Patterns galore!

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But first, I finished my dress.
As I was putting in the zipper, I realized it was way too big on my dress form and apparently, I need to adjust the bust on it because I'm a tad smaller than it was set to. But it's done and wearable. Of course it made me buy the craftsy course on fitting.

Next bit of craft updating is my cross-stitch. The disembodied heads now have bodies. But I'm still not even 1/4 done with the design.
But now for the patterns. Joann's labor day sale included Butterick, Mccall and Vogue patterns on sale. So I stocked up.

m6740
m6801
m6610
m6817
m6818
m6819
b4136
b5498
b5601
b5749
b5757
b5818
b5824
b5852
b5292
v8908
v8814
v8896
v1250
v1275
v1341
v1359
v1365
I accidentally bought another of these. Patterns of not returnable so I'll sell it if someone wants it.
v1342
Also picked up some presser feet for my machine, quilting supplies, some more lining fabrics, a kelly green spandex I've had my eye on for a while, and muslin to test the fit of my next garments. I think I need some help.

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  1. Denise SASeptember 1, 2013 at 4:36 AM

    Lovely stash and great progress

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  2. tiffstitchSeptember 2, 2013 at 10:06 AM

    :) Those are a lot of patterns! But some beautiful choices, and nice progress on your xstitch, and great finish on that beautiful dress.

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