tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post9218952257961971077..comments2023-06-15T09:56:06.982-05:00Comments on Idle Fancy: A Well-Intentioned New YearMary Danielsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-88776058459838296032012-01-07T19:43:59.987-06:002012-01-07T19:43:59.987-06:00Hello!
I'm inspired by your intention no.5 - c...Hello!<br />I'm inspired by your intention no.5 - comment more - to say how much I enjoyed reading this and could use every one of your intentions for myself!<br />Happy new year!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-87003501141712301212012-01-07T09:15:08.445-06:002012-01-07T09:15:08.445-06:00AGoodWardrobe, I have been loving The Crafter'...AGoodWardrobe, I have been loving The Crafter's Guide so far. She does a wonderful job of not only breaking down the different camera functions, but also giving examples of their proper use. I can't say enough good about this book, honestly! Also, I think most of the garments will be tied into Sew Weekly, if not all. Right now, I'm really loving the SW themes on the horizon and they tie wonderfully in with garments I'd already hoped to make. Knowing myself, however, I'm sure there will be a few weeks when the themes just don't work for me. In light of my thoughtful resolution, those will most likely be the weeks I go my own way. <br /><br />Tina, our New Year intentions are even closer than first glance! My biggest non-sewing resolution actually has to do with my writing. Currently, my agent has my book on submission, so hopefully that goes well, but I really need to get myself into writing everyday again. Good luck on your own intentions! It's so nice to know another sewing writer!<br /><br />Madame Pelagie, I'm so happy that we have so many goals in common! Good luck on them yourself, as well! Thanks so much for commenting! :DMary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-41834823107686287232012-01-07T09:01:59.047-06:002012-01-07T09:01:59.047-06:00Hi Lily! I'm so sad to hear about the 2 month ...Hi Lily! I'm so sad to hear about the 2 month hiatus of your photographing boyfriend. I love that he is your photographer normally, however - your pictures are always so lovely & interesting. He does a fantastic job! <br /><br />Isn't it funny how we can get caught rushing through projects, because we're so in love with the idea of them? I find that more-than-not, if I'm not thoughtful at the outset, the end result won't live up to my expectations. I really need to remember that taking the time to do things properly will always work out in the end. It's so hard to tamp down those speed sewist impulses though!<br /><br />Carolyn, thank you! Best wishes for your 2012, as well!<br /><br />PinsAndPatience, thank you so much! I'm so relieved not to be the only one abusing Google Reader so. ;) It's so easy for reading blogs, but it really does keep one from visiting doesn't it? Happy New Year!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-18087140214330918272012-01-07T08:55:03.179-06:002012-01-07T08:55:03.179-06:00Thanks, Alana! And a Very Happy New Year to you!
...Thanks, Alana! And a Very Happy New Year to you! <br /><br />ApocalypseBakery, glad to know we're in the same boat! Stepping out of the auto mode really is a bit daunting, isn't it? I must say, even though it's really focused on project photography, I've found the book I linked too very helpful so far. She does a great job of talking about why certain manual settings work best in different situations. I would highly recommend it for other fashion/style/sewing bloggers struggling with their cameras.<br /><br />Happy New Year, Shivani! Thank you so much for the inspiration for this post. Not only do I love your style anyway, but your outlook for the new year really was a revelation for me. You rock.Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-38230427482052274922012-01-07T08:49:42.976-06:002012-01-07T08:49:42.976-06:00Thanks, Michelle! Happy New Year!!
Law, thanks so...Thanks, Michelle! Happy New Year!!<br /><br />Law, thanks so much for the BlogLovin suggestion. That may be the exact solution I'm looking for. I've used the site enough to "claim my blog" as it were, but didn't even think to explore it for my own purposes. I'll have to try it out...<br /><br />Stevie, thanks so much for the encouragement! I'm relieved that photographing gets easier after a time - it's such a hassle for me right now. Hopefully, that will change this year!Mary Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13375674341038153250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-51898547584662111552012-01-07T04:03:39.034-06:002012-01-07T04:03:39.034-06:00Hi there!
This list of yours? Well, I think you s...Hi there! <br />This list of yours? Well, I think you stole it from right out of my head. Besides from the "one project a week" (this is far too optimistic for me, I know I won't live up to it-I'll settle for two weeks), all the other resolutions rang a quite big bell. I'm too lazy to even put a list like this together, so you did the job wonderfully for me!<br />I hope all your sewing and non-sewing goals are achieved this year!Pelagie de Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08502749866129741215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-82643105063936026912012-01-06T23:32:59.687-06:002012-01-06T23:32:59.687-06:00I like the idea of New Year Intentions so much bet...I like the idea of New Year Intentions so much better than resolutions! <br /><br />Our lists are very similar. I want to: 1. Write more (and hopefully get published a second time), 2. Not buy any new clothes, only make them (and am taking part in Sew Weekly), and 3. Make healthier decisions. Here's to our (hopeful success!)<br /><br />Tina <br />http://retrorabbithole.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-77707302124953087912012-01-06T12:54:25.618-06:002012-01-06T12:54:25.618-06:00Those are some great goals! Will all your 52 proje...Those are some great goals! Will all your 52 projects be tied into Sew Weekly? <br />I'd love to hear how you like The Crafter's Guide. Do you think it goes into enough depth on sewing project? Does it go into using a model or modeling yourself? I'd be interested in purchasing it if it does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-56487426966059230782012-01-04T07:29:53.196-06:002012-01-04T07:29:53.196-06:00Great intentions! I'm guilty of the comment mo...Great intentions! I'm guilty of the comment more one too... Google Reader is too convenient for reading. Look forward to seeing your sewing creations in 2012! I like your style :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-36092270472016902652012-01-03T15:04:27.859-06:002012-01-03T15:04:27.859-06:00Such great intentions (I love that word). Best wi...Such great intentions (I love that word). Best wishes in 2012!Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14329368015151415166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-6376717419416050342012-01-03T01:50:28.218-06:002012-01-03T01:50:28.218-06:00Hi Mary!
I love your new photos. A decent camera ...Hi Mary! <br />I love your new photos. A decent camera makes all the difference. Alas I am not going to see my boyfriend (or his camera) for 2 months so my photos will be terrible from now on :( <br /><br />Excellent New Year's Intentions. I also need to be more thoughtful with my sewing projects. Mine have been very slap-dash (I sound like my mother) lately and I have been unimpressed with them. I really need to take more care with my sewing/dressing.Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18135323227934843738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-69835803787818153572012-01-02T17:37:32.735-06:002012-01-02T17:37:32.735-06:00Happy New Year! Excellent intentions - I'm rea...Happy New Year! Excellent intentions - I'm really looking forward to seeing what you make in 2012! (and thanks for the sweet mention of my blog) xshivanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15583851866935669111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-76128469644930673882012-01-02T11:12:50.251-06:002012-01-02T11:12:50.251-06:00Lots of good plans, especially sewing something ev...Lots of good plans, especially sewing something every week - very impressive! I'm also onboard with trying to get better at using my camera - need to frequent the library to see if I can feel more comfortable out of auto mode. I'm sure the intentions will work out brilliantly - look forward to seeing how you get on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-13277715906069458692012-01-02T05:25:16.172-06:002012-01-02T05:25:16.172-06:00Awesome intentions, Mary! I look forward to seeing...Awesome intentions, Mary! I look forward to seeing what you share :)<br />AlanaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-2720254580707314032012-01-02T05:04:24.201-06:002012-01-02T05:04:24.201-06:00Good on you! They sound like good intentions! Phot...Good on you! They sound like good intentions! Photographing your projects get easier the more you do it! xSteviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04709713600015401053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-32775979482628360392012-01-02T05:00:48.648-06:002012-01-02T05:00:48.648-06:00Good luck on your intentions this year :)
BTW have...Good luck on your intentions this year :)<br />BTW have you tried following blogs via bloglovin? I prefer it to google reader.Lawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15487119675699417109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4337174006238935251.post-71484985188341641362012-01-02T01:59:05.206-06:002012-01-02T01:59:05.206-06:00Wow! 52 sewing projects this year! I'm impress...Wow! 52 sewing projects this year! I'm impressed! Can't wait to see what you come up with.<br /><br />Happy new year!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854689952896339noreply@blogger.com