Portabellopixie Patterns - Analise

Another pattern making it's way into the world in a short bit..Analise.  Three options in sizes 12 months - 8 in girls.  (As are all my patterns.)  This is a fun pattern.  It absolutely will meet the twirl requirement of any little girl.  But I like that it doesn't quite look so huge and fluffy when it lays flat.

Child Tested and Approved

I'm getting a LOT of requests for the patterns and questions from you lovelies wanting to know when I will have my website go live.  I'm holding off until right before I have my patterns in hand because I've found that delays can happen and I just don't want to take retail orders for the patterns until I know they're going to be shipping at a certain date.  Every time the website goes live for a matter of minutes to do a little tweaking, orders are sneaking in and we have to cancel them which is no fun.  This is also the reason I've been sorta slacking on sharing the rest-the response has been overwhelming each time I share one and the amount of requests and emails that come in cause Dustin and I to look at each other with astonished, confused faces (me more than him-he more just looks smug with a "my wife is a rock star" look on his face) wondering if these emails are coming to the right place.  So thank you so sincerely for the excitement about the patterns, I promise you guys will be the first to know when they are ready to go out the door.  I hope that doesn't sound conceited, I truly mean it in a tone of gratitude and thanks.  And apology-for the wait.

Other Housekeeping-I've been getting some questions regarding the music playlist.  Some are saying that it plays scrambled up for them.  I check it each time and it sounds good to me.  I've got Dustin working on configuring a different, better playlist device (it's really cool, you'll love it) that pulls directly from my computer so the issues should be resolved soon.  I know the whole music thing is liked by some and not so much by others.  What's the majority rule on this?  Taking the music OFF my blog isn't an option for ME, but do you guys like it better when the music starts automatically or for you to go start it yourself?  I'm just curious..

Comments

[kristine hanson]

I enjoy the music starting right up...it is no big deal for someone to turn it off, but I myself enjoy your music selection, your fabrics, your blog, your patterns...etc..etc!

[Lane]

I love you patterns, but I am so confused. When are they avaliable. My fav so far is Claire!

[Stefanie]

I always open like 25 pages at a time reading different blogs and when the music starts up automatically it 1) scares the crap out of me 2) sends me on a mad scramble to try to find the music 3) there always seems to be more then one and then I have to deal with non-meshing music until I find the web source.

So to sum it up I would love for myself to have the option to turn it on and not that it starts up automatically.

[Molly]

I love that skirt...especially the twirly photo. I like the music too.

[Brenda]

I am such a big fan Sandi. I can't wait to see what you have for us down the road. I wish the music wouldn't start automatically. In my house, it interrupts and upsets either the baby, or the hubby. Not a good thing.

[Maricopa Fabrics]

I have my sound turned down, so I can't comment on the music at this point. I can say that I'm also anxious for the patterns since I ordered at Market! Seems delays in the sewing world are common, since most of the fabric manufacturers are delayed all the time, too.

[Linn]

I LOVE the twirly patchwork looking skirts. I'm sitting here wondering if they would look completely ridiculous on a grown woman like myself, or if I could get away with making some for me since I don't have any daughters to sew for...hmmm! Thank you for the beautiful fabrics and the inspiration.
As for the music, I don't mind it starting up on its own, although it sometimes startles me. I can turn it down pretty quickly if the boys are napping or something. But I do love your taste in music!

[Amanda~Kaytiebugs]

OMG This is my FAVE thus far!! I am not that great with patchwork although I do love it so I'll be buying this pattern!

[Amanda~Kaytiebugs]

About the music, I like that it starts automatically. I love how your playlist is mostly songs I've never heard, yet absolutely love. My fave thus far is that pride and prejudice song. I have never been one for instrument only songs, but that was absolutely beautiful! This is going to sound silly, but sometimes I come to your blog and just leave it up for the music while I hop around the web! I've never had problems with the sound quality, but honestly the natasha B pocket full of sunshine song that's playing right now sounds like it's been slowed down a lot and that a man is singing some parts lol. I just skipped the song and it's playing fine.

[Liz]

For me, the music is great! I love the variety. I just turn it off if I need it to be quiet. But I'm one of those people that loves to have music playing all the time.

[Katie D]

Love the music, if you want it there then leave it there. It is afterall, your blog.

You are such a gem and your patterns are adorable! You are so right about twirl requirements, I think all girls clothing should be labeled with how much twirl it gives!

Love ya work
xox Katie

[jessi]

I've never had any trouble with your songs playing. However, I am often listening to songs or podcasts of my own while browsing the internet and end up turning it off, so it might be nicer to not have it on automatically. p.s. Thanks for a fun movie last night!

[Kimberly]

I love all of your patterns! I just with I had girls! Anyway, I like your music and that it starts up right away.

[Amber]

We all know you are a rock star! Can't wait to get my hands on those patterns but I think it's great you are waiting until you know for sure when they'll ship! They are all amazing!

[robin]

First your patterns are just lovely. And thankfully I have a 6mo. old granddaughter and a new sewing machine on the way. :)
I would prefer the tunes to not start by themselves. I don't mind the music, but we use satellite internet and have limited bandwidth avail. to us. When we go over our alloted amount we get totally shut down for 24hours. You prob have an idea of what that does to a household of computer junkies. lol. When music and video start on their own, sometimes I don't even realize it (vol down) and it takes bandwidth away from our allotment. It sucks I know but... we have no other options.
kthxbai ^..^

[Karen]

I am not a big fan of the music starting by itself.
I really love your patterns and can't wait to make the purse.

[Releia]

I love checking out what others listen too, HOWEVER, I do wish it wouldn't start by itself.

[Jessica]

Trying to figure out two things...

First... how many young girls do I know that I can start sewing clothes for just as an excuse to make some of these adorable patterns?

And secondly... what exactly would it take to enlarge that patchwork skirt to the point where it might fit me?!!

Love them!

[ann stiteler]

Love the music ! Always a surprise when it starts up !

[jackie brown]

Oh my god, oh my god! I can't wait to get my hands on these patterns and begin making things. Hurry hurry.....I'm becoming de-leer- ree- us! .....

[Muralimanohar]

Put it this way...I currently have 72 windows open. And this is a daily average amount. A good chunk of them are either youtubes for music, and blogs with players on them. Imagine when I restart my computer, and reopen my windows!! I have started just hitting mute when I restart and leaving it that way til all the players quit. Which means I can't listen to my itunes til it's all done. And never mind if I have the mute button off by accident at 2AM, in bed, next to the sleeping hubby, on my laptop. Yeah.

If you can't guess, I vote leave it up, but we can turn it on ourselves!! :p I will always listen to a list if I see a few songs or artists I already like, so I know I prob have similar taste. I have gotten a few new ones I adore that way. :)

[Jillian]

Can we purchase your patterns over the web? I love them your designs are gorgous

[Holly]

Sandi, love your music! You always have a GREAT selection and can be enjoyed by everyone. I think its fine that the music plays by itself and that's really the norm. Don't change a thing about your blog!!! It is part of your creative outlet and everyone has a volume control on their computers if they don't like it :)

[Joy Turner]

Sandi -
Love everything! Can't wait for the patterns...but no rush. Take you time. As for you music....is this not YOUR blog? I think you should do anything you want. Who cares what we think. If music is your thing, then have it. Someday I would love to sit down and chat with you. You seem like a really great person besides all the talents you have. THanks for sharing them with all of us! Oh, is there any other sites you would recommend for your material. I know it is pretty hot right now and selling fast. I checked out the site you listed here and most is backordered. ANy words of wisdom?

[Jenny]

I LOVE THE MUSIC!!! My kids are pretty young so my day is filled with lullabies and music to clap and stomp our feet to. It's nice to hear a little grown up music when I get on your site. I end up downloading all of the songs from itunes. The only thing is that it's a dead giveaway to my husband that I am drooling over fabric and not really doing anything super productive. :) Don't change it though. I like it.