rather than a tutorial. Why? Because a book is more portable, it can be taking right to the sewing machine. It's more easily referenced.</span><br /><p><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">The book that I suggest is <strong>Sew with Confidence </strong>by Nancy Zieman. I have bought this soft covered book for my own daughters and also for a couple of their friends. It is a beginner's guide to basic sewing with lots of clear insructions and illustrations. It's a great reference book. The ISBN # is 0-87349-811-9. Here's a picture of the cover.</p></span><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiqIYNKKcJwoDHjD0UCpRV9WHoBO5D7lxHIUZHgGkMfdjZMXNHJSeW-vri7Ka23UglYh-_5qAS3EmnOEkubmJEUb-JdBxpVjuK7ecoH5JL0_FvnrAe2OGtsF0izNXzJruIqOC26lrTeI/s1600/PA270013.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 399px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533123798852930994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBiqIYNKKcJwoDHjD0UCpRV9WHoBO5D7lxHIUZHgGkMfdjZMXNHJSeW-vri7Ka23UglYh-_5qAS3EmnOEkubmJEUb-JdBxpVjuK7ecoH5JL0_FvnrAe2OGtsF0izNXzJruIqOC26lrTeI/s400/PA270013.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">Nancy Zieman, learned to sew through 4-H when she was younger, and has now written the manual that is used by young girls in 4-H. However, this book is great for any beginner -- young or old. This and your sewing machine manual can get you started on your road to sewing well. I've always felt that she explained things simply and understandably in her books.</span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvXIoRaOAPGdB9JvbANjVNbCUGfSYjldXcAiOjC1W2j8CkfvX9WquRBg_cRI6rsGyg9R1T3z-4k7iTpinqStiuHTntY0Wi-CFB6g9_ZAXBDOcXcGLPCSR9motxAVYXEMHx02JutUk2cqg/s1600/PA270015.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5533123589902160946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvXIoRaOAPGdB9JvbANjVNbCUGfSYjldXcAiOjC1W2j8CkfvX9WquRBg_cRI6rsGyg9R1T3z-4k7iTpinqStiuHTntY0Wi-CFB6g9_ZAXBDOcXcGLPCSR9motxAVYXEMHx02JutUk2cqg/s400/PA270015.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">In the back of this book their are a few very simple projects such as the one shown above. There are also one for gift bags (good project with Christmas closing in).</span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#336666;">I hope these suggestions have been helpful to you. If you have further questions, just comment and I'll try to answer them for you.<br /></span><div></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-47079232702352846732010-10-20T18:22:00.002-04:002010-10-20T18:38:45.777-04:00Pattern Sale at JoAnn Fabrics - Last Half of October 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo1klxZDBr1Ez73699_5h4YBUe56-X_X_v2rdPHXZGt2OZKXPX1vHd14qvjECjNedHkDzciE9OlOTWIJt3Gw0v4IPA8Ii0KpX0I8VGXOYbWyvjE7g3c4jfRiNyVeBFsu7vTAfOzrJ4Xc/s1600/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5530257547980184354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzo1klxZDBr1Ez73699_5h4YBUe56-X_X_v2rdPHXZGt2OZKXPX1vHd14qvjECjNedHkDzciE9OlOTWIJt3Gw0v4IPA8Ii0KpX0I8VGXOYbWyvjE7g3c4jfRiNyVeBFsu7vTAfOzrJ4Xc/s200/JoAnn+Pattern+Sale" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Thursday through Saturday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">October 17 - 23, 2010</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">McCall's Patterns -- 99 cents each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $11.25 to $19.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes Easy Stitch 'N Save</span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Thursday through Saturday</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">October 28 - 30, 2010</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Butterick Patterns -- $1.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $10.95 - $19.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes See & Sew</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Vogue Patterns -- $3.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $11.95 to $30.00 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-17946749685926471352010-10-04T09:10:00.003-04:002010-10-04T09:20:01.233-04:00Pattern Sale at JoAnn Fabrics - First Half of October 2010<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpRm7wCtouB42ywchl7miSQPZ0PoxG-gs0PYxiGjdWEheavUxImdaiohRSRbg5LZUYo9aHiv6ZQwvtdyAiVUHAbusDONsATSjqoYxizpvU_eumHanBYtI1HBzKTPSm9T77NS2_-Oh7N0/s1600/P1010166.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494655841361616898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkpRm7wCtouB42ywchl7miSQPZ0PoxG-gs0PYxiGjdWEheavUxImdaiohRSRbg5LZUYo9aHiv6ZQwvtdyAiVUHAbusDONsATSjqoYxizpvU_eumHanBYtI1HBzKTPSm9T77NS2_-Oh7N0/s200/P1010166.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">In a continuing effort to cut costs, I try to reuse patterns, and if I do have to buy a new one, I try to buy it when it's on sale. You know the old adage, "A Penny Saved IS a Penny Earned." Here are the sale dates for patterns at JoAnn Fabric Stores for the first half of October 2010. If you have a costume sewing project you're thinking about, check out your local Jo Ann Fabric store for your pattern on the dates listed below.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">FRIDAY - MONDAY</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">OCTOBER 8 - 11, 2010</span> </div><div align="center"><br /> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Simplicity Patterns - 99 cents each</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">(MSRP $6.95 - $17.95 ea.) Limit of 10</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No Special Orders - Excludes "It's So Easy", New Look,</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Burda & Simplicity Books</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">* * * * * * * * *</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">THURSDAY - SATURDAY</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">OCTOBER 14- 16, 2010</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Butterick Patterns - 99¢</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">(MSRP $10.95 - $19.95 ea.) Limit of 10</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No Special Orders - Excludes See & Sew</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:webdings;"><span style="color:#ff99ff;">Y<span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family:script MT bold;font-size:180%;">What will you be sewing?</span></span></span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:script MT bold;font-size:180%;color:#ff99ff;">Nanci</span></p><br /><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Script MT Bold;font-size:180%;color:#ff99ff;"></span></p>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-85283694252442766572010-10-01T09:25:00.006-04:002010-10-01T10:42:21.681-04:00Diabetes and Drink Stick Wallets<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCpySDD6r8mUDy3UJZhEh6YIXB3EzT8w3UrXbNmDXim5M198XPotrg3Hrqg0HPgA-GbhaXLaEA8AXts3lM_U_n3RSlSAVDdOagVnBAubdk6BPMKxZXs4guMPjhtHGbHARUUFjrT3RD6g/s1600/P1010010.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523071497611033554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyCpySDD6r8mUDy3UJZhEh6YIXB3EzT8w3UrXbNmDXim5M198XPotrg3Hrqg0HPgA-GbhaXLaEA8AXts3lM_U_n3RSlSAVDdOagVnBAubdk6BPMKxZXs4guMPjhtHGbHARUUFjrT3RD6g/s200/P1010010.JPG" /></a><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogn7N_9yaoUTezh4LCAp190vmn6iN0c02IW-VhdLxS0oH9e6aAZB3E2nYJz_WbUUj3M1Du53gbr3WkHC_mxOdOaEhe7kudp3sX8Q1tIoGQkhDKE_MinEM1KqDbft9-9gh8J3pPPyxjWc/s1600/P1010012.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523071344980507986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjogn7N_9yaoUTezh4LCAp190vmn6iN0c02IW-VhdLxS0oH9e6aAZB3E2nYJz_WbUUj3M1Du53gbr3WkHC_mxOdOaEhe7kudp3sX8Q1tIoGQkhDKE_MinEM1KqDbft9-9gh8J3pPPyxjWc/s200/P1010012.JPG" /></em></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em> You may remember these from <a href="http://brambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2010/09/patience-is-virtue-and-carries-much.html">this pos</a><span style="color:#3333ff;">t </span>at the beginning of the month.</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em>I left you hanging as to what I was going to do with them. "Not to my etsy shop" was all I told you.</em></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em>Well, today is the day all you curious types get your answer. It all began with a short email from Misty, mother to sweet Allison, a cute little girl with blonde hair and Type I Diabetes. Misty maintains a blog where she gives support and information and encouragement to other moms of children with Type I Diabetes.</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em>Bill, my husband was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes a few years back. At that time, we had to make some changes in our life to accomodate his special needs, nothing too major -- just a few adjustments here and there. One of the adjustments was handled by coming up with the idea of a Drink Stick Wallet. His was black plaid. It was a nice neat way to carry sugar-free drink sticks in his shirt pocket. It worked out great for him. It was frugal and it was discrete; it easily could have been mistaken for a business card holder carried in his shirt pocket.</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em>After Misty's email, I began to read Misty's blog. I became acutely aware of how many "adjustments" have to be made when your child has diabetes. There are so many things that must always be close at hand in order to minister to that child. </em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><em>Take a look <a href="http://www.boxofchocolatesblog.com/2010/10/no-tricks-just-treatsthe-perfect-time.html"><span style="color:#3333ff;">here</span> </a>to see just what became of those drinkstick wallets</em></span><br /><br /></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-19013457029187181282010-09-28T13:13:00.016-04:002010-09-28T20:31:52.257-04:00More Prototypes for American Girl Doll Clothes<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>Hi again! Well as you can see from the background in these pictures, fall has arrived in Central PA, and the trees are losing some of their leaves. I think this is mainly the result of dry weather because the leaves have not yet really turned colors. Around here in the mountains, we have beautiful displays each autumn.</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>I'm still working on some designs for American Girl dolls. Now before you look any further, remember these are just prototypes of the patterns I am working on -- trial runs to check for fit and such. The outfit is not co-ordinated in color, but a girl can't have her picture taken without having her bottoms on, and these were the jeans she was wearing. Okay? 'nuf said.</em></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NW_ZJRjkOkXtAKH9hyphenhyphenZiL-vMD3htzWOODQ-L8qlfrxLaJKTH1bn7M2Kg-f-GNndE1AAZdOx0_kbVU4HWUdO41j2SW3vDWcH7cKbldlWsWMjJjLg5bws7aZYqMnocI_Ald_p4Q0zOzQo/s1600/P1010067.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522016376917671362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_NW_ZJRjkOkXtAKH9hyphenhyphenZiL-vMD3htzWOODQ-L8qlfrxLaJKTH1bn7M2Kg-f-GNndE1AAZdOx0_kbVU4HWUdO41j2SW3vDWcH7cKbldlWsWMjJjLg5bws7aZYqMnocI_Ald_p4Q0zOzQo/s400/P1010067.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em> This is my shirred-front tank top. It can be worn alone or layered over a tee shirt. I'm really pleased with this. Now I am ready to make a couple in a little "snazzier" fabric. Note to self: shorten shirring by about 1/2".</em></span></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-XLsFpileMx2y5hmKQ7qSvjv7AJzOFA_4_CXtjlQtf_N_EHZqmEZDe2JMXgzdbKvnx2xFsCq7XDYighSB_hpld9N6zXlj3IiDzrgix_dBHLLeuUGWA8qxfFnpLDrRuLKMp9N0EGCfwI/s1600/P1010060.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522015884180795650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge-XLsFpileMx2y5hmKQ7qSvjv7AJzOFA_4_CXtjlQtf_N_EHZqmEZDe2JMXgzdbKvnx2xFsCq7XDYighSB_hpld9N6zXlj3IiDzrgix_dBHLLeuUGWA8qxfFnpLDrRuLKMp9N0EGCfwI/s400/P1010060.JPG" /></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;">I had been looking for a hobo bag pattern for an 18" doll but hadn't come up with anything that I had pictured in my mind. Then I ran across </span></em><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/32625652/mignon-bag-organic-moss-colour-canvas?ref=sr_gallery_3&ga_search_query=mignon+purse&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title"><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#33ccff;">this full-size purse </span></em></a><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;">and just loved it. I knew I had to design a pattern for the 18" crowd.</span></em><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvR4APl-x-EwAF3SjMY3j5U12Xu_VjvQyHMXJ96EqzsROBlzxQiJ2K73kXcbvoZrlgccXxBUzm6TsvflQDeeY1y24StcFCGr4F3oBOQcePdJqw04T0YPej3KtUHOR7dTGS007Rs4G0lC4/s1600/P1010062.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 319px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522015662457075314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvR4APl-x-EwAF3SjMY3j5U12Xu_VjvQyHMXJ96EqzsROBlzxQiJ2K73kXcbvoZrlgccXxBUzm6TsvflQDeeY1y24StcFCGr4F3oBOQcePdJqw04T0YPej3KtUHOR7dTGS007Rs4G0lC4/s400/P1010062.JPG" /></a><br /><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;">So I grabbed some paper, pencil, rules, scrap fabric and such and began. I'm pretty satisfied with the results, but I need to "tweek" a few things before I really feel good about the pattern.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#663333;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#663333;"></span></em><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqcc5vNUr8BKB3yewiqhrin7gt5HeqEaxute37Z56VJ0NbvKJ3wj-MgoSLs_KTYx4nIT1PAR6FtvMoQODKRp8ikBsxCuK6fjYz5gxq0rB309Pi8e5L2o-k9yZF7GvdnxiIUsW7zwbmSo/s1600/P1010070.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522015398279752930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggqcc5vNUr8BKB3yewiqhrin7gt5HeqEaxute37Z56VJ0NbvKJ3wj-MgoSLs_KTYx4nIT1PAR6FtvMoQODKRp8ikBsxCuK6fjYz5gxq0rB309Pi8e5L2o-k9yZF7GvdnxiIUsW7zwbmSo/s400/P1010070.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em> Just showing another angle. I think the size is good in proportion to the size of the doll. </em></span><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcIs97T_MS5XT4qh3d3tIZjKt_KbbgbfHoT-wBq9OSiUaB4YJZanPLe3WjWDdGPLOLBuunSZClAlObwGWrXRH6aFXB2fHjHzbstlPzpIhsqDWVxB2tIKbdpMWyOucClidBBRnPQn_q-E/s1600/P1010064.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 321px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522015029587226946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMcIs97T_MS5XT4qh3d3tIZjKt_KbbgbfHoT-wBq9OSiUaB4YJZanPLe3WjWDdGPLOLBuunSZClAlObwGWrXRH6aFXB2fHjHzbstlPzpIhsqDWVxB2tIKbdpMWyOucClidBBRnPQn_q-E/s400/P1010064.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>I need to widen the tabs that hold the D-rings. I should, also, shorten the length of the tab.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>Top stitching should be added for aesthetic reasons I think, especially on the straps. It has good body to stand on its own, and I like the contrasting lining. I think a tab with button closure would be a good detail to add.</em></span><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYjRELj_qWp7XC8HklwzG4OXau5bS9HM12OkHnimDUEEAbFqcFrPN7-BGK4zL2anhQgqGmSZH66sL9XR7e5blJFrw6374yldrS8mtlKM9QzMV_Y8W5bYdEoEybOQe8ydQ5Oube5TA_eU/s1600/P1010071.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522014867580344082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUYjRELj_qWp7XC8HklwzG4OXau5bS9HM12OkHnimDUEEAbFqcFrPN7-BGK4zL2anhQgqGmSZH66sL9XR7e5blJFrw6374yldrS8mtlKM9QzMV_Y8W5bYdEoEybOQe8ydQ5Oube5TA_eU/s400/P1010071.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>One last picture of Sam in her mismatched outfit. . . Tsk, tsk, tsk.</em></span></div><div><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#663333;"></span></em></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em></em></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>If you have any input or suggestions on these, I'd appreciate your thoughts. Two heads are usually better than one.<br /></em></span><div><div><div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-19323642089485397542010-09-22T19:41:00.010-04:002010-09-22T21:06:34.632-04:00Recent American Girl Doll Sewing Project<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>I've been very busy around here lately as testified to by my lack of blogging. Our homeschool program is back in full swing, I've been doing a lot of sewing, and a little bit of designing.</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>So here's a look at what I've been working on.</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvyYFcAIpC9j-34GWFrKp6w4XzYZy85ojXyUnYimyFzwc8jlvkfwswW051oyQ9yWElq6rkEaD6JkCVFwbFBX-N4u3ia5TZtq6UqDgDjr_YHddDR5PBnEx2QSSrni8jmwX3EQpAY9lAQI/s1600/P1010024.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519893099035386386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmvyYFcAIpC9j-34GWFrKp6w4XzYZy85ojXyUnYimyFzwc8jlvkfwswW051oyQ9yWElq6rkEaD6JkCVFwbFBX-N4u3ia5TZtq6UqDgDjr_YHddDR5PBnEx2QSSrni8jmwX3EQpAY9lAQI/s400/P1010024.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#333300;"><em> <span style="color:#663333;">Here's Sam sporting a Liberty Jane pattern design of an olive green T-shirt and khaki jeans. </span></em></span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>The only change I made to the pattern was to make the sleeves 3/4 length (instead of cap sleeves) which is very popular this fall fashion season. The crocheted cap is my own design.</em></span><br /><span style="color:#663333;"></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GKUTfvv6xerpS4g-MxRMJ2CRbRhs2ePDMJkp2oLozJBxWvdSqUIOnTR58qPnulfyJGiawQpELsd_is_ug7Hr71RCOC1t4UwSjJ0r-aFOJ_qtx5TaxdzdjigMLwlqB2eG8oXoQWoRqbs/s1600/P1010022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519892732433290466" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1GKUTfvv6xerpS4g-MxRMJ2CRbRhs2ePDMJkp2oLozJBxWvdSqUIOnTR58qPnulfyJGiawQpELsd_is_ug7Hr71RCOC1t4UwSjJ0r-aFOJ_qtx5TaxdzdjigMLwlqB2eG8oXoQWoRqbs/s400/P1010022.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>The spaghetti strap top is, also, my own design. I love the layered look, and I think it blends very well with the Liberty Jane Design.<br /></em></span><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVGjbWIs4P-zSDDCGTMDRu5TM2FcsGr4x1eevd7h1wSBn5BmjruwHNgsXhGKES104B0EqzWAlIqUoHBAVsmIHeKLIpPDFtpXPkX9KDLPaHX4hqcEctKAWD0QdLnUlJ74ZQkDG0Dnpqyg/s1600/P1010050.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519892498637459490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwVGjbWIs4P-zSDDCGTMDRu5TM2FcsGr4x1eevd7h1wSBn5BmjruwHNgsXhGKES104B0EqzWAlIqUoHBAVsmIHeKLIpPDFtpXPkX9KDLPaHX4hqcEctKAWD0QdLnUlJ74ZQkDG0Dnpqyg/s400/P1010050.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>I used the same LJ pattern I mentioned before for the Tee and jeans. I think the Bittersweet orange shirt and copper cap really change the appearance of the entire outfit.<br /></em></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL35xJYxjukhV9W7EUJMkLZ2qwYax241ry5Mt112RSu9DjdbZpDB7m8dM1302fdjkWLZLVE5cmrBaftZMZMVmJE10TUAH1G1XX_OiR3sTmWk34GM2eHxk0rNne_lJ73RCJQm_qzVd8kWI/s1600/P1010033.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 265px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519892198937652306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL35xJYxjukhV9W7EUJMkLZ2qwYax241ry5Mt112RSu9DjdbZpDB7m8dM1302fdjkWLZLVE5cmrBaftZMZMVmJE10TUAH1G1XX_OiR3sTmWk34GM2eHxk0rNne_lJ73RCJQm_qzVd8kWI/s400/P1010033.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>I really was pleased with the handkercheif hemline on the top, which was inspired by a shirt Orangeblossom wore this summer. It looks nice layered or all by itself.<br /></em></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Wh_XsSb_SYoZkv1hkleRPvqCz7IpTJrUpQLZm1N_Hn3WP6TcI53sig4QrP1WxoEdTWHJ6ttdUAHled1qlMzGI6tmQM8KvOeNmaR1gp9ywapozx_LifQfcfyrCqLf8fR6kICNTfdQLME/s1600/P1010048.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519891879532435506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9Wh_XsSb_SYoZkv1hkleRPvqCz7IpTJrUpQLZm1N_Hn3WP6TcI53sig4QrP1WxoEdTWHJ6ttdUAHled1qlMzGI6tmQM8KvOeNmaR1gp9ywapozx_LifQfcfyrCqLf8fR6kICNTfdQLME/s400/P1010048.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"><em>A close up of the shirt's details.<br /></em></span><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhev-Ct5xFbbIx6Yhs996bSsYXnkC-pUFfZsTmhZmF-SwHLXSLWPgIK4Zv5lmAzQMFoxcF0uUko8lac0tnUsW51OtO_n6uTISTa1oI1VdoUM-PUh-DYcdVqzgvoejChyphenhyphenXzIhKt7etUgiUM/s1600/P1010056.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 328px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519891695456465906" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhev-Ct5xFbbIx6Yhs996bSsYXnkC-pUFfZsTmhZmF-SwHLXSLWPgIK4Zv5lmAzQMFoxcF0uUko8lac0tnUsW51OtO_n6uTISTa1oI1VdoUM-PUh-DYcdVqzgvoejChyphenhyphenXzIhKt7etUgiUM/s400/P1010056.JPG" /></a> </div><div><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;">Close up of the jean's. They have actual pockets in front and back, a faux fly, and lots of topstitching.</span></em></div><div> </div><div><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;"></span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-family:arial;color:#663333;">I'm really looking forward to sewing some more trendy doll clothes to sell. Orangeblossom is loving these, and the pieces mix and match to make lots of great outfits and looks.</span></em></div><div><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#663333;"></span></em></div><div></div></div></div><br /></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-81036645861993023172010-09-06T10:50:00.005-04:002010-09-08T09:36:41.287-04:00Labor for the Day<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Since it is Labor Day, I thought I would give you a little work project that yields big results. I discovered this method of propagating plants a few years ago and have had such wonderful success with it that I would like to share it with you. This plum tree was started last winter in my propagation pot and then transplanted into this pot in the spring. You can definitely see that it is thriving. My daughter is about 5 ft. tall, so you can compare the height of the tree to her. The pit was planted just about 9 months ago.</em></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZf6JLLVrWmLjpWvOOFW2RvyU0KVeotigqbsErLxiAS9o9nRJMXkPfdTtkSSHrNh88M-PuXIg9Km6kPJnD1I-hndKyGNjIdNl0-M72o2GJfumpyZYpcS4Uvh9gRtzJJPNykqx86Bf2lxs/s1600/P1010021.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513816574544032050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZf6JLLVrWmLjpWvOOFW2RvyU0KVeotigqbsErLxiAS9o9nRJMXkPfdTtkSSHrNh88M-PuXIg9Km6kPJnD1I-hndKyGNjIdNl0-M72o2GJfumpyZYpcS4Uvh9gRtzJJPNykqx86Bf2lxs/s400/P1010021.JPG" /></a><strong> <span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>This propagating pot is so easy to assemble. You will need a few supplies to start.</em></span></strong></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em><span style="color:#336666;">1 large terra cotta pot <span style="font-size:85%;">(the one I use is 12" in diameter & 10" in height)</span></span></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:85%;color:#336666;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>1 small 4 inch terra cotta pot</em></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;"><em><span style="color:#336666;">Peat Moss & Sand <span style="font-size:85%;">(mixed in a 1:1 ratio)</span></span></em></span></p><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>2 cork stoppers</em></span></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzdKkAxODxXvIxLrnd0mdCqOW_1nn8Db8txqm9GMpGcm6oimee9UVTT-ifMOy_p1GyEsIkxJ8ETy67TobiO6zdDMzLEvL0-78cV59Vy2YUkR_opuDbnZ4LswP49XqWSPgEd1Qg44SqvOM/s1600/image0.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 399px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513816412856141570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzdKkAxODxXvIxLrnd0mdCqOW_1nn8Db8txqm9GMpGcm6oimee9UVTT-ifMOy_p1GyEsIkxJ8ETy67TobiO6zdDMzLEvL0-78cV59Vy2YUkR_opuDbnZ4LswP49XqWSPgEd1Qg44SqvOM/s400/image0.jpg" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>First, let me say that the pots cannot be plastic, they <strong>must be terra cotta</strong> for this system to work. The pots must be porous.</em></span></div><p></p><p><br /></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#336666;"><strong>Okay, here's how you assemble the propagation pot:</strong></span></em></div><ul><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Stop up the holes in the bottom of both pots with a cork. Press it in firmly.</em></span></div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Mix sand and peat moss together (do not use potting soil or soil of any kind). The mixture ratio is 1 part sand to 1 part peat moss.</em></span></div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Fill large pot with the mixture until it is about 5 inches from the top of pot. Press mix down firmly.</em></span></div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Set the smaller pot on top of the mixture in the middle of the larger pot.</em></span></div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Surround smaller pot with the sand/peat moss mixture. Stop the mixture approximately 1/2" below the top edge of the smaller pot.</em></span></div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Completely fill the small pot with water to its top edge. From now on, the only thing you will need to do to maintain the system is EVERYDAY fill the small pot with water to its top edge.</em></span></div></li></ul><ul><li><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Do not start any cuttings in pot until you have been keeping the small pot filled with water daily for 7 days.<br /></em></span><br /></div></li></ul><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_Xu0OmC_i8XVax-FfRKT231lKN7mtoLCHFftOQVkHfW3O_drqZRgFfsFV4pgXf3wJEHb787LATI-FL5L6KH3HdcIY0N7PaEl4e4ClpZw5KshtS4u2kSNxsBb1egi3XYQBK3mrr29jqU/s1600/P1010022.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513816169265666594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx_Xu0OmC_i8XVax-FfRKT231lKN7mtoLCHFftOQVkHfW3O_drqZRgFfsFV4pgXf3wJEHb787LATI-FL5L6KH3HdcIY0N7PaEl4e4ClpZw5KshtS4u2kSNxsBb1egi3XYQBK3mrr29jqU/s400/P1010022.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Each fall I take 2 or 3 cuttings from each of my geraniums, dip the cuttings in rooting hormone, poke a hole in the sand/peat moss mixture, and place the cutting in it. By spring the plants have a nice healthy root system and are ready to plant outside. In this way, I have doubled or tripled the number of geraniums I had the year before. I am showing you a picture of the rooting hormone that I use on my cuttings. Any brand will be fine for you to use. Just follow the directions on the jar or package.</em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Geraniums are not the only plant you can propagate in this manner. Many house plants can also be propagated in this way. Have fun and experiment. For instance, the plum tree was not even started as a cutting. I simply put a plum pit from a plum I was eating into the propagation pot to see if it would sprout. And as you can see, it DID sprout (and with a nice healthy root system).</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>The steady moisture leaking through the sides of the small pot creates an ideal environment in which cuttings and hard-shelled seeds/pits just thrive.</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Also, as long as the weather is nice, I leave the pot outside. I take it in the house before the frost comes and keep it inside for the winter months. When it starts warming up outside in the spring, I move it back outdoors again.</em></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Hope you all have fun with your little project. BTW it's a great home education project for the kids as well.<br /></em></span></div><div align="center"></div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-14980028963061522022010-09-03T23:46:00.017-04:002010-09-04T00:53:37.777-04:00Patience is a Virtue and Carries Much Wait<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrKwpFs6nsne0mgtH_aKzutK1fZmDV4Mldwj81Oef1ntqpS4Ge5JWv9AHvRoUzXjmFECqoFf_NABHPGeTO3E5oRw4HHW8GPdaYbaXiL94jM5hu9iqWNyGNPfZpCYfEQqr1iTZNqVCjtg/s1600/P1010010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512912370967014978" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMrKwpFs6nsne0mgtH_aKzutK1fZmDV4Mldwj81Oef1ntqpS4Ge5JWv9AHvRoUzXjmFECqoFf_NABHPGeTO3E5oRw4HHW8GPdaYbaXiL94jM5hu9iqWNyGNPfZpCYfEQqr1iTZNqVCjtg/s400/P1010010.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><strong><em>I have been working on several sewing projects this week. I have been sandwiching all my sewing in between the starting of our home school year. However, this is the only project that has been totally completed this week.</em></strong></span></div><p align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><strong><em>Last summer, I designed the pattern for these drink stick wallets, so that my husband could carry drink sticks to work with him for breaks and lunch. No, his was NOT in this color. <span style="color:#330000;">His was in a MANLY black plaid. </span>A few people saw his and liked it.<br /></p></em></strong></span><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBbSlqFVIwOL8EOLdzSMPQa4RU-__tXbnnfbJmGaBQvZQ6aWs-ccADfHSOEu-6bMP-uL69FqI4Ygb5SNnXTjjDlz4a19_dpeK3VNULRChFyQC0izpDb8IlUFJlYLkue494Bg-_khOK98/s1600/P1010012.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512912031989878786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimBbSlqFVIwOL8EOLdzSMPQa4RU-__tXbnnfbJmGaBQvZQ6aWs-ccADfHSOEu-6bMP-uL69FqI4Ygb5SNnXTjjDlz4a19_dpeK3VNULRChFyQC0izpDb8IlUFJlYLkue494Bg-_khOK98/s400/P1010012.JPG" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><strong><em>I made one for my sister. A few of her friend and collegues saw it, liked it, and ordered one from me. I made a few more and sold them around town, and it really seemed like they were becoming a hit. So I decided to put a few in my Etsy shop.</em></strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cc33cc;"></span></em></strong> </div><div align="center"><strong><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#cc33cc;">But, that's NOT where these two are heading. They are heading somewhere special and I am really excited about it!</span></em></strong></div><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgSpPyN2jR6ZFuaQl-zvKI_s_JQNbxuat7sbHq-9hFBxIMtbadBxSW0CLjl87Sg9u0EsetColiQvAcQd7Kq2W3cb8MMmQF0M80BPTbW3ZyqzYlVk91M83oV7lzr55thWgmouTY27q4MU/s1600/P1010014.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512911739403663586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGgSpPyN2jR6ZFuaQl-zvKI_s_JQNbxuat7sbHq-9hFBxIMtbadBxSW0CLjl87Sg9u0EsetColiQvAcQd7Kq2W3cb8MMmQF0M80BPTbW3ZyqzYlVk91M83oV7lzr55thWgmouTY27q4MU/s400/P1010014.JPG" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><strong><em> This one, on which I appliqued a heart on the inside, is going to a very special someone.</em></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><strong><em>But that is all I am going to tell you. Until the end of the month, it will have to remain a mystery.</em></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><strong><em></em></strong></span> </div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#cc33cc;"><strong><em>ooooooooooooh, I always wanted to write a mystery!!!</em> ;o)</strong></span></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-45172162491455574372010-08-24T16:21:00.008-04:002010-08-27T13:49:39.228-04:00Pattern Sale at JoAnn Fabrics - First Half of September 2010<div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Can you believe it's nearly time to start back to school again? I certainly can't!!! If you're planning to make some new school outfits for your little ones, then now is the time to head over to the JoAnn Fabric and Craft Store's Pattern Sale.</span></div><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#003333;"></span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHFEdNb91JQV7HyD1NBXBABvXhwL3dhm3tTbZ7yzjGcaNX-Vq9NtIhj5SSnujF1Mt7quE_NYSvn7Uj65_xF7viP0Ienv0aXXkpibFbfASfUXmBBr_0dBAB6xmbG3nAp4-KAJfgjmC-Og/s1600/P1010166.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509081486707361154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHFEdNb91JQV7HyD1NBXBABvXhwL3dhm3tTbZ7yzjGcaNX-Vq9NtIhj5SSnujF1Mt7quE_NYSvn7Uj65_xF7viP0Ienv0aXXkpibFbfASfUXmBBr_0dBAB6xmbG3nAp4-KAJfgjmC-Og/s200/P1010166.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Here are the pattern sale dates:</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Friday through Saturday</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">September 3 - 6, 2010</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">McCall's Patterns -- $1.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $6.95 to $19.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes Easy Stitch 'N Save</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Vogue Patterns -- $3.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $8.95 to $30.00 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Thursday through Saturday</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">September 9 - 11, 2010</span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Simplicity Patterns -- $1.99 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">MSRP $6.95 - $17.95 each</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Limit 10</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">No special orders</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Excludes It's So Easy, New Look, Burda, & Simplicity Books</span></div><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;">Remember, it's not too early for all you little elves to get started on your Christmas gift sewing projects. Do you have any completed? We'd love to see them. In fact we would love to see any of the sewing projects you are working on.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:130%;color:#336666;"></span></div><p></p><p><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#993399;">If you join us to show what you are working on, be sure to share the Pattern Company and Pattern Number, Book Title, or Online Tutorial URL that you used in your post. Link only to the post of your sewing project (not your entire blog), and please link back to my blog within your blog post, so that viewers can return here to Brambleberry Cottage. Thanks.<br /><br /></span></p><div align="center"><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#993399;"></span></div><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.linkytools.com/basic_linky_include.aspx?id=41279"></script>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1938442693454002735.post-31974769961960439462010-08-24T11:07:00.003-04:002010-08-27T13:55:25.985-04:00Last of the Summer Roses<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJ8r5TM5HqmFe26DEYMgoKibLqvx1jR1E6KL7rYCYnZgO3b7_fimB8jOYh2woLGNDkYmKVD2uR6X9ak0cJHhUu86EkcstoMWdpC3qPma2nwU7OPPMKD_bV9zA8QhLAC8ncoDAwFDCMek/s1600/P1010005.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510107421534162066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJ8r5TM5HqmFe26DEYMgoKibLqvx1jR1E6KL7rYCYnZgO3b7_fimB8jOYh2woLGNDkYmKVD2uR6X9ak0cJHhUu86EkcstoMWdpC3qPma2nwU7OPPMKD_bV9zA8QhLAC8ncoDAwFDCMek/s400/P1010005.JPG" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Many of our friends have been blessed with babies lately, and we rejoice and celebrate the birth of each dear child with whom the Lord has blessed these families. I have just loved making dresses from this particular fabric. It has that vintage look about it that just seems, to me, to beg for an apron and Sunbonnet Baby applique to be added to the mix. I love the aquamarine color with the pink accents -- still very girly, but different from the "cliche-y" pink. I'm really rather sad that this is the end of my stash for this particular fabric</em>.<br /><br /></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_23f5e5YVo_mXs7p1mn2GyJmRkGNaxr62Q9nfti7sdI_F6nVRptVvaX39ieW3L93vfEd9xcLUQhfdsscK1qHkJ1tViuywqZuQQ_TALlDUkZnO_SFO4AIN6UNoaFLgagbWIOTZbROJoFU/s1600/P1010008.JPG"><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510107259753690258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_23f5e5YVo_mXs7p1mn2GyJmRkGNaxr62Q9nfti7sdI_F6nVRptVvaX39ieW3L93vfEd9xcLUQhfdsscK1qHkJ1tViuywqZuQQ_TALlDUkZnO_SFO4AIN6UNoaFLgagbWIOTZbROJoFU/s400/P1010008.JPG" /></span></a><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"> </span><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Now for the patterns I used: The pattern that I used for the basis of the dress was a pattern that I had bought when my first child was being born nearly twenty years ago. The pattern brand is Sunrise Designs. They didn't number their patterns, instead they named them. This one was entitled Lullabies.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>For the crown of the hat I used Simplicity Pattern #2905. BTW, if you are looking for an very cute "onesie" pattern, there is one included in this pattern.</em></span><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 376px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 379px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510107065937193922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKLz1KnLdDaKHbQpXgrGIUG56hmn2uq9T59uDwt9vn1iFnNWD9ye3KRsxuyHpakU0N0wA60gj8cFOHiGC4-l6GTLhBQLZCCbVeTtpfbZkdQeALlL96w6-09CbmRoFEzluN4lOutuTDOTc/s400/P1010010.JPG" /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>Now, any of you who have been stopping by Brambleberry Cottage for any length of time have realized by now that I never can quite seem to leave a pattern well-enough-alone. But my philosophy is, "Why sew, if I can't change it to the way I envision it." To the right is a close up of the dress as the designer of the pattern intended it to look.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>My vision was a little different. I wanted short puffy sleeves, no collar, and an appliqued apron attached.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>The hat pattern had a straight brim, and</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>I wanted to "girly" it up a bit by making my brim ruffled.<br /></em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>So there you have it. I'm off to my next project. I have been working on revising and converting a pattern that I had created for an 18" doll into an E-Pattern. Everything has been coming along nicely as far as the instructions and photographs, but converting the actual pattern pieces into a PDF file is a little more than I was expecting. I've scanned them numerous times; each time the scaling is off. Maybe I bit off a little more than this technologically-impaired gal can handle. I hope not.</em></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em></em></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;color:#336666;"><em>If you would like to share a sewing project that you have completed or are working on, click <a href="http://brambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2010/08/pattern-sale-at-joann-fabrics-first.html">here</a>.</em></span><br /><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#336666;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Arial;color:#336666;"></span></em>Nancihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12201392451129484877noreply@blogger.com2