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Marva Butterfly Jul 2015
Life is Sew Amazing!
Once I was lost without a pattern to follow.
I discovered the Bible with its many golden threads.
Each verse was like a seam ripper, the words began to rip and open
the tightly woven seams of my heart.
The seams had been stitched with the cares of life.
Each stitch told the story of disappointment, pain, rejection, problems and strife.


Life is Sew Amazing!
Once a sinner now a new beginner.
I am a new creation a beautiful work of art sewed by the master seamstress.
There are no longer pins to ***** my heart only the love of a forgiving God.
The Holy Spirit’s scissors cut the old fabric pieces and stitched new ones into God’s design and plan.
He took His marking pencil and marked the lines I needed to trace.
I truly know that I am here because of HIS grace.


Life is Sew Amazing!**
The Bible is like a seam gauge, measuring tape or clear gridded ruler which instructs me in ways to measure up.
I am thankful for all the living appliques, which are examples of God’s handiwork.
Sometimes I’m stretched like a piece of elastic, under the weight of life’s pressure foot but He provides the interfacing to strengthen me.
He provides a thimble to protect me from the ****** of life’s transitions.
He is my loving pin cushion holding all the pins and needles
regardless of my condition.
judy smith Jan 2017
International designer Vivienne Tam is known for her culture-bridging, East-meets-West concepts in her collections. Her looks are global, often pioneering collaborations that marry fashion with technology. Her knack for blending her cultural roots with a modern design vocabulary in her looks is recognized. Often, her designs are sheer artistry.

Tam is also the author of the award winning book, “China Chic.” Pieces of her collection are a part of the permanent archives of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Tam also loves the space program and cowboy themes. Inspired by her recent trip to Houston, Texas, she utilizes the NASA logo in her collection. There are also soft suede jackets with fringe and chrome metallic flares, and a ruffled blouse in a blue and white motif. Pretty dresses in beautiful prints and patterns are enhanced with embroidery, sequins and appliques. Some of her looks reflect styles seen on folks at the rodeo. Tam’s signature 3-D butterflies were apparent on her garments. A black Western belt cinched the waist. Good show!

Rhode Island School of Design’s Apparel Design Department showed a rugged, yet fashionable collection of menswear on the New York Fashion Week runway. RISD prepares students to meet the demanding requirements of the fashion industry. The program is built on the philosophy that design and technical skills are mutually enhancing. From functional to experimental clothing, the course is structured to take students through all aspects of apparel design and construction.

RISD’s technical classes proceed from basic to advanced drafting, draping and construction and incorporate the use of computers as a tool for design and product visualization. RISD has offered programs in costume, clothing and fashion since 1918, and established the Apparel Design Department in 1952. Their graduates include such top designers as Nicole Miller, Sari Gueron, Sally Lapointe, Robert Geller and Nicole Romano. Many students have found success with designers such as Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren.Read more at:http://www.marieaustralia.com/short-formal-dresses | www.marieaustralia.com/red-carpet-celebrity-dresses
Sonnez, sonnez haut sur la joue,
Baisers de la franche amitié,
Comme un fils de neuf ans qui joue,
Petit tapageur sans pitié.

Baiser du respect qui s'imprime
À la porte du cœur humain,
Comme avec l'aile d'une rime,
Effleurez à peine la main ;

Baiser d'affection armée,
De la mère au cœur noble et fier
Sur le front de la tête aimée,
Vibrez mieux que le bruit du fer.

Baiser d'affection aînée,
Ou de mère, le jour des prix,
Sur chaque tête couronnée
Laissez-vous tomber, sans mépris.

Baisers d'affections voisines,
Voltigez du rire joyeux
Des sœurs ou des jeunes cousines
Sur le nez, la bouche ou les yeux ;

Baiser plus doux que des paroles,
Baiser des communes douleurs,
Ferme en soupirant les corolles
Des yeux d'où s'échappent les pleurs :

Baiser de la passion folle
Baise la trace de ses pas,
Réellement, sans hyperbole,
Pour montrer que tu ne mens pas.

Baise un bas ourlet de sa robe,
L'éventail quitté par ses doigts,
Et si tout objet se dérobe,
Feins dans l'air de baiser sa voix ;

Et si l'on garde le silence,
Tu dois t'en aller, c'est plus sûr ;
Mais avant ton aile s'élance
Et tu t'appliques sur son mur.

Reviens plus joyeux que la veille,
Mouille son ongle musical,
Les bords riants de son oreille.
Que le monde te soit égal !

Baiser du désir qui veut mordre,
Pose-toi derrière le cou,
Dans la nuque où l'on voit se tordre
Une mèche qui te rend fou.

Sur sa bouche et sur sa promesse,
Profond et pur comme le jour,
Plus long qu'un prêtre à la grand messe,
Oubliez-vous, Baiser d'amour.

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