tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post5117160863007436638..comments2024-03-21T22:00:15.368-07:00Comments on Communing With Fabric: 2012 - The Year of No Goalsshamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-7236527340430603392012-01-09T14:47:01.311-08:002012-01-09T14:47:01.311-08:00Hi Shams, also interested in Pinterest, couldn'...Hi Shams, also interested in Pinterest, couldn't find your e-mail. Oh, I know, I'll PM you on PR, hope that works. Love your sewing!Katej841https://www.blogger.com/profile/17765511555297368585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48008567948570881812012-01-04T17:17:13.983-08:002012-01-04T17:17:13.983-08:00Oh, you are so generous to share your pins and how...Oh, you are so generous to share your pins and how you do it! Thank you!<br /><br />fruitbatErikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04112532620730215510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-27143659794452079362012-01-04T15:39:10.299-08:002012-01-04T15:39:10.299-08:00Finally?Finally?Neeferhttp://www.oaktrees.org/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-53234595754111597152012-01-03T13:59:42.358-08:002012-01-03T13:59:42.358-08:00Thanks, Beth! Send me an email (address in profil...Thanks, Beth! Send me an email (address in profile) and I'll send you an invitation.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-53640039636592154392012-01-03T13:32:32.769-08:002012-01-03T13:32:32.769-08:00Hi, love your blog. You are an inspiration. Your c...Hi, love your blog. You are an inspiration. Your coats are beautiful. I have just found Pintererst and asked for an invite about 1 week ago and have not heard back. Any ideas on how to get them to send the info?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16069779424816083521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-3207446295855193512012-01-02T18:06:41.704-08:002012-01-02T18:06:41.704-08:00I think your FO's are wonderful and you should...I think your FO's are wonderful and you shouldn't worry about not fulfilling any particular "goal". You completed a lot anyhow! (I only made one jacket but then I wasn't playing. Heh!) I don't mind deadlines but I like them better when they're self-imposed.<br /><br />Also, I haven't tried Pinterest because I don't have either a Facebook or Twitter account. Instead I've been using Evernote which works quite well for a lot of the same things - except that my collections are completely private. I use the extension for Firefox and when I come across something I want to save, just clip it to Evernote. The difference, which some may consider a drawback, is that you can't go wandering through other people's stuff!Louisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685532773952211627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-50581210718489742262012-01-02T15:38:44.372-08:002012-01-02T15:38:44.372-08:00Good for you on making 8 jackets! That in itself ...Good for you on making 8 jackets! That in itself is quite a feat! I've joined Pinterest recently, but used it mostly for pinning the couture garments I'd love to make but completely elude my skill level. It IS addictive, but there's also a lot of inspiration to be found! Looking forward to seeing what the new year brings from your sewing room!Tia Diahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622901192302670927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-13172804332289527362012-01-01T18:48:28.132-08:002012-01-01T18:48:28.132-08:00I LOVE that video and would like to show it to a f...I LOVE that video and would like to show it to a few certain people, if you get my drift.<br /><br />I pinterest too and find it invaluable as well. I don't understand why people feel uncomfortable about others seeing what they pin, unless they are themselves embarassed by it. What you pin is already out there on the internet, not someone's private thoughts, rants, or opinions. It's already out there, people, if you are pinning it.<br /><br />What I haven't figured out yet is the ability to search someone. I can search stripes and maybe some of your pins will come up and then I can follow you but if I put "Shams" in the search box I won't get you. Maybe I just don't know how. <br /><br />I think all in all it is great fun, too. I am off to check out the boards I follow now.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-67824220430066689412012-01-01T11:23:15.950-08:002012-01-01T11:23:15.950-08:00Happy New Years, Shams!Happy New Years, Shams!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782386414185682598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-39825423731497145402012-01-01T03:04:57.512-08:002012-01-01T03:04:57.512-08:00You have made such beautiful jackets this year. I ...You have made such beautiful jackets this year. I admmire them, as I admire you for having so much your own style and being so creative. I love reading your posts.<br />Thanks for explaining Pinterest so clearly. As I don't have (and don't want) a facebook or twitter account, I can't use this tool. Your boards look great, what an inspiration.<br /><br />Happy new year! SigridSigridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16187364244385056641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-33620556905701240442011-12-31T19:44:15.586-08:002011-12-31T19:44:15.586-08:00Shams, you've had an amazing year, and thank y...Shams, you've had an amazing year, and thank you for your fantastic creativity, your great productivity and endless inspiration. I hope you enjoyed the fudge, and that it kickstarted some massive new mojo for an equally gorgeous 2012!<br />Also thanks for that great info on Pinterest... I've heard of it (obviously) and even secured an invitation but have shied away so far because I didn't want to open a Facebook account. Your method sounds good. <br />Thank you for those kind words and I'm humbled that you have been inspired by my stuff. I went over and checked out that page you mentioned... My gosh!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-48784797403698205532011-12-31T17:35:17.878-08:002011-12-31T17:35:17.878-08:00You have some real jems there. I especially love t...You have some real jems there. I especially love the first jacket. <br />I,too, joined Pinterest but have done very little. can't seem to get up the enthusiasm for it.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12500041147303339117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-26064817016919213452011-12-31T08:19:55.476-08:002011-12-31T08:19:55.476-08:00What a great sewing year, and who cares about unfi...What a great sewing year, and who cares about unfinished objects? that is the beauty of sewing - do what you like! It has been a pleasure to get to know you this year, on line and in person :)<br />Thanks for the explanation on Pinterest, lots of good info. I am resisting as there are only so many hours in a day and I should stay away from any other time thieves. Happy Sewing in 2012.Beth (SunnyGal Studio)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08891740887743925587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-85297766256279006502011-12-30T21:44:26.018-08:002011-12-30T21:44:26.018-08:00I, for one, am delighted that you joined the 12 ja...I, for one, am delighted that you joined the 12 jackets a month thing, because I got 8 delightful bits of eye candy and inspiration out of it! But I'm right there with you on the goals-can-be-a-drag thinking. I do like them for motivation - I do benefit from positive motivation, as long as I'm in a position to say "phooey on it" when I tire of it ;-)<br /><br />I do enjoy Pinterest as well, but I'm not using it as much as you do - I just like looking at your inspirational pins when I do remember to check it out ;-DJillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-28345647879162330372011-12-30T19:24:11.372-08:002011-12-30T19:24:11.372-08:00You have had an enormously productive year, not to...You have had an enormously productive year, not to mention the very high standard you set for completed projects. The 1 yr/12 jackets plan appealed to me at first, but then seemed just ludicrous, in spite of the potential motivational benefits: My closets are already full of coats. I definitely didn't need twelve more, especially not twelve produced in one year.<br /><br />That said, I am doing Sewaholic's Minoru Jacket sew-along in January, but the pace looks nice and slow, and it's only one jacket . . . otherwise, I'll continue to resist the temptation to sign on for programmed sewing, and let the muse move me as it will. Or the chocolate, as needed!Noilehttp://www.noile.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-4084195644695636662011-12-30T19:22:33.186-08:002011-12-30T19:22:33.186-08:00You have had an enormously productive year, not to...You have had an enormously productive year, not to mention the very high standard you set for completed projects. The 1 yr/12 jackets plan appealed to me at first, but then seemed just ludicrous, in spite of the potential motivational benefits: My closets are already full of coats. I definitely didn't need twelve more, especially not twelve produced in one year.<br /><br />That said, I am doing Sewaholic's Minoru Jacket sew-along in January, but the pace looks nice and slow, and it's only one jacket . . . otherwise, I'll continue to resist the temptation to sign on for programmed sewing, and let the muse move me as it will. Or the chocolate, as needed!Noilehttp://www.noile.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-67426660609852225832011-12-30T19:16:18.253-08:002011-12-30T19:16:18.253-08:00What a great explanation of how to use Pinterest! ...What a great explanation of how to use Pinterest! I started out pinning things and following others' pins, but forgot about it after a while. Like Carolyn (cmarie12), I don't need another internet diversion...but maybe I'll give it another try.<br /><br />Your coats are gorgeous...but I hear you about the pressure of joining a "Something Handsome A Month" (SHAMS, of course). I have enough self-imposed pressure...Margyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530078687246891396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-57274345058856985712011-12-30T18:56:33.822-08:002011-12-30T18:56:33.822-08:00Your jackets are absolutely awesome. I am definit...Your jackets are absolutely awesome. I am definitely inspired by all your sewing projects. I have yet to sign up for any sew-along type thing, because I just know that I will not follow through, even if the idea is initially intriguing. I can't seem to follow through on my own plans!<br />Have a wonderful New Year!Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-54277726552866886722011-12-30T17:15:14.545-08:002011-12-30T17:15:14.545-08:00Oh your jackets are just spectacular! I laughed s...Oh your jackets are just spectacular! I laughed so hard at your video. i will surely share this on facebook and Pinerest. I also love Pinerest, but it is so addictive.Kubyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08883870804630058812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-52288256798544081992011-12-30T17:10:03.809-08:002011-12-30T17:10:03.809-08:00I definitely understand the attraction to pin inte...I definitely understand the attraction to pin interest but I need another Internet diversion like I need a hole in the head. And I feel you on the sew-alongs, I won't be joining any of them either! However, I love your coats. So even tho' you didn't make 12, you did end up with 8 amazing coats!<br /><br />Happy New Year to you too!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-34154657964690309652011-12-30T16:02:17.085-08:002011-12-30T16:02:17.085-08:00All of your jackets are wonderful. I especially li...All of your jackets are wonderful. I especially like the first and the blue with the asymmetrical zipper.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-73328001994357259122011-12-30T15:54:44.168-08:002011-12-30T15:54:44.168-08:00You've had a wonderful year! Thanks for the l...You've had a wonderful year! Thanks for the links to your Pinterest boards. Your images of stripes are incredible! So much inspiriation there.<br />And I really like the way you explained Pinterest. I don't yet use it as fully as I could; still getting used to it.<br />I am so glad you blog! You have a lot of fresh inspiration to share.a little sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18086285440873869055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-13440354093387079312011-12-30T15:47:01.966-08:002011-12-30T15:47:01.966-08:00Thanks Pin Queen and Yoshimi! Pin Queen, I'm ...Thanks Pin Queen and Yoshimi! Pin Queen, I'm a firm believer in "whatever works!" so I wish you well in your goals! <br /><br />You are inspiration embodied, Yoshimi. I am honored if I have inspired you.<br /><br />Erisagal, either send me email (my profile has an address) or leave your email address in a comment. I will send you an invite posthaste.shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-45811463282316934592011-12-30T15:44:04.481-08:002011-12-30T15:44:04.481-08:00Great video and thanks for all your inspiring blog...Great video and thanks for all your inspiring blog entries this year. I'd like to take you up on your pinterest invitation offer.erisagalnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4920875739028519515.post-28108329292936324242011-12-30T14:49:23.748-08:002011-12-30T14:49:23.748-08:00Thank you for the link to the video, it is funny! ...Thank you for the link to the video, it is funny! Thank you for sharing your sewing too, you've been a great inspiration for me this year. I love everything what you sew. Happy New Year!yoshimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00506313509701098651noreply@blogger.com