I love that gadget @Sara-S . I was fortunate to get introduced to it very early in my quilt journey. Game changer.

@coffeeandcake my Singer overlocker does a superb job, never had a problem with it, didn't break the bank and did things I was interested in that many higher end machines couldn't do. I specifically needed a tiny narrow rolled hem and the Singer aced it.

Like any used machine you need to be sure it's working properly but I certainly wouldn't shy away from an overlocker from Singer. Some of their machines, yes.

Pats my Samsung phone, lovingly, while tapping away on my Samsung tablet. Don't I sound posh?   

My Samsung was sale priced around $60 for Tracfone PAYG service. My monthly plan we use is about $15 month. It does far more than I need.

@WildAtlanticWay and @BrendaP  the info is actually still there.  She mentioned Clyde pants, web search that to go to Elizabeth Suzann patterns and same with the Metamorphic dress she's asking about to find your way to Sew Liberated patterns.

BrendaP the Metamorphic dress is really "Lagenlook light", it's reversible and is pretty trim, looks like a tunic with a skirt reversing to the same with a shorter pinafore/apron type layer. The sort of garment that can look adorable with leggings, ankle boots and a hat or scarf. Perfect for puttering in the garden or scouring antique shops.

I looked at Joe Browns yesterday. Meh. I liked a couple of the fabrics on dresses but for styles there wasn't anything I'd be caught dead wearing. Just not me. I was disappointed, Peeps were saying nice things about them. Twenty year old me liked a very bold short jumpsuit but alas she no longer chooses my clothes.

ETA: upon closer examination the 3 layer version is being worn over a skirt or dress.

I'm not sure if he was a clone but was definitely a clown. 🤡

@datcat23 will probably appreciate this but I'm not too sure about some of the rest of you...      My best year for a stress free holiday season was the year with the best planning. Years ago I used to make gigantic cookie platters, pretty cookies, about 12-16 varieties. It was fun and by July the lucky recipients would be asking if I was going to do it again and telling me what they especially liked. Consequently I still have my master list of cookies, candies etc to pick and choose from. I don't have many people to do stuff for these days, no parties to give or attend so things are really scaled back.

The best year I decided to celebrate throughout the year. I'd do Christmas related things on the 24th and 25th, sometimes also the 23rd every month. I'd bake a cookie, maybe make a little fudge, fix a dish to try out something new. I'd also play Christmas music, put a holiday themed runner or placemats out and maybe a little decoration here or there. Sometimes I'd work on gifts or just look at ideas to jot down for later. And I'd have a little gift for OH. It was fun and relaxing.

Since I'm a big Hallowe'en fan I also celebrated a bit on the 31st every month that had one. Any excuse to get out the vintage Hallowe'en decor. 

I don't have a bunion but I do have very wide feet and DMs are fine on me. Sings 'herring boxes without topses...  ' 

   I'll look into that. I've got wide feet and this silly bunion.