I picked out this pattern for Halloween:

The floral one reminds me of a dress Madonna wears in Evita during “Eva and Magaldi”, except Eva’s has a pink background.
The green one is really something any 40s actress could have worn to a premiere or something. I have to look for fabric still.

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The Gaelic Storm concert last night was a lot of fun. It was only about half full, as opposed to when it sold out last time. I guess because it was a Thursday instead of a Friday? And last time was the end of March too so maybe people were still in [...]

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I decided I’m going to be Ingrid Bergman for Halloween. I found a ton of 40s dress patterns:
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No one will know who I am but I love that style so I’m doing it. I thought of picking a particular outfit she wears and doing the same thing but I can find barely any [...]

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I am going to teach two friends to use their sewing machines. And it got me thinking about what costume I want to make for Halloween this year. Because I will be having a costume party.
Tribal Style Belly Dancer or Saloon Girl?
Most of the costumes I like are can-can related or flapper related. [...]

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KENNEDY FOSTER: kennedy foster
ANJ: coin and a half girls
UNCLE EARL: she waits for night
RED MOLLY: red molly ep
RED STICK RAMBLERS: right key, wrong keyhole
I finally gave in and got these. I can’t wait for them to arrive. :)
In knitting news, I am about to rip out an almost finished Evening Diamonds for the [...]

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I finally finished putting together my jeff cap pattern. It ended up being a little big but I think it looks pretty good still. I’m happy with it.

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I am loving this weather. Obviously, I’m sure you all are too. I was just in the park for an hour though and had to force myself to come back to work. I met Mike and his girlfriend and her friend for lunch. We ended up getting Wawa and then just [...]

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I went to NXNW last night to pick up the Gaelic Storm tickets. I’d never been there before but it looks like a great venue. The show is sold out so we need to get there early for good spots. I’m really looking forward to it, the band is very energetic and [...]

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I’m sick with whatever virus is going around. I went to the doctor and he gave me three different prescriptions and said maybe I’d feel better in 7-10 days. This sucks. I’m stuck at my parents’ house where I don’t even have a bed any more. I can’t drive back to [...]

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I got my German knitting mags today. I love pretty much all the patterns in them.
I also finished Laura’s sweater. Kind of. I was running out of yarn so I finished the top about 1.5 inches too soon. I still think it looks okay on me so I’ll have her try [...]

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