I had a great start to November, I finished the Pineapple Cocktail quilt top.
I also finished Zack's stocking that will be hanging in his mother-in-law's house.
It has a sweet lining of fabric with snowflakes.
And I'm well on my way to finishing Kate's stocking.
I finished the last set of Jim Shore Santa cross stitch ornaments in my stash, from 2020.
Perhaps my biggest accomplishment was finally making the blouse in this pattern that I have held onto since the late 1980s. If you are a clothing stitcher...you probably already know that Vogue patterns are known for being the most challenging. Then...pick up a "designer," one and now you're doubling down on difficult!
I was drawn to the neckline on this blouse...and I could never bring myself to discard this pattern when cleaning up my stash.
I made it...30-something years later!
It was a little on the baggie side and since I prefer not to tuck it in...I added ties to cinch in the back a little. The ties are removeable...they button onto the sides of the blouse.
Not surprising...I used a batik rayon fabric to make this top.
I'm giving myself a big gold star!
Holiday decorating season is approaching!!!
You know I will be taking my decorating very seriously!
I want to mention that sometimes I get questions related to Bucilla kits on some of my blog posts...sometimes posts from years ago if I showed a particular kit that someone might have done a google search about. Often...these folks are "noreply" commenters since that is the default setting for leaving comments. It always frustrates me because I cannot get an answer to these folks. I have a public Facebook page and Instagram page, also called, "And Sew Forth." Either one is a great place to get a quick answer from me...or those who follow me and have an answer.
Your blouse turned out so pretty. I rarely sew clothes for myself and also have a stash of patterns that I have been saving. Love the Vogue patterns but I am not quite there yet.
ReplyDeleteYour Christmas stockings are moving along. I am looking forward to seeing your home decorated for Christmas. You always have a very festive home.
you always decorate so pretty it must take you forever to do so! the blouse is pretty - I do not make clothes they never turn out for me.
ReplyDeletePineapple Cocktails is so awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteand your new blouse is beautiful - love the idea of ties!
The blouse is so pretty. I've never been much of a sewist - quilts are my thing. But I can appreciate the talent it takes to make a blouse or dress. You are a master!
ReplyDeleteCute blouse! Love your creative addition to cinch it in a bit. Your stockings are fabulous.
ReplyDeleteOh that blouse…love the color and the design. It’s been years since I successfully made a vogue designer pattern. Kudos for you on a great job.
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