The other day I was reading an article in the August/September Threads magazine. I was particularly interested in the article on determining your figure type ( http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/26235/get-the-ideal-silhouette-self-evaluation-worksheet).Thwas This was easy for me to determine for myself because I have always been a “column” (I say rectangle). Pretty much straight up and down. I guess that’s why I tend to gravitate to dresses with princess seams, because they tend to give some waist definition – something I’ve always wanted. But, I’m 50 years old and things could be worse – LOL!. I’m trying harder this year to see myself as I am and deal with what I have, rather than to think of myself as I wish I was. Regardless, the article is very good and worth checking out. I need to figure out what style separates are best for me (especially skirts). I know what I like (A-line) and that’s usually what I make for myself.

Anyway, I’m finishing up a project now that I hope to have completed sometime this week.  

I haven’t blogged much lately. I’ve been busy with other things, but I want to wish you all a happy, joyous, and prosperous new year! As for me, I have been rethinking my sewing area since I read an article in Threads magazine (March 2012) about sewing spaces. I sew in a section of my partially finished basement. The space I have is great, but could be better organized. I also think it may help me to spend less if I can actually see what I already have so I don’t end up with duplicates. I would like to get the serger thread on the wall somehow so that I can free up space for all the additional patterns I’ve bought ;). This year I really will put more effort into using the fabric stash I already have (I’m running out of room). So, I’m off to finish up some projects from December, then on to better things! (I’m not showing you the basement since I’m too embarrassed).