Monthly Archives: June 2013

SO?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

Where have I been? I’ve been STASH BUSTING! Admittedly a deviation from my original intent of dress-making but things had got to a state when I needed fabric for Summery things, dresses, skirts and the like, but conscience  told me … Continue reading →

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BEFORE THE RAINS COME

Posted on June 22, 2013 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

We have had good days and bad days. Today doesn’t really know what it wants to do, but storms are forecast and there has been thunder in the air for a couple of days now, and some parts of the … Continue reading →

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D-DAY [as in Disaster]

Posted on June 16, 2013 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

Disaster struck when I wasn’t looking this morning. I finished my dark green button through skirt [as per previous post] and was very happy with it. I wore it to a social evening last night and this morning decided to … Continue reading →

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THIS, THAT AND SOME OTHER

Posted on June 13, 2013 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

First this, – I really need to take my stash in hand. A familiar cry with all sewers I should think, but am I unique in thinking I am a bit like the woman with a wardrobe full of clothes … Continue reading →

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MAY

Posted on June 10, 2013 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

Sewing seems to have slowed down lately, not because of lack of interest or a shortage of things waiting to be sewn, but because other things have taken priority due to a long awaited weather break. However, because this blog was … Continue reading →

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HARRI’S TOP

Posted on June 5, 2013 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

I have already given Harri the heads up about her top, so although she hasn’t physically seen it yet, it is quite safe for me to post about it now because she has seen the pictures. The fabric came from … Continue reading →

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EXCUSES

Posted on June 2, 2013 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

This is the reason I couldn’t make my bed first thing this morning! My mother wouldn’t have bought this one, you didn’t get breakfast until your bed was made and your room tidy, but hey – she’s not around! But … Continue reading →

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M.I.A.

Posted on June 2, 2013 by lifeaworkinprogress.com

Missing In Action? not really. Because of this strange phenomenon that has been occurring around here lately, namely a strange glowing Orb in the sky which my dim recesses of my mind identify as Sunshine, I have been taking the … Continue reading →

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