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2010 May
Happy Camper, Indeed
Posted by Claire on May 26 2010
It’s always fun to see an idea that was only a sketch on paper make it into print, like the child’s quilting sleeping bag in this month’s issue of Sew News. This was a really fun project to do. I will admit, quilting is not my first love – there’s something rather Sisyphisian to me […]
Barefoot in the Park
Posted by Claire on May 23 2010
Thanks to another rainy Saturday, I’ve managed to tick another WIP off the list: a cap-sleeved top and bermuda shorts for my niece. Due to a fairly successful stash diet, that has seen me foregoing new fabric in favour of my existing choices, I’ve made some pretty decent inroads on my stash over the past […]
Ebele in Progress
Posted by Claire on May 18 2010
I’ve been gorging myself on smocking now that my day-to-day job is on summer hiatus. I’ve got several outfits in various stages of doneness – here’s a quick peek at one of my wip’s. It’s my interpretation of the “Ebele” plate that was featured in AS&E, Issue #83 I’ve made a few changes to the […]
Summer fun
Posted by Claire on May 12 2010
Here are a few snapshots of an quick little outfit for my niece that I finished last night. Stanley’s sucking it in a little, because he’s a wee bit too big for these clothes – when I see my niece next I’ll try and get some snapshots of her actually modelling her new duds. The […]
SAGA 2010 Convention in Norfolk, VA
Posted by Claire on May 02 2010
May 1st has been marked on my calendar for a good month or so. That’s the day that registration opens for the 31st annual SAGA convention. This year, the event’s being held in Norfolk, VA, a part of the U.S. I’ve long had a desire to visit. I attended my first conference every last year, […]