tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post3994757653096931261..comments2024-03-27T22:07:57.614-04:00Comments on Diary of a Sewing Fanatic: My Favorite Things...Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)http://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-46399103904333260152010-03-03T09:50:18.476-05:002010-03-03T09:50:18.476-05:00Your list is great. I too live near a JoAnns and ...Your list is great. I too live near a JoAnns and a Hancocks so I don't subscribe to BMV.<br /><br />My favorite sewing magazine is Threads.<br /><br />I made my first fabric mart purchase last week, I'll let you know what I think.<br /><br />I love love love sewing blogs and your's ranks in the top 5!!!<br /><br />I'll add my DH too, he supports all my sewing ventures (especially the money making ones) and brings home my packages from his work.<br /><br />Take care and God bless!Teehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11671175207465598334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-77214271732495645302010-03-01T13:39:15.892-05:002010-03-01T13:39:15.892-05:00Fun list! See, I'm one of those very lucky one...Fun list! See, I'm one of those very lucky ones that literally has a Joann's just down the street from our house. It's so small, that they always have the patterns I want on sale. Hence, no need for a ClubBMV subscription. Heh.amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43491026720234655912010-03-01T13:39:09.883-05:002010-03-01T13:39:09.883-05:00Fun list! See, I'm one of those very lucky one...Fun list! See, I'm one of those very lucky ones that literally has a Joann's just down the street from our house. It's so small, that they always have the patterns I want on sale. Hence, no need for a ClubBMV subscription. Heh.amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12029076436322883513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-24397083719027198002010-02-28T17:22:00.476-05:002010-02-28T17:22:00.476-05:00There are 3 or 4 blogs that I check every time I a...There are 3 or 4 blogs that I check every time I am online, and yours is one of them! Fabric Mart used to be my favorite and go-to online fabric source, but I don't like how they've changed their website and now find that I am going to Gorgeous Fabrics, Fabric.com, and Fabri-Store.com more often than anywhere else. I love Pattern review but have been spending more time on SG lately. Fashion Sewing Group has my favorite newsletter and my must-have product is the tracing paper from Mr. Art.Nancy Winninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01291320098379550586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-73541049590231444022010-02-27T19:45:12.217-05:002010-02-27T19:45:12.217-05:00I appreciate this post very much. Thanks! I will...I appreciate this post very much. Thanks! I will look into Fabric Mart and order from the sewing supply store you suggested. If anyone knows where I can purchase one issue of Burda in NYC I would be grateful.Soledadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-36968077648542024092010-02-27T03:13:43.830-05:002010-02-27T03:13:43.830-05:00Ummm, my favorite places. All of the spots on your...Ummm, my favorite places. All of the spots on your list. Fabric spots - A Fabric Place - the b&m store for Michael's Fabrics, Fabric.com, PA Fabric Outlet and Gorgeous Things. Support system - mainly SG, PR, and way too many sewing blogs. Shoes - 6 pm.com. My shoe fetish runs a close second to my fabric collection. And last but not least, DH who supports my habits and carries my boxes home from work.Towandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05634494345166387524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-51934782795632485932010-02-26T22:20:37.540-05:002010-02-26T22:20:37.540-05:00What excellent resources. Thanks...What excellent resources. Thanks...K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-63095898926933278472010-02-26T21:46:31.479-05:002010-02-26T21:46:31.479-05:00I am glad I subscribed to FM this year. I am lovi...I am glad I subscribed to FM this year. I am loving the samples and have plans to make another purchase soon.Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-67987039650322279412010-02-26T18:30:49.893-05:002010-02-26T18:30:49.893-05:00thanks for the list! I just joined Stitcher's ...thanks for the list! I just joined Stitcher's Guild and posted my first request for a critque.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18362733965636625696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-66156683604716102712010-02-26T13:59:10.254-05:002010-02-26T13:59:10.254-05:00My list of favorite things is the same as yours wi...My list of favorite things is the same as yours with the additions of several more online fabric sources :) and sewing blogs, including yours, of course. Now, I'm trying to work on my sewing skills to come close to yours!!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08501837896957263739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-17474008151873263782010-02-26T10:55:48.144-05:002010-02-26T10:55:48.144-05:00I LOVE Atlanta Thread!! I can order one morning, a...I LOVE Atlanta Thread!! I can order one morning, and by the following evening I have goodies waiting for me on my porch when I get home...they are AMAZING!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-57656886848970358332010-02-26T09:46:40.990-05:002010-02-26T09:46:40.990-05:00I second FabricMart as one of my favorite things!!...I second FabricMart as one of my favorite things!! I love their fabric and the prices can't be beat. I also love cruising sewing blogs for inspiration. Thanks for yours!!KID, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16317731987862366557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-14020456206677765392010-02-26T09:28:59.738-05:002010-02-26T09:28:59.738-05:00I let my subscription to Vogue Patterns lapse many...I let my subscription to Vogue Patterns lapse many years ago, but am re-subscribing on the strength of your recommendation. Should I be thanking you or calling you a bad influence?Claudinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364637676915085292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-81953960030544349272010-02-26T09:12:14.020-05:002010-02-26T09:12:14.020-05:00Carolyn, your blog is on my list of favorite thing...Carolyn, your blog is on my list of favorite things....I check it daily! I think you absolutely rock when it comes to sewing and creativity. I especially now bow down to your experience....I have struggled for a bit with fit, and after seeing yesterday's post on how you add width, I tried in on a pattern I wanted to make...it works like a dream. I'm a size 10 in the neck and shoulders, but a size 18 everywhere else. I did a little pivot and slide and then slashed the front similar to what you did on your jacket front, and boy-oh-boy was I thrilled with the results. It almost seems too easy!Debbie Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-64604359199735163482010-02-26T08:58:20.137-05:002010-02-26T08:58:20.137-05:00Your list of favorite things is comprehensive. Fo...Your list of favorite things is comprehensive. For my list, I would add sewing blogs and the online sewing community. When I can't actually sew, I get my fix from blogs and reading about online sewing buddies' projects.Elarayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06487492651398001387noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-90413321129811195942010-02-26T08:57:24.899-05:002010-02-26T08:57:24.899-05:00Thanks for posting your favorite things. One of t...Thanks for posting your favorite things. One of these days I am going to subscribe to BWOF, and I definitely want to check out Vogue Patterns magazine. I love Threads, and I love that I can buy it at Costco or Sams Club. My favorite store to shop at in my neck of the woods is SAS Fabric by the Pound.Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14870099085502780406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-30179556089586614192010-02-26T08:19:42.364-05:002010-02-26T08:19:42.364-05:00Great info sharing. My favorite store is Fabric.c...Great info sharing. My favorite store is Fabric.com, though, vintage 40's patterns and Sophia Double Knit from Fabric.com.Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16163175961766563965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-83644334044812654132010-02-26T06:53:23.803-05:002010-02-26T06:53:23.803-05:00I love all of the same things as you (except my go...I love all of the same things as you (except my go-to thread place is Cleaner's Supply - cheap Canadian shipping, don't cha know). <br /><br />There have been a few threads on PR lately that have sent me scurrying back to SG - thank goodness for the level headed, non-confrontational ladies at SG!Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16109120743751725861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-35627118942293162212010-02-26T04:23:38.934-05:002010-02-26T04:23:38.934-05:00Well, your site is one of my favourites! Because...Well, your site is one of my favourites! Because you share useful tips and info, just like this post:) And because you share the triumphs and failures which is inspiring for a beginner like me.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-69820844357349733542010-02-26T03:48:26.983-05:002010-02-26T03:48:26.983-05:00It is me again, I forgot to mention Marfy Patterns...It is me again, I forgot to mention Marfy Patterns. In fact I never used them but I know they are very well drafted and I love to see what people are making with them http://www.pbase.com/lianasews/marfyMarie-Noëllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11572431039329904583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-43554141046387373672010-02-26T03:30:49.764-05:002010-02-26T03:30:49.764-05:00Carolyn thanks for sharing your favorite things. ...Carolyn thanks for sharing your favorite things. Living where we do (at the bottom of the world- or top depending on how you tip that atlas!!)makes it hard to belong to some things such as Club... the postage is a killer and never mind the exchange rate at times. However my fav material shop is emmaonesock - I love the fabrics and the few times I have bitten the bullet and clicked I have never been disappointed.<br /><br />Jacsjacquiannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01877759444999296777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-7947436084213337082010-02-26T03:23:45.094-05:002010-02-26T03:23:45.094-05:00That post examplifies why I love reading sewistas ...That post examplifies why I love reading sewistas blog.<br />I agree with Sewing Librabian, your blog is one of my favorite things.<br />I am glad we share many likes Club BMV BWOF I love vintage patterns and lanetzliving site. The vintage patterns I am looking for are Paris Vogue Original and Vogue American Designer. I've just discovered Spadea Patterns and they seem fabulous. Has anyone heard of them or use them ?<br />One thing I love is Pattern Review for their boards. Right now I am following the bridal board. I love the review gallery too. Before buying a pattern I always check what is other sewers opinions.<br />An other very helpful forum is the cutter and tailor. It mainly deals with everything concerning bespoke and tailoring and I am learning a lot with them.<br />Of course one thing I could not live without now is sewists blogs. My blog list is ever increasing. In fact stopped sewing for almost ten years and my mojo came back when I discoverd the fantastic sewing blogs community I am not exagerating when I say it has changed my life. Thank you for thatMarie-Noëllehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11572431039329904583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-50400894745200736162010-02-26T02:20:44.340-05:002010-02-26T02:20:44.340-05:00Thank you for sharing. Your great!Thank you for sharing. Your great!Im Esteehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02749102843736418510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-61357233460802638002010-02-26T00:49:20.211-05:002010-02-26T00:49:20.211-05:00Your blog is one of my favorite things!Your blog is one of my favorite things!SewingLibrariannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20705637.post-34105156535895176752010-02-26T00:34:48.966-05:002010-02-26T00:34:48.966-05:00Thanks for sharing the love. After reading your bl...Thanks for sharing the love. After reading your blog and sharing in your love for fabrics, I finally bit the bullet and purchased from the lovely Fabric Mart. I have received two orders from them and I'm very pleased with the quality and service. My lurking that site has become addictive.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040804141002930500noreply@blogger.com