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Resources for Couture Sewing With Lace 13 May 2013 | 03:25 pm
My lace craze is finally starting to wane -- after three months and three lacy garments! -- so I thought I would compile some of the resources I've accumulated before I move on to new challenges. Lace...
Happy Mother's Day! 12 May 2013 | 02:09 pm
My lilies always seem to bloom right around now -- just in time for Mother's Day!
Having a Rare Retro Moment and Garden Tidbits 2 May 2013 | 03:57 pm
I love styles from past decades, especially those from the late 40s, 50s and early 60s (Dior's New Look is an absolute fave), but I'm one of those people who admire from afar rather than dress in retr...
Thank You and New Projects 23 Apr 2013 | 04:04 pm
Thank you for all of your lovely comments about my Soutache Lace Trench Jacket ! I really appreciate your taking the time to visit. The Couture Workshop was such a positive experience and I have bee...
Soutache Lace Trench: Finished At Last 15 Apr 2013 | 06:25 pm
It seems like ages ago since I participated in Susan Khalje's Couture Workshop , but I've finally finished the Soutache Lace Trench Jacket that I started during the course! I prefer to wear it open so...
Knitting + Sewing: A Little Wrap Top and A Flared Skirt 10 Apr 2013 | 04:14 pm
Soutache Lace Trench update: It is completely finished! But I haven't been able to take photos of it yet -- I'll definitely post once they are taken. It turned out well -- definitely one of the pretti...
WSJ: Spring Pencil Skirts 7 Apr 2013 | 02:05 pm
I love pencil skirts -- definitely my fave skirt style -- and it was so great to see that a spring trend is for pencils in bright colors and bold prints. Here's a WSJ article about it that also includ...
Soutache Lace Trench: Buttons and Snaps 29 Mar 2013 | 05:57 pm
I'm almost there! Just when it seems the toughest part of a project is finished, reality sets in -- the finishing details are actually the most challenging. Who would have guessed that finding the per...
Soutache Lace Trench: Still At It; Break With SunnyGal 23 Mar 2013 | 03:20 pm
I had a lovely visit with Beth of SunnyGal Studio recently. It was such a treat to see her gorgeous garments in person, as photos just don't capture the quality of the construction and the attention t...
Lace in Stores for Spring 2013 17 Mar 2013 | 04:17 pm
Thank you all for your lovely comments on my Guipure Pencil Skirt. It was a great experience working on it and I know I'll enjoy wearing it! As you can tell, I've had lace on my mind for a while now, ...
