All I Want for Xmas is........

This post is late because I was sick on Christmas.  I was in bed after teaching class on Saturday, 12/22 until today.  Today is the first day I felt well enough to eat and get out of bed.  Oh, Merry Christmas!  

I can honestly say that, the last thing I need is more sewing related tools, gadgets, fabric or publications.  However,I don't have them all.  I'd like to know what sewing related item(s) did you receive for Christmas?  

Here is a list of items I would like to have, not necessarily for Christmas.  

• I'm on the search for a replacement for my Rowenta irons at the sewing lounge.  I've known about the Oliso iron for some time, but wasn't inclined to try it.  Now I am.  

• Burda Style Magazine subscription - I love the fit and European styling of Burda Patterns.  

• Tim Gunn's Fashion Bible - simply because I love him.  

• Professional Dress Form - so that i can practice draping.  You must have a pinnable dress form to drape.  

Gravity Feed Iron

• Gravity Feed Iron - I love a good steam iron.  I've used the gravity feed at the college and was impressed with the amount of steam it produces.  

• Juki Coverstitch Serger - I first became aware of Juki while taking classes and teaching at Baltimore City Community College.  If i could do it all over again I would purchase a separate serger for just coverstitching.  

• Pattern Magic Stretch Fabrics - I have the Japanese versions of Pattern Magic I and II.  I was delighted to see that they both are now written in English and that they have one for knits.  

• Half Scale Dress Form - so that I can practice patternmaking.

Happy Sewing, Blondell, The Sassy SEWer