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january
Normally I'd have to take issue with Eliot, and argue for January as the cruelest month. This batch of links has tempted me to reconsider, however . . .
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catching up
Thanks everyone for your sweet words on the Lady Susan dress! And thanks especially for all the advice on cleaning the machine - I'll definitely be trying your ideas!
It feels somewhat ridiculous starting a new year playing catch-up, but heh - story of my life. Here's a glimpse of what I've been up to:
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lady susan
Phew! It's been forever since I posted! My sister has been on break from college, and we've really enjoyed just kicking back, seeing the city, and watching old movies. Before I go into any of that these dress pictures are long overdue! Here at last is the Jane Austen bridesmaid dress, a private commission I took on during December, using red velvet ( Read more... ) -
tidings
God rest ye merry, gentlemen, let nothing you dismay;
Remember Christ our Savior was born on Christmas Day
To save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray.
O tidings of comfort and joy.
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flurries
Both the snow kind and the activity kind!
First off, a big thank you and hello to all my new visitors! Yesterday, the Marta purse was featured on Etsy's front page, as a part of a treasury made by Spongetta. It's such an honor to have my work featured among such beautiful pieces. Unfortunately, I was out for the day and missed seeing it myself! ( Read more... ) -
Christmas time is here . . .
Note: I had this post typed up last Thursday night, and then I fell off the face of the earth. Actually, it was hardly that dramatic, but almost as stressful - company, unexpected weather, and lots of work (subbing and a last-minute dress commission). Sorry for the absence!
Christmas time is here . . . Happiness and cheer . . . Isn't that such a ( Read more... ) -
enchanting enchanted
Alright, so the Christmas links will have to wait until later this week. I'm coming across so many lovely ideas and inspiration, I'm having trouble editting my list! My own head is spinning with ideas and inspiration as well - we'll see what comes of it all! In the meantime, I can deliver on the promised movie review:
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happy thanksgiving
A few of the many, many things I am grateful for this year:
- an agile mind, a creative eye and able hands
- a family that loves and encourages me
- dear friends, spread around the world, but a delight to the heart
- new friends, willing to work past the kinks of first acquaintances
- realized goals
