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[mala_14]

I think I'm getting tired of working on the Tyrell gown. Or the grey and dreary weather is getting me down. Or I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with stuff I need to do. I just want the Tyrell outfit to be finished so I can start on something else. But really I should be working on my thesis and getting that written. But it's another wedding on Saturday and rehearsal dinner tonight and I have to help with flower arrangements tomorrow for centrepieces as well as making the bouquets. I also want to go to school tomorrow for fun. There is a welcome back reception for grad students in my department and it would be good to see everyone again, especially since I won't be seeing them in classes because I'm done coursework now. Also, finally committed myself to going on a trip with the boyfriend and some friends to Minneapolis at the end of the month, but I'm feeling poor from having just paid tuition so planning a trip makes me feel a bit guilty. :p I also wasn't entirely sold on going on this trip with these specific people, but agreed to go anyways which is giving me a bit of social anxiety.

Really though, I think I'm just feeling stressed at the moment. Once this wedding stuff is done and I can settle into a thesis-writing routine with some time set aside every day for sewing, I probably feel much better about everything and will happily plug away at my little activities. It's just when I have other obligations on my time (generally from other people) that I start to feel stressed. I want to be there for other people, but I also want to hermit myself away and avoid people for a month or two.

Focusing on the good stuff though, I am still making pretty good progress on my Tyrell gown. I got the waistband on yesterday and will probably attach it to the bodice today. I wanted to have it done this week, but that doesn't look likely considering how I didn't do much today or yesterday and won't get any work done on it the next couple of days. Oh well, marking the hem may take some time, but actually sewing the hem won't and then that will be one more thing done! In terms of sewing productivity this year, I'm actually doing pretty good and feeling proud of myself. The monthly HSF has helped, even though I'm veering off from it as the year comes to an end. There are just other things that I want to work on that don't fit in with the challenges left.

Other good things are: the wedding itself will be fun! Getting to see all the friends again and celebrating. A buffet and ice cream bar are on the menu, which sounds pretty tasty to me. The get-together at school should also be fun. And Minneapolis is a pretty cool place to visit; lots of good places to eat, which is a high point in travelling for me. Thinking I need to stop by at Treadle Yard Goods and hopefully meet ashamanja_babu! So lots of things to look forward to! Just taking it one day at a time.

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[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

Fun! Let me know when you plan to be here.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

I think stopping at Treadle is scheduled for Sat. the 27th in the travel itinerary. It's conveniently near the hockey arena where we're seeing a game that evening! :)

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Also, just curious about what sort of price range for fabrics I should expect there. I want to figure out how much I should be saving up. All the stuff looks gorgeous!

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

It depends on what you are looking for. Cotton prints are going to run about $9-12 per yard, silks and wools probably from $10-50. Linens from about $7 to 25, about the same for knits. We focus on natural fibers and everything we carry is high quality goods.

I think we *might* be having a sale around that time, I'll let you know.

I would also encourage you to try to fit in a class while you are here. We have some fun single session classes that are only 2 or 3 hours, and if you take a class you get 15% off all fabrics in the store. I have a hand sewing class on 9/24 where I will cover buttonholes, pad stitching, and historic techniques, and there are lots more classes you can check out here: http://treadleyardgoods.com/classes

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the info! That's really helpful.

I would love to take a class, but unfortunately won't have the time. We'll only be there for the weekend and we have a ton of stuff scheduled. Maybe next time!

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

You have so much on your plate! It's okay to step away and have some fun and get back to it later. that is so cool you may get to meet Ashamanja_babu!

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Yeah. I'm the super responsible-dependable type, so sometimes it's hard to relax. Thanks for the reminder! And it would be awesome to meet her! It would be the first time I get to meet anyone on my friends list.