Linen scarfs

This scarf is a combination  of linen and silk chiffon.

I am feverishly working to get ready for the show this weekend in Somerville.
Today I am giving you a preview of the linen scarfs I just finished.

This scarf is patchwork linen with a vintage buckle.

This was so fun to make. I cut out a bodice from  a very old dress, and cut out pink vintage lace . This was sewn on by hand all over this linen scarf. 

The accent is around the neck.

This makes it possible to use as a shawl or scarf. There is also a chocolate brown sparkly linen.

My favorite so far!

New hair goodies for Somerville market

Here is a preview for the new head bands I am taking to the Market on Saturday.

Lots for different styles for girls of all ages!

Be sure to drop in!

I don't want to look like a Leopard

I made my son some new shorts last week.
This is how I see it.
 Not long now and he is not going to wear  anything I make at all. Although almost six, he still prefers elastic waist pants. What I did forget was that he is  growing and getting an opinion on what he likes.

So after finishing the pants I asked him to try them on, he did, but when I suggested he wear them on a recent field trip he ran away! I did stay calm (gasp) And when I asked him why he did not like them he said " I don't want to look like a leopard.

He has since worn them twice and is now happy to resemble an animal!

I cuffed the pant leg with linen and I do like the look 

 In stead of an label I sewed in a piece of contrasting fabric to mark the back

I like them!

Bow ties

I just finished making a birthday present for a special boy we know.
He loves dress up and can get very excited over the right kind of clothes.
Sounds like a challenge to me! And the perfect excuse to sew something different.

I made him 3 really fancy bow ties to wear. They are all different, one small and more somber(green), for maybe with a shirt, the other really playful with a dog bone print in red and white and the third a over the top, fancy , big , polka dot and plaid tie.

I opted for a band and velcro closure in stead of the real tie me I am a bow tie ties.

I love them!

Button fun

On Sunday morning, I decided to take if very easy with the kids.
We seem to be running around way too much, rushing in and out of the house to this party and that practice  and school and homework !

So after we did the latest math homework I asked if they wanted to see some buttons. Now you have to understand that I will only share some of the buttons I have with them and they were amazed to know that I have even more!  I chose the biggest tin that has the bigger buttons in them.

They has so much fun. I was great to see how they approached this task. We spoke about what is similar, how many holes some has and then started matching.
I was amazed at how good my three year old was at doing this. She can look over the sea of buttons and find two or three matches.

They both now have a jar of their own buttons next to their beds .

After we had gone through them all I realized once again that I have some buttons that will never be used, and that is Ok with me, they are really like old friends.

It's a jungle out there

I thought it might be fun to look back a bit and see how much I love animal print. I really love animal print. Snake, leopard,zebra,giraffe even cow. I love wearing animal print and I love working and creating with these prints. 

They never go out of style just come and go. You will always find someone that loves them.

Here is to working more often with these gems!

Do you have a favorite animal print?

Silk chiffon

I have been working on some silk chiffon scarfs this week and realized that they show why I love one of a kind pieces so much.

• I love not having to sew the same piece twice
• I love coming up with new ideas,and fresh new colour combinations
• I love using one of a kind "finds" like these buttons and buckles .

There is a lot to be said for work that you can repeat and produce fast. But I think my love will always be with these one of pieces. Keeps me on my toes and uses up all my bits and pieces of clutter in my stash of stuff!

All pieces now available at Turtle

New spring line available at Decordova museum store

If you looking for the perfect Mothers day present, or just in the mood for something fresh for spring , head over to the De Cordova store in Lincoln.

They now have a fresh batch of scarfs and hats for you to choose from.

The museum is also a great place to visit this time of the year. Lots to look at and lots to see!

Easter dress, Burda 6796

What a nice warm, busy weekend.
I got really distracted last week while cutting lining for sun hats by  a raspberry red linen!

So started a unplanned easter dress.
I have been thinking of making her a dress after seeing this dress.
As it was last minute I did not have time to look for a new pattern or go and buy fabric. So if you look closely one side of the dress is grey linen and the other has a mix of beige linen.
 The pattern is Burda 6796. In stead of a contrasting color band at the bottom, I did the triangles.
I measured , traced and cut the triangles, the sewing was challenging , but I got better towards the end.

The best part was that she loved it!

New spring line available at Turtle

Hi Everyone,

We have made it through broken arms, blue eyes, floods and stiff necks but now it is back to the sewing machine for a while.

I am showing you a sneak peak of the products now available at Turtle in the South End.

Great hats, and really fun , soft, colourful scarfs. 

I just love these giant polka dots!

This hat is light and dark linen and the small turquoise and yellow rose hat has a small black and white polka dot print as contrast. The fabric is Anna Maria Horner Garden Party

I used Anna Maria Horner's new Voile line. This fabric makes you dream and dream!

These are silk chiffon scarfs with vintage plastic rings for wait and accent.