tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post2710281369293124678..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: 2007 - A RecapCarolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-87251657587405244812008-01-03T17:45:00.000-05:002008-01-03T17:45:00.000-05:00Wow, Carolyn... Look at what you've achieved durin...Wow, Carolyn... Look at what you've achieved during the past year! Amazing! You have all the reasons to be very proud!<BR/><BR/>2007 was a revolutionary year for me: I started my own blog, made wonderful friends all over the world, improved my sewing skills learning and sharing along the way... I hope 2008 will be as good as 2007 for me. And I wish you nothing but the best in this New Year! Hugs from Portugal!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-37125799181248199722007-12-30T00:52:00.000-05:002007-12-30T00:52:00.000-05:00I am so impressed... 48 garments. Like others I'm...I am so impressed... 48 garments. Like others I'm looking forward to 2008 and your wealth of sewing posts. Happy New Year.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03688900287732221253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51972403600391890152007-12-29T23:31:00.000-05:002007-12-29T23:31:00.000-05:00Carolyn, golden star said it “you are my sewing bl...Carolyn, golden star said it “you are my sewing blogging heroines". What I like the most your clothes is the fit and designs. 48 garments is a major accomplishment. It's been a wonderful sewing year for you. I am looking forward to 2008 with great excitementMariela Alethiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00109474450521019305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-33448498352663402292007-12-29T23:22:00.000-05:002007-12-29T23:22:00.000-05:00Wow! You really accomplished a lot in 2007. I love...Wow! You really accomplished a lot in 2007. I love that the pieces you made are really classic. It makes it easier to build on when you make new garments. Kudos!!!007gurlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022091944687386909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-25239987588826538722007-12-29T15:07:00.000-05:002007-12-29T15:07:00.000-05:00carolyn,You are one of my sewing blogging heroines...carolyn,<BR/><BR/>You are one of my sewing blogging heroines. Thanks to you and the other sisters, I have returned to sewing. I have not sewn articles of clothing but have completed all kinds of tote bags and cozies and other gift items. <BR/><BR/>Now, I understand why I have always gravitated toward fabrics and textiles despite my years of not sewing.<BR/><BR/>It's been one wonderful year learning from you and the others. I look forward to 2008 with great anticipation!golden starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15040028349486948045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-9344910770826694242007-12-29T14:12:00.000-05:002007-12-29T14:12:00.000-05:00Carolyn, yes you are so inspiring! 48 garments wit...Carolyn, yes you are so inspiring! 48 garments with that high level of construction, enviable! So my level of skills is good but not my productivity yet! I came back to sewing this summer/fall, and I'm going to charge forth in this upcoming year!Cheriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05182744597249526549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27843666699244788252007-12-29T12:06:00.000-05:002007-12-29T12:06:00.000-05:00Carolyn, you are amazing. You managed to sew some ...Carolyn, you are amazing. You managed to sew some wonderful garments while holding down a full-time job. I don't know how you do it. I didn't get really anything done this year but I'm hoping that for 2008 I can get back into the swing of it. You are inspiring. Happy New Year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77166780252273266852007-12-29T09:48:00.000-05:002007-12-29T09:48:00.000-05:00Such a productive year! I am impressed.M year has ...Such a productive year! I am impressed.<BR/><BR/>M year has been less productive, way less! But...... my focus was on learning. Next year, 08, I plan to be productive. You are my roll model.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02588163317389814730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63082269951099104592007-12-28T23:34:00.000-05:002007-12-28T23:34:00.000-05:00As always you are an inspiration. I love your loo...As always you are an inspiration. I love your look and learn something new from every garment you describe. As for me, I'm just happy to be back to sewing after a long hiatus, and I have managed to find a couple of TNT patterns. Now to learn from you how to adapt them to other looks!Miasewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07597551802534518767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-11883698079088313322007-12-28T19:45:00.000-05:002007-12-28T19:45:00.000-05:00Carolyn, I remember everyone of these garments! T...Carolyn, I remember everyone of these garments! They are all lovely. I too focused on, and will continue to do so, quality sewing instead of quantity. By doing this I have made sure that the fit is better and that the sewing is better than average and I am proud to say I made this.<BR/><BR/>Your blog has been very helpful to me and exchanging emails has been most appreciated and I am so glad to have made your acquaintenance. Hoping the best for 2008 for you and your family.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27976609209804782272007-12-28T18:32:00.000-05:002007-12-28T18:32:00.000-05:00Your corporate chic collection was a winner with m...Your corporate chic collection was a winner with me.<BR/><BR/>It was a lovely find today to stumble into your blog and find so much creativity happening here.<BR/><BR/>Good luck with your plans for 2008.Pearl Maplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18422871022765340647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-62576540318292201842007-12-28T16:53:00.000-05:002007-12-28T16:53:00.000-05:00I'm totally bowled over. I remember the whole "pin...I'm totally bowled over. I remember the whole "pink dress photograph" thing - if I were you, I'd be hanging on National Weather Service for the first signs of spring, too.<BR/>You are a great spur to me for this next year. The only thing I finished this year was my ensemble for my eldest daughter's wedding in October; daughter-the-younger has requested that I make HER dress, and right after the New Year, we will start the "construction" for that. My deadline is March, so I'll then have the rest of the year to sew for me...and anyone else who asks. But, after you wrote about your love of embellishment, I thought about a book I'd been given a couple of years ago...I love this book; it's all from the Victoria and Albert Museum and is called Dress in Detail From Around the World (ISBN 1-85177-378-9). It's from 2002. And yes, it's still out there at Amazon (the link is acting weird, but the search on the title works).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30692065427982548602007-12-28T14:31:00.000-05:002007-12-28T14:31:00.000-05:00WOW.. I see you trying to impress the masses -- w...WOW.. I see you trying to impress the masses -- well it worked! You are out of this world. My goal is to make like 10 "good" pieces next year. LOL.. I LOVE the Chanel dress.Tearsa Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06813031871388014445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-19793166294494417472007-12-28T13:58:00.000-05:002007-12-28T13:58:00.000-05:0048 pieces is remarkable. These 5 pieces are lovel...48 pieces is remarkable. These 5 pieces are lovely. I alos liked your ladybug dress - thought it was cute!<BR/><BR/>Happy New Year, and Best Sewing Wishes for 2008!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36983664415148823272007-12-28T12:12:00.000-05:002007-12-28T12:12:00.000-05:00Wow - 48!! That's just incredible! I am always i...Wow - 48!! That's just incredible! I am always inspired by your sewing, and can't wait to see what you do in the new year. The big thing I did this year was make a blouse with a collar stand. I really need to improve my fitting, and find a way to make my dress form work for me instead of being just a hangar.Gailehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549276652475677412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-27382654476099987062007-12-28T07:59:00.000-05:002007-12-28T07:59:00.000-05:00What I love about reading this is that it's so obv...What I love about reading this is that it's so obvious you've really thought about your clothes. You've thought about what you want them to look like, what they should say about you and what other people should see. I am so impressed with your corporate chicness, especially given your down to earthness. And that Chanel dress still blows my mind!cidellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13762649326538041094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-79946992593050054932007-12-28T07:51:00.000-05:002007-12-28T07:51:00.000-05:00It's hard to pick a favorite from your well made a...It's hard to pick a favorite from your well made and wonderful collection. <BR/><BR/>May 2008 be a fabric-filled year for you, Carolyn! I look forward to continued inspiration!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69281153120751025032007-12-28T06:53:00.000-05:002007-12-28T06:53:00.000-05:00great post, you had some beautiful outfits this ye...great post, you had some beautiful outfits this year indeed and I love your new profile photo,,,, beautifulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88510070348957052242007-12-28T06:28:00.000-05:002007-12-28T06:28:00.000-05:00BRAVO!!! ENCORE!!! BTW I want that Chanel inspir...BRAVO!!! ENCORE!!! <BR/><BR/><BR/>BTW I want that Chanel inspired dress.C. Dishmonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01582346556940572726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59345669709556482442007-12-28T04:56:00.000-05:002007-12-28T04:56:00.000-05:00What a great year! I was hoping that the Jackie O...What a great year! I was hoping that the Jackie O suit would make an appearance. It is so well done. They way you worked on that suit is how I usually plan out my art garments - I live with the idea for months - sometimes up to 9 months before starting anything. During that time it grows and changes. Once construction starts, I always try to do one new technique, just to keep me fresh and learning.<BR/><BR/>Good luck in 2008 - I can't wait to see what you have planned.Summersethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364235843222794829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77139197870699273152007-12-28T00:00:00.000-05:002007-12-28T00:00:00.000-05:0048 garments! That's fantastic.I am glad that you ...48 garments! That's fantastic.<BR/><BR/>I am glad that you included the Chanel dress as the last time you spoke of it you were not yet "in love". I see that has changed.<BR/><BR/>I have learned a lot from you during the year. Thankyou!! And looking forward to seeing what you make in 2008.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529416439720810403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-53215400742320905342007-12-27T22:44:00.000-05:002007-12-27T22:44:00.000-05:00You had a great year - a hearty congratulations to...You had a great year - a hearty congratulations to you!! Now, I'm dying to see what is to come for 2008!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-74404475900712426092007-12-27T22:35:00.000-05:002007-12-27T22:35:00.000-05:00Carolyn, you have an outstanding collection. I lo...Carolyn, you have an outstanding collection. I love reading and viewing your blog. Like Adrienne, I look forward to seeing what you do in the furture.<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>CennettaCennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-59963913605297772112007-12-27T22:32:00.000-05:002007-12-27T22:32:00.000-05:00What a great recap!!! Looking forward to see what ...What a great recap!!! Looking forward to see what you do during 2008!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818182968849661620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-88610234280948780162007-12-27T22:23:00.000-05:002007-12-27T22:23:00.000-05:00Carolyn,what a truly interesting and well put toge...Carolyn,what a truly interesting and well put together "recap" of your 2007 sewing year. You definitely made beautiful garments! Looking foward to your 2008 "portfolio" :)Ann Made Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02736679240367173915noreply@blogger.com