tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post7268846955961976734..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: I dressed myself!Gailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-12514453467527829992013-08-31T09:17:20.373-05:002013-08-31T09:17:20.373-05:00Thanks, Jillian! And I'm glad to know I'm...Thanks, Jillian! And I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who's so protective of shoes!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-20162412516752253772013-08-30T22:40:10.561-05:002013-08-30T22:40:10.561-05:00That is just a gorgeous dress! Very nicely done. A...That is just a gorgeous dress! Very nicely done. And yes, I go to ridiculous lengths to protect my beloved shoes if I know the weather will be wet. I have even purchased some faux leather (read Pleather) shoes and call them my "Galoshes/gumboots" so that I don't have to worry about drenched and ruined leather on wet days :)SewJillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02942981677938784086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-49537221304355734892013-08-28T11:54:47.917-05:002013-08-28T11:54:47.917-05:00Thank you, Martha!Thank you, Martha!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-56250082278737370912013-08-28T05:42:32.974-05:002013-08-28T05:42:32.974-05:00the fit is perfection! I love it :)the fit is perfection! I love it :)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850597898882244152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-91872014346258578372013-08-07T19:23:57.808-05:002013-08-07T19:23:57.808-05:00Gail, anything I know about Ethiopian
I learn from...Gail, anything I know about Ethiopian<br />I learn from wikepedia<br />Would love to be able to experience it for myself<br />However, here in the capital city of MO<br />chances of that every happening is slim-to-none<br />But love to know and hear about it.<br /><br />Daughter would no doubt love the collard greens<br /><br />hugsGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-81947338521559701162013-08-07T18:56:33.226-05:002013-08-07T18:56:33.226-05:00Thanks, Gerry! I would have loved to wear my turq...Thanks, Gerry! I would have loved to wear my turquoise wedges, but with 4" heels, they're not very practical!<br /><br />You are hearing about Ethiopian food because it is DELICIOUS! I don't know if they are vegan, but I'm an ovo-lacto vegetarian and I've never had a hard time finding anything to eat in an Ethiopian place. My all-time favorite is Gomen: collard greens.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-55997078052214995802013-08-07T18:23:28.915-05:002013-08-07T18:23:28.915-05:00You've hit the bull's eye with this outfit...You've hit the bull's eye with this outfit<br />Right down to your reasoning for wearing this particular pair of shoes. :-)<br /><br />Btw, why am I hearing so much about Ethiopian food all of a sudden<br />Told my daughter about it and that there are some vegan dishes included in this cuisine.<br /><br />Love your posts, Gail<br /><br />HugsGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-27037985861835687932013-08-07T16:54:40.914-05:002013-08-07T16:54:40.914-05:00You must be back - welcome home!! And thank you s...You must be back - welcome home!! And thank you so much! <br /><br />I've started including construction notes as often as I can, and I do find myself referring back to them on repeat makes! So I think I'll keep it up, and so much the better if they help some other folks out!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-76511295408091952432013-08-07T16:44:03.850-05:002013-08-07T16:44:03.850-05:00Oh my Gawd, Gail, you look GORGEOUS! (And yes, I w...Oh my Gawd, Gail, you look GORGEOUS! (And yes, I was yelling that... sorry!). The dress really is beautiful but you look stunning in these photos and I don't think it has anything to do with the dress. Speaking of the dress, due to my inability to read blogs of late I didn't know you were working on this or that you had extensive construction notes. I'll be sure to read them if I ever venture into this pattern. Very well done on this make!Andreahttp://www.stitchparade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-64614501634824522862013-08-07T09:17:21.662-05:002013-08-07T09:17:21.662-05:00Thank you! And I'm with you: I'm a stick...Thank you! And I'm with you: I'm a stickler about the way a bow it tied! Everything has to be just so!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-57559336605374539882013-08-07T09:16:15.934-05:002013-08-07T09:16:15.934-05:00Thanks, Mela! My quandary now is that it fits gre...Thanks, Mela! My quandary now is that it fits great while I'm standing, but once I sit down, the bodice bunches up under the bust. I've been having that same trouble with my Cambies too, so I'll have to continue to do some research to see if there's anything that can be done about that. I wonder if I'm asking for too much?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-21761344869223407562013-08-06T11:48:23.779-05:002013-08-06T11:48:23.779-05:00lovely! your hair and the rest of the whole thing ...lovely! your hair and the rest of the whole thing is gorgeous! So impressed that you tied that bow on your own. haha I only like to wear mine if my mom's around because I don't approve of the way anyone else ties it :)<br />Brilliant idea to wear the loose shrug -- it def takes planning to find the right over layer that works with this dress. I do feel lucky to also be comfortable in a strapless bra - makes certain garments very easy to wear!LLBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03632600937650570999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-84974206516092535562013-08-05T17:12:40.540-05:002013-08-05T17:12:40.540-05:00Late to the party, like always. But I had to say, ...Late to the party, like always. But I had to say, you looked GORGEOUS. I am loving your fitting determination. It paid off with this dress. The fit is pretty spot on!Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-21240524888731926062013-08-05T16:57:02.476-05:002013-08-05T16:57:02.476-05:00Thank you! Yes, it was SO yummy! That place (Eth...Thank you! Yes, it was SO yummy! That place (Ethiopian Diamond) is on the far north side - I really wish it were closer! Even when we still lived in St. Louis, we'd go there every time we came to Chicago!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-56433694181666232562013-08-05T16:55:54.594-05:002013-08-05T16:55:54.594-05:00Thank you! I usually can't be bothered to do ...Thank you! I usually can't be bothered to do anything with my hair - it's just so thick and unruly! But it certainly makes a difference when I make a little effort! ;-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-49404348093841246912013-08-05T16:54:49.091-05:002013-08-05T16:54:49.091-05:00Thanks! I think the sales kid at Vogue liked it t...Thanks! I think the sales kid at Vogue liked it too - he commented on it when I was buying it, and I went back about a week later to see if I could get some more and it was gone!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-58974648429611032772013-08-05T12:18:03.867-05:002013-08-05T12:18:03.867-05:00The Lonsdale beautiful on you and I love the print...The Lonsdale beautiful on you and I love the print! Also, your hair is amazing in these pictures :)Makizy Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340015178845132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-31579966582683110032013-08-04T22:45:49.037-05:002013-08-04T22:45:49.037-05:00You look absolutely beautiful! What a great combo!...You look absolutely beautiful! What a great combo! Hope the Ethiopian food was delicious as it sounds :)thequirkypeachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14887912210740059225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-23618966328195241792013-08-04T20:56:46.466-05:002013-08-04T20:56:46.466-05:00You look gorgeous! The dress, the sweater, the ha...You look gorgeous! The dress, the sweater, the hair! Just gorgeous!sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15538364104606258790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-20239009027000870172013-08-04T12:53:27.593-05:002013-08-04T12:53:27.593-05:00Thank you! I still covet yours! Thank you! I still covet yours! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-45001805092282973852013-08-04T12:52:30.435-05:002013-08-04T12:52:30.435-05:00Thanks, Kelly!Thanks, Kelly!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-17501634581646600472013-08-04T12:52:18.511-05:002013-08-04T12:52:18.511-05:00Awww, shucks! Thank you!Awww, shucks! Thank you!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-53933225721875370742013-08-04T12:51:45.443-05:002013-08-04T12:51:45.443-05:00Thank you! I'll be honest - after about an ho...Thank you! I'll be honest - after about an hour of wearing it, the halter was really bothering me! It was making my chest feel itchy! I'm glad I made this dress, and I think it's very pretty, but I'm not sure there will be a version 2. It's just not that practical for me. But I didn't feel too exposed in it, which surprised me a little!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-8158465293085373002013-08-04T12:22:10.670-05:002013-08-04T12:22:10.670-05:00Lovely! This is such a great dress on you, and I ...Lovely! This is such a great dress on you, and I really like the print! So, so cute! Your hair looks great, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-53431435173514659912013-08-03T22:25:48.676-05:002013-08-03T22:25:48.676-05:00This is a gorgeous dress! I love it. Your hair loo...This is a gorgeous dress! I love it. Your hair looks fantastic too :)Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215054696445481229noreply@blogger.com