More Vogue patterns that I forgot about

I really love dresses and sometimes the dresses that I might make can be a little moomoo-ish so I am trying really hard to move away from those type of silhouettes. This pattern is on the verge. But I think that with a little shortening (not hoochie short) and the pockets this can be a very young silhouette. I say shorten it because I myself am a little short.

And talk about a power suit. I love this suit ensemble. I could make this in several colors. in the summer you could wear the jacket with a nice pair of shorts and a belt. Endless opportunites!!!!

NEW VOGUE

OOOOOOOH I thought the New Vogue patterns were so good, I just had to do a post about them. Here are some of my favorites that I might actually sew.

Now you always need a dress just to go about the town in. You know-something not to fussy - to window shop or actually shop in but that can still allow you to be free. I can see this in challi, a linen look-like, and a knit.

Another great jacket pattern. I know that butterick has come out with a pattern similiar to this, but I think it is the sleeve that attracts me to it. I would definitely make this pattern in some type of black material and maybe cut the neck differently. I have learned the hard way that this neckline completely swallows me.

Anyone who knows me knows I love a great cardigan. I see many fabrics from my stash in this pattern. Oh - the drama.

Call me paranoid if you want but every time new Vogue patterns come out, I always feel everyone and their mamas are going to be late that morning so they can buy Vogue patterns. I still feel the same about the pattern sale. I think this pattern might be a hot seller. And since vogue only sends about two patterns for every design, it is sure to cause some teeth sucking.

I love this pattern. What can I say? A girl can never have too many jackets.

Honey I think I would fight my mama for this pattern. Just joking. This is another really hot one. It seems complicated but I think I must have that jacket.

Hot Hot Hot. I think I will try this in khaki first.

Isn't this a hot little number. I can see this in so many fabrics from my stash. I would wear with a cute cardigan and some flats. And you can't forget about the accessories.

I think I might make the mess out of this one. Maybe a version with or without the pockets.Sometimes Vogue can get a little complicated. Maybe this can be one of my resolutions to challenge myself with a Vogue pattern.

A nice summer dress.My brother will be graduating soon and this pattern could be in the line up of dresses I am thinking about wearing to the graduation.

Another knit top pattern for all of my knits. I am trying to get out of the habit of making raglan sleeve knit tops. How many can a girl have? I would make the wrap version at the bottom right.

Well I hope you all enjoy and please make your list before you go to this pattern sale. If you sit and browse through the pattern catalogue there - you might miss out. Til next time.

HE WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is a new day in America. In my eyes, it appears the first day of a new life , a new world. My eyes filled with tears as news broadcasts announced Barack Obama as the President elect. I feel, as I am sure many others feel, that this election has shown how the world really feels. The world is ready for change. As I watched the coverage of the election and saw the many people in the audience waiting for Barack to come out and give his speech, it touched me to see the array of people standing to hear his speech. The array of people just goes to show that the people need to see a change. YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!

I can't help but think about all the civil rights videos and literature that you read in school and think, it has all led to this. YES WE CAN!!!!

So the song goes, "It's been long time coming, but I know a change gon'come. .........

And today it has.
YES WE CAN!!!!!!!

my nameless collection

Okay- so do you all remember my story line for my collection? Just in case you don't, here it is again..........

I took a different approach when sewing not only this piece but all of the pieces for my winter wardrobe.My winter wardrobe is based on the idea of a traveling poet during a modern dayHarlem Renaissance that listens to Billie Holiday, Chrisette Michelle, beyonce, Eric Badu, jay-z, Solonge, Common ad the list goes on. She travels all over of the world hoping to book gigs. She so desperately wants the world to hear her work, her point of view. She travels with one suit case of interchangeable peices of clothing and a quilt. (She really needs two but we will make believe it only fits in one.)

I have been working on it bit-by-bit. But it is not just about the clothes for me , it is about the way I take the pics, the props, everything. Imagine doing all of this for clothes that I will everyday and not just extravagant one of a kind of pieces. Enough with the rambling, here is a pic of garment number 2 (remember the Burdastyle competition was piece number 1).

I didn't want to come off as a bum but isn't it part of the struggle?

Okay that is all for now. The hubby is my photographer and you know how that goes? Will post more stuff later.Still don't have a name for the collection. Anyone have any ideas.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! CAN YOU BELIEVE IT!

LINDA is so precious. She nominated little ol' me for -in my book- such a prestigious award. i thank her so much.

The rules for this award - prize are as follows:

1. Select 6 bloggers to whom you would like to give this award- prize (choosing only 6 is hard because there are so many wonder blogs that I learn from).

2. Put the award - prize on your blog and indicate who gave it to you by identifying her/his blog;

3. Paste these rules on your blog;

4. Write 6 of your most important values and 6 negative points you condemn,

5. Inform the 6 recipients by leaving a comment on their blog.

6 of my most important values

1. honesty

2. dedication

3. positive

4. responsible

5.hardworking

6. and is it wrong to throw creativity in there?

6 negative points that I just can not deal with is:

1. Lying
2. Being Messy - as in starting mess within a group
3. Being materialistic
4. inconsideration
5. not being able to be happy for another person
6. and who likes a user?

When I have a little more time and am not extremely sleepy, i will add a list of those who I would like to give the award to.

Thanks again Linda!!!

OK YOU GOT ME

I have been tagged by Linda and here goes 7 things people might know about me:

1.I am a Libra/Scorpio water sign

2. I am the oldest of fourteen grandchildren

3. When my husband asked me to be his girlfriend (back in ninth grade), I told him, "maybe we should just be friends". Who knew - that 4 years of high school as friends, 2 years away at college, and 4 years of reunited marital bliss would equal to 10 years of the best friendship ever.

4. I secretly ( not a secret anymore) wish that I have the courage to sing in a jazzy nightclub.

5.Dream of drving around the world buying as much fabric as I could.

6. Big fan of Beyonce and own just about every season of Good Times - the best show on earth.

7. i would love to be a Librarian someday.

VOTE FOR KJBUNNY1

Burdastyle.com has all of the contestants for the Malissa Dress Variation contest up and you can vote now. Just go to burdastyle.com and click where it says "Vote for your favorite Malissa Variation" (should be closer to the right side of the screen). Scroll down to where you see my dress. I go by the name kjbunny1 (that is kjbunny and the number 1)on the burdastyle site.

Thank you all.