Saturday, September 14, 2013

What a Difference 2 Years Makes

I apologize for not posting for many months.  I have posted photos on Flickr of the garments I've sewn but  I'm not one to post "selfies" of me doing all sorts of ridiculous things and don't think people need, or want to know about my every acquisition or activity.   I have been wearing the garments I've made while enjoying life and doing simple things like walking in my neighborhood in the hills surrounding Asheville NC.   The weather here over the last month since I got back from the ASG conference and my trip to the DC/Baltimore area in early August has been wonderful.    I enjoyed seeing all my friends from Expos and ASGs past, and meeting new ones.  

 Check out the Flickr Set for details on these 2 Snap To It jackets using the latest pattern by Louise Cutting that I sewed and wore to the conference.   You can really work this jacket style that seems to go with everything.  And if you've made one of these,  turn the cuffs back, especially if you've used a contrast fabric for the under cuff.   Both these jackets coordinate well with the colors in the fabrics I used, to include the black accents.    You will get tons of complements on this jacket - I sure do.


October 24, 2011
The weather here has cooled so today I layered two of the A Cute Angle (ACA) tops I made in October 2011 over some black stretch poplin RTW pants.   

While re-organizing the ACA Flickr Set,  I saw the photo (L) taken of me wearing the same sleeveless ACA top the end of October 2011 in MD when I went back to Johns Hopkins Medical Center following the 3 months of plasmapheresis to have the catheter removed and thought OMG!  By that time my blood pressure was so low that I was passing out and I was very weak.  I look pretty bad.   Here's another photo of me two months later in December 2011 wearing the ACA silk pinstripe top -  looking a lot better.   Then compare those to the one taken today, almost 2 years later and wow, I look a lot healthier, and I am.   
December 22, 2011
September 14, 2013
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17 comments:

  1. rhodeanieSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    I'm so happy for you, Terri! That you are feeling well and able to wander the neighborhood. We don't know how much these simple pleasures bring us until we are unable to do them! And I'm very glad you are back to your blog! I do keep up with you via the Stitching Guild Cutting Line Designs thread and the super Flickr group you founded. (But truthfully, I'm bewildered by the new FlickR--not user friendly, IMHO). I'm off to Topeka in a few weeks to luxuriate in the land of Sewing Woekshop. Sheer pleasure!

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    1. Terri KSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:14 PM

      Rhodeanie, Thank you so much and I feel exactly the same about the new Flickr. Have a wonderful time in Topeka. I'm working on some TSW coordinates in black raspberry/plum color.

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  2. elizabethSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:36 PM

    Shoot, I am one that loves to hear about the fabric and loves to see all the pics of what you have made. I love this post.

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    1. Terri KSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      Well Elizabeth I will just have to show you the fabrics I'm working with for the fall coordinates then.

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  3. KCSeptember 14, 2013 at 7:58 PM

    You do look healthy and happy, Terri. Good to see! I love the Snap 2 it jackets, especially the pastel colored one!

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    1. Terri KSeptember 14, 2013 at 9:15 PM

      Thank you KC. Did you see the aqua lace Ebb dress I made to wear with it on the Flickr set?

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  4. jacquianneSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:47 AM

    Great to see you back at your blog Terri. I am so glad to see you happy and healthy. I love the jackets and your use of the fabrics.

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  5. FranSeptember 15, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    I was so happy to see you post again! Missed you! Your aqua lined jacket is truly beautiful - your fabric choices are always flawless.

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    1. Terri KSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:14 PM

      Thank you Fran. Good to hear from you! I must figure out how to get notified of my sewing friends blog posts so I can keep up.

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  6. Dr. ZSeptember 15, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Great to know you are healthy and happy. Look forward to being wowed by your skills and talent. I want to see the fabric coordinates,too.

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  7. Terri KSeptember 15, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Thank you Dr Z. I took some photos of the fabrics I put together this afternoon and will post them to Flickr first so you all can see them.

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  8. meSeptember 16, 2013 at 5:09 PM

    Great to see you posting again. I love the see what you're "up to". Glad you've made such great progress. Yes, what a difference a day makes!
    Marciae

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  9. Terri KSeptember 17, 2013 at 3:45 PM

    Thank you Marcia I have been thinking of you and hoping that you and yours are safe and dry.

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  10. MarySeptember 18, 2013 at 10:37 AM

    What a pleasure to see your post. I am in awe of your sewing, and your fortitude in battling your health challenges.

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  11. SewingDaisySeptember 18, 2013 at 11:11 PM

    Glad to see you healthy again. Love the ACA vest. Is that using the blouse and leaving off the sleeves?? Also, love the Snap to It jacket with the leopards (panthers??) on it.

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  12. violetSeptember 24, 2013 at 1:41 PM

    Glad to see you back updating your blog, Terri. I missed your posts! And glad you're having a good time.

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  13. UnknownSeptember 29, 2013 at 9:21 PM

    Enjoyable seeing/reading what you are up to.

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