First of all, I did end up at Barnes and Noble. The "Twinkle Sews" book does have some really great patterns in it. The images of the completed pieces are really beautiful. The downside of it, (and there's been a zillion customer reviews about it) is the way she chose to add the patterns to the book. The book includes a cd with all the patterns on it, and in order to get your paper pattern pieces, you have to print it out on 8 1/2" by 11" sheets and tape them all together, before cutting out your size. This seems like a major headache, though the patterns look like they could be worth the struggle. I know at BurdaStyle.com they talk about having your digital patterns printed at Kinko's. If the cd in Twinkle Sews is compatible for that format, I'd fork up the cash it get it printed. The other downside to the book is that it's a real fashion-forward book and therefore, it involves bubble dresses, baby dolls, and tunic tops that are voluminous. Translation: that won't be flattering on everyone. I figure any of them could be modified though, or belted. Everything is better when belted. I didn't buy the book, yet. In store it was $24, and I distinctly remembered seeing in online for $17. I added it to my wishlist on Amazon.
In addition to that, I added this. I have a zillion patterns. Rarely do I make the same pattern more than once or twice, therefore I have 20+. Some of those haven't been used yet. Anyway, I think it's kind of lame that I don't know how to make my own patterns. It really zaps the cool factor when someone finds out that you make clothes...but "oh...you used a pattern." In addition to that, searching around for a pattern that matches what I've envisioned making, takes way too long and usually involves compromises. It be nice if I could just do it. On a separate note, The men in my life. Now, I agree with what my dad once told me, that it's surprising that men can function at all with all they have to deal with. Emotional repression, greater responsibility, and then all the obsession with any and all things sex, the poor kids never have a chance.
Nonetheless, Gentleman #1: Our facebook messages back and fourth are dying slowly. There's little more to talk about, so now it's time for you to ask for my number. Slightly overdue, really. Work on it.
Gentleman #2: I don't really understand our friendship, but I will not have you pencil me in after your weekly enchantment with Lost. Also, I have no interest in half of the movies you ask me to watch with you. You are tactless. May God have mercy on your soul.
Sometimes I wonder what things are coincidence and which are planned, or better yet, slip ups. I got "You're a Giver," today, in a conversation that didn't necessarily call for it. I took the four letter personality test a few days ago. I'm an ENFJ. I posted a link on my profile that interpreted my results. The title of the linked page is "Enfj, The Giver." I'm wondering if this is an odd coincidence, or if people I wouldn't expect on my Facebook have found themselves there.
Last thing, this may be a gross thought, but, men get to mix semen with their paint and make it raw, sexual, and weird. (like this guy: http://onmytruth.wordpress.com/2007/07/20/on-art-modeling-and-painting-with-my-penis/I wonder if there are female artists that paint with menstruation blood or vaginal mucus? Yup...lil bit of gross right at the end there. Sorry.
