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I am an awesome:: Sewing and Fashion design are my passion. I am 31 years old and a mother of 4 children. Thank Goddess for my wonderful husband....lol :)

My sewing interests are:: garment, home decor, embroidery

My sewing machine(s):: Creative Vision 5.0
Babylock Evolve8

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I want my day back !!!!!!!!

Posted on June 3, 2010 at 12:14am 0 Comments 0 Likes

HI all,

SO you wont believe what kind of a day I had. I can assure you it wasn't productive in any way. I went about my usual daily routine for the beginning. I got my oldest off to school, made a pot of coffee and then things got weird. You see, this is where I usually would do some things of mine that I cannot do while the other kids are up, HOWEVER my 3 year old got up when I did ( which never happens) and then my 9 month old got up and my 5 year old ( again this never…

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NYC Here I Come - So how many suitcases can I bring back?

Posted on June 2, 2010 at 1:49am 2 Comments 0 Likes

HI everyone,

So today I am thinking about my upcoming trip to Connecticut and New York City. I leave the second week of June. I am so so so excited. My husband will be in meetings all day and I will be keeping a co-workers wife company. SO of course you all know what I am thinking - drive into NYC and shop the fashion district. Now I have to be careful because I just decluttered my sewing room - but how much could I really bring back right? I mean - right??? After all, I am…

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AAAAAGGHHHHH.... I'm a SEWING HOARDER !!!!!!!!!!

Posted on May 31, 2010 at 11:55am 46 Comments 0 Likes

Hello fellow sewers,

About a week ago I was inspired by a new book I bought while in L.A. about pattern drafting. I thought "this book really simplifies the techniques. Lets give it a whirl". So I went down into my sewing 'Dungeon' all excited and motivated to get started...... until I looked around. The room was a disaster. There was not one inch of space that was free of clutter. There were notions, fabric, patterns, books, paper, etc. everywhere. There was barely a clear…

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At 1:39am on September 4, 2010, Anita Edmonds said…: Thanks for the comment on Mother of Night! Love all your girls' clothes, and the baby shoes . . . those are just so, so great.

At 4:30pm on June 18, 2010, PAOLA DE GIOVANNI said…: Hello! Many thanks for your kind comments and the warm welcome! Keep up the good work! Paola

At 5:28pm on June 3, 2010, Melinda Sarpal said…: well.....its like a purpley black but its patchy because my hubby did it :( And the chunky highlights which were supposed to electric blue came out green :( I need to make some cool teenager friends so that they can do my hair.....LOL! For now I will just put another bottle of the black and purple in to cover everything else.

At 4:05pm on June 3, 2010, Birdie said…: I have to ask...how did your hair turn out???

At 1:23pm on May 31, 2010, Jennifer (Jennwith4) said…: Hello! Thanks for the "friending" lol =)

At 12:17pm on May 31, 2010, Candi Roetman said…: Thnkyou for all your sweet comments! I was looking at your pics, and saw the baby shoes! How adorable! Wish I had some grandchildren to put them on. Your daughter is quite the little fashion model isn't she? She is lucky to have such a talented mommy to sew beautiful clothing for her!

At 10:41pm on May 19, 2010, Melinda Sarpal said…: Thanks so much Gail. My DD loves it when I make her new clothes. She is a true model....lol ! Thank-you for the compliments. I loved all of your projects. You are very talented. Its nice to have a place where you can share your love of sewing and make friends. Do you live here in Canada?

At 7:39pm on May 19, 2010, Gail Odegaard said…: Darling girls fashions, and your model is most precious. Love the little shoes, those would be wonderful to wear around the house. Thank you for stopping by my page and all the wonderful comments you left on my pictures. Hope your having a great week.

At 8:52pm on April 27, 2010, Birdie said…: Hey there! Just wanted to stop by ans say thanks for all the "comment love"!

At 1:43am on April 27, 2010, Melinda Sarpal said…: No need to pay me. I have a bunch of them here that I made. I would be happy to ship it to you for free simply to be able to share the project. They really are so cool . If you want to wait, that is fine too. The offer is still there though.

Cheers,
Melinda