The Remade Slip

I love vintage slips. LOVE them. They are so incredibly flattering and have some of the most amazing fitting details. I had one in particular that I loved, a moss green bias cut thing that I literally wore to pieces. When it started ripping in irrepairable places, I decided to give [...]

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Branching Out

Branching Out from Knitty, in a pretty mint green mohair. Knitted for my cousin.

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Swimming Pool Blue

I love the color of this dress. It’s a shimmering silk crepe, the color of a swimming pool. And the black really makes it pop.
It also ties in the back with a big black bow with trailing ends, which I unfortunately can’t find a photo of. No coffin clothes here.

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My Favorite Sweater

This is, without a doubt, my favorite thing that I’ve knitted. It was for my mom.
The pattern is from an old issue of Vogue Knitting (Winter 04 or 05, I believe), and the yarn is Merino Style from KnitPicks. I spent about three months on it all together.

I was trying to think of [...]

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Angelina

The Angelina sweater from White Lies Designs. A beautiful piece that unfortunately tends to slip off my shoulders due to the almost dolman-like sleeves. I would make this again, but alter the pattern quite a bit to be more fitted at the shoulder and upper arms.

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Johnson

Another adorable independent designer, Johnson Shop.

I love the details on that denim skirt.

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Spiderwebs and Pearls

My spiderweb lace scarf, trimmed with freshwater pearls.
I love scarves that almost double as jewelry. I would like to make more. This one looks really lovely tied around the throat and sort of trailing behind, down the back.

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Endpaper Mitts

These are the Endpaper Mitts, by Eunny Jang. I adore them. They keep me warm in my overly air conditioned office, and are the perfect thing for riding my bike.

I have some cocoa and cream yarn just waiting to be made up into a second pair.

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Marian Martin Dress

I made this dress from a Marian Martin pattern from the 50s (9056, for the curious). I love the combination of cocoa and that certain creamy light brown. It reminds me of coffee and cream. I also love just about anything with a bow at the neckline.

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Honeymoon!

Our wedding was just about perfect. More details on that after the honeymoon!
I’m off to Italy’s Amalfi Coast for a couple of weeks! sigh.
I’ve lined up some posts on past projects of mine while I’m gone. I hope you enjoy! But please understand if I don’t answer any comments or email [...]

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