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Sunday, December 23, 2012

My Last Random Post of Twenty Twelve

These are just a few things rambling through my brain while sewing today...
  • I really don't like sewing for others and have been dragging my feet like nobody's business making these PJs.  I will finish them though and will share them with you soon.  Here is a pic of one finished set.  I've made the pajama bottoms and purchased tank tops and t-shirts for the tops.
  • I think I'm going to give the Singer sewing machine that I just bought away.  I've never sewn on it because even though it's shiny and new it doesn't have the features that I really need to sew with...so its going to my niece.
  • The very same niece that I'm going to give sewing lessons to in 2013 and I can't wait.  It's been awhile since I've taught someone to sew and it will be nice to pass this talent along to a family member.
  • I'm buying a new machine.  I know, I know but I've figured out that I have another 11/12 years to work before I can retire.  I need to start saving more money and planning out how I want to live during the next phase of my life.  Buying a new machine now would be a good thing...this is the one I want to purchase...

  • It's the newest Janome Quilting/Sewing Machine MC8900 QCP newer than the Horizon 7700 which I've been coveting for some time.  I've made a date to go and pick one up and I'm more than excited.  If you have one, could you please leave some comments about it!
  • I'm giving my Janome 8000 to my daughter because I'm going to keep my 6600P and right now I don't need more than two sewing machines. Wow, did that really get typed?  But I believe I'll be fine with these two and maybe a dedicated embroidery machine...but I'm still on the fence about that one.
  • My year end post will be up at the end of this week although I know I'm going to get some more sewing in before the end of the year. I'm only working three days this week and I begin my sewcation on Friday, so I'm sure something will make it's way off the "To Be Sewn" list!
  • My last sewcation did not work out as I'd planned for a variety of reasons so I'm hoping this one will turn out better.  I really just want to snuggle into my sewing cave and let my creative imagination flow.
  • My Sewcation To Sew list has been written, agonized over and rewritten.  I think I have a list that I can actually get 90% of it completed - which is my goal.
  • Did I tell you that I killed the DVD player that was part of the TV I bought last fall?  Yeah, played that sucka to death.  The new DVD player arrived this week and my brother will set it up for me tomorrow.  Can't wait!  Hopefully I won't do this one in too! *LOL*
  • The Christmas PJ post will show up after Christmas because members of my family read my blog and I don't want them to see ALL of the goodies!
Finally, this will be my last post before Christmas so I'd like to wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!

...as always more later!

  



32 comments:

  1. Merry Christmas to you and your whole family, Carolyn xoxo

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  2. Merry Christmas to you and your fammily Carolyn. Thank you for bringing joy and knowledge into my life. I appreciate you!

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  3. Merry Christmas. Thank you for inspiring us bootylicious girls!

    Love that machine. Go for it! I'm still using my Janome MC8000. What a workhorse.

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  4. Merry Christmas Carolyn, and thank you for all the inspirational posts throughout the year. They are brilliant!

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  5. Wishing you a very merry Christmas. And I do hope that your sewcation goes as planned.

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  6. Merry Christmas to you!

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  7. Merry Christmas to you! Enjoy the Sewcation and new machine.

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  8. Merry Christmas, Carolyn and the Happiest of New Years to you and yours. I look forward to the fruits of your Sewcation eagerly. You are such an inspiration to us all.

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  9. Merry Christmas and happy and safe New Year to you and your family.

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  10. How exciting Carolyn... I know how you must be feeling as I just ordered the same sewing machine today... a Christmas present from my wonderful husband. Merry Christmas to you and I'm sooooo looking forward to seeing all the wonderful things you share with us in 2013.

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  11. Merry Christmas! I think it is great that you are teaching your niece to sew. Your time and attention are an even better gift than the machine.

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  12. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Have a great sewcation.

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  13. Merry Christmas! I have enjoyed your blog all this year and am looking forward to all the sewing inspiration you will bring in 2013!

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  14. Merry Christmas Carolyn! Thanks for sharing all of your sewing joy!

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  15. Merry Christmas! That new machine is a beauty!

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  16. Merry Christmas Carolyn. Enjoy the holidays and your new machine.

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  17. Merry Christmas and hope you have a fab sewcation!

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  18. Have a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year.

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  19. Merry Christma, Carolyn. Thanks for sharing. You are a true inspiration to me.

    ~Sewjourner

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  20. Merry Christmas to you and your family, Caroline. Thank you for writing your blog, It always inspires me.

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  21. Merry Christmas, Carolyn! And may all your sewcation wishes come true!

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  22. Merry Christmas Carolyn. You'd be a great sewing teacher to have.
    Thanks for sharing your sewing ideas and fabulous wardrobe.

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  23. Merry Christmas to you as well! I love that you are giving your Singer away to your niece and teaching her to sew. I imagine you will be one of the best teachers to learn from!

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  24. Merry Christmas, Carolyn. Thank you for the gifts of you inspiring blog posts throughout the year. I hope that your niece realizes how forunate she is!

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  25. I love that you will be passing your skills along to another generation of stylish women! Brava!

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  26. Merry Christmas to you Carolyn! You lucky duck - you will be playing with an exciting new toy soon - that is always such fun. I hear such good things about the Janome Horizon.
    Looking forward to seeing what comes out of your sewing stay-cation.

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  27. Wishing you a Very Merry Christmas! Thank-you also, for all of the inspiration you bring to us weekly!
    I hope this holiday will be a good and relaxing one for you!
    Take care!

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  28. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas, and looking forward to seeing the results of your sewcation!

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  29. I have the 7700 and love it to death. I'm sure you will love the 8900. I belong to a Janome discussion board where where it's getting rave reviews. Let us know how it goes!!

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