Monthly Archives: February 2013

How not to sew a top

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Marina

I finally found the pattern pieces for the Burda top in the jungle of lines – a blessing that there were only two.  I got the greaseproof paper out of the kitchen cupboard and started tracing. But you know that feeling … Continue reading →

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Where do I begin?

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Marina

I often browse the sewing blogs and Burda magazine regularly gets a mention so I bought this month’s issue, found a few things to make, and bought some fabric.  So far, so good. Then I opened up the pattern sheets.  Bewilderment! … Continue reading →

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100 word story – what does it taste like?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Marina

Here is this week’s 100 word story, the prompt being courtesy of Julia’s Place : He’d hoped she wouldn’t ask but the inevitable “What does it taste like?” hung precariously between them. He indicated his full mouth to buy himself time.  … Continue reading →

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100 word story: beneath the surface

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Marina

A little late, but here is last week’s one hundred word story, based on the prompt from  Julia’s Place Monica studies Angie, smiling from one guest to another, effortlessly and at ease in her emerald-green cocktail dress, eyes sparkling, tossing her … Continue reading →

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And the learning continues

Posted on February 11, 2013 by Marina

The routine might have been thrown a bit last week but the learning goes on. Jan 29th: Technology might save time, but it also wastes it. Jan 30th: The type of novels I like are deceptively simple but with deeper … Continue reading →

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