Pattern Review- The Sweet Little Dress and GIVEAWAY!

If any of you have been hanging around here for very long, you will know this dress.  It is one of my all time faves!I am not sure I could count the number of times I have actually used my pattern-- I've had to re-print it many, many times.I just whipped a few up for my brand new twin neices yesterday and how fun!  To make a baby size, it doesn't take that much fabric.   Scraps-- HELLO!  And so

Final Results of the Recent Oscar Poll

With just over 1/3 of the vote, "The King's Speech" was selected as the movie most people think will walk away with the Academy Award for Best Picture.  That's the movie I picked too.  On the other end of the spectrum is the autobiographical adventure film "127 Hours", which didn't receive any votes.  Had he not been so busy with the 7 films he's shooting, the 3 novels he's writing, the scouting

Pop Culture Trivia #111: The RRHOF Edition 2

Since the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on March 16, 2011, the following 15 questions are all related to inductees of the RROHF.For the PCT vets, please note there is a new way to earn bonus points!  Please read the text highlighted in bold red for more details.  If you are a Pop Culture Trivia virgin and are about to be touched for the very first time, please

Results of Pop Culture Trivia # 110: The Academy Awards Edition Pt. II

Here are the names of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in the 2nd Academy Awards Edition of PCT:3rd place- Celina 64 pts 2nd place- Russ: 92 pts 1st place- Rich: 102 pts Congratulations to the trio who made it to the podium and thanks to everyone who played! Stay tuned for the next themed edition of Pop Culture Trivia, which will be posted no later than 3/5.

The Retro Mix Playlist For 2/25/11

Show Theme: George Harrison tribute6 pm hourTaxman- The BeatlesNot Guilty- The BeatlesCrackerbox Palace- George HarrisonHere Comes the Sun- The BeatlesDon’t Bother Me- The BeatlesAll Things Must Pass- George HarrisonLong Long Long- The BeatlesBlood From A Clone- George HarrisonOn the Flip Side:For You Blue- The Beatles (The B-side to “The Long and Winding Road”)Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It

Pattern Ideas-- for BOY!!! And GIVEAWAY!!!

Before The Sewing Dork and I even started Pattern Review month, I had several people request boy patterns.  Hmmmm.  Seeing as how neither of us have boys, it is a challenging request.  I do understand it, though and feel bad for those that do have boys.  MUCH harder to sew for.  I have put together a list of some of my favorite boy patterns for you to browse.  Hopefully it gives you some ideas. 

Please Take A Moment To Vote In the Current Oscar Poll... Thank You

In addition to the poll, please feel free to take part in the Academy Awards quiz two posts down.