Monday, November 14

Fabric, Yarn, and Inspiration

How do you feel about vintage fabric? Charmed? Inspired? I instantly loved the print you see below. The picture is of the fabric of a skirt I found while thrifting last week. The design is wearable but I'm feeling tempted to refashion it. When and if I do I will definitely share it with you.
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On a different topic entirely, does anyone else LOVE burning scented candles? I get good feelings every time I buy a new one. My latest flavor is called "tropical fruit." Totally out of season but I couldn't resist.
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It's been a few days since my last post. I've been busy working on the project below. It's my latest crocheted creation slowly becoming a sweater with long sleeves and all. I'm new at sleeves and am still learning how to taper at the elbow, but I think I might just figure it out this time around. 
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I feel entirely motivated to finish the sweater because I've got this stack of goodies waiting to be made into pretty things.
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It's a beautiful time of year...

8 comments:

  1. Awe, I'd love to learn how to sew and crochet and knit! :p And I really like that skirt's pattern; I wanna see what you'll do with it ;).

    And yes, for burning candles! So romantic and cozy!

    Hope you've started the week with a smile! ;D

    Miki.

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  2. I LOVE vintage fabrics! And boy are you smart...I can't even think of pickin' up a crochet hook or knitting needles...I don't have the patience! I can't wait to see your finished projects!

    O.K. now I have an assignment for you... Go into yur blogger Profile, then click Edit Profile, then click "show email" making sure the email in the email box is the one you want people to use. That way I can reply to you from my inbox! It makes communicating really easy!

    One more thang...have you considered taking off word verification? Just a thought...

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  3. i love folded stacks of fabrics that i've bought. i get so excited about mixing and combining different fabrics. i love it.

    totally all about the candles. i ended up getting one of those scentsy warmers and its like burning a really good candle for a long time.

    love the new project, your work is so beautiful!
    love you!

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  4. I love candles too! They are so homey and the smells just create the perfect ambiance. I have a cranberry one that I am burning now, in fact! I love the vintage fabric of that skirt, it looks amazing. can't wait to see how you style it. =)

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  5. that print is gorgeous! i'd love to see if you re-fashion it. and i can't wait to see your sweater!

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  6. I wish wish wish I could crochet like you!!! I actually JUST unpacked all my winter clothes/blankets and have been cuddled up in the blanket my gramma crocheted me. I love it! So warm and comfy!

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  7. I LOVE vintage prints! And I too have a stack of crafts just waiting to be done... I love crochet sweaters, although I can't crochet myself, it looks gorgeous! Can't wait to see the finished product!

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  8. Oh goodness, aren't vintage skirts at thrift stores the best?? I'm always just drawn to the florals :)

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