resolutions…

Since my 30th birthday i have been through a lot of self discovery, acceptance and many “yah me” moments.  I created a long list of things i needed myself to do, before my next birthday, and its been collecting dust (if that’s even possible) on the side of my blog. i know its there. i [...]

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Who wants to buy me this ???

Brother CS-5000H $199 :: toronto Kijiji
shes so beautiful.. with all those nifty stichy functions. but its about $199 out of my price range (its $199)

But its at walmart too …
Brother CS-5000H computerized sewing machine (no price listed) :: Walmart

77 stitch functions
5 styles of one-step buttonhole
quick set drop-in bobbin,
automatic needle threading
LED display with computerized stitch selection(with [...]

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big plans for christmas decorations

Depending on how well you follow me around the web, you may have noticed i already talked about these over here
I am way to eager to make some of these insanely cute decorations with my own recycled scrappy visions by using old clothing scraps. baby’s favorite dress with too many stains to wear, jeans [...]

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holy smackers i CAN make everything

Lastnight we got a call from my mother-in-law (?) –im not actually married so neither of us really know what to call eachother… anyways, she wanted to know our ‘christmas wishes’. In my family we give eachother three options of things we really really want, just incase they cant afford my most desired gift, or [...]

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stupid machine, or stupid me??

I have been struggling with my sewing machine for a while now and finally i decided to google the issue, fully assuming i wouldnt find the answer…. but i did.
My machine skips stitches. It used to happen with only the thinner fabrics, but now its happening with anything when i use the zigzag stitch. grrrrr.
But [...]

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