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I'm Overjoyed!

I've Been Sewing!!!!

We have been really busy here at the Warehouse. (All sorts of pun intended).  Anyhoooooo, we've been making some changes around the house and slowly but surely flipping the rooms in our house.
So with said I wanted to mention my sewing projects.

My last post showed my newly redone sewing room.  It's pretty and all but, I really haven't had the time to actually use it or my new serger either!  With work and our makeovers I've been to damn busy and too tired to do anything.  Well the time finally came for me to do the "fun" part.  I made curtains for my sewing room and curtains for my office space as well.  I even made myself a dress and I am in the process of making another.

I said that once I got a break I would tear a hole in my sewing room and that is just what I did and boy am I having fun!  It feels so good to actually get my hands on a project that is MINE all MINE!!!!


Here are a few pictures:

McCall's Fashion Star 6554

 



This dress just happened.  It wasn't planned.  I saw this fabric at the store closing time and it was only $1.50 a yard on clearance.  Couldn't find anything else so I got it.  Love the color and my friend recommended a yellow ribbon belt. The pattern was the first one I saw when I walked into the room. The fit is great and it really works.  I'll get pics in the dress later. :-)

Simplicity 4497 Dummies Pattern View A. I love Tab Tops. Fabric from IKEA

This fabric has been in my stash for 5 years and I finally used it.  Nice weight. The pink fabric was a mess! This is in my sewing room now and I love them. No pattern used here.

I did all this sewing in two days so for a little comic relief before I get back into it me and my son decided to initiate my new room and do the "Harlem Shake".

Have you had a sewing slump and missed mojo lately? I have shaken mine!!

Enjoy our celebration!!!

Talk Soon Carol

WELL LOOK WHO'S BACK!! (For now)

I Miss Blogging!

Hello Everyone!! 

It has been a loooong time since my last blog post! I have been very busy with my business and have had little time to sew. I have not had time to blog but I have found time to read other blogs! (LOL! Go figure! It's much easier.) Those of you who still came to see my blog, THANK YO!!
Anywhooooo, I just want to catch you up on what I've been doing. . .

Non-Sewing: I have started a technical consulting business where I have been a sub-contractor for about a year now. I have been very fortunate to have found work and have found some worthy clients who send me work on a regular basis. One in which has asked to manage a large project for them. It's only the beginning and so far it's going well. (knock on everything wood in the room!) It is really keeping me busy! Because of this big break, I was fortunate enough to pull some folks off of the unemployment line which is a blessing. Feels great to be in a position to help other's who really deserve a chance. Wish me luck in my endeavours and I thank you in advance! Prayers welcome - Anytime!

In Tennesse on business needed some R&R time! This was down the street from my hotel!
   

Non-Sewing Around The House:We are working springtime house beautiful projects as well. New light fixtures, my son's room (which is finished!), my sewing room (finally finished) and the office! Dut dut duuuunnnn! (That room is a beast! YIKES! It's only 8x9 and I swear it has teeth!) Can't wait for you to see the before and after! Oh, my brother in law is my new Gardner! We are bartering skills. I sew for him and give computer advise - he does the yard. IT LOOKS WONDERFUL! (Thanks Mr. Backyard!)

Sewing: I got a chance to see the British Sewing Show (Loved it!) Had my money on Ann!! Congrats Ann!
Got myself a new serger and we are great friends!


I made a prom dress for my niece. She didn't get to wear it. Yes, I spent some valuable time on this project but it is what it is. The Past! On a great note - she is learning how to sew and I learned a new technique. It has been a long time since I sat down and pumped out a "real" dress. I have been serging elastic waist pants and other quickie things that make you lazy and are mojo satisfiers (is that a word?). So, it was nice to see that I didn't loose my fitting/pro-dress making touch. :-).
 

Last but not least I re-did my sewing room! I added a new floor from Menards (We put it in ourselves and my husband and I are still friends!(LOL!)and a DIY cutting/storage table. I will be making new curtains this week as well but the pics have the old one's up. My room is small so it's always a challenge making things fit. I did a good job this go round! Whew! now its time for rest. (just a few hours)
   


Hope everyone had a great Memorial Day!

Here's the "before" of my sewing room!

Thanks for visiting! I really enjoy your company!
Talk Soon Carol

Happy New Year Folks!

I just want to start out saying that I will not be posting a "year in review" list.  I've made a ton of stuff that is still on my blog. Besides, I'm not organized enough to post everything with pictures arranged and stuff and things. So, moving on - I had a great Christmas and my new year is starting out just dandy. (LOL!, I know, I know. I can't.)

I was online window shopping for bras (window shopping is when you click, click and click and checkout and then close the page after you see the shipping charges!)  and I noticed that the Cacique and Victoria's Secret were having their "big" sales.  So, I looked and looked and looked and $80 for two bra's I just couldn't do.

Anywoooo, I know a lot of you will pay that but since I have been sewing my own things I just can't seem to let the price thing go.  I feel if I am going to pay for it - it should be as nice as my made things  - Quality, fit and fun!!!

With that said I was blog walking at this early time in the morning and found this -



Not to mention - I have had two bra kits in my possession for two years now!  Just lazy. But guess what?

I'm gettin'em out NOW!

I will be posting my progress!!  Please if  you sew - get involved it starts today!

Stay tuned!

Victoria and Cacique - Eat your friggin hearts out Biiiitch!

(in my Snooki voice)

Talk Soon Carol

It's Christmas Time In The City!

Just wanted to touch base and say Happy Holiday's to you and your's! Be blessed in the new year and don't make impossible goals.  I plan to blog more! (LOL!)  See you real soon - I've been sewing my butt off and so it's about time for me to post something! Not until after the holidays - I'm so tired.

Thanks for visiting and in the words of Arnold Schwarzenegger - I'll be Bock!


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Carol

Chicago or Bust!

Have habit will travel!

Hello All!!

Today my son and I return home from LA. I'm here visiting a friend and supposedly working but unfortunately, didn't get any work done. So we came up with a plan to get done what I was supposed to do.  Such is Life. But while I was here I:

Ate Korean Style - Sooooooo good!
Fabric Binged - Soooooo Great!
Attended 3 birthday parties in one day - Sooooooo Unusual.

I will be blogging about what I brought (oh my!) and what I've been doing - Working! My techie business is really doing well right now and I'm glad!  Hard to find time but again such is life.  Stay tuned and thanks for visiting!  I miss this!

Talk Soon Carol

Video Killed the Radio Star!

Long Time No Hear From!

Here is my first installment on Video! More to come Enjoy!!

Burda Style 7220    McCall's 6612

Shouts out to Kelly @ Sew Tell Me! She's a Diva rock'n the hell out of a Maxi Dress!

Leave me a comment, don't leave me hang'n!
Talk Soon Carol