A few months ago, I went thru my fabric stash and wrote up index cards with a little swatch of fabric, fabric name, purchase place, fabric content, width, and yardarge, plus notes on shrinkage, dye running, my intention when I bought it (if I can remember), and what I might have used it for previously. [...]

A few months ago, I went thru my fabric stash and wrote up index cards with a little swatch of fabric, fabric name, purchase place, fabric content, width, and yardarge, plus notes on shrinkage, dye running, my intention when I bought it (if I can remember), and what I might have used it for previously. [...]

I almost finished Burda 8665. The presser foot lift is broken again on my serger, so I couldn’t coverstich the hems. There were 2 problems … well, at least 2 problems, with that burda magazine pattern. I chose the pattern in a size too big. I’m a 44 not a 46 on top. The fabric [...]

Due to structural problems in the deck, the pool is closed until further notice! What am I going to do? I’m so sad.

Okay, so I created a neopet, Stevie1220, the flotsam. Stevie really liked the chocolate coated mint bar, but she is bloated. And now, we’ve spent most of our points making a shop.

Duration: 31 minutesDistance: 1100 yardsWorkout: (yds) 200 free/warmup, 200 free, 100 medley, 300 kick (200 sizzor, 50 dolphin, 50 back), 200 pull (25 butterfly, 25 back, 25 breast, 125 free), 100 free/cooldownWeight: 211

I am probably the only swimmer who is slower when flipping than when not flipping. I tried to flip at every turn. I’ve improved in that I am no longer afraid to turn. But for most of the turns today, I turned all the way and stood up. I then realized that if I twist [...]

Well, it’s good to know that it isn’t going to cost $12k to fly my family to NZ. I sewed one facing on to Burda 8665. That was all I could manage last night. I’m still tired from all the wedding festivities. This morning, my alarm went off at 6:30, but I didn’t wake up [...]

It costs $3000 to fly one adult to New Zealand, and it’s an 18 hour trip.

NO!!! Well, this is the second top that I’ve attempted from Burda Plus magazine. Based on my chest measurement, I should be a 46. But they aren’t fitting me. I just learned one potential problem: Burda, of all the major pattern makers, allows for the most curvature in the upper back. I’m very erect, so [...]