tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post1096862925510913782..comments2024-03-26T06:53:42.873-05:00Comments on Fret Not Yourself: Colorado ShirtwaistAnnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-63472776164419086032019-09-12T07:59:03.214-05:002019-09-12T07:59:03.214-05:00Thanks, Mel. Giving workshops is very tricky to me...Thanks, Mel. Giving workshops is very tricky to me. I have to pretend I’m just sitting in the quilt group with friends. But I’m really glad the money went to good causes.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-39779398234694287652019-08-15T16:13:38.942-05:002019-08-15T16:13:38.942-05:00Congratulations on your talk and workshops!! How ...Congratulations on your talk and workshops!! How exciting for you, the lucky quilters who I am sure were inspired by you, and two great causes that benefitted from the workshop fees!! How fun!!!Mel Beachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05998501501622773357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-6913858027055803092019-08-04T23:50:47.806-05:002019-08-04T23:50:47.806-05:00Thanks, Janie. It was already cut out; I just had ...Thanks, Janie. It was already cut out; I just had to sew it up. My sister worked part of the time so I knew I'd have time to work on this.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-44167603375078422472019-08-04T23:49:57.008-05:002019-08-04T23:49:57.008-05:00I was determined to use what was on hand, if possi...I was determined to use what was on hand, if possible. The striped material turned out better than expected; it doesn't look like quilt fabric and indeed, it is not. I hate making a muslin so I try to start with something on hand. Hopefully I've worked out all the mistakes but that probably means I'll just find a different set of them.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-7489638245880328512019-08-03T16:32:50.844-05:002019-08-03T16:32:50.844-05:00Congratulations on your finish!
You had time to f...Congratulations on your finish! <br />You had time to finish a project on your trip, wow. Thanks for sharing your breath taking photos, so amazing.<br />You got a lot accomplished on your vacation!Janiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494933770754796059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-54581962261670536372019-08-03T03:37:03.617-05:002019-08-03T03:37:03.617-05:00I love that green stripe - very summery and one of...I love that green stripe - very summery and one of my favourite colours. My dressmaking is never perfect, but I found if you look closely that can be said of a lot of bought stuff too. Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08417544341324291385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-6048683467314885752019-08-02T11:28:02.780-05:002019-08-02T11:28:02.780-05:00I've increased too, but many of my patterns ar...I've increased too, but many of my patterns are multi-sized so I can still use them. And I've bought a few (very few) new ones. Still have lots of sewing to do if I'm going to try them all. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-82022774045901570762019-07-31T23:44:48.829-05:002019-07-31T23:44:48.829-05:00Looks like you're enjoying your vacation, and ...Looks like you're enjoying your vacation, and what an amazing photo of the Dunes in the National Park, I've never seen anything like that before. Good for you on sewing yourself a dress, it's years since I made any dresses/shirts/skirts etc. Come Summertime I always have the urge to check my patterns but as they're all from many years ago I was a much smaller size than now so nothing is made!!Mystic Quilterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13233427034920359604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-2254500005912333072019-07-30T18:08:43.049-05:002019-07-30T18:08:43.049-05:00We have lots in common, Robin. Several members of ...We have lots in common, Robin. Several members of my family live in Colorado and we always enjoy visiting. I've been trying to try sewing clothes for several years but mainly have collected patterns and fabric. This is the first dress I've made in over 20 years. And yes, gravity has taken a toll here, too. Fortunately a friend helped me fit the pattern. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-75415637075126140562019-07-30T16:19:13.090-05:002019-07-30T16:19:13.090-05:00It is cooler than usual here with a bit of rain al...It is cooler than usual here with a bit of rain almost daily. I keep teasing QS that it will become a lush forest with all this rain. <br />Our mother used to give talks and lays donated her fee. We are fortunate to not need that bit of income and enjoy helping locally. <br />The dress only fits at the shoulders and waist... well, the bodice front is fitted, too. The pattern came with bust size variations which helped lots. Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-65627699806828940852019-07-30T16:15:42.578-05:002019-07-30T16:15:42.578-05:00It’s such a treat to spend time with my sister. Sh...It’s such a treat to spend time with my sister. She always plans wonderful outings. The dress turned out quite well and hopefully with get lots of use.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12922656955543465650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-64552418282488706882019-07-30T15:09:19.794-05:002019-07-30T15:09:19.794-05:00Love the Colorado pictures. We lived there for 23...Love the Colorado pictures. We lived there for 23 years but we were on the Western Slope. It's was always a reat driving through the Rockies to get to the other side. Your dress is really cute. I've been thinking I should make myself a dress. I haven't sewn for myself in 15 years. Gravity has taken it's toll and my shape isn't what it used to be so it will be interesting to try and fit.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423024947233260195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-88806850141423030362019-07-30T07:59:37.555-05:002019-07-30T07:59:37.555-05:00when I saw you were in CO I wondered if we could m...when I saw you were in CO I wondered if we could meet but then I saw you're a long way from here. CO is so big and diverse. We've not traveled more than two hours from here and you're about 6 hours from us on a good road. Wonderful that you had perfect weather, it's been horribly hot here. I am impressed that you donated your fee, putting thought into actions to help others, thank you for that. Congrats on checking something off your list, the dress looks fitted, which is challenging. LA Paylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06553491768819243802noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-231509571353812426.post-10737977369601576482019-07-30T07:31:45.330-05:002019-07-30T07:31:45.330-05:00I am glad you are having a wonderful trip! The sc...I am glad you are having a wonderful trip! The scenery is stunning. Your dress is cute! I like the way you added the horizontal striping at the waist. patty a.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01861433552460661701noreply@blogger.com