tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post21460747200256833..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: Year End Wrap Up for 2011Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60287410952607256332012-01-04T18:49:45.554-05:002012-01-04T18:49:45.554-05:00Ms. Carolyn - I have to tell you, you are a supers...Ms. Carolyn - I have to tell you, you are a superstar in book. I absolutely love your blog and sewing. You are so creative and such an inspiration me. I find myself wanting to copy your designs. Please continue to blog and inspire us. You are wonderful. Much success in the future.<br />CennettaCennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30797409934203971812012-01-01T22:35:14.765-05:002012-01-01T22:35:14.765-05:00I have loved seeing how you change the looks of a ...I have loved seeing how you change the looks of a pattern with minor and sometimes not so minor changes.quiltingbrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08258637604622590493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-84246384486947354282012-01-01T14:34:10.222-05:002012-01-01T14:34:10.222-05:00Happy new year Carolyn, you are sooo inspiring. Th...Happy new year Carolyn, you are sooo inspiring. Thank you for sharing.Sigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-212389585707328952012-01-01T13:57:45.421-05:002012-01-01T13:57:45.421-05:00You are such a prolific sewist and an inspiration ...You are such a prolific sewist and an inspiration to get busy in the sewing room! Thanks for sharing!sewing spotshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07532791199723063051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15384306857146532482012-01-01T02:54:53.239-05:002012-01-01T02:54:53.239-05:00Happy new year! 2011 was a great sewin year for yo...Happy new year! 2011 was a great sewin year for you. Looking forward to 2012Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-90072950393885507152012-01-01T01:40:06.507-05:002012-01-01T01:40:06.507-05:00Hi there: Just a note to say I enjoy your blog mor...Hi there: Just a note to say I enjoy your blog more than any other on the subject. I too am plus sized, although not in the arms as much as the abdomen. I am getting back into sewing after a long absence, and you have inspired me to buy a dress form and get on with it!<br /><br />I like the idea of your TNT patterns and hope to find the same for myself this year--a goal for 2012.<br /><br />And, BTW, envy your sewing cave!!<br /><br />Re your extensive fabric collection, which you will probably never get through--my husband recently said to me, very seriously, that I needed to make a decision: Do I sew or just collect fabric? (More the latter than the former, alas:)<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and your lovely grandchildren.<br /><br />Jessjesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05394054084242483035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-15133235690024034342011-12-31T22:21:42.950-05:002011-12-31T22:21:42.950-05:00I am one of those who visit your blog every single...I am one of those who visit your blog every single weekend. I am also one of those who almost NEVER leave a comment... but I DO value your opinions and sewing and... Have a happy new year and successful 2012.<br />AliceAlicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02279796265129600527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-56815650526792478992011-12-31T18:01:50.912-05:002011-12-31T18:01:50.912-05:00I love following your blog, I feel a bit unaccompl...I love following your blog, I feel a bit unaccomplished when I see all that you have done this year! : )sewnmariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529024035357139107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73017687442067413992011-12-31T17:28:50.501-05:002011-12-31T17:28:50.501-05:00I am also a plus sized chick, and you inspire me! ...I am also a plus sized chick, and you inspire me! I don't comment often, for anyone, but I read and enjoy avidly.Rosie1925https://www.blogger.com/profile/14232906422200267881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61437391721475854162011-12-31T17:10:02.237-05:002011-12-31T17:10:02.237-05:00FORTY PIECES OF CLOTHING!!!!! Carolyn, you are an ...FORTY PIECES OF CLOTHING!!!!! Carolyn, you are an inspiration to keep sewing on. I just cannot find the time to sew that much in my life, sadly. Maybe one day it will change. The other reason is I have so many other things I love to do, never mind that the garments that I would really like to make I have no place to wear! I mean, how many taffeta skirts can you wear on a weekly basis? :) Have a terrifically Happy New Year, and I can't wait to see what you make in 2012!!!Tia Diahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622901192302670927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-42002401886624373512011-12-31T16:29:50.904-05:002011-12-31T16:29:50.904-05:00Hi Carolyn - I hope you don't mind me ignoring...Hi Carolyn - I hope you don't mind me ignoring your last post, but I only have good things to say!<br /><br />I am a 'return to sewing' kind of gal - I used to make all my work clothes, then joined the Police where they had different ideas about what I should wear! - and now I work for my provincial goverment in a 'business casual' office. I came across your blog a few weeks ago and have now finished reading it from start to finish, and I am fired up and ready to go!<br /><br />Your posts are inspirational and I am excited to plan a capsule wardrobe that moves me on from 'business casual' to 'business smart'. Your dresses are wonderful - I am not a dress wearer but I am keen to try some designs out! I have some gorgeous fabrics from Fabric Mart - even here in Canada it is cheaper for me to pay the shipping than to buy inferior fabric at our 'big box' fabric supplier, thankyou for mentioning them!<br /><br />In summary - I have learned a lot from your blog. You have inspired me to get sewing in the new year, and I look forward to seeing what YOU will be sewing in 2012. Long may you continue your blog, and please remember that there are lots more readers like me who only find pleasure in your posts.<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and yours.twotoasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04432778966553987105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-18972775037500711572011-12-31T15:19:23.124-05:002011-12-31T15:19:23.124-05:00I am actually replying to your latest post "C...I am actually replying to your latest post "Cleansing my palette." for which you disallowed comments. I am strongly of the opinion that if anyone disagrees with views expressed by a blogger, then the required action is to cease reading the relevant blog. For heavens sake, the dissenters should not be allowed to bully people into blandness. We need people with opinions, people with inspiration, people with vision, people with creativity. There are hundreds, nay thousands of sewing blogs out there, if you don't like what you're reading, go elsewhere - don't denigrate what doesn't appeal to you cos many others do enjoy it!!!! Carolyn, please carry on because you are an inspiration to many, whether plus-sized or not.<br />Thank you,<br />Sheilasheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03089147554544285042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-39063697133202865122011-12-31T14:47:25.697-05:002011-12-31T14:47:25.697-05:00As always, Carolyn, you inspire me with all that y...As always, Carolyn, you inspire me with all that you accomplish and at such a high quality! Happy sewing in 2012 and I'll be checking in daily to see your latest project.sewingkmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747001697655177474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17564879226727976382011-12-31T14:29:24.506-05:002011-12-31T14:29:24.506-05:00Dear Carolyn
This is a comment on your New Years b...Dear Carolyn<br />This is a comment on your New Years blog where this dumb 'fairly blonde' couldn't find the 'comment' link. Way to go girl! Your blog is really an inspiration to me and as we are both about the same size you give me drive to try more styles than I have ever before. I wish you and your family the happiest of new years and from me - please continue your blog and just ignore the ignorant!<br />Cheers<br />Robyn Kirk<br />New ZealandRobynKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363052010272253678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-41566724636912539352011-12-31T10:57:06.592-05:002011-12-31T10:57:06.592-05:00Another sewing year well done!Another sewing year well done!JustGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08948391538309176039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-10565403441516727042011-12-31T09:53:23.832-05:002011-12-31T09:53:23.832-05:00Carolyn, I have visited to your blog everyday sin...Carolyn, I have visited to your blog everyday since 2006 and look forward to your posts in the upcoming year. You are such an inspiration. Wishing you a Happy Sewing New Year.MarilynBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11064845345645796153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-75138627806291935632011-12-31T09:38:25.619-05:002011-12-31T09:38:25.619-05:00Love you Carolyn!! Happy New Year!Love you Carolyn!! Happy New Year!Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-12333451682654248992011-12-31T09:03:01.518-05:002011-12-31T09:03:01.518-05:00I tried to leave a comment on your newest post, bu...I tried to leave a comment on your newest post, but there didn't seem to be anywhere to leave one! Well, all I have to say is, "Amen Sistah!" There are thousands of blogs out there, so if I don't like what someone blogs about, I don't read it! And, BTW, your blog is one of the few that I check (and enjoy) most frequently. I may not agree with all of your viewpoints, but I always enjoy reading your sewing thoughts. Keep up the good work!Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57960914721643558882011-12-31T08:25:42.373-05:002011-12-31T08:25:42.373-05:00I love your blog. I really missed your posts when...I love your blog. I really missed your posts when you were moving, and was happy once you were settled in your new place. If I start sewing again in 2012, your blog will be one of the reasons.FiveAcreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08651677274265483460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69869208916857630452011-12-31T07:27:54.219-05:002011-12-31T07:27:54.219-05:00Carolyn, you rock!
I hope 2012 is a very productiv...Carolyn, you rock!<br />I hope 2012 is a very productive year for you!<br />I love reading your blog and am almost jealous that you get to "dress up" for work everyday.Kathy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003839062975555218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77053129640519219032011-12-31T06:54:54.262-05:002011-12-31T06:54:54.262-05:00Loved all the awesome dresses (and that FABULOUS l...Loved all the awesome dresses (and that FABULOUS lace cardigan (: ) you made up this year - your blog is such an inspiration! <br /><br />Happy new year, and I can't wait to see the neat dresses that you'll make in 2012!wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02325131782150858859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77122458588389839502011-12-31T05:48:49.155-05:002011-12-31T05:48:49.155-05:00Carolyn, your productivity puts me to shame! Than...Carolyn, your productivity puts me to shame! Thank you so much for daily inspiration and smiles. Knowing that you're out there sewing away gives me a sense of sisterhood -- the Sisterhood of the Seam Ripper, in my case!<br />Happy New Year and please continue to keep us in stitches!Patty O Clubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02275207628108875236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-23632450170734467052011-12-31T05:12:50.168-05:002011-12-31T05:12:50.168-05:00Happy New Year. I only found your blog this year, ...Happy New Year. I only found your blog this year, and have enjoyed every post. As a keen new blogger, and lifetime sewist (love that word), I am amazed at all the brilliant garments you made this year. You have inspired me to get right back into it. Thank you, from Australia.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-60187533997541289492011-12-31T03:41:48.431-05:002011-12-31T03:41:48.431-05:00I'm glad I found your blog. I sew, too.I'm glad I found your blog. I sew, too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67783574969910572462011-12-31T02:06:20.490-05:002011-12-31T02:06:20.490-05:00I think you are one of the most amazing, stylish, ...I think you are one of the most amazing, stylish, generous bloggers in the sewing community. Your dedication to sewing and blogging has started me sewing again. I cannot thank you enough for sharing your successes and "not so successes" with me. My New Year's resolution is to comment more and lurk less. Thank you!<br /><br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12465103448275639891noreply@blogger.com