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Updated Chevron Striped Skirt
by Carol Neumann It’s a striped fashion world–stripes continue to be in the forefront of 2013 fashion. And, now a striped skirt is available for you to wear; it’s on my Etsy site. I picked up this Jones New York … Continue reading
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Tagged chevron, match stripes, ribbon, ruffles, skirt, striped, update
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It was on SALE
by Carol Neumann Yep, I got suckered in again by that favorite of all signs–SALE. A close second fave sign is CLEARANCE. Cruising thru Joann’s Fabrics (the only local fabric store) and skidded to a stop at the CLEARANCE sign … Continue reading
ZIPPER JEWELRY
Zipper jewelry, aka jewelry made from zippers, has been around for a long time. I’ve never made it but am tempted now that I ran across a SALE (don’t you just Love that Word!) on Fiber Art trims. Figured it … Continue reading
BRIGHT AND SHINY
Studded embellishments have been making their fashion appearance for the past 18 months. I first saw studs on heels of pumps and sandals. In 2013, studs continue their expansion to all apparel. These are different from the rhinestone, crystal gems … Continue reading
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Tagged adhesive-backed, belts, blouse, collar, embellishment, Hot Fix, iron-on, studded, studs
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Hello, tailor.: Chanel, Spring 2013
What better way to spend a cold, snowy day in Minnesota than perusing Spring Couture Fashion. I don’t waste time clicking thru ready-to-wear (RTW) as I can probably afford a piece or two. But COUTURE is another story; it’s fascinating, … Continue reading
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UNIDENTIFIED VINTAGE TEXTILE BY GLORIA VANDERBILT FOR BLOOMCRAFT
Discovered these two pieces of fabric during a midnight raid on the fabric stash. Always good to have a stash to satisfy shopping urges 24/7! So, here are the two pieces; each approximately 14″ square. They are serigraphs on fabric … Continue reading
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Tagged BLOOMCRAFT, COLLAGE, GLORIA VANDERBILT, SERIGRAPH ON FABRIC, SOUTHERN BELLES, VICTORIAN COUPLE
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Clorox vs Peroxide
December 19, 2014 Update Here is a very thorough review of advantages of Peroxide. Post by Brian Wilkinson. Have you received an email that begins… “My husband has been in the medical … Continue reading
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Give to the Max
November 15 is Give to the Max Day. Contribute to all your favorite non-profits at one time, one site, and take advantage of any matching grants to increase your contribution. Give to the Max has random drawings each hour for … Continue reading
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Get Stickered
Do you mark magazines by turning down a corner, put the irritating ad inserts to some use by marking a page? But the ‘markers’ fall out and you just can’t find tagged corners–why is that I wonder? Well, help is … Continue reading
Inspiration Strikes
I have a habit of buying fabric on the fly – without a clue as to what it will be. This is quite handy as I always can shop from home when the stores are closed. And, I generally get … Continue reading
military fashion
Military Fashion Military inspired garments are the darlings of fashion, from the runways of Fashion Week to Street Wear. Print, web and blog sightings have been subconsciously stored in my Tickler file. So when BDUs (Battle Dress Uniform) appeared in … Continue reading
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Tagged BDU, Camo, camouflage, Etsy, miltary fashion, Neucarol
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NeuNails
‘Nothing is New Under the Sun…’devised a metallic nail tip when discovered metallic polish is almost impossible to remove; it sure does prevent chips! Now find colored nail tips are the Hot New Thing at Fashion Week! NeuNail – my … Continue reading
A SPRUCE HILL CHRISTMAS
Spruce Hill Lutheran Church in northeastern Douglas County MN presents a classic Children’s Christmas program every Christmas season on the Sunday between Christmas and New Years. Featured are Christmas Carols, Three Kings in 1950’s era bathrobes, a manger with straw, … Continue reading
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WELCOME 2011
HAPPY NEW YEAR. It’s 2011–an odd number–so that means 2011 will be a SPECIAL Year!!! Confetti Countdown Filmstrip New Year’s For hundreds of holiday card designs, click here. View the entire collection of cards.
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HOLIDAY BAKE SALE
Do your holiday baking at the bake sale on Saturday, December 4, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Douglas County Historical Society, 1219 Nokomis, Alexandria, MN. Ethnic baking demonstrations, krumkake, spritz, lefse, almond cake…YUMMY!
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GREAT IDEA
Why didn’t I think of this???? Designed to use with knit shawls but am sure will work with loosely woven fabrics. Check it out at Lion Brand Yarns. “Accessorize your shawls or scarves with beautiful, affordable wooden shawl sticks! Featured … Continue reading
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THE VIEW AT BATTLE LAKE
The first Saturday in November is the MN Deer Hunting Opener so it follows that the women will be out and about. My friend Bonnie vacated the homestead for the pleasures of TC while the menfolk took over the house–One … Continue reading
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Hello world!
Over the years, my sewing room has progressed from boxes under the bed and dining room table to an unfinished basement room to a custom designed 12′ X 30′ room. When I moved, I downgraded to a 10′ X 19′ … Continue reading
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