Me and The Inspirational Tim Gunn!
I attended a discussion and book signing of the well-know television personality and author, Tim Gunn at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco. My daughter works for the Commonwealth Club, the oldest and...
View ArticlePut a Cuna Bird on It!
The sewing challenge for the month of April at “The Monthly Stitch” is to “Put a Bird on It”. What would I do? After thinking about it for a few weeks, I came up with an idea. I dug around until I...
View ArticleHiking Trail Plaid and Lace Dress
On this sunny spring weekend, I went on a great hike and photoshoot with two friends. I was told by my friend who just got a brand new camera, to come all “dolled up” so that she could practice taking...
View ArticleIt’s Me-Made-May 2015 Time!
It’s Me-Made-May time again! Let’s do this, friends and neighbors! Here’s my pledge: ‘I, Barbara of Zibergirl.com, sign up as a participant of Me-Made-May ’15. I endeavour to wear at least one item...
View ArticleSewing Contests Coming Up In June!
Hi sewing friends! The Monthly Stitch has just announced this year’s Indie Pattern Contests during the month of June 2015! There are tons of great prizes and discount codes from the sponsors. I want to...
View ArticleIndie Patterns and Supplies!
The Monthly Stitch Indie Pattern Contest is just weeks away! Are you deciding what to make and what Indie Pattern to use? I am! I’m so excited to join in the fun this year. I have a couple of...
View ArticleIt’s not just May, It’s Me-Made-May!
Just a quick post to share my Me-Made-May commitment with you all! Here I am wearing something made by me during the first 16 days of May. Happy Sewing!
View ArticleThe Dress Contest; and Prizes Announced
Hello Sewing friends, Are you ready? Have you picked out your Indie Dress Pattern? The first contest starts June 1st and all you have to do is make a dress using and Indie Pattern. If you are not in to...
View ArticleMe-Made-May for Him
His and Her for Me-Made-May I have made my husband a few shirts, but non of them were winners in his book, either because of the fit or the fabric choice. I was determined to get it right this time,...
View ArticleFun in a Field of Dandelions Dress
Here’s my entry for the Indie Pattern Month Contest for Dresses. I hope everyone is having fun sewing up all their entries for the contests this month. I know I am! Pattern? Why did you choose it? I...
View ArticleRiding that Train….
I’m so impressed with all of the entries for the Indie Dress Contest! There are some awesome makes using unique indie patterns. Many of which are brand new to me. It’s so neat to see what they look...
View ArticleTime to Vote!
I’m proud to be part of the collective over at The Monthly Stitch. We are a group that has recently reach 1000 members! Of course we all love sewing and that brings us together each month in a theme...
View ArticleA Rose by Any Other Name….
What pattern did you use? For my New-To-Me dress I chose the Cambie Dress by Sewholic. I liked this pattern because of the sizing that is made especially for the pear- shaped gal. Now that’s me! I’m...
View ArticleThe Sutton Blouse Goes Boho!
Hello friends! Here’s my entry for the first round of sewing in the Super Online Sewing Match II. Our patterns and gift certificates for fabric arrived on June 24 and we had 7 days to make our version...
View ArticleThe Marianne Dress for Round 2 of SOSM
Here’s my entry for Round Two of the Super Online Sewing Match II. All eight of the remaining contestants were sent the Marianne Dress pattern by Christine Haynes and a gift certificate to purchase...
View ArticleA Tour of my Sewing Studio
I have a great little sewing room, with just enough room to turn around. It used to be my youngest daughter’s bedroom before she went off to college. Now it’s my dedicated work and storage space. I’ve...
View ArticleCuna Caravan Tote and Pouch
Here’s my entry for Round Three of the Super Online Sewing Match II: The Caravan Tote and Pouch. Kudos to Sew Mama Sew for coming up with another project that allows us to give it our personal touch....
View ArticleI made it ! Round 4 of SOSM!
I’m super excited and thrilled to have made it to the semifinals with my Cuna Tote and Pouch entry in the Super Online Sewing Match II hosted by Sew Mama Sew. The challenge for round four requires the...
View ArticleThe Best Thing I’ve Ever Sewn
I’m competing in the Super Online Sewing Match II hosted by Sew Mama Sew and I have made it to Round Four. In between each round the contestants are asked to answer a sewing related question. For Round...
View ArticleClassic and Casual Carolyn Pajamas
Update: I was eliminated in round four. :( One of these talented ladies: Leah, Shannon, or Teresa, will win the grand prize during round 5. Here’s my entry for Round Four of the Super Online Sewing...
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