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The JamCat Fleece Project – Installing the Lower Front Zipper

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Hi Friends, me again… So picking up where I left off yesterday I’m now ready to install the zipper in the Lower Front. The first thing I need to do is mark with chalk the location of the zipper on the right side of the Lower Front fleece. I just drew a line from the… Continue reading The JamCat Fleece Project – Installing the Lower Front Zipper

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The JamCat Fleece Project – Drafting the New Lower Front with Zippered Pockets

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I have finished tracing off the pattern pieces and am now ready to re-draft the Lower Front.  This is an easy fix to get what I want.  So are you ready to follow along? Once again, here is my inspiration, the Denali Fleece from The North Face: Design notes: the Denali Fleece front side pockets… Continue reading The JamCat Fleece Project – Drafting the New Lower Front with Zippered Pockets

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Friends, This is mostly a maintenance post to install a Bloglovin link on to my blog.  I'm not sure how this is going to show up on your screen until I post so I appologise in advance if something looks funky! ~Cathy <a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/3370687/sewingforlife?claim=zcjnh478zca">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>

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The JamCat Fleece Project – Sourcing Supplies and Stealth Reconnaissance Missions

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Hi Friends! Oh!  This project is really getting exciting!  Yesterday I went back to Hancock Fabrics to see about getting more supplies for this project.  It is a little bit of a hike to get to their store but I knew they’d have a few of the things I was looking for…and I have coupons… Continue reading The JamCat Fleece Project – Sourcing Supplies and Stealth Reconnaissance Missions

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The Next Project – The JamCat (North Face Denali Interpretation) Fleece Jacket

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Hi Everyone! Happy 2012!  I had a lovely vacation and am back home and have taken a few days to ponder what my next project is going to be.  Since it is still fairly chilly out I thought this first project of the year might be a fun adventure to sew a fleece jacket!  Whoo… Continue reading The Next Project – The JamCat (North Face Denali Interpretation) Fleece Jacket

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Year End Re-Cap – The projects of 2011

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Hi Readers! Today I am spending some time wrapping gifts at the Barnes & Nobles book store to help raise money for my all-time favorite charity (Canine Companions for Independence).  My goal today is $200, so hopefully the store will be loaded with shoppers and my wrapping skills will beg to be tipped graciously! Ha!… Continue reading Year End Re-Cap – The projects of 2011

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Butterick B5495 View D – Testing, Testing

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Hi Friends, I’m going to put this in the ‘Just Testing’ category.  I don’t know why I thought this 100% cotton fabric would work up just beautifully for this pattern.   It’s not so bad but there is too much drape for this thick of a fabric.  I made up a size 20 with no alterations,… Continue reading Butterick B5495 View D – Testing, Testing

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Peanut Blossom Kiss Cookie Fail

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Friends, I think even the best of us bakers have moments of failure. Today I wanted to make some Christmas cookies.  Jim chose the classic peanut butter cookie with a Hershey’s Kiss in the center.  Easy enough right? I don’t know why I can look at a recipe and think I’m following the directions exactly… Continue reading Peanut Blossom Kiss Cookie Fail