tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post1473026549880625005..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Time for some goal-settingGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-91315164064231171722013-01-05T08:42:51.607-06:002013-01-05T08:42:51.607-06:00I've given up all my magazine subscriptions ex...I've given up all my magazine subscriptions except for Rowan, but I will likely still troll the Phildar website and buy the spring magazines when they come out!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-3745684298781141172013-01-04T15:13:13.675-06:002013-01-04T15:13:13.675-06:00Good to keep it simple -ish!!!!
I agree about the...Good to keep it simple -ish!!!! <br />I agree about the magazines. I'm not going to renew the Knitter - but wonder about buying just regular Vogue, for fun?!Truly Myrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11546389402524629209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-23464258711830619612013-01-04T11:03:29.677-06:002013-01-04T11:03:29.677-06:00Honestly, the vintage patterns I've knit haven...Honestly, the vintage patterns I've knit haven't been any trickier than the modern ones. So I felt a little cheaty putting that in - it's not a goal about difficulty, but rather about style and using what I have :-) (And I have a LOT of vintage knitting books!)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-4703771000061838032013-01-04T11:01:43.325-06:002013-01-04T11:01:43.325-06:00That's so funny re: lining everything! I'...That's so funny re: lining everything! I've only recently felt like I can diverge from the pattern instructions (a big step) so I feel like this is a pretty logical and useful next step.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-91104935468705063642013-01-04T11:00:33.460-06:002013-01-04T11:00:33.460-06:00It's a beauty! It's the one that inspired...It's a beauty! It's the one that inspired me to get back into quilting after so many years!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-32825242255601093902013-01-04T10:59:17.525-06:002013-01-04T10:59:17.525-06:00I'm OK when there are directions for them, but...I'm OK when there are directions for them, but I want to get to the point where I can do it on my own, even if the pattern doesn't include it. And I want to remember that I don't always have to use boring, plain lining fabrics: I can use something fun!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-60047505358843188742013-01-04T10:55:45.548-06:002013-01-04T10:55:45.548-06:00I have never rowed a real boat, LOL! (except a ro...I have never rowed a real boat, LOL! (except a row boat for fishing when I was a kid) We have a rowing machine in our little workout room right off the living room. If I had to go to a gym, I wouldn't do it! So I just row on my own. It's great exercise.<br /><br />I haven't even been able to get that tagging thing to work with the computer on Pinterest! But how you described is pretty much how I want to wear it. I just have to find time to do a little shopping!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-65448464899326710182013-01-04T10:53:31.642-06:002013-01-04T10:53:31.642-06:00Of course, I have to make it harder on myself: th...Of course, I have to make it harder on myself: the coat I want to make is from a Burda magazine, so the instructions are sketchy! Maybe I should get my feet wet with some thing that will hold my hand a little more.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-71437941367584269782013-01-04T10:44:58.165-06:002013-01-04T10:44:58.165-06:00What a great list! Looking forward to seeing you ...What a great list! Looking forward to seeing you accomplish these over the course of the year! I'm with you on wanting to get better at constructing and inserting linings-- they still kind of scare me every time I need to do one!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19819431111109954102013-01-03T22:57:37.870-06:002013-01-03T22:57:37.870-06:00I find it super cool that you row. Are you part of...I find it super cool that you row. Are you part of a club that has boats for members to take out or do you own your own? <br />I love how you're so focused upon sewing and have clear, simple goals. Great knitting ones too.<br />Oh! I tried to tag you on Pinterest but I don't think it works on the phone app, but I Pinned this gal wearing a light denim/chambray shirt with a sequined skirt. The pin was entitled "casual sequins" and I thought of your sparkly skirt you had made recently and how it could be worn in thhe daytime.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-17098412554934443992013-01-03T14:34:03.007-06:002013-01-03T14:34:03.007-06:00Fantastic list! I'm really looking forward to ...Fantastic list! I'm really looking forward to seeing how you go with the coat. I don't feel quite ready to tackle one but I can sew vicariously through your blog! :) <br />And in terms of fit - I'm with you. I've worked really really hard on it throughout the year and feel like I've had a couple of break throughs - my realisation that getting the shoulder fit right went a long way was one of them - but I still have a lot to learn.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-34332879824489236402013-01-03T13:01:56.210-06:002013-01-03T13:01:56.210-06:00My two faves on your goal list is to make a lined ...My two faves on your goal list is to make a lined coat and to knit a vintage pattern both of which I would love to do myself ONE DAY!! Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15741932078378446322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-63226844240966212762013-01-03T10:15:07.047-06:002013-01-03T10:15:07.047-06:00i love your goals, they are all so attainable! i k...i love your goals, they are all so attainable! i know what you mean about feeling like every one else "gets it" when it comes to fit. i still struggle with this, but i do feel like i'm making progress also. don't fear the lining/underlining! there's no one right way to do it and every dress/skirt i make i seem to do it a little different. i'm so lining-obsessed i have to resolve NOT to line everything. at any rate, i look forward to seeing what you accomplish this year!lisa g.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09891757600316953288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-87329527620557568452013-01-03T10:13:20.669-06:002013-01-03T10:13:20.669-06:00Great list! I'm looking forward to this quilt....Great list! I'm looking forward to this quilt... :)KarenDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022790587742613590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-74027899798410023872013-01-03T07:51:06.514-06:002013-01-03T07:51:06.514-06:00And yet, I can't seem to help myself!And yet, I can't seem to help myself! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-44815872798586767372013-01-03T07:47:54.971-06:002013-01-03T07:47:54.971-06:00I just got it last night! I've already read h...I just got it last night! I've already read half of the first chapter and learned a bunch, so I think it's going to be a keeper. I'll do a more thorough review once I've read more of it.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-91608662685277177772013-01-03T07:47:05.843-06:002013-01-03T07:47:05.843-06:00I have my pattern picked out too. I could make it...I have my pattern picked out too. I could make it into a spring coat, but I already have 3 fabulous lightweight spring coats! Still trying to decide!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-10075953971429433042013-01-03T07:45:48.665-06:002013-01-03T07:45:48.665-06:00And this time I'll choose something a little m...And this time I'll choose something a little more complex than the green mohair cardi I did recently!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-61904590369178718812013-01-03T07:44:53.580-06:002013-01-03T07:44:53.580-06:00I agree. I think I get held back a lot by fear of...I agree. I think I get held back a lot by fear of messing up! So I'm trying to get myself to just jump in :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-66379831078535838622013-01-03T07:43:55.525-06:002013-01-03T07:43:55.525-06:00Believe me, my own laziness almost took over! But...Believe me, my own laziness almost took over! But I figured I'd better do it, since I made the commitment on Gillian's blog! I'm such a good girl :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-66431722190546104302013-01-03T01:17:42.383-06:002013-01-03T01:17:42.383-06:00Great goals! I wonder if I should make a list too...Great goals! I wonder if I should make a list too. Haha, I'm such a copycat, but I think laziness might win instead...<br />Looking forward to seeing what you accomplish in 2013 :)<br />Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-80816718834531929192013-01-03T00:38:09.378-06:002013-01-03T00:38:09.378-06:00That's a great list.
I'm totally with y...That's a great list. <br /><br />I'm totally with you on buying knitting magazines then never making any of the patterns, I've added a similar goal to my list this year. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-53574510140936471942013-01-02T20:56:04.840-06:002013-01-02T20:56:04.840-06:00Can't wait to see how you find the Lining book...Can't wait to see how you find the Lining book. If it's good I might get it too. Kirstyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204727428025001321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-80139854004914171562013-01-02T20:10:46.024-06:002013-01-02T20:10:46.024-06:00A coat is also on my list for this year. I have te...A coat is also on my list for this year. I have teh patern piked out... just need to get my act together! Looking forward to hearing more about that quilt...Andreahttp://www.stitchparade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-6448121323249130012013-01-02T19:57:03.977-06:002013-01-02T19:57:03.977-06:00I love your list! I should try to grade a pattern...I love your list! I should try to grade a pattern, though ... I suspect it's one of those things that makes you say "why did I think that would be hard??" when you finally learn. I hope so, anyhow! Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10674930108735903116noreply@blogger.com