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These images are for the January/February 2010 newsletter.

This is the Blue Wool Jersey made up in the Wrap and Tie Cardigan from FSG pattern 1960. The template for this is in the January 2010 newsletter, pages 10 and 11. It takes no time at all to make since all of the work is done by machine without any hand work, though if you use shoulder pads--and you should since our basic pad is perfect, a few hand tacks on the shoulder seams make quick work of it. Information about the wool jersey is on page 9, 54" wide, 100% merino wool, $20.00/yard.

January/February 2010

The Green Bobble Knit swatch was sent to the northern subscribers, though with the temperatures that have been sweeping through the southeast, I probably should have sent it to everyone! This was super easy to sew...I used the Basic Knit in sage/moss for the pocket and front bands as well as the cuffs that I just tucked up into the sleeves for the pictures. If you're freezing in the south and are looking to make this more tropical friendly in color, you may rather use the navy blue or steele blue Basic Knit for the bands. The Bobble Knit is 60" wide, 100% wool and $28.00/yard.

Notice the double scarf that is really just one scarf done with two colors of fabric as shown on page 13 of this issue.

Marine Animal Print Knit with the matching chiffon used as both a scarf and sash.

In this Marine Blue fabric collage you see the knit and chiffon with a solid marine blue rayon knit in the middle. It's 56" wide, 98% rayon 2% lycra, $18.00/yard.

This is how I finally decided to make up the Navy Woven Texture. The neckline is closest to my Chanel jacket that I wear over and over in the summer. It's lightweight and very cool to wear. This fabric would also be. When it's washed, the texture really becomes striking which is why I gave you the fabric's width after washing. I labeled it woven since it could be mistaken for a knit. I used the Decision Checklist to figure out just how to make this: the 1945A with the wrap collar...page 207 in the Jackets SewImagination Workbook. The collar and neckline templates are in the accompanying 1945B pattern that comes with the book. I did upper pockets but onseam pockets at the hipline, and then lined it in silk organza so the breeze will blow right through this cotton/linen blend. I still want to trim it, but haven't quite gotten to that as yet. I'll put it along the front edges, around the collar and across the upper pockets. You'll see in the next issue of the newsletter I'm sure and I'll also include my worksheet from the checklist so you can see my decision making process.

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