sampling ideas

 Thinking that I have perhaps left my run a little late on my idea for these tops, I chose to use a much lighter fabric than I originally intended.  The contrast fabric is a beautiful light vintage kimono wool.  The fabrics of this top are light enough to make this a trans-seasonal piece, especially with the removable collar.  Depending on how you twist and fold the collar, it will look different each time.

the old, the new

Today, I've been playing with fabric new and old.  The new is subtle, with texture.  A deep black with a light houndstooth pattern.  The old is a glorious vintage Japanese kimono wool.  So light and lovely.  I sampled a top using a combination of both.  I made something like this for myself during winter, but wanted to try something lighter and trans-seasonal for the warmer weather.  It works.  Tomorrow I'll be making a few to take over to Olive Grove for the weekend.  I'll take some pictures tomorrow to show how it turned out.

making

Freshly made this morning: a double batch of lavender, bergamot, rose geranium and chamomile soap.  The house smells divine.  I can't wait to cut it into bars in the morning!

my creative space

 It's that time of year again when creativity is often spurred along by necessity.  The weather's warming up, and I'm suddenly realising I have nothing to wear.  Nothing that I'm overly keen on anymore, anyway.  So, the screens and blanks tees have come out.  I've printed two for myself: a bicycle cog, and another in a bloom/clover style print.  Huzzah!  Two new tops!  I'm happy with how mine came out, so I'm thinking I may end up doing a run of these to take over to Olive Grove.

More creative spaces here.

beginning blogtoberfest

I've had it in my mind that this Blogtoberfest would kick my little blog back into action.  Four days in, and at number 247 in the list (wow so many players!) I'm just starting.  Ah well, better late than never. 

My smallest small and I were walking through the bush today.  He raced back to give me these.  Simple sweet little heartfelt treasures.

More Blogtoberfest players over at Tinniegirl.