STARTING THE NEW YEAR RIGHT!

so many good and horrible things have happened in my life since i started this blog! At the time I felt they were too personal to share with the world (lol... even though i don't think anyone reads my blog). I now believe that maybe sharing things with people who don't know me will help clarify things. So often the people closest to you tell you what they think you want to know, rather than the truth or even worst tell you things just to keep you down. I've lost friend's, my S.O. (well i gave him away ;-)), and trust in a few family members.

I have gained some great sewing things :-) i bought myself a HUSQVARNA VIKING TOPAZ, made my first lined jacket, a pair of fabulous fitting pants, and much more.... I have soo many new pics to share! TOMORROW though, tonight I'm going out to toast in the new year!

Happy New Year!!!

GOOOOO OBAMA !!!

I cannot begin to tell you how extremely proud I am. I can't find adequate words to express the emotions and greatfulness I have for president elect Obama. He and his family have touched the lives of so many giving hope and faith to so many in this country that have been pushed aside. The poor and unheard and those who went through the civil right movement. Men and women who marched with Dr. King and listened first hand to Malcolm, can now rejoin - knowing that their dreams have lived and are now finally being fulfilled. I watched as they showed how Jesse Jackson cried - I can't imagine how this moment feels to him after witnessing Dr. King's assassination. I'm extremely appreciative for any person that has had to sacrifice to pave the path the we as a country are now headed.

Gorgeous Halloween Weekend in Michigan and M5631

In all of my 26 years I can never remember a Halloween where the weather was as perfect as it was this year. I clearly remember going trick-or-treating with my parents carrying an umbrella, and most times with a heavy jacket. This year the weather was dry and only chilly! To mark the great weather I dressed up..lol! I found the cutest bavarian beer girl costume at "PRICILLA'S" (local adult store) and I went to a few parties, bar hopped and then hit the casino! I'll see if I can find a few clear pix to post tomorrow.

I also finished my McCall's 5631

I LOVE THIS SKIRT !!! I cant wait to wear it this week
I made a size 18 and cute off a few inches from the hem...lol.. its just above my knees now

I found a cotton pique that looks almost like the pattern envelope. It's heavy enough so I can still wear it as the weather turns.






I used a piece of black satin for the waist band and bow.


The skirt has three rows of pin-tucks at the bottom that are hard to see on the fabric, but I know they are there - and they re fabo!



ok I'm heading to bed so I can vote tomorrow !!!!!

the sniffles, online shopping and a sock...

I have'nt been feeling well this week so my sewing machine is taking a much needed break. So I've been in bed most of the week re-reading my TWLIGHT series again (for the third time). I know I'm ridiculous but I giggle like I'm back in high school and wish I could have a vamp BF like Bella Swan. I CANT WAIT until the movie comes out... NOVEMBER 21st!!!!

I noticed that I a LOT of online shopping when I'm sick, but I did score some pretty good deal! JoAnn's was having a 'midnight' sale online so I bought a new dressform. It's a singer that normally sales for $249 - BUT I only paid 99$!!!
oh yeah, oh yeah that was an awesome deal.

Friday I ordered a serger from WALMART.com and it came today !!!!!




Since the Detroit winter is aproaching I decided to start crocheting a new pair of cozy socks. Unfortunately the yarn gnomes hide my hooks and I had to settle for knitting them. I knitting fairly well, but I am the SLOWEST KNITTER the world.
The yarn has been in my stash for a few years: Peaches and Cream - pink lemade






BTW..... does anyone use the BOND USM? Do you know where I can get nice modern sweater patterns from? I know they list a few on their website, but I'm looking for something else.


'Toya

New glasses !!!

I almost forgot.... my new glasses came in today! They are a really cool plum color :-D Now I get to buy new makeup to match them.

S3622

I had insomnia last night so I figured I'd finish the S3622 I started a few weeks ago while the weather was still warm. I'm horrible when it comes to knowing different fabric types, but I think would would be called a jersey knit - anywhoooo its super comfy!  For more color options I omitted the undershirt that the original pattern calls for. This way I can wear all sorts of coordinating cami tops. 

The best part of the dress are he elastic banded sleeves. I normally hate doing sleeved but these came together without any blood being shed - believe me, it's happened many times before.

My BF decided he wanted to be Top Chef: Detroit edition and made meatballs and mini calzones today. The meatballs were so moist and tasty, but those mini calzones were off the hook!




I'm working on my first pair of pants tonight --- wish me luck!



'Toya

FINALLY !!!!!

I've been sewing for the last year and a half, but not until 6months or so ago I discovered Toy's blog. From there I ventured to Erica's, Mimi's and Adrienne's corners or the web. Well to say I'm a sewing blog stalker wouldn't be too far from the truth :-) Needless to say after I saw all these awesome women creating awesomer (toya-ism) garments it inspired me to really start sewing seriously.  

So basically ......... Hello I am La'Toya, proud parent to Jade, Rockefeller and Oreo(2canines 1feline).  I travel from Detroit to Chicago monthly just to fabric shop I own over 79 unused patterns, 14 used patterns and I've been a sewing fabric-holic for 6+ months :-D

I'll posts some pics of the most recent things I've manager to whip together.