Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 24, 2009, 2:53 pm
Please visit the Costume Blog to enter. Posted in Blog Give Away Tagged: apron giveaway, blog giveaway, blue apron, half apron, tea apron
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Nov 24, 2009, 2:49 pm
The summery tea apron is made out of a cobalt blue embroidered satin remnant.  The apron is 25″ at the top and 36″ at the bottom with 36″ ties. It’s 20″ long. This apro...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 23, 2009, 12:27 pm
Come to my Costume Blog to see what I did with this costume. Wolf Costume Posted in Costumes Tagged: big bad wolf costumes, wolf costume
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Nov 23, 2009, 12:25 pm
This wolf costume was upgraded for Halloween. Original Wolf Costume  Notice the foot covers without claws and the white claws on the gloves. Also, the back is open and closes at the top with a tie...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 20, 2009, 9:00 am
Sunset in Plainview Sunset in Plainview   Sunset in Plainview Posted in Photography Tagged: plainview sunset, sunset
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 19, 2009, 10:00 am
Downtown Lockney, Main Street, Hearts Desire Hearts Desire is a lovely gift shop full of unique treasures. It is owned by Cynthia Bybee whom I was fortunate to meet.  Downtown Lockney, Main Street...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 18, 2009, 9:00 am
The Daily Coyote by Shreve Stockton is Ms. Stockton’s inspirational story about her first year raising an orphaned coyote. Along the way, Charlie also teachers her important lessons about her...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 17, 2009, 9:00 am
I recently finished The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy and The Penderwicks on Gardam Street by Jeanne Birdsall. I highly recommend these books, e...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 16, 2009, 10:00 am
Lily Munster Costume Gown   Lily Munster Costume Cape   More pictures on The Costume Blog. A quick note of thanks to Lacey at Sew Lacey who designed and built the cape. I couldn’...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Nov 16, 2009, 9:00 am
Lily Munster gown designed and built by Anna Cotton. Lily Munster Cape designed and built by Lacey at Sew Lacey.   Lily Munster Costume (sleeve detail) Lily Munster Costume (trim detail) Lily Munst...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Nov 13, 2009, 2:10 pm
The holidays are approaching. Below are several ideas to use up fabric scraps and create a hand crafted holiday. Stuffing/Batting: Use to stuff gifts like pillows or pincushions.  Never use left ove...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Nov 12, 2009, 10:56 am
First Fairy and Puck   Mote (or Moth)   Cobweb   Pease Blossom   Fairies   Just a quick preview of the costumes from Midsummer Night’s Dream at Coronado. Post...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 12, 2009, 10:48 am
    Posted in Photography Tagged: aspens, fall colors, fall leaves, golden aspens
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 9, 2009, 1:17 pm
I finished The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown this weekend. It is a quick look at Masonic symbolism in Washington DC combined with a conspiracy theory story, much like Brown’s other books. I must now...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 6, 2009, 11:39 am
I enjoyed and recommend the books reviewed below. This is not a paid review and no one affiliated with any of these books, or Amazon has ever heard of me, as far as I know. I link to Amazon.com, but ...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Nov 2, 2009, 2:42 pm
Posted in nanowrimo Tagged: nanowrimo
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Oct 29, 2009, 12:48 pm
A young woman is found near death in a shopping mall after hours. Drug overdose is suspected, but looks can be deceiving. Can the investigator solve the mystery surrounding the woman before somethingÂ...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Oct 23, 2009, 6:12 pm
Horton the Elephant in the Jungle of Nool Horton the Elephant This costume was constructed from a pajama pattern. In order to add the wrinkles, I added 2″ length every 2″ of the pattern...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Oct 20, 2009, 10:37 am
Ms. Gertrude McFuzz had one pathetic tail feather, or that’s what she thought. So she went to the doctor to ask for pills to make her tail grow. Profile Ms. Gertrude McFuzz   Gertrude's...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Oct 19, 2009, 6:33 pm
Maybe all this fairy costuming for Midsummer’s Night Dream is helping, but the writing muse is back. I have two new ideas for a brand new story. No, I didn’t finish the last story I start...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Oct 16, 2009, 5:53 pm
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (”Dawn Treader”) is filming according to Walden Media on July 27, 2009. There is a new director, Michael Apted, and the former  director, Andrew Adamson wi...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Oct 16, 2009, 11:37 am
I costume designed this show in May 2009. On Monday look for an article about designing Gertrude McFuzz’s tail. Comment - Like

Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Oct 8, 2009, 3:15 pm
One of the consequences of a sewing business is the inordinate amount of fabric, notions, and patterns that are gifted, purchased, or otherwise acquired.  Cotton Costumes listed the following out of...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Oct 1, 2009, 1:50 pm
Cotton Costumes, Ltd. is a small business that specializes in custom sewing and alterations. Services offered include basic costume and pattern construction, alterations, costume consulting services,...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Sep 29, 2009, 1:09 pm
The alternative to purchasing cheap foreign goods that are produced by forced labor or child labor is purchasing fairtrade goods. Fair trade seeks to alleviate poverty rather than exploit it. “...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Sep 25, 2009, 1:22 pm
Cheap items made in foreign countries are likely the result of forced labor or child labor. The Department of Labor under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act released a list of p...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Sep 15, 2009, 10:00 am
The fair maiden glides toward the altar as her lightweight cotton gown floats around her in the summer breeze. The royal purple gown and the delicate daisy pattern lace that trims the blouse draws th...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Sep 15, 2009, 10:00 am
Front View Back View Front Detail Price: SOLD Pattern: Simplicity 5582 Materials: The bodice: royal purple broadcloth with white double fold bias tape binding.  Laced through silver toned  ey...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Sep 14, 2009, 10:00 am
It’s summer every day in this retro styled half apron. Lightweight calico with complimenting rick rack and sunflower buttons decorating the large front pockets.   Button Detail   Front Vie...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Sep 14, 2009, 10:00 am
   Button Detail   Front View Back View  Retro style sunflower half apron. Price: SOLD Pattern: Simplicity 3544 Materials: calico print, yellow rick rack, and buttons Simplicity 3544 Pos...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Sep 11, 2009, 10:00 am
Renaissance Gown, Front View   Renaissance Gown, Back View   Renaissance Gown, Side View   Renaissance Gown, Detail   Price: SOLD Materials: wine cotton sateen, matching taffeta with blac...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Sep 10, 2009, 1:44 pm
Below is some information about the agencies I dealt with to set up my small business. Nevada Secretary of State: to set up a Limited Liability Company. Fees are $75 to file the Articles of Incorpora...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Costumes Blog - Sep 10, 2009, 1:44 pm
Below is some information about the agencies I dealt with to set up my small business. Nevada Secretary of State: to set up a Limited Liability Company. Fees are $75 to file the Articles of Incorpora...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Sep 2, 2009, 2:01 pm
From my husband who lets me know he appreciates me. Roses and a Card The story: I came home, did the dishes, and after dinner, went into my sewing room. Sometime toward the end of the evening, PC a...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 31, 2009, 10:36 am
Miny Minnie Mouse   Back View   Side View   Miny Minnie Mouse   I don’t think I’m bias when I say she’s the cutest Minnie Mouse I’ve ever seen. Pattern is self dra...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 28, 2009, 11:55 am
Ceili sits with her feet crossed. I was doodling and happened to sketch a decent outline of the cat so I sketched it again in my sketchbook. Ceili Posted in drawing Tagged: cat sketch
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 27, 2009, 11:20 am
This time, I’m not talking about my husband, but about a costume I’m making. Here are some costume sketches. The actual costume won’t look exactly like either of these due to copyri...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 26, 2009, 11:15 am
I received my Cotton Costumes, Ltd. labels. I ordered them from Worldwide Label on Etsy. Labels Posted in Costumes
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 25, 2009, 11:15 am
Ceili   If there is a box or bag to crawl into, she will do it.  This is a box lid and PC generously added the towel for her comfort. Posted in Photography Tagged: cat in the box
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 21, 2009, 11:58 am
Some recent costume sketches. If you would like any of these costumes made for you, please email me. These are copyrighted. If you would like to use any of these ideas, please email me for permission...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 18, 2009, 2:35 pm
Limited Liability Company $10 a month. Nevada State Business License and Sales Tax Permit $25 a month. Las Vegas Business License $10 a month. Las Vegas Mailing Address and Business License Hangin...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 7, 2009, 11:14 am
Here’s a picture of the finished Genie, colored in by my friend. Genie Posted in drawing
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Aug 4, 2009, 5:56 pm
I copied a certain popular genie picture for a friend who wanted to use it for her daughter’s birthday party. I do not want to get sued for copyright infringement, I didn’t profit any by d...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Jul 31, 2009, 1:58 pm
Hoover Dam Bypass From memory and a picture I snapped of it as we drove by. Shoe  Still life. View from St. Mary's Lodge From life and a picture I snapped since we left before I could finish...
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Jul 18, 2009, 8:57 pm
I am out of room in my tiny 10
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Jul 15, 2009, 1:16 pm
          Posted in Photography Tagged: grand tetons, jackson lake
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Anna C. posted an article on Cotton Clippings - Jul 14, 2009, 9:16 pm
Hot Spring   Old Faithful   Blue Star Hot Spring   Hotsprings Posted in Photography Tagged: blue star hot spring, hot spring, old faithful, yellowstone national park
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