It seems like every county fair finds me sewing a new shirt for someone...

This year the project was a 1790s style woman's shift, petticoat, and short gown.

links consulted:

• http://www.sharonburnston.com/shifts_construction.html
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Goals:
Writing
* I'd like to have at least four completed drafts next year; focus on the in-progress!
* At least two more short stories
* Share something complete with a wider audience

Crafts
* 12 projects

Drawing
* at least one drawing a month
* finish 'G is for Gullible' since it's at least 1/2 done XD
* do three new paintings

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Nov. 25  wordcount: 40,121
Merriam Webster word of the day: genteel

( adjective: 1 a: of or relating to the gentry or upper class )

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Merriam Webster word of the day: meshuggener

( noun: a foolish or crazy person )

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Merriam Webster word of the day: sabot

( noun: 1 a : a wooden shoe worn in various European countries )

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Merriam Webster word of the day: auriferous

( adjective: containing gold )

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Merriam Webster word of the day: gravid

( adjective: 1: pregnant )

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