I decided to knock out the last two topics of this celebration in one post so here we go. Inspiration... My blog list is always growing.  I'm always reading sewing blogs in awe over what others have created.  I find all of you inspiring and there is no way I'm going to be able to pick just 5 so I'm gonna spread the...

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Well after seeing all of my favorite and failing garments I realized I have learned a lot. Looking back  has been a great way to see how far I've come and all the lessons I've learned getting there.  Sewing has brought a lot of happiness into my world. New clothes, new friends, it's all been great!  So let's reflect back on the year...

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Now on to the not so fun part of the celebration, the fails.  The time when I'm forced to blow the dust off my UFO pile and try to figure out what the hell went wrong.  I discovered not all my fails were UFO's.  Some I totally completed and still for one reason or another have not worn to this day.  And let...

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Let's get this celebration started with my top 5 favorite creations of 2012.  See original post here if your wondering what all the celebrating is about. 1.  New Look 6110 - This has to be my most worn to date.  I made this back in April and it was my first top.  I entered this in Made By Rae's spring top sew along. ...

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Flannel jammies, one of the best things about winter..buuutt...where the heck did winter go?!? Got my flannel jammies made and the cold winter weather is no where to be found. It doesn't even feel like Christmas. Oh well, the unusually warm weather isn't gonna stop me, I'm still gonna throw these suckers on first thing after I get home from work.  I made...

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There's a party going on right here, a celebration to last throughout the years..Celebrate good times c'mon!  I don't think Kool & the Gang had sewing in mind when he was singing about a celebration but who cares cuz Gillian from Crafting a Rainbow sure does!  She has come up with a great way to celebrate the past year by writing about our...

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My Thurlows are done and I think a Craftsy pants fitting class is in order!  These pants are awesome and I definitely want to make another pair once I get said class under my belt.  If you all remember I had some really wrinkly issues.  I got the wrinkles worked out well enough to suit me.  I know some of you said you...

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