Monday, December 24, 2012

Holiday Break

via Pinterest
Hello, readers! I'm writing to you from Virginia, where Jeff and I are visiting his family. I'm engaging in very important activities like eating cookies and taking naps. I've decided to declare a blogging break until the New Year to more effectively engage in these activities.

(When I'm back, I think I need to make a big red circle skirt and polka dot top, like in the adorable vintage card above. Isn't it the best Christmas outfit ever?)

Happy Holidays to you and yours!

Posted by at
Labels:

28 comments:

  1. SueDecember 24, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Oh, it is THE MOST adorable outfit!
    Cheers to relaxing over the holidays - see you next year :)

    ReplyDelete
  2. KyleDecember 24, 2012 at 12:05 PM

    You would look adorbs in that polka dot top and red skirt!!
    Merry Christmas Gertie!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. LilyDecember 24, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    I had a bright red circular skirt when I was 17 and wore it with red point stilletos and a deep black belt. Despite growing up in the 70s and 80s I always wore 50s style clothes. They are so feminine and pretty. It is still in my top ten favourite garments (if only my waist was still 22 inches and I could still wear it!!) Have a lovely holiday. Lily. xxx

    ReplyDelete
  4. CrystalMoonCatDecember 24, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Have a great holiday break and thank you for all your witty, informative, happy, useful, funny posts in 2012.

    Wishing you and your family a very Happy & Successful 2013.

    Linda xx

    PS 2013 is the year I make the Wiggly Dress :-)

    ReplyDelete
  5. Stephanie LynnDecember 24, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Enjoy your break! I too think the lady on the card is just darling! I made a red circle skirt for Xmas this year but my polka dots are on the skirt: http://star-spangledheart.blogspot.com/2012/12/christmas-part-1.html

    ReplyDelete
  6. SWDDecember 24, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Happy Holidays!

    ReplyDelete
  7. AnonymousDecember 24, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Merry Christmas Gertie! Welcome to Virginia! (I'm a VA resident).

    ReplyDelete
  8. JMacDecember 24, 2012 at 8:59 PM

    Gretchen,
    Welcome to VA! I live in Charlottesville, with my two kids. Taking a break is a very good thing.

    The polka dot top and red skirt are a winning combo! Can't wait to see them made up!

    Happy Holidays!!! See you in 2013!

    ReplyDelete
  9. ValentinaDecember 25, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Hallo,
    wünsche dir schöne und besinnliche Feiertage und einen guten Rutsch in`s nächste Jahr!

    Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland
    Valentina

    ReplyDelete
  10. AngelaDecember 25, 2012 at 12:16 PM

    Merry Christmas to you and your hubby Gertie! I'm so tickled I finally got your book as one of my presents! Can't wait to put it to use!

    ReplyDelete
  11. CindyDecember 25, 2012 at 1:46 PM

    Love it!
    Merry Christmas!

    ReplyDelete
  12. UnknownDecember 25, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Just had to stop by and say I was so happy to find your book in my Christmas presents this morning!!! Can't wait to start making stuff!!! Merry Christmas!

    ReplyDelete
  13. UnknownDecember 25, 2012 at 8:48 PM

    i actually made a big red circle skirt to wear today! I felt so festive, I paired it with a pearl embroidered white mohair jumper! Merry christmas xxx

    ReplyDelete
  14. Erin BDecember 26, 2012 at 7:59 AM

    Merry Christmas and welcome to my neck of the woods. I also received y our book for Christmas and I'm so excited to dive into the projects. its just what I needed to get my sewing machine humming again. I've already read the first few chapters and I love that it reads like your blog- so friendly and personal and honest!

    ReplyDelete
  15. linnea-mariaDecember 26, 2012 at 8:37 AM

    Merry Christmas <3. The card is so pretty, it would be a perfect Christmas outfit for you

    ReplyDelete
  16. WyldFlamingoDecember 26, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    make the skirt and top and redo the pose, then send it out next year :)

    ReplyDelete
  17. ECareyDecember 27, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    Where are you in Virginia? I'm in Charlottesville too!

    ReplyDelete
  18. CynthiaDecember 27, 2012 at 10:29 AM

    I love the card! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I live in Richmond.

    ReplyDelete
  19. AnonymousDecember 28, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    That outfit on that vintage card is adorable!
    I would love to see you recreate that.

    ReplyDelete
  20. SewjournerDecember 28, 2012 at 11:40 PM

    What a cute outfit.

    Happy holidays to you and your family.

    ~Sewjourner

    ReplyDelete
  21. FrannieDecember 30, 2012 at 5:35 AM

    Love your blog! Happy New Year wishes.

    Frannie

    ReplyDelete
  22. SpunkyDIYDecember 30, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Hope your blogging break has gone well, Happy New Year! Becca- www.spunkyDIY.com

    ReplyDelete
  23. NitaDecember 31, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    I got your book for Christmas! Whoot whoot! I'm so excited...and terrified at the same time!

    ReplyDelete
  24. AnonymousJanuary 1, 2013 at 9:05 PM

    Like many others here, I got your book for Christmas as well, and have been reading it in bed every night. For some reason, though, my husband isn't as interested in all the different methods for finishing buttonholes as I am. His loss! Thanks for all you do for women and the sewing community in general!

    ReplyDelete
  25. Estelle estellita_3@yahoo.comJanuary 2, 2013 at 2:03 PM

    Hi, I juste discovered your blog and LOVE it. Is your book going to be translate in french? I wish you a Happy New Year, all the best for you.

    ReplyDelete
  26. WeirdRockStarJanuary 11, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    My friend flew 8000´ish km´s to States and back another 8000´ish km´s. She brought with her your new book and an enthusiasm to start sewing again. On her behalf, thank you!

    ReplyDelete
  27. UnknownMarch 1, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    very blog
    sohbet odaları & sohbet & chat
    chat yap & kelebek sohbet & kelebek chat
    kelebek indir & mirc indir &kelebek sohbet
    kelebek chat & sohbet odalari & chat odasi
    cinsel sohbet & cinsel chat & seks sohbet
    urfa & urfa haber
    sohbet & chat
    kelebek sohbet & kelebek chat
    chat sohbet & sohbet chat
    sohbet & chat & sohbet kanalları
    sohbet kanalı & chat kanalı

    ReplyDelete
  28. ligtvizleMarch 15, 2013 at 1:22 PM

    avrupa sohbet
    türkiye sohbet
    türk chat
    yurtdışı sohbet
    gurbet sohbet
    almanya sohbet
    sohbet
    chat
    dini sohbet
    islami sohbet
    islami sohbet
    ilahi dinle
    dini sohbet
    islami sohbet
    islami sohbet odaları
    bariyer sistemleri
    turnike sistemleri
    pdks
    parmak izi
    yüz tanıma
    güzel sözler
    güzel söz
    güzel şiirler
    rüya tabiri
    avcılar günlük kiralık daire
    rüya tabirleri

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for your comments; I read each and every one! xo Gertie

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)
© Gertie's Blog For Better Sewing. Powered by Cake