9.07.2011

this is like the best place on earth.


I have in my hot little hands: Winifred Aldrich's Metric Pattern Cutting.  Norma R Hollen's Flat Pattern Making. And a couple more on draping and cutting, for good measure. For free. From the amazing library I just happen to have at my disposal. Did I mention this magical library is surrounded by mountain peaks? It is.

Rob offered to carry my books back to our room. Although my response should have been Delighted Schoolgirl Hands Them Over Giggling, I hugged the books to my chest and told him I would like to hold them FOREVER. Later on, my coworkers noticed my loot and asked if I made clothes, the next question of course being did you make what you're wearing? And I had to reply: yes, and no. Because I am an idiot. I signed myself up for "Self Stitched September," packed a suitcase for two weeks, and brought like 3 things self made, 2 of which are not really everyday wearable.

No biggie. I'll make stuff when I get back. With the help of Winifred.

7 comments:

  1. oh wow- what an awesome library! I hope I'd get my hands on these too ( well, not exactly the same copies:D)...one day...

    Magda

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  2. So jealous! Mountains and those books!

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  3. These books look amazing...I did the same thing with SSS. Left for a vacation in a cold climate and only brought one sundress I made. oops.

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  4. Those books!!! *Sigh* Wish I had them in my hands :) I hope you are having one helluva vacay!!!

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  5. That is my library! I worked there until a few months ago and yes, it is an amazing place. Are you there doing a residency there? (I saw your photos from Oona Does It and thought, I know that balcony, so I had to check.)

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  6. ~ kyla: whaaa?! that library ROCKS. i love to sit in the corner and stare at the mountains! and what a jazz collection. we're here for a short time for a workshop just two weeks. i wish it were more! are you still in canada?

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  7. I am! I moved back to Toronto. Yes, the new library has the best views. (The old one was in the basement of Lloyd Hall, so huge improvement!) Do you get to work in the sewing studio under the theatre? I didn't bring my machine when I moved out there so I could never sew anything and always wanted to sneak into that whole empty room full of machines.

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i thankya truly for taking the time to comment, i love a good conversation-- and hope you know my thanks are always implied, if not always written!