Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Appliquéd vest


My latest creative venture is using a discontinued drapery swatch 

with fabulous embroidery to embellish a simple vest.


I especially like the layout on the back!




I carefully cut out all the beautiful embroidery 




and laid it out on the vest

then hand stitched it in place before sewing all the pieces down.





A little creative fun at the cottage studio today.

Grateful to have it featured in the latest issue of 

Altered Couture Magazine.





Friday, November 10, 2017

Sparkle and shine!


I got together with girlfriends last week

for some creative fun and jewelry making.




I had this wonderful sparkly crystal necklace with me 

and decided that instead of repairing the vintage crystal lovely

I would pull off a few of the beads 

and create a completely new look in my favorite color scheme.





I'm pleased how it has a whole new look with the vintage

 baubles and the display with my ceramic creations!



Thrilled to have it shared in Jewelry Affaire Magazine!

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