Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Back to my SWAP and a Short Trip

Wow, August came fast.  There is still so much to do before we jump back into full time school which will start for my boys on August 16th. I've already gotten a call from one of their soccer coaches.  My youngest DS' practice starts this week!  I didn't get the school room painted this summer, but I am currently making cheerful, bright, soothing curtains for the windows.  Here is the first set.
I also want to get back to my SWAP and here are the patterns and fabric for my next project.  I am hoping to have it done before I leave for a short five day trip, this Thursday, to the mainland to visit family and a couple of dear friends.  I haven't left Hawaii for 2 1/2 years and I am so excited to see everyone.  I will also enjoy a day of fabric shopping in my old hometown of Portland, OR.  I can't wait!

I also wanted to share with you some Vogue patterns I bought recently through an online sale. There are no fabric stores which carry Vogue here.  So sad.  My last success with Vogue has certainly motivated me to try more.    When I leave for the mainland, I will bring fabric measurements for several of these as I browse the fabric stores.  I will be excited to share with you what I find when I get back.  Of the seven, my two favorites are the Cynthia Steffe dress (V1151) and the Donna Karan (View B) tunic and narrow slacks (V2064).  I don't know if any of these are new for the season, but these are the ones that spoke to me when I searched the sale. 
I've enjoyed seeing what many of you are excited about this fall with regards to patterns and fabric.  I think it will be an exciting and always inspiring sewing blog season!

4 comments:

b4thedoor.com said...

Wow! It looks like you have a long flight ahead of you, if your coming from HI!

I like your pattern selections, sometime it's the older patterns that speak the most. I can't wait to see what you do with them!

HLT

Home's Jewels said...

Have fun in Ptld. I wish I could join you. Let's see - Mill End, Fabric Depot. Oh, Rose City Textiles - have you been there? Great activewear and be sure to check their back room.

Have fun!

MushyWear said...

Hi Gals, I always look forward to the 5 1/2 hour flight to OR. I never get that much uninterrupted reading time at home and I LOVE it on the plane (although I've been known to chat with my seat neighbor on a couple of my trips in the past and that's always interesting too.) I've already got my book! I am definitely hitting Mill End, one of my favorite fabric stores. I really like RCT too, and wonder if Annette and her tiny dog are still there? But I don't think I will make it out there this trip. Fabric Depot and one in NW Portland are on my list, (Josephine's?). We'll see how much I can squeeze in. I would love to meet you Home's Jewels if it works out for you to go next Monday!

Caroline said...

Oh, have a good trip! my mom grew up in Portland OR ... I can imagine how eager you are to go after 2 1/2 years. I like your comment on enjoying the flight for the uninterrupted time - I can sure identify with that!