Posted by Jillianne on September 7, 2009, 9:44 pm |
- She looks ready for the season.
Posted by Patrice S on September 9, 2009, 4:13 pm, in reply to "Spring comes creeping up."
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: I'd been suffering the last few weeks as my
: sewing machine has been in for repair. To
: celebrate her return I've made a few things,
: and today finally got pics of So's new
: spring pieces ... not sure the colours are
: right for wearing together, but she's happy
: (she rarely complains).
:
:
: By the rocks she was sitting on the other
: day talking to Jarek.
:
:
: She was being good standing by the rose arch
: (the fence is angled, she is standing
: straight). I took a couple of pics before I
: figured I best not push my luck.
:
:
: And this pic is coz I thought she looked
: 'real' with the warp string bracelet
: covering her joint.
:
:
: And a closeup because I can't take pics of
: So without a close up or 2.
:
- She looks awesome in those colors! >>>>
Posted by Darling Elizabeth on September 8, 2009, 5:35 pm, in reply to "Spring comes creeping up."
I especially love the top. Is it vintage eyelet? Lovely! 
And I can feel for you about the machine! Mine has been giving me fits for about 2 years.....even after having a new motherboard put into it! Keeps speaking German to me and telling me my backup batteries need replaced (10 minutes after putting new ones in I had just purchased.) It would forget a stitch pattern in the middle of a project....argh! Seam ripper time! Frank just bought me a used machine as a replacement and it sews like a dream. Nothing more motivating than cooperative equipment!
- Thank you, yes it is vintage ... I'm not sure when from it looked >
Posted by Jillianne on September 8, 2009, 9:45 pm, in reply to "She looks awesome in those colors! >>>>"
like it had been selvaged of a table runner or something of the sort, so I'm thinking it is from the 50s, but I'm really not sure.
Oh goodness!! I'm so glad it wasn't the computer componants that broke. I'm definitely going to be saving for a new machine. Or at least get my old one repaired, it was given to me by one of my grandma's friends so is a good old solid machine, it just doesn't have many stitches, but needs a service.
I'd not be buying a singer again though. - Very interesting design...>>>
Posted by Jill in WV
on September 8, 2009, 3:58 pm, in reply to "Spring comes creeping up."I like all the diagonal lines in it. - Thanks Jill, I went through my fabric looking for a pretty stripe to use.
Posted by Jillianne on September 8, 2009, 9:41 pm, in reply to "Very interesting design...>>>"
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: I like all the diagonal lines in it.
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- And ready for summer, too!.... >>>>>
Posted by beamlette
on September 8, 2009, 9:11 am, in reply to "Spring comes creeping up."with nice, airy fabrics and trims -- something we can still wear here, until into October. 
I love the amber bead trim, Jillianne; amber is one of my favorite gemstones.
- Oh yes! She probably should have a wrap on as well for spring.
Posted by Jillianne on September 8, 2009, 9:39 pm, in reply to "And ready for summer, too!.... >>>>>"
Hum I'm not sure it's actual Amber, looks like the packet says glass 
but the colour is so pretty.
I really wantd something light, floaty and pretty
- Wow! So you look fabulous! And I am amazed that you stood on that fence!!!
Posted by Jane in the UK
on September 8, 2009, 12:55 am, in reply to "Spring comes creeping up."Jill: I love the whole look of the outfit but then I have always love the look of a woman's pretty outfit teamed with tall boots.
But how awful for you to have been without your sewing machine for so long ((hugs))
But I see that you are making up for lost time now!
Clever you
- She was actually cheating, the rose bush is quite woody, so she did have something solid at her back
Posted by Jillianne on September 8, 2009, 9:29 pm, in reply to "Wow! So you look fabulous! And I am amazed that you stood on that fence!!!"
I love these boots, but had I had sandles they probably would have suited So better.
It's been terrible without it, as you may have seen I tried to keep myself amused with stories and I did a few embroideries ... but it was starting to get bad ....
- So looks great, I do admire how creative you are with >>>
Posted by Sally
on September 7, 2009, 11:34 pm, in reply to "Spring comes creeping up."
constructing pieces of clothing! - Thanks Sally :)
Posted by Jillianne on September 8, 2009, 9:20 pm, in reply to "So looks great, I do admire how creative you are with >>>"
It's good to know I'm not just ammusing myself
- Definitely not! I love to look how clothes are constructed. >>>
Posted by Sally
on September 9, 2009, 11:31 am, in reply to "Thanks Sally :) "I think it's fascinating. I bought myself a pattern drafting book a few years ago and although I have never actually used it, I just like looking at the diagrams...