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Mary Collins

Interests: knitting, kids (mine especially), sewing, reading, running, whatever enters my mind.

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Well, I just tried to look up how old something has to be before it is considered vintage - and it's only 7 years. I feel so much better. I remember those buttons. I think I had some on something my mom made me - perhaps a polyester jumper with frilled sleeves...vintage all over the place!!

Commented May 13, 2013 on The Ultimate UFO at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

The Ultimate UFO

Happy Mother's Day! A few months ago, when I was doing the big studio cleanout, I came across a pattern that had some fabric tucked into it. It was an old pattern - dare I say vintage? Is a publication... Continue reading

Posted May 12, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Archer in Progress

Do you ever have those moments where you see a pattern, and you love it right away, and you're pretty sure that you should get it right away, but you hold off because it's just a pattern and you have... Continue reading

Posted May 9, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Today in my studio....

I can see that this idea may become the default when you can't think of a pithy framework for a post. Here we go... 1. I altered a grad dress for a client - took in the side seams and... Continue reading

Posted May 8, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Shirt? What shirt?

Last week while I was ironing, something wonderful happened (how often can you say that?). I picked up one of my husband's shirts and the cuffs were worn out. This particular shirt is one that I have had my eye... Continue reading

Posted May 7, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Thanks Angela. I really love it.

Commented May 7, 2013 on The Most Expensive Blanket Ever! at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

Well, so much for my master plan of catching up with the blogging. Ah well. Sometimes life gets in the way of my fun. Onward and upward... A really exciting thing is happening here in Alberta. Spring might actually be... Continue reading

Posted Apr 25, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Out Scouting out the Scout!

I love words. Just sayin'. I am a little late to this party, but I am in love with the Scout Woven Tee from Grainline Patterns. I have made two versions, and they are both good and bad. Let's dig... Continue reading

Posted Feb 19, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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The Most Expensive Blanket Ever!

It's Monday of Catch-Up Week. And as such, it's Blanket Day. When last we heard of the blanket (here) I was engaging in extreme diversionary tactics - starting a new project to entice me to finish the old project. Apparently,... Continue reading

Posted Feb 18, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Shortly after the last post, I came down with the cold of the century - otherwise known as The Plague. It rendered me absolutely incapable of doing anything but sitting and watching the third season of Downtown Abbey. I have... Continue reading

Posted Feb 17, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Recently, a former neighbour called and asked for a little help covering a foam cushion with quilted plastic to make a mattress for a cradle that her husband had made for their imminent grandchild. I hadn't seen her in a... Continue reading

Posted Feb 3, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Since I am unusually obsessed with my present project it would have to be that (a blanket made out of Noro Silk Garden). But when I am done, I think it will have to be a Puffin Sweater. The colours are fabulous.

Commented Jan 29, 2013 on Colours of Shetland Giveaway! at Jen Arnall-Culliford Knitwear

My name is Mary, and I love my underwear....

Now that ought to bring some interesting people to visit! I made a bra that fits!!!! And it's comfortable!!! And it makes me laugh!!! Project 4: The Best Bra Ever!! Fabric: Remnant from the stash (fits into the Stashbusting Sewalong... Continue reading

Posted Jan 29, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Congratulations. Spinning is magical on many fronts. For me, it is the magic of connection with generations past, as well as the land and my heart. It all comes out in the beat of the treadle and the draw of the yarn. This time of year, when the land is hidden, it seems even more appropriate and lovely. Thanks for your writing.

Commented Jan 28, 2013 on at the wheel at SouleMama

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While I was otherwise occupied....

First up, how do you like the yellow? I'm feeling yellow all. the. time. I think it's either the weather (winter started in earnest two months early this year, so it feels like it should be spring now, which is... Continue reading

Posted Jan 23, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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The Urge to Purge + Diversionary Tactics...

It has finally happened. The January Urge to Purge has reached the sewing studio. At the moment, I am in the "worse before it gets better" stage: That's a view down the corridor where my machines live. Aaand that's my... Continue reading

Posted Jan 20, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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What a great giveaway! I have been using Ottobre patterns for years - I love their esthetic. Thanks.

Commented Jan 19, 2013 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ Ottobre design ~ at SouleMama

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A Slight Diversion...

While I was planning this week for all bras-all the time, it turns out that I have a reasonably good fit right out of the gate. Combine that with the usual slow down in January, and I ended up with... Continue reading

Posted Jan 17, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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I know nothing...

First of all, I would like you to take a moment and look at the title of yesterday's post....did you notice that? "When the starts align?" That was supposed to be "stars" aligning. I think my Freudian slip is showing.... Continue reading

Posted Jan 15, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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When the starts align (or is that collide?)...

One of the things on my winter list over there (to the right) is to make myself a well-fitting bra. I've made a few bras, and tweaked the fit a bit, but I haven't come up with one that fits... Continue reading

Posted Jan 14, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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It is my opinion that we all have a couple of things that we are particularly fussy about. It might be the way that sandwiches are cut (we are a household that is split on that issue - three pieces... Continue reading

Posted Jan 9, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Rookie mistake...

I've been at this sewing thing for awhile. I'm pretty good at it, even. The thing about sewing, or most things really, is that the moment you have those kind of thoughts - you know the ones: "A dress for... Continue reading

Posted Jan 2, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Goodbye 2012 (Don't let the door hit you on the way out).

So the title up there pretty much sums up how I feel about the last year. We had some crazy challenges as a family this year, and I did a lot of learning (read panic - freak out - accept... Continue reading

Posted Jan 1, 2013 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Knitting (and parenting) lessons...

Sometimes the knitting is just about the knitting. And sometimes it is there to teach you something if you are willing to be taught. I have been musing on the parallels between knitting and parenting today (while constructing a Halloween... Continue reading

Posted Oct 31, 2012 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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Snow on a Saturday...

I love snow. I don't neccessarily love winter. But I do love a good snowfall. It changes the tone of the world outside and in. Everything is quieter - the sounds muffled by the new layer of insulation. The quality... Continue reading

Posted Oct 20, 2012 at 3 Loved Ones, 2 Cats and a Birdbrain

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