I am a sucker for vintage brooches and hankies. They are inexpensive and charming, and easily found at thrift shops, antique stores, and flea markets.
A brooch adds light and whimsy to any outfit.
A hanky is a practical accessory and a most thoughtful gift for a girlfriend, especially a girlfriend who is hurting. I keep a stack clean and pressed for gifting. Slip a pretty number into the hand of a dear before a funeral -- actions are easier than words.
Checking in on my year's To Do list, I have loads of good fun ahead of me, and some behind me:
Old skills:
New challenges: Discharge print, design my own fabric at Spoonflower, embroider, crochet, pompom & tassel, applique & patchwork.
Garments: *Cardigan sweater, sweater vest,
* work in progress
Pants. Why did I say pants?
4 comments:
I have a box of my grandmother's hankies. I have (for many years) planned a quilt or something with them. Well, planned is too big a word. Fantasized briefly? And I have some great brooches from an aunt- I have to remember to use them more.
Love love cloth hankies. I've collected them for years. Used to be hankies for every occasion. Fun!
Pants…..pants…..pants…. ugh. I know I'm going to have to address this garment some day in the not too distant future…. Perhaps we could have a pants making support group?
Hello, my name is Ellen. I have a problem with my pants ...
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