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Thursday, November 17, 2011

I sewed in the middle of the week!

I can't remember the last time I did that!  But I actually sewed quite a bit yesterday evening...and I have photographic proof!  Bad photographic proof but proof nonetheless.
  


So tonight I came home and tried on the basted together dress and while I got the width right, the length is a little wonky.  I will be removing the length I added, cause it ain't working.


Anyway, I'm looking forward to the weekend!  I'm looking forward to sewing all weekend long!  It's back...my mojo is back from vacation and I can't wait to take it out for a spin...thank goodness 'cause I was beginning to be worried that it was never coming back...silly I know but sadly true.


I have a list of garments that I want to sew...as an aside, I'm pinching myself because I have a list again!  And I'm off for four days next week for Thanksgiving and all of my children, their spouses and my grandchildren are coming here...so no traveling, extra hands to help cook and clean-up which means I will have a good three days to sew.  I'm sooooo excited! 


As an aside, Elaray asked if this was the first sewing room that I've had.  No, it isn't.  When I was married I lived in a townhouse and we converted the basement into my sewing room and the girls playroom.  I spent many wonderful weekends there, sewing and listening to my daughters play...learning my craft, teaching others to sew and inspiring others to love this gift as much as I do.  So yes, I've had several sewing rooms in different incarnations...I've been sewing since I was 11 and it's been an integral part of my life since then.


Finally I'm slowly but surely getting used to my new room.  I'm working out the kinks but it's time to sew...and I'm planning on doing just that!  So look for the finished version of McCalls 6395 this weekend.


...as always, more later!






20 comments:

  1. I am so glad to hear you have settled in and the mojo has returneth!

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  2. Hurray! Your mojo is back- soon we get to see lots of inspiring new creations.
    Have a fantastic Thanksgiving.

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  3. So pleased to hear your mojo is back. Enjoy your new room.

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  4. Yay - welcome back to the sew/mo-jo :)!

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  5. YAY! Glad to hear the mojo is back.Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

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  6. I am very glad to hear your sewing mojo is back! I have been checking in everyday! Happy holidays to you! You are such an inspiration to me!

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  7. Welcome back mojo, I hope you enjoyed your little break and are well rested, because it sounds like Carolyn has busy plans for you! I don't suppose you saw my mojo while you were on break?

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  8. Glad to hear that you're back to sewing! And as always - can't wait to see the results.

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  9. YEAH - sometimes just getting going is enough, the flow comes. Enjoy your new studio/home/the weekend.

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  10. I am so happy for you. Enjoy yourself and make something magnificent!

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  11. I am so happy to hear your sewing mojo has returned. I know how you feel I lost mine for a long time. It's back. Take care Carolyn have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Sew on Sew on!

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  12. The mojo is back folks! Did you find the container with the zippers?

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  13. Good for you, Carolyn! I'm looking forward to whatever you sew up.

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  14. Nice pattern, look forward to seeing the finished results.

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  15. Hurrah! Good for you! Hope your Thanksgiving is a fun and happy one in your new nest.

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  16. Your returned sewing mojo must be strong if you are sewing in the middle of the week! Happy Thanksgiving!!

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  17. I really like your new sewing room. Looks like you are pretty well settled and on your way now that your MOJO is back. Maybe now you can help me find my mojo. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend with your family & your sewing...as I know you will!

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  18. Yeah...... don't you just love it when things work the way you want? Glad to hear that you've got that sewin feelin.... you've got that sewin feelin...... (well... can't think of any other words that would finish that song up... but you get the drift of it!)
    Nice to know it didn't get forgotten in the move!

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  19. I just want to tell you that I adore you and your sewing! Such wonderful clothes. I've been looking at your blog occasionally for a couple of years now thinking "someday I'll sew for myself too" and since I have a similar body type I especially like your creations. I just bought a dressform so I can make things for me a little easier. This means I'm going to follow you a little closer and with a little more enthusiasm. I hope you don't mind! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  20. So happy that you have your sewing mojo back. You are such an inspiration. I already love the dress!

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