Really Random Thursday: Garment Sewing Edition

Have you heard? Lizzy House is hosting a Catnap Dress Contest! Her newest fabric line is adorable. I usually don’t wear novelty prints, but I just can’t say no to a Catnap dress. The Crepe dress in particular is calling to me. The last two times that I tried to make a Colette pattern, things didn’t turn out so well. I hope that third try’s the charm in this case.
 

Speaking of Colette Patterns, have you seen their recent Wardrobe Architect series? I may not sit down and complete all the exercises, but I do want to be more thoughtful and intentional about building a handmade wardrobe that fits my style and everyday needs. A very interesting read.

 

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There’s a new fabric store in Seattle! I can’t wait to visit District Fabric in Fremont. It looks to be mostly apparel fabric, which is good considering that I’ve caught the garment sewing bug.

The other day at Cupcake Royale, I tried Fentiman’s Rose Lemonade and loved it! I’m a sucker for flower flavored food in drink. Case in point: I ate a Lavender Cupcake while I drank my Rose Lemonade.

The last thing I need right now is a new WIP, but I’d love to join in Canoe Ridge Creation’s upcoming Giant Starburst Quilt Along. The pattern is so striking in its simplicity, and I hope it’s a quick sew.

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Just one random thing for you this Thursday: my mom’s Common Affection quilt won the Creative Use of Neutral Fabrics award at the AQS Des Moines Quilt Week Show! (Did you know they have seven of these shows a year? Neither did I.)

 

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Just thought I'd share a few tidbits tonight...

The first annual Bainbridge Quilt Festival will be this Saturday, September 14, 2013 on Bainbridge Island. If you're in the greater Seattle area, it would be a lovely excuse for a day trip.

Speaking of excuses, I was glad to have an excuse to buy a Starbucks You Are Here Seattle mug: the URHERE swap hosted by Sukie. Don't worry, there will be another round of this swap soon if you are interested. I found out about this swap via Instagram, which I am currently rediscovering, thanks to the 6tag app for Windows Phone. Follow me @snippetsofsweetness.

I am also very excited about the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild's Binary Quilt Challenge, although I have no idea what I'm going to do yet. Working at a technology company, you'd think this would be second nature to me.

Anyways, here's hoping that you had a good Thursday, random or not!

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