Comments on Lisa's Carolina | Handmade: 2016 Reflections

You certainly had a productive year and made some ...

2017-01-09T06:49:51.628-05:00

You certainly had a productive year and made some stunning clothes. I am so thrilled for you that your daughter has regained good health. I am looking forward to following your progress in 2017.

Lisa, you have made so many beautiful, carefully w...

2017-01-07T23:06:02.781-05:00

Lisa, you have made so many beautiful, carefully worked garments, that suit you and your lovely style to a tee. I really get the sense that you approach your wardrobe with a super thoughtful, discerning eye, and truly pay full attention to each decision, in fact each decision along the way. It' very very inspiring to me! Thank you so much for your friendship, and I am so glad my fabric made you feel like a hurdle had been cleared for you in making it. You sure look absolutely gorgeous in it!!
I am also so happy to hear that Melissa is happy and thriving and doing so well. You must be proud of your beautiful daughter and how well she has coped with a difficult year, As have you all.
I'm looking forward so much to a safe, happy, in fact fantastic 2017 for you.

Thank you so much Hana! :)

2017-01-06T12:08:48.487-05:00

Thank you so much Hana! :)

Lisa, you have made so many beautiful garments. I ...

2017-01-06T10:42:34.325-05:00

Lisa, you have made so many beautiful garments. I love them all, especially your latest jacket and the bird dress. Looking forward to seeing and reading your 2017 makes.
Glad that Melissa is cancer free.

Thank you so much Katharina! And I love seeing al...

2017-01-05T14:19:30.620-05:00

Thank you so much Katharina! And I love seeing all the beautiful creations you make too! :)

Happy New Year to you Lisa! I enjoyed reading this...

2017-01-05T13:16:48.449-05:00

Happy New Year to you Lisa! I enjoyed reading this review, as much as I enjoyed reading about every single item you've made! It is a lot of fun to me following you along on your journey. I'm excited about your 2017 projects. Also I'm glad that Melissa is cancer free!

Thank you so much Carolyn! What a kind compliment...

2017-01-04T20:01:41.650-05:00

Thank you so much Carolyn! What a kind compliment!! You probably might not remember, but 3 years ago, you helped me by answering my question about laundering linen. The first time I'd ever worked with linen and was at such a loss. You were so kind in responding right away and encouraging me along. And I still prep linen fabrics the way you recommended to this day. :)

Yes! Here's to 2017! Thank you so much Dawn!...

2017-01-04T19:59:08.684-05:00

Yes! Here's to 2017! Thank you so much Dawn! :)

You've had a phenomenal year - first with your...

2017-01-04T18:23:04.253-05:00

You've had a phenomenal year - first with your daughter being cancer free and second with your sewing breakthrough. I didn't realize that you'd only been garment sewing for 3 years! You are sewing so well in such a short period of time. I loved the dress from Carolyn's fabric - you did it and her proud. Will continue to follow your sewing journey in 2017!

So many achievements for you Lisa. Well done you m...

2017-01-04T18:04:21.429-05:00

So many achievements for you Lisa. Well done you must be so proud of yourself. And a totally wonderful outcome for your daughter. So happy for you! here's to 2017 :)

Thank you so much! :)

2017-01-04T14:29:29.958-05:00

Thank you so much! :)

I love all the projects you have shown here, parti...

2017-01-04T08:45:27.407-05:00

I love all the projects you have shown here, particularly the plaid jacket and the bird print dress. You really know the print/colour and shapes that flatter your body. Looking forward to seeing more of your projects in 2017!

Thank you so much Sarah Liz! And oh my goodness, ...

2017-01-03T11:44:02.297-05:00

Thank you so much Sarah Liz! And oh my goodness, if I had not been able to construct Carolyn's dress to my high expectations, you are oh-so-right it would've been devastating! But then again, because it was a success it sort of catapulted me into a newfound confidence of my abilities. You have been a part of the confidence building too.... and I am oh-so-grateful. :)

Thank you so much Janine! It's interesting, i...

2017-01-03T11:41:31.826-05:00

Thank you so much Janine! It's interesting, in that it was only when I was writing this post, it occurred to me to talk about some of the struggles I've tried to overcome (manage?!) and not write like all is okay all the time. "Life" really is a journey! :)

What an awful start to the year, with Melissa unwe...

2017-01-03T02:57:22.240-05:00

What an awful start to the year, with Melissa unwell. That must have been such a tremendous worry to you. I am so thrilled she is better. It must be awful having a child in that situation. Now on to sewing - you certainly have made progress in conquering your fears - I think we all have them, it's just some of us don't always say so. And I think personality also comes into play. Everything you have made looks lovely - and goodness, 26 garments is quite impressive. I'm thrilled that your "Caroline" dress turned out well - you would have been so devastated otherwise. And thank you for your kind words about me. Happy New Year, Lisa, to you and your family.

Firstly I want to send my wishes to you and your ...

2017-01-02T02:33:10.231-05:00

Firstly I want to send my wishes to you and your family and daughter. So glad she is cancer free and I can imagine your pride too. I have 3 daughters and full well know that motherly feeling. OK now , wow about your sewing doubts. Everything you make looks so well fitted and made and you really know your style so I was surprised by that. Finally I love your Mccalls plaid jacket too.