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ajohn075

MI, US
member

craft interests: fashion, holidays, sewing, jewelry

Member Since: 10/09/2009


recent comments

Re: Fashionably royal patterns

Princess Kate's wedding dress was worth the anticipation. It was beautiful, elegent and sophisticated. I also thought her sister, Philipa, looked lovely.

Re: MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: "Designer Techniques"

I saw the cover and my immediate response was "Ooooooo". I would LOVE to have this resource in my sewing library!

Re: Book Giveaway: "THE VICTORIAN TAILOR" by Jason Maclochlainn

I would love to add this book to my sewing library.

Re: MAGAZINE GIVEAWAY: Spring 2011 SewStylish

I'm looking forward to making some new dresses for spring and summer.

Re: Book Giveaway: "Horrockses Fashions: Off-the-Peg Style in the '40s and '50s"

This sounds like a wonderful book that I'd love to add to my sewing and craft library.

Re: Project Runway: Season 8 - Finale Part 1

Five words - THE JUDGES GOT IT WRONG.

I get it - Michael C.'s 3 looks were all within the same color family. Big deal! The designs were interesting and impeccably constructed. Also, these were only 3 looks out of his entire 10-look collection. There's no indication the entire collection was in the same color range. Regardless, there is no way Gretchen's designs look better than Micahel's.

That being said, I believe this season's winner will be Mondo. I'm looking foward to next week's finale.

Re: Help us Choose the Next Cover of Threads Magazine

I prefer #1.

Re: How did you learn to sew?

I learned to sew watching my mother. She was extremely skilled with a needle and thread, and there was nothing she could not make. She sewed for others, and I saw her make some very elaborate garments for women, men and children. In my early twenties, I worked in a fabric store, and being in such a creative environment helped me learn more. Over the years, my desire to sew has come and gone, but lately it has increased. My daughter attended the senior prom a few months ago with a friend, so I constructed a fitted, formal dress for the event - saved a mint over buying the same style dress, too!! I love pushing my skills to new levels...but I know I owe it all to Mommy!