tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post4960586809141618366..comments2023-09-13T16:56:20.080-04:00Comments on the whining diner and wellfedfred: all creatures great and small: some more poultry and a metaphorical bearwellfedfredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-16027336494625100922012-09-23T08:42:46.926-04:002012-09-23T08:42:46.926-04:00Good one, tr!
If I were to "compare and con...Good one, tr! <br /><br />If I were to "compare and contrast" the JC catalog blurbs with the J.Peterman "literature," I would say that the most striking difference in the "sourcing" myths is that Peterman himself goes somewhere or hears a story or has a glass of something, gets inspired, goes back to the office and draws a skirt or a belt... where as the JC legend is typically that a whole team of expense-account babes go somewhere and "hand-source" a yarn, a bolt of goods, a trimming and place an order on the spot - and however nice the goods may have been at the mill or the little shop or the bazaar, it's then sent off to a sweatshop in the Far East to shrink each time the order is processed. Either way, it's all legend. The difference is that when you hold up your merch to the legend you either do or do not feel that your intelligence was insulted when you focus on the width of the seam allowance.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-89744976225722243662012-09-23T04:08:13.205-04:002012-09-23T04:08:13.205-04:00After years and years of reading about lace, jacqu...After years and years of reading about lace, jacquards and cashmere sourced from remote villages in the foothills of somewhere where they've been doing so for X hundreds of years, I'm starting to not believe in so many fairy tales. <br /><br />A couple months ago, I sourced myself a JC liberty print shirt that was highly sought after a few seasons ago (sold out before I could even notice it) ... got it from that online auction place for $12.50.tiffany rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16105832290440620053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-13130215096496597242012-09-20T12:12:27.360-04:002012-09-20T12:12:27.360-04:00Merci.
AAMerci.<br />AAyippeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988305419828609142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-49057158642674029202012-09-20T10:42:42.338-04:002012-09-20T10:42:42.338-04:00thanks, Lane, those socks would be perfect for you...thanks, Lane, those socks would be perfect for your lovely barn.<br /><br />I was just packing up Critter neckaces for the teenies, a spotted giraffe, a pink elephant... and I thought <i>I need a Hen necklace. I need one in each color.</i>wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-31146802984044032552012-09-20T09:03:57.983-04:002012-09-20T09:03:57.983-04:00Spring, of course! And someone we've known sin...Spring, of course! And someone we've known since she was a kid has just opened a little place around the corner, we'll pop in and say hi there and see what's up.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-47460492060753541702012-09-20T08:53:31.289-04:002012-09-20T08:53:31.289-04:00Spring-I hope. Should you find yourself in the 2d...Spring-I hope. Should you find yourself in the 2d needing a healthful, quick fix please remember my friend Manu's new Thai quickee-Kapunka-59 Rue de Richelieu and tell him Gail sent you.<br />AAyippeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988305419828609142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-13705458808372275222012-09-20T07:50:20.381-04:002012-09-20T07:50:20.381-04:00Shocking Liberty fabric scandal!
I want the grey ...Shocking Liberty fabric scandal!<br /><br />I want the grey socks with the little red hen!!! The B&M is not close so I hope I don't miss them. Yes I would wear with Muck Boots, better for cleaning out the barn.<br /><br />Have a wonderful trip!Lanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13175229460841379583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-50020420813363794942012-09-20T06:52:53.195-04:002012-09-20T06:52:53.195-04:00Thanks, FFM, I love magically zooming into town wi...Thanks, FFM, I love magically zooming into town with goofy presents for everybody, and I love all the hugs!<br /><br />The shirts - of all the patterns to pick! I bet there was a very expensive "sourcing" trip to London with some real hits on the expense accounts to find the fabric Target had just used. Which, as we know from reading the comments here, was made into a shirt that Target (gasp!) marked down.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-90318701440175392112012-09-20T05:28:36.695-04:002012-09-20T05:28:36.695-04:00I wish I would have found that one at my Target......I wish I would have found that one at my Target...especially since that is my favorite Liberty print out of all of them at J.Crew right now! I can't believe you got it for $19.99! That is such a fabulous deal. You must be extra thrilled after seeing the one at J.Crew. :)<br /><br />I hope you and Himself have a wonderful time with the little elves this weekend!Melissa@AllThingsSimplifiedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06076948687302539385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-50058696974988961562012-09-19T21:00:05.833-04:002012-09-19T21:00:05.833-04:00thank you! (of course everything can be cancelled,...thank you! (of course everything can be cancelled, but I'm feeling really good about this - economy must be awful, though, got all my restos on my first choice of date & time).wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-27890269983076427282012-09-19T20:52:50.356-04:002012-09-19T20:52:50.356-04:00Hurray for Himself.Hurray for Himself.yippeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988305419828609142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-91767747965810698602012-09-19T20:15:04.457-04:002012-09-19T20:15:04.457-04:00I have been known to waste substantial amounts of ...I have been known to waste substantial amounts of time gazing at Tana Lawn online.Pat Olskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122299121164106652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-53041281915028082822012-09-19T19:20:03.324-04:002012-09-19T19:20:03.324-04:00I congratulate you on your perfect taste!I congratulate you on your perfect taste!wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-72826835992066053252012-09-19T18:52:58.188-04:002012-09-19T18:52:58.188-04:00Yes that's the one, teeny red, gold and green ...Yes that's the one, teeny red, gold and green flowers. The fabric is a bit heavier and not as soft as the blue and white floral. I enjoy them both and they are surprisingly well made. I have a small collection of J Crew and Brora Liberty shirts and dresses and have no less love for my Target acquisitions.Awakening my Wardrobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657836778192537111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-83198003793908541382012-09-19T18:37:45.679-04:002012-09-19T18:37:45.679-04:00Ha, Dani, love the idea of protective father wanti...Ha, Dani, love the idea of protective father wanting to spare delicate daughter from being conned into purchasing overpriced garbage, that's how my dad would have reacted.<br /><br />We're only going out for a weekend, will be returning Monday. This morning I was up at 4 to call some Paris restaurants. Himself is unstoppable. wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-59962617125740399142012-09-19T18:35:37.539-04:002012-09-19T18:35:37.539-04:00Hi, GF, I must have been asleep at the wheel that ...Hi, GF, I must have been asleep at the wheel that year. Or maybe I just thought it would go on forever. <br /><br />Absolutely right, the hen is now A Garanimal. Waiting for the corduroy pants.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-64022868837125875242012-09-19T18:34:19.700-04:002012-09-19T18:34:19.700-04:00Hi, Awakening, what was your second Target/Liberty...Hi, Awakening, what was your second Target/Liberty shirt? mine was teeny fruits & flowers on cream background. V. Liberty,wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-19302285926080371672012-09-19T18:33:26.157-04:002012-09-19T18:33:26.157-04:00Hi, KnitYarns, every time I'm in London I visi...Hi, KnitYarns, every time I'm in London I visit Liberty & Co. fabric department and stand still and stare. And stare. And stare.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-74809747019926289212012-09-19T18:13:18.904-04:002012-09-19T18:13:18.904-04:00You should have heard my own dear Father when he w...You should have heard my own dear Father when he was shopping with me in Atlanta at the J Crew, viewing the $150 price tags on the Liberty shirts, oh the cursing. I think the moment actually dried up my crewlade, so all good.<br />Are you going away for long? Worried. We'll miss you. Though an elf visit is always delightful. DaniBPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02633155240779845497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-3367629273125842172012-09-19T18:09:35.709-04:002012-09-19T18:09:35.709-04:00WFF, JC already did a boy shirt with a round colla...WFF, JC already did a boy shirt with a round collar in almost the identical print, only the blue & white were reversed. It's still a regular in my closet. They also did a clutch in that Liberty print for a ye olde JC of yore price of about $68. Think was same year as library print. As for the boot liners, I'm thinking Garanimals tags. Have a good visit. GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-4202730558821548762012-09-19T18:03:17.737-04:002012-09-19T18:03:17.737-04:00Rose there were Target lines around the block here...Rose there were Target lines around the block here already, for the Jason Woo collab pop-up :-) I know this because I live down the street. I've had a chance to be in US for some of collections and is hit & miss, but you can find some good pieces, for home and kids esp.GetFreshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15426579144685310371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-63474945179236533712012-09-19T17:44:28.467-04:002012-09-19T17:44:28.467-04:00How funny! You made my day, since I've been pr...How funny! You made my day, since I've been priced out of the last few seasons of JC's Liberty shirts. I bought two of the men's Liberty print cotton button down shirts including the one that you purchased at Target during the collaboration and love them. They were much nicer than the women's mostly polyester offerings. <br /><br />If anyone is feeling handy, Liberty of London just came out with their new lower priced line of quilting fabrics (they are also available in the U.S):<br /> http://www.liberty.co.uk/fcp/categorylist/dept/fabrics_craft-fabrics<br />I am looking forward to purchasing a few yards for home decorating/quilting but may just try my hand at making clothing with it too. The new line is not the tana lawn but I imagine that it will still be very nice.Awakening my Wardrobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11657836778192537111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-7331070615997668872012-09-19T17:37:16.556-04:002012-09-19T17:37:16.556-04:00It is a beautiful shirt at any price!It is a beautiful shirt at any price!Pat Olskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08122299121164106652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-28675848726341195472012-09-19T17:27:47.801-04:002012-09-19T17:27:47.801-04:00Hi, WMM, I'm still shaking my head over "...Hi, WMM, I'm still shaking my head over "hand-sourced."<br /><br />We'll be visiting adorable little elves. Pure delight.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2049514221380220929.post-2496588797611344972012-09-19T17:25:00.385-04:002012-09-19T17:25:00.385-04:00J.CrewJD, I actually bought 2 of the shirts, which...J.CrewJD, I actually bought 2 of the shirts, which, as you say, lingered... The other one is a multi-colored tiny fruit & flowers on a cream background. Awesome indeed.wellfedfredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07118802089389931227noreply@blogger.com