Monthly Archives: October 2009

Good-Bye, JoAnn

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Noile

Dear JoAnn – Well, you’ve finally done it.  After years of trying to run me out of your “Fabrics and Crafts” store — years while you added more and more junky craft stuff, cheaper and cheaper crummy fabric, and tons … Continue reading →

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How to Carry a Baguette (or Two) in Your Skirt

Posted on October 26, 2009 by Noile

Mr. Noile was kind enough to take these pictures of Vogue 8499.   This skirt has wonderful, deep side pockets, which can be very useful if you’re bringing bread home from the market: Well, OK, I don’t really shop like this.  … Continue reading →

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Thread Fragility, and How to Create It

Posted on October 17, 2009 by Noile

Been cursing the dreadful quality of thread these days? Me, too — at least until I discovered Emma’s new avocation: She’s chewing happily on the thread running along the back of my machine. She doesn’t eat it, or even chew … Continue reading →

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Pfaff 1229 Repair Update

Posted on October 13, 2009 by Noile

This post is actually an old one.  A recent comment from a reader reminded me that I had left a bunch of stuff dangling.  (Life does interfere with blogging now and then.)  There are quite a few posts in my … Continue reading →

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Vintage Nurse’s Cape

Posted on October 9, 2009 by Noile

Mr. Noile and I found this cape in an antique shop this summer. It fit perfectly, so how could we resist it?  It needs a bit of pressing, but here it is on my dummy: Based on its construction, and … Continue reading →

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