Not really sure that I have a good reason for my absence except that life gets busier and busier and I believe I've been eaten by Facebook! Anyway I do have a few items to show for all those lost hours!
First - a maxi dress that I made using a very fine cotton-silk blend I picked up in NYC last season. The fabric feels like butter and was a bliss to work with! I used Vogue 8241 - easy peasy with very straightforward instructions. No real design changes/enhancements except that I used a different technique than offered in the instructions for "flipping" the bodice - same result - and I lined only the bodice in a black china silk. I've wore it out for a nice summer dinner as well as to a beach party - - really versatile!
(I apologize for the poor quality of my photos -
anyone out there with a suggestion for a good, small, versatile, moderately priced camera -
my old standby is failing me!?)
And then there's my newest, um, obsession/time sink/money hole - knitting! And here is my first real, DRUM ROLL, sweater!!!
I did it! I made a real live sweater from the top down! And it fits! And I like it! And I wore it! None of these statements did I EVER think would ever be uttered from my mouth about something I knitted! I owe my success to Rachel at Looped Yarns for her support and stellar instructions (and did I mention her support???) The pattern is designed by Elizabeth Smith from The Brown Stitch. Great pattern for a beginner - pretty straight forward but with lots of challenges from which to learn!
Thanks for peeking in on my progress! Am working on a great mid-weight linen jacket for fall! About to head in to cut it out now!
xxoo
Laura
I love your choice of fabric for this pattern. You dress is lovely. As for the camera, I suggest the Canon Power Shot S95. Very small and very good quality of image. The reviews are excellent http://www.dpreview.com/products/canon/compacts/canon_s95
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous dress! I just love silk-cotton.
ReplyDeleteI have the Canon Powershot as well; mine is the SD780. Its weaknesses: the self-timer has a hard time finding my face (and not using the face recognition results in blurry photos), it washes out indoor photos about 8% of the time, and doesn't take good night photos. Pros: In good light conditions it takes wonderful photos and I *love* that it will do 3 self timer shots in a row (I'm not photogenic and need lots of photos to choose from for blogging). Lightweight. Comes in several fabulous colors.
The maxi is gorgeous! Once you start knitting you will never stop, congratulations on making your first sweater.
ReplyDeleteThat dress is stunning! I absolutely LOVE the fabric you chose. And you are so right, that dress is very versatile. I would love to have that dress in my closet!
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