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12 April, 2013

• 06:10 PM

  gonewandering commented on the project fantastic foxes

  Thanks! Yes, I bought the two colours of fur at the fabric store – I knew we would find white, b…

  

10 April, 2013

• 02:48 AM

  gonewandering added the project called fantastic foxes

  

  First off, I will fully admit that I one hundred percent stole this idea from the other people who’ve already done these costumes. Many great interpretations, and we’re adding just one more. We e…

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• 02:25 AM

  gonewandering added the project called surprise vest

  

  A last-minute addition to an outfit to attend a wedding. I used leftover fabric from my dress (see “Johanna dress” project) and the Jason vest pattern. The surprise is on the inside!

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• 02:19 AM

  gonewandering added the project called fleece mitten liners

  

  Nothing is worse than having cold hands even when you’re wearing mittens! The solution, of course, is some cozy fleece liners. I made these for my gentleman caller. I made the pattern myself – i…

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• 02:12 AM

  gonewandering added the project called I'm in the garden

  

  A beautiful water colour print of purple and blue flowers. I used Vogue V1152 (Rebecca Taylor) except I left the sleeves off and finished the armholes instead. The interesting gathered details at…

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• 02:03 AM

  gonewandering added the project called laptop love

  

  A simple, fleece-lined laptop sleeve made out of the same fabric as the futon pillows. Velcro closure.

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• 01:59 AM

  gonewandering added the project called Nuit Blanche

  

  I made this dress to wear at a Mad Men themed Nuit Blanche event. I made the pattern myself, and the front cross-pieces were draped on the dress form. There’s a crinoline underneath, although it …

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• 01:53 AM

  gonewandering added the project called nap time

  

  A couple of pillows for the futon. Nothing special except for the great print and a zipper in the back. Perfect for napping.

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• 01:41 AM

  gonewandering added the project called water ripples quilt

  

  This is the first quilt I’ve made, and it will probably be my last (famous last words?). I started it many years ago – bought the fabric and cut the pieces. Then it sat on the shelf for a while. …

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• 01:29 AM

  gonewandering added the project called nicer than a grocery bag

  

  I made a shopping bag pattern one day and it is definitely my most used pattern to date. These bags make great gifts! Here are just a couple. They have french seams and a facing, both of which m…

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• 01:22 AM

  gonewandering added the project called princess coat

  

  I live in Winnipeg, Canada, where it is colder than -25 C for a generous portion of the winter. I never understand the folks in their fashion jackets and no mittens shivering at the bus stop – it …

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• 01:04 AM

  gonewandering added the project called Coachella sundress

  

  The second of the sundresses I made for Coachella a few years ago (also see my “music festival Anda” project). I used grainline’s tiny pocket tank pattern but lengthened it and added pockets and a…

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• 12:57 AM

  gonewandering added the project called shiny skirt for Christmas

  

  A lovely, shiny, high-waisted skirt for Christmas parties. Based on the Cynthia Rowley Simplicity pattern 2512. The pockets are original in the pattern, I didn’t add them.

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• 12:49 AM

  gonewandering added the project called David Bow(t)ie

  

  A whimsical bowtie for a wine and cheese party. He looks a bit like the milk man in the photo, but still adorable. I know this has nothing to do with David Bowie, but I couldn’t resist given that…

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• 12:42 AM

  gonewandering added the project called navy coffee date

  

  The ever-popular coffee date dress (with pockets). Not much to say other than I love fabric and the ruffle! Originally made to wear to a wedding, I’ve gotten tons of wear out of it since.

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• 12:35 AM

  gonewandering added the project called no sunburn button-down

  

  I am a fish biologist by day and spend 6 months a year working from boats on lakes. I also sunburn easily. I made this shirt as a light layer that would keep me from getting a sunburn without smo…

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9 April, 2013

• 11:59 PM

  gonewandering added the project called lady of leisure

  

  My sister got a silk robe for Christmas last year and I was immediately jealous. On top of that, Melanie Laurent wears a silk robe for a good portion of the movie “The Beginners” and it looks so c…

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• 11:48 PM

  gonewandering added the project called warm and lace

  

  The lace in this top is from curtains I found at the thrift store. Meters and meters of fabric for pennies – it’s probably the only lace I’ll ever have to buy! I made the pattern myself, with a s…

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• 11:40 PM

  gonewandering added the project called Johanna dress

  

  I used the “Kat Dress” pattern (grainline studio) for this dress. The pattern was originally named “Kat” for the bride of the wedding it was worn to, so I named this one Johanna who was the bride …

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• 11:32 PM

  gonewandering added the project called fuscia Scout Tee

  

  I am a devoted user of grainline’s patterns, and was excited when Jennifer published a t-shirt pattern. I’ve only made the one so far, but there are definitely more to come! I bought this fabric …

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• 11:24 PM

  gonewandering added the project called music festival Anda

  

  I went to the Coachella Music Festival a few years ago. Since I am from Winnipeg, Canada where it is still below freezing in April, I knew the transition to hot hot hot (by my standards) in Califo…

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• 11:15 PM

  gonewandering ’s status has been updated to:
  apparently I've let things pile up...

  

• 11:13 PM

  gonewandering added the project called black-white-black-white

  

  The fabric of this dress is a glorious rayon – I bought it not knowing what I would make because I loved the weight of it, the soft texture, and the interesting pattern. I find t-shirt dresses the…

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