Paris Postcards

An autumn day at Giverny

Blue sky pond reflecting

the final burst of leafy chroma.

Flea market fun with Ruth and Jenny. 

 Photos and playing in the Palais Royale.

 Judi, Sherry and Carmen 

installed on the installation.

Stone sculpture in the gardens.

Dye colors at the couture flower house.

Cheryl, Ruth, Debra and Marcy
enjoy the flowers.

Contemporary textiles from the

Korea Now exhibition

at Musée des Arts Décoratifs.

A marvelous mix of old

and new textile techniques

with a different point of view. 

Wish you were here!

Butterick Premiere

I'm excited to be now designing for Butterick!
Change is good
and keeps me on my toes.

My first designs can be viewed in the Butterick

Spring-Summer Preview Lookbook

It came out today

 and I'm loving the color and the feel of Spring!

Butterick 5891

 This piece can be worn alone as a sleeveless top

or as a vest over a t-shirt.

It conveniently layers over or under the shirt/jacket

for extra warmth and style.

 This fabric was reversible so I used both sides.

The circles on the back seam match beautifully don't they?

I love it when that happens!

A little paint brightens up basic black.

 Washed linen version in a juicy color.

I just made myself an iteration of the jacket/shirt in black washed linen.

I will layer it over t-shirts or tank tops

as things warm up.

Butterick 5891

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Butterick 5881

Washed linen dress with asymmetrical hem

is layered with slits in the seaming.

Gathers nip the dress in at the waist

to create a flattering line.

Lace option adds a feminine touch.

I couldn't resist making this multicolored version

utilizing the washed linens in my stash.

Sometimes the amount of fabric on hand

helps make design decisions...

Butterick 5881

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Here's what I've been making lately:

Butterick 5891 front

Butterick 5891 back

Marcy scooped this one right up almost as soon as I finished it!

Washed linen was discharged before the piece was sewn

and I used large snaps for closure.

Butterick 5891

This version was made in a double weave black silk

with vintage Paris buttons.

Butterick 5891

A chic 'jean' jacket

stitched in crushed denim 

with buttons from Paris.

 

Butterick 5891

This double sided fabric lets me get playful

and offers many design possibilities.

I really have to concentrate when I'm cutting

so I get 'right' and 'wrong' sides where they belong.

More vintage French buttons.

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Leaving early next week to go work with Marcy at the big Sew Expo 

in Puyallup Washington, February 28th - March 3d.

We have some fabulous new fabrics

so if you are coming to the Expo be sure to stop by booth 830.

AND come to our Vogue/Butterick Inspired Creatives Fashion Show,

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 10:30AM.

 

Happy creating!