As I was rearranging my stack of sewing magazines, pattern books and other various craft related reading material just now (am deciding on what to sew for JR), I noticed how huge my collection of Ottobre magazines have grown! I was actually quite shocked and surprised that I had that many. I have to thank Aida for getting me started THEN hooked on sewing, and like her, I started with Ottobre patterns. And while she has stopped/going to stop her subscription, I just renewed mine up till next year. And then after that, I think I’ll stop too.

For the record, up to date I have….**wait for it**…..15 Otto kids magazines and 4 Womens issues!!! Yes, no need to check your eye sight, you read right…I’m got a total of 19 Ottobre issues and I never knew I had that many until TODAY!!! In fact, I thought I had faulty lighting and was seeing things until I counted again, coz I think it’s absolutely shocking, I tells ya!! *lol* And the irony of it is that sometimes, I can’t find a SINGLE pattern that I would like to sew up. *slaps forehead* Bizarre right?

Hence, I’m slow adding to my pattern collection like buying Farbermix & Mamu Designs patterns when they are on sale especially….I’ve yet to buy any O+S Patterns coz they are really pricey and don’t cover a wide age/size range which is ridiculous. So unless I chance upon a pattern I can’t live without, I’ll pass….