tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post190725087377773208..comments2024-03-28T15:11:41.171-07:00Comments on Red Cardinal: I FINISHED THE SHIRT!Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-57189162222079380262013-02-23T03:14:39.358-08:002013-02-23T03:14:39.358-08:00Wow,thanks Beryl. There are quite a few here I...Wow,thanks Beryl. There are quite a few here I've never heard of, so I am off to give it a try. Some US fabric sites won't take international online orders, but I will persevere until I find one who will! Many thanksPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-24523497506413202922013-02-23T01:40:13.149-08:002013-02-23T01:40:13.149-08:00Fabric Mart is a site I have used and liked. Casu...Fabric Mart is a site I have used and liked. Casual Elegance was always great, too. (They featured fabrics to make Loes Hinse patterns.) Marcy Tilden? (designs Vogue patterns - as does her sister) has fabric for sale at the sewing show in Washington State, and probably has a website, too. Waechter's has a good reputation, but I have not ordered from them in many, many years. I have never ordered from Mood, but have heard only good things from people who have. <br />But my favorite has to be Michael's. You will swoon over the hand of their fabrics - from Linens to Cottons to Wools fabulous. The price is so low for the quality. Berylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08386043271411304736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-14585477098907519862013-02-18T02:30:18.206-08:002013-02-18T02:30:18.206-08:00Blue has been a rarity in my wardrobe too, but I a...Blue has been a rarity in my wardrobe too, but I am making up for lost time these days. The cornflower blue is really gorgeous too, and great for spring.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-18737725185241193642013-02-18T02:29:07.158-08:002013-02-18T02:29:07.158-08:00Thank you Shell, our roses are covered in buds tod...Thank you Shell, our roses are covered in buds today with all the rain, so I expect beauty right there in a few days! xxxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-10536868946125540172013-02-18T01:37:58.832-08:002013-02-18T01:37:58.832-08:00Cobalt is such a stunning shade, blue is thin on t...Cobalt is such a stunning shade, blue is thin on the ground in my wardrobe but it's a colour I would love to own more of, I love all of the cornflower blue shades too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-36461689977171029982013-02-18T01:10:03.498-08:002013-02-18T01:10:03.498-08:00Hi Patricia absolutely hearting your cake, it look...Hi Patricia absolutely hearting your cake, it looks gorgeous. I hope you enjoy a week of beauty ahead. xxxShellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12181670307770106289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-45989922992311706812013-02-16T19:25:42.519-08:002013-02-16T19:25:42.519-08:00Crazy seasons these days Mette. It is probably a ...Crazy seasons these days Mette. It is probably a temporary respite, as the heatwaves can continue on through April. At least we have variety! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-45933574103367392992013-02-16T19:24:14.570-08:002013-02-16T19:24:14.570-08:00Hi Valerie, I have looked at that website and real...Hi Valerie, I have looked at that website and really like it, so into the Favourites box it goes. Meanwhile, I went to a new Spotlight store today and found something Really Nice (for a change!). Glad you like my shirt. xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-29954445315395448492013-02-16T06:15:15.951-08:002013-02-16T06:15:15.951-08:00I prefer large prints, and therefore your shirt lo...I prefer large prints, and therefore your shirt looks fine.<br />August coming already??? This difference of the seasons is SO puzzling!mettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13732534795009852825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-8019150160361020092013-02-15T23:20:48.443-08:002013-02-15T23:20:48.443-08:00Thank you Sanda, I love the shirt. Yay for cobalt...Thank you Sanda, I love the shirt. Yay for cobalt!!<br />Well, not only the asteroid passed over me, but so did the media references to it - I did not even notice it was coming near Australia. Which is just as well, I didn't have to worry about it :)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-49452468960261410822013-02-15T20:31:33.914-08:002013-02-15T20:31:33.914-08:00Very nice shirt and it appears you did a very prof...Very nice shirt and it appears you did a very professional job. Love that blue tote. Love cobalt! I am so happy that the asteroid didn't cause you any problem down there, as it was said it would be nearest Australia and very visible when it passed over. And what a coincidence a small one hit Russia on the same day! What's going on in our Universe?sandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17355232032181406759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-50574051867502556272013-02-15T20:21:30.902-08:002013-02-15T20:21:30.902-08:00Hi Judith, thank you for going to so much trouble ...Hi Judith, thank you for going to so much trouble for me. I have checked out those links already. I think I'd better become a knitwit! The fabric and textile tour looked entertaining, and it is fun to see our city represented this way. It does emphasise that fabric shops are a specialist location these days. There are one or two I did not know, so will keep a list for future explorations. I bought 3 new-release patterns this week from Club BMV - total cost $7. Amazing! Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-76481398288464789702013-02-15T13:41:56.646-08:002013-02-15T13:41:56.646-08:00Love your shirt! Very crisp and stylish - did I sp...Love your shirt! Very crisp and stylish - did I spy that fabric out at Sckafs??? I love to visit Kerryn's Fabric World on the Sunshine Coast, but only make it up there about once a year. And The Fabric Store in Fortitude Valley is worth a visit. Gardam's is out at Indooroopilly now as well, so you can do Gardams /Sckafs /Spotlight in one trip. <br /><br />The other place to look is the Australian Sewing Guild. They are having a fabric and textile tour of Brisbane in July. If you look at the following site...<br /><br />http://sewinspirationalevents.com.au/forms/1347581203.pdf<br /><br />...they list the fabric stores that the ASG tour will be visiting!!!! And I do figure, that if these stores are good enough for the ASG, then they are well-worthy of a visit by me! <br /><br />As for online, I haven't ventured down that pathway, except for using Knitwit Australia. I am a member with them, and love that they send out little mini samples of every fabric each season...<br /><br />http://www.knitwit.com.au/<br /><br />...plus a newsletter with patterns and ideas for using their fabric with. You often see them advertised in Stitches Australia magazine.<br /><br />Well, raining again this morning, I have a game of volleyball to attend this afternoon, and one of basketball this evening. The morning will be dedicated to prowling through Club BMV - patterns are down to 99c!!!!!<br /><br />Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406164663751567997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-79815038197089541152013-02-15T13:00:23.075-08:002013-02-15T13:00:23.075-08:00Thanks Darla, my Mum sewed a lot too, it was the w...Thanks Darla, my Mum sewed a lot too, it was the way back in those days. I also grew up going to the habadashers shop to pick the pattern and fabric - it was years before I had a ready-made dress.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-9551316234044486622013-02-15T12:58:40.428-08:002013-02-15T12:58:40.428-08:00Hi Sulky, and thank you. Spring or Autumn, both m...Hi Sulky, and thank you. Spring or Autumn, both mean nice weather and plenty of flower action!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-81916272974432701032013-02-15T12:57:36.951-08:002013-02-15T12:57:36.951-08:00Thanks Rosemary, the shirt is off to visit the Qld...Thanks Rosemary, the shirt is off to visit the Qld Art Gallery today. I love the beautiful delft ware, too.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-52406034267112130722013-02-15T07:16:00.004-08:002013-02-15T07:16:00.004-08:00What a lovely shirt. I don't sew but my Mom m...What a lovely shirt. I don't sew but my Mom made almost all my clothes when I was growing up. It was so exciting picking out the pattern and then looking for just the right fabric. Hope you find your perfect fabric soon.<br /><br />DarlaDarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02729017606957829830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-63481185748229518802013-02-15T05:59:32.579-08:002013-02-15T05:59:32.579-08:00You're so talented! It looks so pretty,I love ...You're so talented! It looks so pretty,I love the material. You're looking forward to autumn and I can't wait for Spring!Sulky Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152258940667581336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-11758153259265285692013-02-15T05:50:19.239-08:002013-02-15T05:50:19.239-08:00Your shirt is lovely - it reminds me of beautiful ...Your shirt is lovely - it reminds me of beautiful blue and white delft ware. No wonder you ate the cake.Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814070177137076757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-34921353996393569772013-02-15T03:36:45.178-08:002013-02-15T03:36:45.178-08:00Dear Janice, thank you. lol at the idea of Michel...Dear Janice, thank you. lol at the idea of Michelle and the tote, but they would certainly match in colour! In a vague gesture towards general health and weight-watching I cut the cake in half and froze one piece. Now we can have another little party next weekend. I hope enjoying life is key to survival, as sometimes I worry that I don't take things seriously enough: you know, the environmental stuff and the food additives etc. If it has Organic written on it, I buy it. At least I'm doing something! xxPatriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-28084897168738840492013-02-15T03:30:21.578-08:002013-02-15T03:30:21.578-08:00Thank you Jane and Lance, I love to sew. My mothe...Thank you Jane and Lance, I love to sew. My mother was my earliest teacher and had me stitching at 4, starting piano at 5, and so it went on. I am grateful for all her tuition in the gentle arts.<br />Would love to share the cake with the world of bloggers!<br />Happy weekend to you, to!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685403215601517267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-90461597214659114742013-02-15T03:29:59.346-08:002013-02-15T03:29:59.346-08:00The shirt is gorgeous... and Michelle clearly need...The shirt is gorgeous... and Michelle clearly needs to borrow your tote. Her clothes always look so good on her. I suspect sometimes, it is her body that makes them look so good...and not the clothes at all. The cake looks great to...or should I say, looked, as I assume it has all gone by now. It is good to see you are enjoying life so much...keep it up ! We survivors need to enjoy it all ! JxJanicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05449652020751269674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1579555037165364084.post-67044086984441619982013-02-15T02:43:31.845-08:002013-02-15T02:43:31.845-08:00Hello Patricia:
Well, we who cannot thread a needl...Hello Patricia:<br />Well, we who cannot thread a needle are full of awe regarding your shirt!! It looks such fun and we are sure that it fits beautifully and looks wonderful on you.<br /><br />We cannot advise about fabrics as we are never looking for any, but we wish that we were closer to share the shirt and eat the delicious cake!!!!<br /><br />Happy weekend!Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com