Pattern sale & another nice surprise.

I made it to the Joann's Fabric sale. They had Vogue patterns on sale for 3.99, the average regular price was 25.00. I found all but one of the patterns I wanted. I wasn't there to purchase fabric but as I was peeking through the aisles a satin brocade fabric caught my eye. I began to wonder were I had seen this fabric before. Then it came to me - my husband just brought a new red shirt & matching tie. Take a look at the similarity. It's not an exact match but it is close enough. Maybe I can make an accessory for myself. Take a look.

Now, back to sewing.

I haven't sewn anything for myself for a while. I got discouraged because I didn't know how to upload pics. But, I have got that down to a science now. Anyhow Joann Fabrics has a sale on Vogue Patterns tomorrow. I have a few Sandra B Patterns I want to pick up. I hope they have the patterns I want.

I want to learn how to follow other blogs. Those of you who have sewing blogs - trust me I enjoy viewing your blogs. You are my inspiration. I just want to be able to list them on my blog. If anyone can help please feel free to email me.

Chow for now
Be Blessed, Stay Blessed
Sewing Shay

Circle of Sisters in NYC Part 2

I also got to meet & talk with Chef Jeff , his life is a testimony of what preservence, determination & hard work will take you. His life story is truly inspirational. He has a show on the Food Network - the Chef Jeff Project. He made a shrimp dish & cornbread. Unfortunatley I could taste it becasue I am allergic to shell fish, but everyone said it was very tasty.

Circle of Sisters in NYC

I haven't been blogging lately- mainly I have been following other blogs. So let me catch up. My daughter & I went to an event here in NYC called "Circle of Sisters". The event in basically to cater to the needs of the total woman. It covered health & wellness issues as well as the normal hair care , make-up, etc. I went to a workshop entitled "Raising Families" , it was very good. Rev. Run & his wife Justine were on the panel. Later that evening there was a concert with Regina Bell, Jennifer Hudson, Lyfe Jennings & others.

It was a fun - "Girls Day Out"

I also got to meet to very special people. The Next Food Network Star winner Aaron McCargo Jr. aka "Big Daddy". He made a parfait which looked delicious. I got a chance to taste the topping which was made with coconut & orange zest. It was very tasty. His personality is so very endearing, he really is down to earth.