tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post8049770119630640826..comments2024-02-18T06:32:42.950+11:00Comments on Bartacks and Singletrack: 2014 sewing reviewLightning McStitchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-46856681699055596282015-01-08T09:02:22.539+11:002015-01-08T09:02:22.539+11:00Congrats on a great year of accomplishments!Congrats on a great year of accomplishments!BirdandBicyclehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02138604439501149179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-74104044610837327582015-01-08T08:21:50.517+11:002015-01-08T08:21:50.517+11:00Damn, you're prolific!! I'm especially ins...Damn, you're prolific!! I'm especially inspired by all your grown up sewing...so much great stuff. I can't wait to see what you've got up your sleeve for 2015!gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229008695751230498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-10442865041363816572015-01-07T06:36:18.697+11:002015-01-07T06:36:18.697+11:00You have had the most amazing year. I have loved s...You have had the most amazing year. I have loved seeing all your projects.<br />Thank you for doing the LTTS Challenge, without it I probably wouldn't have made the Explorer Vest and the girls love wearing it. <br /><br />Keep up the sewing!!Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648562959654477795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-29551225783519694962015-01-04T20:54:36.937+11:002015-01-04T20:54:36.937+11:00Thanks Rachel, it's funny I didn't think I...Thanks Rachel, it's funny I didn't think I'd made that much until I put the pictures together. There were much fewer "pretty dresses" than previous years and they're the things you remember best. Thank you for facilitating the Oliver + S gig. That's been a real highlight for me!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-41358885650417967162015-01-04T20:52:43.003+11:002015-01-04T20:52:43.003+11:00Thanks, I'm a bit sad about the Deer too, not ...Thanks, I'm a bit sad about the Deer too, not because it's ruined (it isn't) but because I know I'll want to get around to repairing it, and mending is soooo boring! When A was still refusing to wear it I spoke to the woman from the beading shop and she suggested I hang it in the shop with it's show ribbon attached. Perhaps I should have!<br />The boater hat may have been one of the most satisfying clueless projects ever. Best kind really.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-65309318106346904612015-01-04T12:35:09.202+11:002015-01-04T12:35:09.202+11:00What a productive year of sewing you had!! You mus...What a productive year of sewing you had!! You must have a huge sense of accomplishment. I'm super impressed with all the sewing you did for yourself. The beaded deer, knight hoodie, & Venice boy are some of my favorites. And I REALLY need to make some of those fabric butterflies!nest full of eggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16943916385545316495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-27048002617341447562015-01-04T04:37:34.720+11:002015-01-04T04:37:34.720+11:00Very impressive portfolio for 2014! I'm a litt...Very impressive portfolio for 2014! I'm a little broken up about the reindeer sweater. I might have been tempted to frame it rather than wear it! The straw hat is another one of my favorites.Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15176650420515843996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-81944577515847395062015-01-01T22:20:35.084+11:002015-01-01T22:20:35.084+11:00thank you Taryn. I need to remind myself to be hon...thank you Taryn. I need to remind myself to be honest with the fails as well. Perhaps a mid year recap of what's fallen apart, been ruined in the wash (I really suck at laundry!) or just lost behind a drawer somewhere!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-57523307941695568362015-01-01T22:18:38.275+11:002015-01-01T22:18:38.275+11:00Thanks Elizabeth, I really appreciate everyone who...Thanks Elizabeth, I really appreciate everyone who stops by to read the blog and say hello. best wishes to you for a happy 2015Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-22200642240210185192015-01-01T22:17:21.838+11:002015-01-01T22:17:21.838+11:00Thanks Rachel. I can't see myself stopping any...Thanks Rachel. I can't see myself stopping anytime too soon!<br />Happy New Year to the Stitched Together clan.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-74957490157294068772015-01-01T22:16:22.980+11:002015-01-01T22:16:22.980+11:00Thank you! That's how I find new blogs to read...Thank you! That's how I find new blogs to read too, by clicking on people's names when they visit. It's such a lovely way to find people. <br />If you ever want to make a straw hat I'm here to say it's perfectly doable. Just give yourself more than a three day deadline!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-6159038788063365082015-01-01T22:14:39.301+11:002015-01-01T22:14:39.301+11:00Thanks Marisa. I'm happy to say I'm wearin...Thanks Marisa. I'm happy to say I'm wearing my me-made clothes all the time (but sad to say that means I'm still too big for my previous wardrobe :( )<br />The O+S gig has been a great outcome as it's just the kind of thing I do anyway. All that's changed is that I have a deadline every now and then and I get paid in patterns! Awesome. I'm glad you enjoy the posts.Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-23042390252432482782015-01-01T22:11:52.382+11:002015-01-01T22:11:52.382+11:00Oh wouldn't that be great?! I do quite a bit o...Oh wouldn't that be great?! I do quite a bit of thinking while on the bike (it's the only time I'm awake and not working or answering kid questions non stop), and I have to stop myself from turning to whoever's nearby and telling them how I could make that curved hem work if I used a facing....<br />Obviously we'd have to stay away from the hills as I can't climb and chat anymore!<br />Happy new year!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-3019532039725447712015-01-01T22:09:37.911+11:002015-01-01T22:09:37.911+11:00Thank you! It is a nice time to tour people's ...Thank you! It is a nice time to tour people's blogs and see the snippets of bits you may have missed during the year. Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-33587393415838745552015-01-01T22:08:16.963+11:002015-01-01T22:08:16.963+11:00It's surprising when it all gets put together ...It's surprising when it all gets put together like that. It just feels like a nice way to spend an evening most days! Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-32810431662572392752015-01-01T22:07:11.173+11:002015-01-01T22:07:11.173+11:00Thanks Kristin. I still think of myself a kid'...Thanks Kristin. I still think of myself a kid's clothes sewer. probably just to take the pressure off when I do make something for me! happy new year to you too!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-3304614953396948012015-01-01T22:06:01.844+11:002015-01-01T22:06:01.844+11:00Thank you. I thought i'd made less this year.....Thank you. I thought i'd made less this year... Putting it all together for a collage proved otherwise!Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-40163455730933796932015-01-01T09:40:39.943+11:002015-01-01T09:40:39.943+11:00Impressive work! I'm looking forward to anoth...Impressive work! I'm looking forward to another year of amazing creations and honest sewing tips! Keep up the great work. :-)Taryn (forkandneedle)https://www.blogger.com/profile/00748662335511969850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-9839022224504402562015-01-01T06:00:24.932+11:002015-01-01T06:00:24.932+11:00That is an inspiring, practical, and fun year of s...That is an inspiring, practical, and fun year of sewing! I look forward to seeing your 2015 creations, reading your pattern reviews, and seeing how you mix things up with pattern variations!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892067289101529745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-81736037313671264222015-01-01T05:32:07.943+11:002015-01-01T05:32:07.943+11:00you had an impressive year, Shelley! I look forwa...you had an impressive year, Shelley! I look forward to seeing what you make in 2015! Happy new year!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-75172204305490108102014-12-31T20:38:25.144+11:002014-12-31T20:38:25.144+11:00That's a lot achieved in one year!
I'm r...That's a lot achieved in one year! <br /><br />I'm really glad you commented on my blog, I've enjoyed reading yours. <br /><br />Love the straw boater outfit. : )Accordion3https://www.blogger.com/profile/03213639751513402110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-69748513151736041872014-12-31T19:25:27.834+11:002014-12-31T19:25:27.834+11:00That's an incredible amount of sewing, and suc...That's an incredible amount of sewing, and such varied and beautiful things, too! I'm especially impressed by the things you've sewn for yourself. Very inspirational! <br /><br />And I tried to congratulate you a couple of times on the O+S gig, but my comments didn't go thru. I've enjoyed your posts on their blog and I think your contributions add a much-needed bit of spark and humour. Well done!!marisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715341254331190992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-69799697997737811312014-12-31T15:58:02.864+11:002014-12-31T15:58:02.864+11:00It's been great reading your blog this year! T...It's been great reading your blog this year! Too bad you live on the other side of the world; how much fun would it be to cycle around, chatting about sewing?? :) Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13881780077451165233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-2524792728368182472014-12-31T11:57:52.947+11:002014-12-31T11:57:52.947+11:00That is awesome!!! You have made a ton of things, ...That is awesome!!! You have made a ton of things, and mostly great stuff! Very few fails overall! Well done! Thanks for the round-up, I love these! (Now to work on mine ... )Inder-ifichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09724667602427496583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8161170775588638867.post-80416176573375773282014-12-31T08:34:17.899+11:002014-12-31T08:34:17.899+11:00So much sewing, wow!So much sewing, wow!motherof5https://www.blogger.com/profile/10195031588051037622noreply@blogger.com