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sewsalot

Geneva, IL, US
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Learned to sew in 4-H. Participated in 4-H from age 8 through 18.

American Sewing Guild Member

craft interests: embroidery, quilting, sewing

Member Since: 02/12/2009

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Meet Me at the Cotswolds

May 1, 2011
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This jacket is made of four wools that I felted in the washer and dryer. The skirt is made of wool herringbone tweed (not felted) that was purchased to coordinate with the other woolsnbsp...

"Larger Than Life" Raincoat Ensemble

May 5, 2010
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The “Larger Than Life” Raincoat (Simplicity pattern #2645, lengthened), so named for the large buttons, large grommet trim, and large floral print of the lining, is made of soft lavender...

Pocket full of Pansies

Aug 12, 2009
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This cream, yellow, and pink linen jacket was made from Simplicity pattern #5104. I made quite a bit of alterations to the jacket pattern to accommodate the embellishment that I...

Tribute to a Pastor's Wife

Feb 14, 2009
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This jacket was made to honor my Pastor’s Wife, Mrs. Carla Gomez, who passed away of cancer on January 26, 2008. I’m not always very good at expressing myself in word form, so I...

Re: Hill Tribe Skirt

Really nice. I think it would be cute to wear with the re-worked black denim jacket that you made. Nice job!

posted: 5:36 pm on April 13th

Re: Candlewick N Roses

I would love to know how you did the rose embroidery in the middle of the button. Wow!

posted: 5:59 pm on October 11th

I love this blouse. It screams couture. Love the grown-up use of smocking. (Who in the world would have thought to put it in a collar!?!) Love the piping, love the pleated details on the sleeves, love the embroidery touches. This entry was my choice to win the prize!

posted: 7:06 pm on August 24th