Lori, I think you can find a use for:
Lisette, I want to see something from this baby very soon.
It has 24 awesome knitting patterns. Here are just a few to wet your whistle.
Next up is a 3 piece measuring set. 
It includes a 7" Seam Gauge with Point Turner, 60" Tape Measure with d-ring and a Ezy-Hem" Gauge all in a very nice and neat storage case.
This book is a nice find and a good place to start if you are interested in self drafting or designing your own sewing, knitting or crochet patterns in the future.
Well gotta go, I'm working on cutting out 3 dresses today so that I can work them up during the week. More on that later. Remember, your deadline is Thursday, and I'll be picking 3 people on Friday. 
We had a shower for her over the weekend at our friend Robin's house. A great time was had by all. And the food was delish. It was a brunch and everyone brought a dish. Here is some of the food. 
This sausage and egg dish was made by Lisa.
This strawberry dessert was made by me, 
and the cupcakes were made by Laura. 
and since I have really never sewn for anyone before beside family, I thought this might be a start. I traced out the pieces for the small thinking she was a 36. I used stretch lace with a tye-dye floral print. and outlined the bodice with a floral trim. Front View
Side View
Back
Close up of Front. 
I didn't hem the bottom as I used a wavy blade in my rotary cutter. I followed in Robin's footsteps and did a halter top instead of spaghetti straps. With not having Marissa around for fittings as I wanted it to be a surprise, I figured it would be easier. In doing so, I couldn't follow the directions to the letter. All in all, I love this pattern, everything went together very easily. When she tried it on, it was too big. I took it in an inch on each side, and then it fit perfectly. Ladies, I see this one in my future very shortly(as Mr. D saw this one and asked, "Hey babe, is that for me?"). This was my very first Kwik Sew experience and it will not be my last. I plan on sewing more of their patterns as I have recently purchased and have a few in my stash. 
I finished the back, 
and am now working on the left front.
I wanted to do both front pieces together, but the buttonholes are based on the button placement, and since I haven't figured that out yet, I have to do each piece separately. The yarn I'm using is Berroco Comfort. I have to tell you, I love the feel of this yarn.
With the weather being in the late 80s early 90s, it was perfect. The fabric I used was leftover from this jumpsuit that I designed last year.
Once cut out, this dress came together pretty quickly. I don't know if it only took me an hour, but I do know it was less than 2..JPG)
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I would definitely make it again but probably in a patterned fabric. I forgot my camera, so my iphone had to work some overtime. The full review can be found here on PR.
The fabric was from Walmart. The second part of his present was an embroidered hand towel for when he goes to the gym. Yes my friends, I recently purchased a used embroidery machine for a whopping $80. Don't you just love it? I'm still learning how to use it, but I was able to do this much so far.
He liked it.
Or better know as the PR Philly Jacket as some have deemed it. I first saw this pattern when Mimi first posted about it back in January. I think shortly there after I went to Joanns and purchased the pattern. Nothing like building that pattern collection. Then I saw Lori's version in March, and to top it off she made another one in April. Well, that was enough to get me going. I figured I could get it done hopefully for PR Weekend to wear either Friday or Saturday. I cut everything out Wednesday night and started sewing on Thursday. On Friday, I had basically everything done except for the facings, sleeves, and bands. I was determined to wear that baby on Saturday, and no one was going to stop me. During our lunch break I whipped this baby out and finished the bottom band.
I think I was smoking some thread because I didn't get home from the festivities Friday night till around 11pm. I remember talking to my mother on the phone, then speaking to my husband, I took a shower and then got cracking on the sleeves, which finally got done by like 2 am. 
I'm still trying to figure out how I lasted till 11 pm Saturday night. In the end, all I can say is that I love this jacket. 
I'm very interested in making belts right now, so my next stop was Albert Zolls for some belt buckle kits. 
I also picked up some wide elastic to make some expandable belts. A stop on 4th street to me means making sure I stop at PA Fabric Outlet. As usual, I was not disappointed. I'm always in the need for more trim and buckles. 
I also picked up these 2 pieces of fabric. 
The abstract and beige brown floral I am reserving for dresses. The other 3 will be for shirts I think. I'm still up in the air about the dotted fabric with the cherries. It may become a dress too. The last stop was Jomar. 
I picked up 2 knits, 1 shirting and 2 pieces for lining fabric.
for BWOF 5-2010-105.
His banter was as good as his the embellishment class. I plan on using this technique very soon, so stay tuned.
It was great being able to see all those garments up close and personal. 
Some of the techniques I've never seen before, and it would be nice to try and replicate some of the finishing. I especially liked the hook and eye plus snap closures on the lovely dress from the 1950s.
(Photo compliments of Trena)
(Photo compliments of Connie)
