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| Takes me back to the 60s and 70s... |
Every now and then, it's fun to explore what one "should" like or prefer,
based on some arbitrary point of fact like a birthdate, which is what zodiac
signs are all about.
A couple of years ago, I posted about something similar regarding colours, patterns and personality.
Colour and style preferences play large roles in what we choose for sewing and crafting projects, as well as the materials used. I am constantly surprised by how much I like or dislike something (a bag, a pouch, etc.) based on what fabrics were chosen for it.
I think back to the project that consumed much of the month of August here: the crossbody sling bag. Had the original bag — hanging in that market in faraway Honolulu — been made out of a less attractive (to me) material, I would never have noticed it from "across the way". I would then never have purchased it, never would have found it almost perfect for my current shopping needs, and would never have designed my own version of it.
Even more strange, that would mean that maybe one or two of you might not now be making your own version of that bag!
A couple of years ago, I posted about something similar regarding colours, patterns and personality.
Colour and style preferences play large roles in what we choose for sewing and crafting projects, as well as the materials used. I am constantly surprised by how much I like or dislike something (a bag, a pouch, etc.) based on what fabrics were chosen for it.
I think back to the project that consumed much of the month of August here: the crossbody sling bag. Had the original bag — hanging in that market in faraway Honolulu — been made out of a less attractive (to me) material, I would never have noticed it from "across the way". I would then never have purchased it, never would have found it almost perfect for my current shopping needs, and would never have designed my own version of it.
Even more strange, that would mean that maybe one or two of you might not now be making your own version of that bag!
Back to the subject of zodiac signs, though, I've never paid attention to my
horoscope on any sort of regular basis. On rare occasions, if I've perused
the entire newspaper and I'm still craving something more to occupy my time,
I'll go to the puzzle pages or the classifieds, encounter the horoscopes
there and give them a read.
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Admittedly, most of the time, they aren't even entertaining.
Even so, I had higher hopes when I came across these zodiac-based amusements. They weren't entire time wasters. Maybe you'll feel the same. ;-)
This first link is from Seams and Scissors, AllFreeSewing's blog. It gives you the usual basic info about your sign and then suggests three quilt patterns that are right for your traits.
The links go to FaveQuilts, which is a site with free quilting patterns, so if quilting is your thing, so much the better.
This one gave me a bit of a pause. I actually liked two of the ones that were suggested for my sign, but my favourite was the one shown for Sagittarius.
Well, you're reading this because you're already interested in sewing, but here's the lowdown on which zodiac signs are the most into sewing.
I'll spoil it for you: number one is Virgo.
Do you have trouble putting together the right colours when you choose fabrics for a project? Maybe you need to find out what your zodiac sign recommends for you. This little bit of entertainment also tells you what colours to avoid.
The recommendations for my sign were half right and half wrong... about par for the course. (By the way, I'll be returning to this topic of selecting a perfect palette in a couple of weeks.)
This one's simple. It's a "here is your favourite colour as determined by your zodiac sign" prediction, courtesy of a site called SweetyHigh. (Look for another link at the end that goes into what your favourite colour says about your personality.)
To be honest, I actually have a hard time deciding what my favourite colour really is, but the one assigned to my zodiac is not one that is among my usual faves.
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These next two zodiac themed diversions have to do with home decor.
Does your sign influence your choice in how you decorate your home or how you wish you could decorate your home? Check it out here.
Here's an example of an eye-catching suggestion for Aries. (I would never do this, but it's eye-catching.)
I did not find the one recommended for my sign to be anywhere near my preference at all, while the one for Scorpio was totally up my alley.
From The Spruce, this one tells you what statement piece your zodiac sign would splurge on, if it could.
Seriously, they all leave me cold, but most notably not to my taste was the one that was recommended for my sign.
On the upside, once you get to the bottom of that page, there are a bunch of links to other like minded articles about how your zodiac influences your tastes. Check them out to see how wrong they might also be. ;-)
Perhaps my problem with these latter two is my dubious interest in home decor, period.
Finally, during this horribly unlucky year, here is what astrologist Jim Ventura thinks are each zodiac sign's lucky colours for 2020... whatever that means.
To be fair, this little bit of frivolity came out in early February, before this side of the world was hit by the reality of a novel coronavirus that will render nothing lucky in 2020.
But we do still need diversions from that reality, so I hope these have been somewhat delightful for you!
'Til next...
Admittedly, most of the time, they aren't even entertaining.
Even so, I had higher hopes when I came across these zodiac-based amusements. They weren't entire time wasters. Maybe you'll feel the same. ;-)
Quilt Pattern Preference
This first link is from Seams and Scissors, AllFreeSewing's blog. It gives you the usual basic info about your sign and then suggests three quilt patterns that are right for your traits.
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| image courtesy of Seams and Scissors... |
The links go to FaveQuilts, which is a site with free quilting patterns, so if quilting is your thing, so much the better.
This one gave me a bit of a pause. I actually liked two of the ones that were suggested for my sign, but my favourite was the one shown for Sagittarius.
Love of Sewing Ranked by Zodiac Sign
Well, you're reading this because you're already interested in sewing, but here's the lowdown on which zodiac signs are the most into sewing.
I'll spoil it for you: number one is Virgo.
Find Your Perfect Palette
Do you have trouble putting together the right colours when you choose fabrics for a project? Maybe you need to find out what your zodiac sign recommends for you. This little bit of entertainment also tells you what colours to avoid.
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| image courtesy of nowletsgetgoing.com... |
The recommendations for my sign were half right and half wrong... about par for the course. (By the way, I'll be returning to this topic of selecting a perfect palette in a couple of weeks.)
Your Fave Colour as Determined by Your Zodiac Sign
This one's simple. It's a "here is your favourite colour as determined by your zodiac sign" prediction, courtesy of a site called SweetyHigh. (Look for another link at the end that goes into what your favourite colour says about your personality.)
To be honest, I actually have a hard time deciding what my favourite colour really is, but the one assigned to my zodiac is not one that is among my usual faves.
These next two zodiac themed diversions have to do with home decor.
Your Zodiac Inspired Design Style
Does your sign influence your choice in how you decorate your home or how you wish you could decorate your home? Check it out here.
Here's an example of an eye-catching suggestion for Aries. (I would never do this, but it's eye-catching.)
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| image courtesy of TonTectonix/Shutterstock |
I did not find the one recommended for my sign to be anywhere near my preference at all, while the one for Scorpio was totally up my alley.
Your Statement Piece
From The Spruce, this one tells you what statement piece your zodiac sign would splurge on, if it could.
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| image courtesy of The Spruce... |
Seriously, they all leave me cold, but most notably not to my taste was the one that was recommended for my sign.
On the upside, once you get to the bottom of that page, there are a bunch of links to other like minded articles about how your zodiac influences your tastes. Check them out to see how wrong they might also be. ;-)
Perhaps my problem with these latter two is my dubious interest in home decor, period.
Your 2020 Lucky Colour
Finally, during this horribly unlucky year, here is what astrologist Jim Ventura thinks are each zodiac sign's lucky colours for 2020... whatever that means.
To be fair, this little bit of frivolity came out in early February, before this side of the world was hit by the reality of a novel coronavirus that will render nothing lucky in 2020.
But we do still need diversions from that reality, so I hope these have been somewhat delightful for you!
'Til next...
