February 10, 2016

LET'S CELEBRATE...

...there has been a whole lot of sewing, writing, learning, sharing and just plain enjoyment going on here for me during the last nine years.  Hopefully my blog has provided some interesting content  during this time.  I've met soooo many interesting people from all over the world who sew - and they YOU have been so very helpful and involved - cheering me on to complete sometimes easy, and sometimes and complex projects.

I remember back in 2006 when I started sewing again and in the process learned about "sewing blogs".  I was desperately seeking help getting back into the swing of things (really, learning to sew all over again).  I remember saying "I want a sewing blog too", then on February 10th of 2007 launched my very first post.

In this 9 year time span; I've learned new techniques, stepped out on faith to interact with many others, and with your help my skill level has drastically improved.  I also remember wishing I knew tailoring techniques - it just seem so far over my head at that time.  But through trial and error and seeking advice from others who so generously gave it - tailoring is actually one of the things I like  doing most.  Just yesterday I had the following conversation with my Mother:

ME:  I love making coats so much that I just might make a couple during the summer.

MOTHER:  Yeah right!  If you could deal with having your lap full of wool during your summers.

We both got a good laugh out of that one.

I've amassed quite a tailoring reference library, so in CELEBRATION OF 9 YEARS OF SEWING ADVENTURES  through blogging, I'd like to offer a copy of my favorite Tailoring Manual as a giveaway!

Help me CELEBRATE my 9th year blogging anniversary!  And if you are interested in this copy of my most used book, please mention it in a comment below.  An old fashion pull the name out of a hat drawing will be held on Sunday ...

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  1. I'd love to be entered.

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  2. Please enter my name! This will be a great read.

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  3. Happy blogaversary! I always enjoy what you write.

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  4. Congratulations on 9 years of blogging! I'm so glad you started blogging, otherwise I would never have discovered your blog and met you!
    Blessings and many more blog posts to come!
    BTW, please add me to the drawing for this fabulous book!

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    1. Enter Alethia - CHECK! I can't wait to meet you in person!!!

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    2. Aww, THANK YOU! I can't wait to meet you either!

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  5. Congrats Faye - I'm so happy to have you as my sew sister �� Pick me ����������������

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    1. Thanks My California Sew Sister! You're entered!

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  6. Thanks for the great giveaway & congrats on 9 years 😍😍😍

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    1. All thanks belong to my readers like you MaryEllen!!!Put your name in the hat too!!!

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  7. Anonymous2/10/2016

    Congratulations, Faye on 9 years of blogging. That is a great accomplishment. I have this book (bought it twice- lol) so please do not enter me in the drawing. I just wanted to say thanks for a great blog. Lori from Girls in the Garden

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  8. Congratulations!, please add me too.

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  9. Congratulations on 9 years of sewing enjoyment! Count me in!

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  10. Congrats on the anniversary. Please enter me into the drawing :)

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  11. Happy Anniversary Faye... Being a new sewer this sewing tool will help me master all the techniques... Pick me Cree

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  12. Congratulations and please sign me up!

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  13. Congratulations! Please sign me up!

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  14. Congrats on 9 years. Count me!

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  15. Happy blogiversary! And I'll enter.

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  16. I would love to learn some tailoring techniques. Maybe in 9 years I can grow up to be like you.

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  17. Well, that's one book I don't have! I'd love to be in your generous drawing. It's hard to believe you "re started" from zero to all the lovely tailored garments that you now make and inspired. Great work, Faye!

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    1. Bunny Thank you! You have been a GREAT big help along the way too.

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  18. Happy Blogoversary Faye! You know I absolutely love reading your blog! You have also been an inspiration to all of us as well! (Definitely for me!) I look forward to another nine years and more of your blog! Throw my name into the hat too!

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  19. Congrats on your 9th year blogging. May the lord continue to bless you with many more sewing adventures to share with the sewing world.

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  20. Happy Blogiversary and looking forward to many more of your fabulous sewing.

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  21. Congrats on 9 wonderful years of blogging. Please add me to the contest. And if I may add, for the person who wins,if you would not mind signing it. I think that would make it more of a treasure.

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  22. Congratulations on your success please add me for the give away

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  23. Would love to be added in the drawing! ! Love,love your blog!!

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  24. Would love to be added in the drawing! ! Love,love your blog!!

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  25. I want in on the drawing. Congratulation!

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  26. That looks like a great book! I'm sure it has valuable information I could use!

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  27. Happy blogiversary!!! Nine years is truly an accomplishment. Thank you so much for all that you do for us. I would love to win "The Classic Guide to Sewing the Perfect Jacket".

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  28. Congratulations on 9 years :-)
    I'm interested in the book as well

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  29. Enter me please. Congratulations on your blogaversary!!

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    1. Thank you NaturalLuv2010! Entered.

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  30. Congrats I'm entering

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  31. Congrats again, Faye!
    Count me in, please!

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  32. would love to add this to my sewing room!

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  33. Happy Blog Anniversary Ms. Faye and here is to many more years!

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  34. Don't need the book, but just want to say congratulations!

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  35. Congratulations on 9 years of blogging! I've gotten back into sewing in a big way in the past couple of years and have been so pleased to find the world of sewing blogs. I discovered your blog sometime this past year, and enjoy it immensely. Thanks for sharing all that you do, and for the inspiration.
    I'd love to win the book; thank you for the opportunity.

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  36. 9 years!!!! CONGRATURLATIONS and oh what a blessings. Thank you for sharing your talents with us. I look forward to the next 9 years to come.

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  37. P. S. I would love to be added to the drawing :)

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  38. Anonymous2/12/2016

    I just want to congratulate you on 9 years of blogging and for being a great sewing friend over the years. I always enjoy your posts and learn so much. I'm not quite ready for tailoring...just wanted to giver a shout out! :-)

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    1. Thank you so much. It has been great watching you grow too!

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  39. Wow! Nine years! That is awesome! Well done! "Tailoring Manual" looks like a perfect addition to my sewlibrary. If the giveaway is open internationally, I'd love to have my name added to the hat :)

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    1. Hi, Thank you and I am so sorry but the giveaway was over and the drawing was held on Sunday. Please stay tuned in though because I have other giveaways planned for 2016.

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