Tag Archives: travel

Roman Holiday

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Justmakeitsew

Hello from the Eternal City. This year we are on Holiday in Italy and I am looking forward to stimulating my senses and hopefully yours as well. We’ve been planning our trip for some time and during the weeks prior … Continue reading →

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What the Irish wear to the races

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Justmakeitsew

The Irish love their horse racing. On Sunday, June 3rd, we spent a couple of hours at the Kinsale Point to Point.  Point to Point is a 2-day community event that is part county fair and part derby.  And, even … Continue reading →

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The Irish Fashionista loves Brown…

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Justmakeitsew

…Brown Thomas that is. I first saw an ad for this store in the magazine that you find on the airplane.  Intrigued, I knew this was a stop we would need to make.  Our first night in Dublin as we … Continue reading →

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The Leprechaun wears – Prada?

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Justmakeitsew

Greetings from Ireland.  Over the next series of blog entries, I expect to write about the fabric stores I have found, what I see people wearing and a few specialty shops I have been to.   One shop in particular in Dublin … Continue reading →

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Sewista’s in the City

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Justmakeitsew

Before we became “The Savvy Sewers,” this group of women wanted to take a road trip to NYC to see where I go for fabrics and trims.  In addition to knowing where I shop when I go to NYC, some of the … Continue reading →

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A Tibute to Japan

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Justmakeitsew

Hello.  I may be back in the states and back to work in the shop but there is still much to write about.  And, when I travel, I am always reminded that no matter where a person is from we all … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Fit!

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Justmakeitsew

Early on in my stay here in Melbourne, you may remember that I met a woman (Maria) at the Australian Quilt Market who had designed a ruler called The Pattern Drafter.  At the market, Maria had given me a very quick demo on … Continue reading →

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Christchurch BE (before-earthquake)

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Justmakeitsew

I’m sure you’ve heard about the devastating earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand.  Having recently visited there, the people and city have been much on my mind and in my prayers.  Some of our nicest experiences were in Christchurch.  The downtown hotel where we … Continue reading →

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Mixing business and adventure

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Justmakeitsew

The next day began as the previous one had ended — along Lake Wanaka, sitting at a (different) cafe, enjoying a repast (breakfast) and working on the next installment to this blog series.  It was a beautiful morning.  Before proceeding on our journey however, we … Continue reading →

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Natural Wonders

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Justmakeitsew

After a relaxing overnight stay in Te Anau along a beautiful lake it was time to travel to Milford Sound.  Joseph was very excited about this as this was one of his “must do’s” while in New Zealand.  Not knowing … Continue reading →

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