Weekend Sewing - Imaginary Wardrobe

Hello again! I needed a short break, but have been keeping tabs on what you've all been up to. I didn't feel like knitting or drawing or even eating much ice cream. I just felt like reading and being hermit-like. I think I read ten books and had a massive crush on a teenage vampire for about 36 hours...but that's over now.

I've spoken before about how much I love the work of fabric designer extraordinaire, Heather Ross. When she announced a design competition for her new book, Weekend Sewing, I knew I had to enter.

Armed with toasted slices of my first loaf of needed kneading bread, fried eggs and coffee, I got to work. I reached back to my roots, of conceptual drawing in design school, when the future was wide open and projects could have anything in them. (Not like now where I barely get to use color or imagination at all! Alas, that is what free time is for, right?)

I just had fun with this exercise, and thought up little vignettes where I would wear the clothes from Heather's book.

A Day at the Beach. Key components are sunglasses, a cover up that is easily thrown on, a big blanket, lots of sunblock, a fun hat, and a fudge banana ice cream treat from the guy named "John" if we're on the Jersey Shore. If it's Ft. Lauderdale, Coke Slurpees from the 7-11 near A1A and Las Olas are in order.

Morning at the Farmer's Market. I'd love to wear the big drapey, twirly wrap skirt from Weekend Sewing, apparently with a cropped jean vest too. I'd purchase fresh raspberries, heirloom tomatoes that may be eaten like candy, and knit a new market bag to go with my cute new imaginary shoes.

Summer Dinner Date, with my beau, Mike. It would be fun to dress up and have dinner al fresco. Bring on the Summer! I don't know if Mike would care either way if I wore cut-off jeans or a cute dress, he's one of those guys. However, it may be a nice change of pace for me! (Egads, what would Stacy and Clinton say at these statements? Perhaps they'd finally let me on their show...) I think he'd be more inclined to notice that I picked an ice cream flavor that he may not like, based on the pretty color.

Brunch with the Girls. I'm just missing my knitting! I'd probably forget to wear the necklace, sorry Mom!

Summer Barbeque and Pool Party. This is completely imaginary. I don't know anyone who owns a pool. But if I meet them and they want me to host a party, I could definitely whip up this tunic and eat the heck out of some corn on the cob.


I missed you guys, and am glad to be back. xoxo.