Romantic, Boho Dress McCall's 2856

I am smitten, no, not by a person or animal, but by this dress pattern. I love the scoop neck, the fitted waist, and the slight flare of the skirt. Add the shawl for a romantic date night and it is worthy of a Victorian era swoon. The pattern is from 1970 and shows the influence of the hippie styles of the 60's. I just love it.


Post by Eileen of GoofingOff Sewing.

Old Movies

There are some movies that touch our hearts, that transport us to another place and time. Regardless of how many times we've seen them they stay special to us. We can recite the dialog, know each part by heart, yet we are drawn to them and watch them over and over again. My hubby loves action flicks....Gone in 60 Seconds with Nicolas Cage or The Transformers. He loves them and gets all excited...."Check this out"....."I had a car like that"....."Eleanor".....I guess for me it's the "chick flicks" that make me smile and stop me. I love "You've Got Mail" with Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. They fall in love and he hangs in there through it all. The New York City setting makes me sort of homesick (just sort of).  Even the music at the end of the movie "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" is just right.  Enjoy.

Words of Love: Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 1.13.12

The holidays are over and for those of us in the northern hemisphere winter has set in. This is the time for cuddling together, you know, staying warm. All that cuddling makes me think of Valentine’s Day and romance.

                   Inspirational Word LOVE Metal Wall Hanging by Schares Metal Works

                                      Love Forever Home Blessing by Yafit Glass

                       Concrete Decorative Word Stone “Love” by Whimsical Details

     4 Turquoise Ceramic Tile Coasters by Damson Tree Pottery

                            Love Chinese Writing Bamboo Bead Bracelet by My Studio 5150

               Ich Liebe Dich Hand Stamped Hand Stamped Romantic Necklace by Janelley Beads

                         Te amo silver necklace by Sarah

           Always Kiss Me Goodnight Embroidered Flour Sack Hand  Towel by Embroidery Everywhere

So, what do you think? Pretty ways to say “I love you” no matter what language you say it in. Remember, the shop with the most votes gets interviewed here.

Post by Eileen aka GoofingOff

MissEileen vintage

Goofingoff Etsy Judaic fabrics, sewing patterns

GoofingOff Artfire Sewing patterns, plus size patterns

Metal Woods N Water unusual stuff and  metal work

Don’t forget the children’s sewing pattern sale in the GoofingOff Shops. Get 40% off children’s sewing patterns. Sale starts at midnight 1/1 through the 15th.