Adrienne S.

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Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jul 18, 2011, 4:17 pm
Immodesty: Satan’s Virtue Opens up on my, Give Him Your Heart blog. A must read! Filed under: Modesty, Traditional Catholic Tagged: Immodesty: Satan’s Virtue, Modesty, Modesty Links, Traditional Catholic
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UPDATE: McCalls #5238 Pink Shirt

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jun 24, 2011, 6:51 am
† JMJ/AMDG Remember When: “Nobody was prettier than Mom.” - The Waffleman of South Philly OOPSIE! I own BOTH patterns, and posted the wrong one! Don’t laugh; none of you noticed, either!!! The pink shirt was made with McCalls’ 5238 below left; not 3541 ! I also used Nancy Zieman’s,...
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Curbside Find: Domestic Sewing Machine Co. Inc. Vintage Machine model 151

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jun 16, 2011, 3:19 pm
† JMJ/AMDG “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” - ??? Grace discovered this sewing machine this morning in our neighborhood – it had been put to the curb with the trash. WELL – she thought at first glance it was a sewing table with drawers that I had been looking for, (as if I...
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When Family Dresses Badly…

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jun 13, 2011, 2:47 pm
…they are acting badly. † JMJ/AMDG “19. From this point of view one cannot sufficiently deplore the blindness of so many women of every age and condition; made foolish by desire to please, they do not see to what a degree the in decency of their clothing shocks every honest man, and offends...
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Marylike Standards for Modesty in Dress

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jun 7, 2011, 6:37 am
† JMJ/AMDG “Fashions that will greatly offend Our Lord will appear. People who serve God should not follow fashions. The Church has no fashions. Our Lord is always the same.” -Jacinta Marto, Fatima Seer Our Lady of Fatima, Ora Pro Nobis! Filed under: Apparel, Modesty, Sewing, Traditional ...
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Badge Circa 1932

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jun 7, 2011, 4:19 am
† JMJ/AMDG “What causes Me most sorrow is that there are hearts consecrated to Me who treat Me thus insultingly. Therefore I ask for honorable amends to make good their insults”. - Jesus, Sacred Heart 4th Apparition to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Click images below for larger views: “Cea...
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Bring Back The Hat!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jun 6, 2011, 8:10 am
† JMJ/AMDG “It is true that I am of an older fashion; much that I love has been destroyed or sent into exile.” - G.K. Chesterton Although I do not incline myself towards any immodesty of any age, I do think most of these hats/hat shapes are worthy (minus the big plumes and gaudy decorations) ...
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Making Basic Seams Lay Flat

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jun 5, 2011, 9:25 pm
† JMJ/AMDG “He who labors as he prays lifts his heart to God with his hands.” – St. Benedict of Nursia click image for larger view: Sometimes, you just can’t beat the old tried ‘n true ways! Just because we have sewing machines, doesn’t mean that hand-sewing is inferior! Au contra...
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Looking for Classmates

Adrienne S. posted an article on - May 26, 2011, 2:23 pm
Our Lady of Pompeii Lancaster NY (1971) and St. Mary’s High School, Lancaster NY(1975) Love to hear from you! – Adrienne Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Lancaster NY, Our Lady of Pompeii Lancaster NY & St. Mary's High School
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Made In America Store, Elma, NY

Adrienne S. posted an article on - May 16, 2011, 7:26 am
† JMJ/AMDG Psalms 89:17 – And let the brightness of the Lord our God be upon us: and direct thou the works of our hands over us; yea, the work of our hands do thou direct. Save Our Country First See what Americans are making! 900 Maple Road • Elma, NY 14059 716-652-4USA • (716-652-4872)...
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Burda #8275 Men's Coat Finally Finished!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - May 13, 2011, 5:09 pm
† JMJ/AMDG “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the Church” - (Ephesians 5:25). See my first post about this pattern, here: Men’s Coat Sewing Patterns It’s finally finished! Mr. Fred will have it for the Fall/Winter of 2011. I gave it a more generous cut, to come a lit...
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Instruction Universae Ecclesiae

Adrienne S. posted an article on - May 13, 2011, 9:21 am
May 13, 2011 Here in Rome, the Instruction Universae Ecclesiae (UE) was released today concerning the Latin Tridentine Mass. (I never use the term “Extraordinary Form”). At a first quick read, it appears to contain nothing particularly new or earth-shattering. It appears to be specific instruc...
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A Mother's Day Greeting From The Return of My "Give Him Your Heart" Blog

Adrienne S. posted an article on - May 7, 2011, 10:06 am
A Blessed and Holy Mother’s Day Filed under: Uncategorized Tagged: Mother's Day
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Why Do We Let Them Dress Like That?

Adrienne S. posted an article on - May 4, 2011, 4:46 pm
Why Do We Let Them Dress Like That? Women of a liberated generation wrestle with their eager-to-grow-up daughters—and their own pasts By JENNIFER MOSES excerpt: All of which brings me to a question: Why do so many of us not only permit our teenage daughters to dress like this—like prostitute...
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"Sisters, Sisters…"

Adrienne S. posted an article on - May 4, 2011, 7:56 am
“…there were never more devoted Sis…” hum hum… er, sorry – I got carried away with the tune. † JMJ/AMDG “Raise with great care in the holy fear of God, because on this depends their health and blessings for your house.” - Don Bosco My sewing-child Grace, teaching my non-sewing-ch...
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More Pics of My Singer 328K Sewing Machine

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Apr 28, 2011, 9:11 am
A Blessed and Happy Easter of The Holy Resurrection of Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Although I am slow to prepare my men’s coat images which I will post up soon, I do have these images ready of my 328K. I finally took it into a most capable service man in Lockport, NY — A & S Sewing, and ...
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Out for Lent – Back After Easter!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Mar 16, 2011, 9:03 pm
See ya then. Filed under: Traditional Catholic Tagged: Lent
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Men's Coat Sewing Patterns

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Feb 22, 2011, 4:23 pm
† JMJ/AMDG Where-in-the-heck are they??? No, NO; not the guys; the patterns! I am starting a Burda #8275 for my husband (a bit late into the season, but things at home have taken me away from sewing for a while) an although it isn’t what I really was looking for, I’m afraid it’s all I ca...
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A Sad, Sad Day

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Feb 10, 2011, 1:55 pm
Along with the health of family members and other major current concerns, today we had to say goodbye to our very best friend, beloved junior family member of 16 years, and “Little Guardian Angel” – Jaki. Never mean, never snarled – loved to run, and often all over the neighborhood! She love...
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Be back soon!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2011, 7:29 am
Out for a bit due to family illness. Please pray for healing and Salvation. God Bless you! Continue reading →
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New Look #6824 Cranberry Stretch Velour Dress

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jan 3, 2011, 4:00 pm
† JMJ/AMDG “When a girl ceases to blush, she has lost the most powerful charm of her beauty.” - Pope Gregory I I chose to make the purple view above with the higher neckline and sleeve flounce of the black dress; yet, because it was for me, (good thing!) I hurried a ...
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Merry Christmas to Non-Catholics…

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Dec 22, 2010, 1:14 pm
Merry Christmas to Non-Catholics and to all of you Catholics, too! Love, Adrienne
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A Modest Seamstress…

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2010, 3:44 am
† JMJ/AMDG “You carry your snare everywhere and spread your nets in all places. You allege that you never invited others to sin. You did not, indeed, by your words, but you have done so by your dress and your deportment. When you have made another sin in his heart, how can you be innocent? Tell...
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Personalized Christmas Gifts From TheCustomQuill.com

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Dec 6, 2010, 7:51 am
Visit my friend Diane's Shop:
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My Dad & My "New" Kitchen Cabinets!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Dec 1, 2010, 5:05 pm
† JMJ/AMDG “I am thankful to God for my Dad: not for what he can do for me, but because he does anything he can for me, because he loves me.” -Adrienne Szatkowski. My Dad can fix anything! He used to help build homes, and I remember him coming home from working all day, along with and a se...
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Costume Dresses For Local Production

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Nov 29, 2010, 10:47 am
Costume Dresses Continue reading →
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Be Back Soon…

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Nov 5, 2010, 7:23 am
Grace has also regrouped and put her blog back up: From The Rustic Home - Continue reading →
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"Guess This Mess!"

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2010, 10:45 am
Can you guess??? Continue reading →
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Eastern Catholic Blog List

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2010, 1:37 pm
† JMJ/AMDG Visit our new site: The Eastern Catholic Blog List Includes personal blogs, parish websites, and other Eastern Catholic websites: http://ecbl.wordpress.com Add a free listing of your parish events! Follow us on TWITTER Many Blessings! Adrienne & Olga Filed under: Living Tagged: Catholic...
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Interlude With a Snood

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Sep 30, 2010, 12:32 pm
Experiment with many types of coverings and pray well. God be with you! Continue reading →
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FINALLY! McCall's 5973 Dress Made Modest!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Sep 22, 2010, 6:02 am
I found when I actually made the effort to sacrifice wearing styles like these which are low-cut and short, I began to feel better about myself, and not as though I was on always display! Continue reading →
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St Basil's UCC Spaghetti Dinner Lancaster, NY

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Sep 13, 2010, 10:33 pm
St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church will hold their, “All-You-Can-Eat-Spaghetti Dinner” on October 24, 2010, from 1 – 5 PM. 12 Embry Place, Lancaster, NY 14086. Call: (716) 683-0313
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Home School in Grade 12: Countdown to Graduation!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Sep 10, 2010, 5:42 pm
We are so proud of her! Although she attended several Catholic and public schools from K though 8, she truly 'blossomed' after she herself not only began to Home School in grade 9; Continue reading →
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Off-white Crocheted Scalloped Edging

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Sep 6, 2010, 12:26 pm
Actually, this was a N. 10 cotton (I don't recall if it's an Aunt Lydia or other) with a 4.5mm hook. It took some patience given only after... Continue reading →
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Simplicity #7242 OOP Girl's Dress Pattern

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Sep 2, 2010, 5:52 pm
If you think this is dated, dopey, or won't appeal to your girls; you are actually 'handing-over' your daughters as slaves to today's sloppy, suggestive, and gender-bender styles that only follow the mall sales and do not give precious daughters a chance... Continue reading →
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Vogue #2880 OOP Dress Pattern

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Sep 1, 2010, 5:31 am
"Judge not a man by his clothes, but by his wife's clothes." - Thomas Robert Dewar Continue reading →
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McCall's #7756 OOP Dress Pattern

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Aug 31, 2010, 4:08 pm
I love this pattern: McCall's #7756, ©1995, and I also like the fabrics chosen for the envelope views!
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St. Basil's Ukrainian Catholic Church Bulletin – Lancaster, NY

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Aug 28, 2010, 10:32 pm
St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Church Bulletin – Lancaster, NY
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Nothing Better to Do…

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Aug 27, 2010, 10:46 pm
"The proud man counts his newspaper clippings, the humble man his blessings." - Archbishop Fulton Sheen
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The Good Wife

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Aug 19, 2010, 7:38 pm
It seems the older I get, the less I am able to accomplish!
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Adrienne's Oat Bran & Veggie Dog Treats

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Aug 12, 2010, 9:10 am
>>>Disclaimer: use ONLY CODEX FOOD GRADE DE; nothing else! Ask your Vet, first before giving DE or garlic to your dog.
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Freedom From Fashion

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Aug 9, 2010, 4:55 am
dare to be free and don't be afraid to be a good banana.
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Farewell, My Lovely…

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Aug 6, 2010, 5:28 pm
The secret of a long life:
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How to Lower a Simple Neckline

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Aug 3, 2010, 10:54 am
At least I won't choke. Happy modest sewing and altering!
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Simplicity #2615 Dress: Think Pink!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jul 28, 2010, 6:56 am
Cool cotton and feminine pink; life is too short to wear black all of the time, at any age! Go grocery shopping in a modest, pretty colored dress today!
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Simplicity #2615 Pink & Green Dress With Bag

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jul 26, 2010, 8:18 am
...and off I go! Colorful, clothed, and coordinated, into the mad, mad world of false nails, tight, ripped jeans, and low-plunging T-shirts:
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Dog Days of Summer…

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jul 25, 2010, 7:26 am
"Let sleeping dogs lie."
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FILET SURPRISE!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jul 21, 2010, 3:41 pm
Who knows what kind of 'fish' they may surprise you with, one day.
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How Now, Brown Frau!

Adrienne S. posted an article on - Jul 14, 2010, 8:12 am
Think 'brown' the next time you sew, a most honorable color, since it is the color also of The Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Carmel. - God Bless!
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SAH Traditional Catholic Wife & Mom;
Modest Sewing and Writing.

My two blogs:
Adrienne's Armoire
http://aszat.wordpress.com
- Sewing and Crafting in Ca†holic Modesty

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Give Him Your Heart
hyyp://ghyh.wordpress.com
Writing & Living in Ca†holic Tradition.

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