red ric rac
This weekend should be a busy one- I've got a few projects in mind to finish, and some to start- including cutting into this vintage linen - another gift from Tom's parents.
I like these pansies especially- they're so detailed...
Keira is getting incredibly fussy about what she wears these days, it's all about skirts at the moment- so this week I made her a new one. I used an old linen curtain I found in the op-shop that had been hand-dyed a patchy indigo shade, and sewed red ric rac around the hem. The thickness and drape of the linen makes it yet another good 'dancing skirt'...
and, because i'm trying to be a good market-lady, I made a stack for my stall tomorrow.
To finish with, I can't resist posting a couple more pictures from wednesday's book... just because i can't stop looking at them.
What wonderful gifts from your in-laws!
Posted by: Chara Michele | August 17, 2007 at 02:30 PM
Look at all that lineny goodness! What sort of price do usually pay for those wee embroideds? It's hard to know if things are fairly priced or not! I can imagine that from here on in Keira will only get fussier about what she wears- here's hoping her tastes are aligned with yours!
Posted by: Jessicah | August 17, 2007 at 02:30 PM
like the skirt :)
Posted by: jen | August 17, 2007 at 02:32 PM
You never fail to amaze me with the amount of crafting you've done on top of everything else. :)Beautiful linen gift and somehow the pic of Keira tells me her fussiness is heading in the right direction. Love the top, skirt, pants & shoes combi!
Posted by: Fiona | August 17, 2007 at 03:23 PM
The pictures from the book are stunning, and I love the little skirts.
Posted by: Ruth | August 17, 2007 at 08:44 PM
wow what awesome pix.... so detailed... luv the skirts definately good for twirling
luv Abby
Posted by: luv Abby | August 17, 2007 at 08:53 PM
Sweet skirts. I bet they will be a popular buy in your market stall. Btw, what IS you most popular item?
Thoses illustrations are amazing. I love how the nature in the background is all wild and lush.
Love the magnolia buds in your last post!
Posted by: Emma | August 17, 2007 at 08:56 PM
Dancing skirts! those are great. She is a free spirit. The detail in those drawings are incrediable. Love it! I hope you have a great day at market and you sell out! Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by: Dawn | August 17, 2007 at 10:58 PM
oh those skirts are amazing!! i LOVE them!
Posted by: heidi | August 18, 2007 at 02:21 AM
Those skirts are just the best! I have some cut out for my Amelia as well but haven't gottn to them yet. This truly makes me want to get them going! Thanks!
Posted by: Plumtickled | August 18, 2007 at 03:14 AM
Wow cute skirt. I love the way she's rockin' it with those sneakers and leggings. I need to try that look again. It worked for me in the eighties :)
Very pretty linens indeed. I can't wait to see what becomes of them.
Posted by: amanda | August 18, 2007 at 03:54 AM
Do you ever sleep?? You just seem to achieve so much - and always such beautiful things. I love the skirt and the illustrations in the book are just perfect.
Hope you are well.
Mary
Posted by: Mary @ Andsewtosleep | August 18, 2007 at 10:26 AM
Loving the book. Thanks for sharing the photos from it...
Cute skirts, too. I might borrow your idea for ribbon at the bottom...too sweet.
Posted by: Marcelle | August 18, 2007 at 11:50 AM
Gorgeous skirt - love the red ric rac! Those linens are divine!
Posted by: Kate | August 18, 2007 at 02:29 PM
Oh my. that picture of Kiera in the skirt is so darn cute. And you *are* a good market lady! You manage to make so many of one thing at a time! I have to learn that skill if I am ever to become a market lady myself.
Posted by: Taimarie | August 18, 2007 at 04:46 PM
such wonderful illustrations...I wouldn't be able to stop looking at them either!
Posted by: mariannealice | August 19, 2007 at 12:13 AM
The pictures from your book is beautiful!
And so is your skirts and dresses :) Can't wait to see what you'll make from those lovely linen ;)
Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Hege | August 19, 2007 at 05:30 AM
Isn't it fun to have new projects on the go - I look forward to seeing the results. I'm in the middle of about a million costumes for school production at the moment... save me from the harem girls argh!
Posted by: Pauline | August 19, 2007 at 11:43 AM
love the skirts - my daughter is a skirt girl, too - got to start thinking about fall ones! is keira wearing pants or leg warmers under?
and thanks for sharing the book with us - apparently it's not an easy one to find!
Posted by: kirsten | August 19, 2007 at 11:47 AM
how nice that people seem to drop off beautiful fabric for you, its like having your own look out time. I can tell by the way people are generous with you that you must be a very generous person.
xxo
Kimberlee
Posted by: kimberlee | August 19, 2007 at 07:11 PM
Love the linen and what you do with it, that book looks wonderful and as for the skirts, what can I say they are just so very cute, hope they sell well.
Posted by: carolyn | August 19, 2007 at 11:37 PM
oh, so many projects, so little time! but somehow, you come up with finishing so many projects with enough time to spend with your kids and loved ones! it's amazing how much linen is being recycled into lovely projects by you!
Posted by: nomayne | August 20, 2007 at 03:38 AM
Love the linens! Can't wait to see what you make with them. The skirts are darling!
Posted by: Tina | August 20, 2007 at 11:30 AM
What gorgeous photos you take of already gorgeous things!
The skirts are lovely lovely. I am coming on holiday to Nelson in November and I hope to drag my partner to the markets in search of your stall. I hope the Devil Child doesn't grow too much by then so I can buy some of your creations :)
Posted by: Nikki | August 20, 2007 at 09:19 PM
I love the little clothes you make. I always reminds me of how badly I want to make clothes my boys. Someday...someday. The embroidered linens are beautiful!
Posted by: Regina | August 24, 2007 at 04:11 AM