tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83119550688222104272024-03-05T15:12:19.509-08:00Tricia Dijkers KiddTriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.comBlogger126125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-68929155532664088622020-10-05T05:45:00.003-07:002020-10-05T05:45:21.307-07:00It's been avery long time, but I think I'm back blogging!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-75754718699043387362012-03-17T00:01:00.004-07:002012-03-24T03:41:26.553-07:00Stilll going to be away for awhile.....<strong></strong>"The good and the wise lead quiet lives" Euripides<br /><br /><br />.Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-68738141657393835102012-03-05T23:31:00.004-08:002012-03-05T23:48:58.776-08:00i'll be away for a bit......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihX2T46teaLu2E_IqTx7yOC4xw3ZN9MahUAgB3dNeenQyapHUOdniC57M3jMvVxTFIzb-hzK0TvYbYWn8VMpIQaHBE4Ft2zmRWHjLkgGvU23KiI-7ZaDyb7Q0i6OjVwG_B6FCEXHnLWZE/s1600/100_2150.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihX2T46teaLu2E_IqTx7yOC4xw3ZN9MahUAgB3dNeenQyapHUOdniC57M3jMvVxTFIzb-hzK0TvYbYWn8VMpIQaHBE4Ft2zmRWHjLkgGvU23KiI-7ZaDyb7Q0i6OjVwG_B6FCEXHnLWZE/s320/100_2150.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716687926993527314" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHsf8SZd3o7hzU6bv7O9RlBTLpLbIE_zi-itWidJpcUgG7afvDw1h6HYzG4hmr9Gs7AGoAMZq2B8rAxAZFv40itEhfW6OGRPL7Th5ncv_Z5pv31Hc7UNhGEqEbF3EOtA5itps55RO_6A/s1600/100_2148.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHsf8SZd3o7hzU6bv7O9RlBTLpLbIE_zi-itWidJpcUgG7afvDw1h6HYzG4hmr9Gs7AGoAMZq2B8rAxAZFv40itEhfW6OGRPL7Th5ncv_Z5pv31Hc7UNhGEqEbF3EOtA5itps55RO_6A/s320/100_2148.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716685231231179810" /></a><br /><br />thank you for your visit! it's always appreciated that you show interest in my happenings. I will be taking a brief break from blogging after having a carpal tunnel operation yesterday. The operation went well and i'm adjusting to being a lefty, quite well. thanks to all for your love and support!(the flowers are from my very sweet daughter.)Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-13539455822337498392012-03-02T15:50:00.003-08:002012-03-02T15:57:46.523-08:00Zip-Itself-Coin Purse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUuTUfgHlEq7LDcDH4S069sjQ4-9wsVC9-bQpH0Zdpj9DWoSDwZw2J3CnkiZnWL2CfIyCjd1FyW3Yd8DDdVux85R8NQNaMe0csSIdf_PdIpftqPykGa34B-Cdvi9RBSJw6M1nxRzH9s0/s1600/100_2140.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUuTUfgHlEq7LDcDH4S069sjQ4-9wsVC9-bQpH0Zdpj9DWoSDwZw2J3CnkiZnWL2CfIyCjd1FyW3Yd8DDdVux85R8NQNaMe0csSIdf_PdIpftqPykGa34B-Cdvi9RBSJw6M1nxRzH9s0/s200/100_2140.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715452649010225810" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKef4rGnIRe0gp87FRawUkeerbUN4cwPGywTwBEDRM2dXuZsQgrqxgqu91mTUifX9q9X1KjK2OpwzWh8OIa8hDD-7UFpQyzw9B9fseovO3Oznlpt_PtYAlP59Fx_tKKYqoA0kN8kX05Q/s1600/100_2138.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijKef4rGnIRe0gp87FRawUkeerbUN4cwPGywTwBEDRM2dXuZsQgrqxgqu91mTUifX9q9X1KjK2OpwzWh8OIa8hDD-7UFpQyzw9B9fseovO3Oznlpt_PtYAlP59Fx_tKKYqoA0kN8kX05Q/s200/100_2138.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715452640432330482" /></a><br /><br />I'm still having fun surfing the net and making fun crafts! This little gem of a coin purse is SO ingenious, made with a 20"zip and 20"of ribbon!I found the pattern at www.craftpassion, "Zip-itself-coin purse tuturial, along with lots of other fun things!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-78156503559395156222012-02-25T00:08:00.004-08:002012-02-25T01:28:38.106-08:00Shaggy Heart T-shirt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMSMcz8CVBciVJm1L-bPk7uHvcRN0D2kQ2ALzThffA49Ljqvmj7TduyPTwDhbzpz-gRayLMcpG5IWosA5EXm0LT5sgCRoSFpp7myRq1kwp9IXZwisI5mDvAdxS3TrHocl63IIhLVy8kA/s1600/100_2134.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNMSMcz8CVBciVJm1L-bPk7uHvcRN0D2kQ2ALzThffA49Ljqvmj7TduyPTwDhbzpz-gRayLMcpG5IWosA5EXm0LT5sgCRoSFpp7myRq1kwp9IXZwisI5mDvAdxS3TrHocl63IIhLVy8kA/s200/100_2134.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712983639163799474" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWL3FjjDIX1v0-IxWPG8nAw5KAO5GA2RTVBn4vnGD16fQkBcR_KU3E0JJ_Lj_MhC9rfU9d7kL7umCqw7pf7x6xbxDHd7ziGGdqs_8RXRykJuUmqap_Y42iWt7qJZZw-E-CF4bqxEHFpQ/s1600/100_2131.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWL3FjjDIX1v0-IxWPG8nAw5KAO5GA2RTVBn4vnGD16fQkBcR_KU3E0JJ_Lj_MhC9rfU9d7kL7umCqw7pf7x6xbxDHd7ziGGdqs_8RXRykJuUmqap_Y42iWt7qJZZw-E-CF4bqxEHFpQ/s200/100_2131.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5712983631270824114" /></a><br /><br />Just having a little fun trying out some new techniques.There are SO many wonderful Indie crafters out there and so much fun to be had!This technique is done by using strips of another T-shirt, sewn into a heart shape to give a textural, "shaggy" embellishment. I'd like to thank Ashley at www.makeit-loveit.com for her wonderful tutorials and ideas!!!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-48934202544918479202012-02-19T22:29:00.000-08:002012-02-20T03:41:59.427-08:00more of the sunflowers....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJrixofiYw18GDll-s0d0hRDE3_K7d3944986X0EQcbAYrtsmCuWpDOMlY5wT7jNd-YHu7OB-BT3qQ-rprxSDvQ8PxqkF5IxXKE9W9xH9RaJ5VsRhFBwEJ3QGqrbQ1alE6K8IsdQCZ18/s1600/100_2103.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfJrixofiYw18GDll-s0d0hRDE3_K7d3944986X0EQcbAYrtsmCuWpDOMlY5wT7jNd-YHu7OB-BT3qQ-rprxSDvQ8PxqkF5IxXKE9W9xH9RaJ5VsRhFBwEJ3QGqrbQ1alE6K8IsdQCZ18/s320/100_2103.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711181350244040962" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBK8jzZ62XeeYfFCaXH0SrYEKhHgebu36ar1A1Rcosx57gui_ooirK1YSr_O3wu_Lh41Cfc_ZGjmtyUdANtKYCYGZ9kKiu7yRkkASu7HjjZ1dDATEp280YZdDnN6L4MaklPFQ_Ong8uT0/s1600/100_2096.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBK8jzZ62XeeYfFCaXH0SrYEKhHgebu36ar1A1Rcosx57gui_ooirK1YSr_O3wu_Lh41Cfc_ZGjmtyUdANtKYCYGZ9kKiu7yRkkASu7HjjZ1dDATEp280YZdDnN6L4MaklPFQ_Ong8uT0/s320/100_2096.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711181346362744210" /></a><br /><br /><br />Just a few more photos of the sunflowers in our back yard. I just love them. the bees do too!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-87779388476455723892012-02-19T22:16:00.000-08:002012-02-19T22:25:08.815-08:00Handmade leather bag<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOF_tfN_SwiZ3SKI6oJGfMQLZS1ME0UJ1MYEbsHFt0wyc_B3YOwkamr5345kqcHlYPPNkT7Ond85VwWGRdc6YTPPuh3yKxOB_ZimttkjvO7lI6kIjkpJo9F8VmmnQ_BciNIpaPy4g0Qik/s1600/100_2123.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOF_tfN_SwiZ3SKI6oJGfMQLZS1ME0UJ1MYEbsHFt0wyc_B3YOwkamr5345kqcHlYPPNkT7Ond85VwWGRdc6YTPPuh3yKxOB_ZimttkjvO7lI6kIjkpJo9F8VmmnQ_BciNIpaPy4g0Qik/s320/100_2123.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711099694772973746" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4uVjmEc-B09KflUamgdiglOvHKPqsUaOXaXfqZt494p438z4kMgqO7d-y8dSG9wZ8-KEFSg9cfStHnMZ3MOw4p4HnCDhLj8m2yHOfzPQ5X6FgwGvIDmruFJe0fc2v3LY9xMkBTbhmAw/s1600/100_2119.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb4uVjmEc-B09KflUamgdiglOvHKPqsUaOXaXfqZt494p438z4kMgqO7d-y8dSG9wZ8-KEFSg9cfStHnMZ3MOw4p4HnCDhLj8m2yHOfzPQ5X6FgwGvIDmruFJe0fc2v3LY9xMkBTbhmAw/s320/100_2119.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711099685534157362" /></a><br /><br />I have been very fortunate to get some free top grade leather. What to do with such beautiful leather? Make a handbag of course! This is my first attempt at sewing leather on my machine. It was slow going, but in the end I'm very happy with the results!( 14 x 14 x 5")with a chain strap, with leather woven inbetween. The lining fabric has little blue birds on it!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-11972009943350973542012-01-28T02:18:00.000-08:002012-01-28T02:28:28.693-08:00Sunflowers<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCoIC26d7LfotNd4RUgpm1bMunHkldK2YP7cYnYAh7fPP36P8PG-X2qRH1iborXdtawEA6W6xsTqgew7rnx-MKCrEiQeGk1uPBIT3zf_xa_AgUJDVGeYsRxOEjMl8mLTiVHSer5Bg-Mc/s1600/100_2089.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpCoIC26d7LfotNd4RUgpm1bMunHkldK2YP7cYnYAh7fPP36P8PG-X2qRH1iborXdtawEA6W6xsTqgew7rnx-MKCrEiQeGk1uPBIT3zf_xa_AgUJDVGeYsRxOEjMl8mLTiVHSer5Bg-Mc/s320/100_2089.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702627577976651186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRGjXsD8vb9VtH4yFUDZlzBa58yh1RZ6anEVmL5iODOIb3_9zpKEW6M78Cg7E1XD5_i6-qnK19IdNpTLohLP_L931Y0ObV6T8v-0KsITl1NVfDC-qDam8X_YO-IYIknj7LlVLjXQ7dAU/s1600/100_2088.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJRGjXsD8vb9VtH4yFUDZlzBa58yh1RZ6anEVmL5iODOIb3_9zpKEW6M78Cg7E1XD5_i6-qnK19IdNpTLohLP_L931Y0ObV6T8v-0KsITl1NVfDC-qDam8X_YO-IYIknj7LlVLjXQ7dAU/s320/100_2088.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702627569216475522" /></a><br /><br />Sunflowers always remind me of my Parents. Being Dutch AND Artists they saw the beauty and elegance of them, and no doubt thoughts of one Vincent Van Gogh. To see them blooming and their wonderful display reminds me how much I love my Mom and Dad (dec). Thank you for showing me the beauty in the simple things in life.Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-35675738611406936012012-01-28T02:04:00.000-08:002012-01-28T02:17:57.459-08:00BAGELS!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4WUwMKY0ztyMAnaoxl4H2gc7LGROswJ7MYuo_a_UgpIdOt_OgJ_rCQ8QaPkVr3Kq2cMyW9fLek6__a8-IuNSz3Cdf2k5XnN1GDeZOLj9ux5qNsnDLAuZQcB4b6NjdQ2CQN8qoO7aC_4/s1600/100_2081.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 164px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS4WUwMKY0ztyMAnaoxl4H2gc7LGROswJ7MYuo_a_UgpIdOt_OgJ_rCQ8QaPkVr3Kq2cMyW9fLek6__a8-IuNSz3Cdf2k5XnN1GDeZOLj9ux5qNsnDLAuZQcB4b6NjdQ2CQN8qoO7aC_4/s200/100_2081.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5702623930778860034" /></a><br /><br />Just made these bagels a few days ago,true dinkum New York style bagels! Wish I had had this recipe 25 years ago when I was homesick with not a REAL bagel to be found. Thank you, www.sophisticatedgourmet.com!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-37438595991004410822012-01-17T04:17:00.000-08:002012-01-17T05:06:10.191-08:00Sewing and Embroidery<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zdGeo1zG5CD897Dm9Uve8mIKqB4vQhdI2YDCEJk1_jOvrsOKpgNPTiVnIljoLqXVbCzgVJw1UORm2EKYj697h24FQkvtHYY-ap6VVccdaHTnuv86rp65FwnDRtxNzTVp5JlB-jKQiDc/s1600/100_2079.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_zdGeo1zG5CD897Dm9Uve8mIKqB4vQhdI2YDCEJk1_jOvrsOKpgNPTiVnIljoLqXVbCzgVJw1UORm2EKYj697h24FQkvtHYY-ap6VVccdaHTnuv86rp65FwnDRtxNzTVp5JlB-jKQiDc/s200/100_2079.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698580124461243554" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtIUskcbc5JdkENc2-NjnCgzNpPE3CIsip8Sb7BJOFJ-F0V0yBS0-tjjIwaurCf3axm1o5PDJ7tAm2y5qy3g-puVID8P0mgGq9Umazya_mURT-BhLMVXrkC9HRWyjEFx8oXV2v5Fh3F0/s1600/100_2052.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggtIUskcbc5JdkENc2-NjnCgzNpPE3CIsip8Sb7BJOFJ-F0V0yBS0-tjjIwaurCf3axm1o5PDJ7tAm2y5qy3g-puVID8P0mgGq9Umazya_mURT-BhLMVXrkC9HRWyjEFx8oXV2v5Fh3F0/s200/100_2052.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698580119815595410" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJjajELFTZclwuB6A8aSIdfIs7cY7l7BbGrgz-C3TvDv-3ef4rkC0aWDretbb_sFbi2ptuWWkzNCaATubUzFobch16hB1xtlaQ5t6IAMD5CPfpkgm9Jm9oA1f5x-j9Wh3t8ogs_JCKwY/s1600/100_1987.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBJjajELFTZclwuB6A8aSIdfIs7cY7l7BbGrgz-C3TvDv-3ef4rkC0aWDretbb_sFbi2ptuWWkzNCaATubUzFobch16hB1xtlaQ5t6IAMD5CPfpkgm9Jm9oA1f5x-j9Wh3t8ogs_JCKwY/s200/100_1987.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698580118152116866" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdGIJMfW2eYm1dl0WqpacF8nyQuTKhYpCxgqqSYoIlc5x5fejzM4z6K7OPLExgoutvCYtUWMmKT2GxgdW67AzWH1pMx5PAAhq-PadLaOK19V56sgPELi7QRJmgi3LVXB48tCFTN032c8/s1600/100_1976.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAdGIJMfW2eYm1dl0WqpacF8nyQuTKhYpCxgqqSYoIlc5x5fejzM4z6K7OPLExgoutvCYtUWMmKT2GxgdW67AzWH1pMx5PAAhq-PadLaOK19V56sgPELi7QRJmgi3LVXB48tCFTN032c8/s200/100_1976.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698580109900545378" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5kYjAuQ6isZ-spIVsxZNts1IPwk3OVU8huipkrdbPkSWAot5izY71bltwhnYSxYjcvd4LWibG3udw1jSEQBk5508prKs5oD5ezsLN9-dlfy-5qojuMmnjxgnmzzVFCg-PSW7TIEbgMM/s1600/100_2010_00.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir5kYjAuQ6isZ-spIVsxZNts1IPwk3OVU8huipkrdbPkSWAot5izY71bltwhnYSxYjcvd4LWibG3udw1jSEQBk5508prKs5oD5ezsLN9-dlfy-5qojuMmnjxgnmzzVFCg-PSW7TIEbgMM/s200/100_2010_00.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698580104377669874" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I subscribe to Jenny/Sublime Stitching newsletter. Jenny Hart has some AMAZING embroidery patterns that are too fun for words! Awhile back she appeared on Sew It All TV. Being in Australia, I am unable to get this television program, but I was inspired by Jenny's newsletter entry. <strong>http://www.sublimestitching.com/sewitalltv </strong>Teamed up with Christine Haynes they made some really fun tops. Christine designed the boat neck top and Jenny the embroidery. So I thought I'd have a go!<br />This is my first attempt at this project and the steps I went through. I began by making Christine's boatneck top out of a mulberry homespun fabric. My inspiration for the embroidery came from the gorgeous fuschia plant given to me by my daughter. Then I made a drawing, transferred it to the top, and embroidered away!!!<br />Next time I would like to be a bit more adventuresome with the emboidery design ;)!<br /><br />My apologises for the dreadful photography!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-81338059602017189062012-01-14T17:32:00.000-08:002012-01-14T17:43:12.364-08:00Another surprise..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdfXKRe2ugWgMReXIPwUTfn4xXvEx3b1-v3mdBNltakZOSkYXIMgWkNHs0USzqOFqoFY7Dlf-TZGK9ESlT5_CkjvQsNGvLDradXi2E_ypH-ieHmxvntgVMIwDis8qw814ZBZc1jSSDpuQ/s1600/100_1995.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdfXKRe2ugWgMReXIPwUTfn4xXvEx3b1-v3mdBNltakZOSkYXIMgWkNHs0USzqOFqoFY7Dlf-TZGK9ESlT5_CkjvQsNGvLDradXi2E_ypH-ieHmxvntgVMIwDis8qw814ZBZc1jSSDpuQ/s400/100_1995.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697667174995558274" /></a><br /><br />Amongst my collection of cacti, this beautiful shining star!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-14471030900651256062012-01-14T16:35:00.000-08:002012-01-15T00:30:06.471-08:00Floral surprises.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0s4WsMvMWMUEtDjx2oRANDNBJR_uEHqbduaVD4WaTaZ87ewWWfVMPmxEaOSWK9FalxC3WcWNlU1Ch4mtya9_d-k_kGHzIy8Zm7s7iLfIUCy8o_vewAeWDY8BGZOlZ3eUTWPNKYwmry8/s1600/100_2049.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ0s4WsMvMWMUEtDjx2oRANDNBJR_uEHqbduaVD4WaTaZ87ewWWfVMPmxEaOSWK9FalxC3WcWNlU1Ch4mtya9_d-k_kGHzIy8Zm7s7iLfIUCy8o_vewAeWDY8BGZOlZ3eUTWPNKYwmry8/s200/100_2049.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697772408631987426" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZIpiyXPrk8k9qD7nSO1LGprCt4IDL9UAsZW9gw0RSa6_TzAJKxbTcWxJlARTB1NWCWVE71evxMG09rzN4rbZMbSU0HZN7lMHe8tLY_K2D6UYaIWatEsK3ST2P0RN2AQr_0H8ItOEnbY/s1600/100_2043.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYZIpiyXPrk8k9qD7nSO1LGprCt4IDL9UAsZW9gw0RSa6_TzAJKxbTcWxJlARTB1NWCWVE71evxMG09rzN4rbZMbSU0HZN7lMHe8tLY_K2D6UYaIWatEsK3ST2P0RN2AQr_0H8ItOEnbY/s320/100_2043.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697664677990350242" /></a><br /><br />I love our garden. It's simple, but it's a wonderful sanctuary. We get surprises, off and on, like thes tropical flowers (I have NO idea what they are...) suddenly blossoming in our garden.They must have been in hybernation for years, and now there is a beautiful profusion of them! Standing between 4 and 7 feet tall, they sure have made their presense known! Not to mention the amazing fragrance!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-9119767308974437152012-01-13T17:19:00.000-08:002012-01-13T17:32:54.477-08:00Well what can I say?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrgHqDPIdAtQ1NnaEDbaHv36qXePS_ucAk1Jl-I8Nhqq1-M2IdsZierlOrvSNOpkmWG0DXePK0GYoWBhjDqeeXH1UjQBCQvXMqrxhSiZLVuKeuIOz48yOhesbF7_V0kij7T1RjoLkcNw/s1600/scan0001.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRrgHqDPIdAtQ1NnaEDbaHv36qXePS_ucAk1Jl-I8Nhqq1-M2IdsZierlOrvSNOpkmWG0DXePK0GYoWBhjDqeeXH1UjQBCQvXMqrxhSiZLVuKeuIOz48yOhesbF7_V0kij7T1RjoLkcNw/s320/scan0001.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697293895126447522" /></a><br /><br />I'm grateful for fun, fashion and wonderful imaginations!<br /><br />Karl Grill- Spiral costume, from the Triadic ballet<blockquote></blockquote>c.1926-27 <br />J Paul Getty Museum, Los AngelesTriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-31843323262807243382012-01-12T22:44:00.000-08:002012-01-12T22:56:57.235-08:00Friends...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJ-UjwxxOPwf_DF6lWps1ipTSskMCOJMF29VXuPy_vaDNWfISu0VeEQKf2-cxruRkrC3MkU98XWjqLi0Jtm4_CGax99qDInrSCqwgxjJTfd47ZGPI4xnlO0f9U6szHuacj7RLLpY4ixQ/s1600/100_2032.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJ-UjwxxOPwf_DF6lWps1ipTSskMCOJMF29VXuPy_vaDNWfISu0VeEQKf2-cxruRkrC3MkU98XWjqLi0Jtm4_CGax99qDInrSCqwgxjJTfd47ZGPI4xnlO0f9U6szHuacj7RLLpY4ixQ/s320/100_2032.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697006678772276930" /></a><br /><br />Growing up I was a very shy child. And had only a few friends. But as a young adult I married a lovely Australian man and moved halfway around the world to share life with him. Although,I am very fortunate with the family I wed into, there is nothing like friends to make a place home. Selina(also an expat, from Singapore) is one of my closest friends and I am very grateful for her companionship. Had a lovely afternoon today with Selina, as she shared her adventures of attending a Mumbai wedding! What fun! She brought me back this beautiful scarf from her travels.Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-35516004736500422342012-01-07T19:08:00.000-08:002012-01-07T19:22:34.342-08:00Night time rainfall.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXxoQxR9-eMafGyJDZ8C5AQnUd0EmgzQ1FxNFVD_gfo2-bCe4Tj3wQ3VZ2Zb6Sr2Rcb8HFbMMjZx6NiIUfZztQKLuW_94uTNpvQdCEB1NArr5XnK4sKX4gh_iU7FqIAoWIu8mgM04Uyk/s1600/100_2008_00.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilXxoQxR9-eMafGyJDZ8C5AQnUd0EmgzQ1FxNFVD_gfo2-bCe4Tj3wQ3VZ2Zb6Sr2Rcb8HFbMMjZx6NiIUfZztQKLuW_94uTNpvQdCEB1NArr5XnK4sKX4gh_iU7FqIAoWIu8mgM04Uyk/s320/100_2008_00.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695094327830776098" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zVy7jdqX4fpt9zC5W8selOodHJV6aWfiORnCTEePcPka-D-UNe38cxYypsgg2JO5Kf63d6l2SmBT7J5Xc8wJCukoIyoOPXBOV4eK6U3HuerUvlZe3EDpGY5FdNgBm-Fbvk9SVWE6HuM/s1600/100_2006_00.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1zVy7jdqX4fpt9zC5W8selOodHJV6aWfiORnCTEePcPka-D-UNe38cxYypsgg2JO5Kf63d6l2SmBT7J5Xc8wJCukoIyoOPXBOV4eK6U3HuerUvlZe3EDpGY5FdNgBm-Fbvk9SVWE6HuM/s320/100_2006_00.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695094325235792802" /></a><br /><br />During the night we had an amazing downpour! The sound of the rain on the rooftop is always such a soothing sound to me, but especially now when we're in special need of it!!!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-76361422939766763422012-01-06T17:31:00.000-08:002012-01-06T17:53:51.508-08:00Gratefulness...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7hsuL-ZMV-Kx2WwrRDigSjMm-nKpL3lwQ4-8geHsC0MoMYnacNtYfpfDvX3_Q9JnGIfiGmGnYsV9UfIn8IX5X8Xmi6Tvh4m0lRBJW88HXE42_X_0AfU0-Nc0bHyFKLhGgDS8d01VyNQ/s1600/100_1997.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif7hsuL-ZMV-Kx2WwrRDigSjMm-nKpL3lwQ4-8geHsC0MoMYnacNtYfpfDvX3_Q9JnGIfiGmGnYsV9UfIn8IX5X8Xmi6Tvh4m0lRBJW88HXE42_X_0AfU0-Nc0bHyFKLhGgDS8d01VyNQ/s320/100_1997.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694698806513277138" /></a><br /><br />Awhile ago I read about a woman who was terminally ill, and despite her illness and pain she was in, she wanted to acknowledge all the little things around her in her life, to be grateful for. She posted everyday on her blog for a year. I thought it was such a beautiful idea.<br /><br /><em></em>I am grateful for the special person I share my life with.Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-12840042994305948692012-01-01T17:47:00.000-08:002012-01-01T18:03:09.090-08:00The holidays are over............<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIRgMcLdSS5cpGwuLp-lUCkLkfVznBI9-aYLNAZKkU3ZLlsSJWM1fFlq-ReX2A58HtUC52yoiwSL1u603jscIxCovgGBzmfNz__RnjfJJWQ8fyZ_9qwsE0iGgeqZVdDKXaDmgKiPDXYc/s1600/100_1969.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIRgMcLdSS5cpGwuLp-lUCkLkfVznBI9-aYLNAZKkU3ZLlsSJWM1fFlq-ReX2A58HtUC52yoiwSL1u603jscIxCovgGBzmfNz__RnjfJJWQ8fyZ_9qwsE0iGgeqZVdDKXaDmgKiPDXYc/s320/100_1969.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692846648760821410" /></a><br /><br /> the naked Christmas tree...<br /> <br />Wow, It's been such a busy year that I haven't even realised that I haven't posted for MONTHS! The holidays are over, I'm packing away the Christmas things, and it the beginning of a Nëw Year!!! I'm hoping that everyone has a wonderful 2012!!!<br />All my love!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-53923881701579444672011-10-24T15:39:00.000-07:002011-10-24T15:59:30.757-07:00Thailand......<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2P2bAwODEHT_NcA2hAb30Fcy6HxmWwQAnzr9LRHrhbwQbWTW_IrLvXF7zUVRKsYLLz1OR4VXl6KBTjAd-awdTSKEaTcLabX34RhsUMdTyQwQ9hsO3Xc16mu0aLsxkNuT0OzGT5RcyjY/s1600/100_1848.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU2P2bAwODEHT_NcA2hAb30Fcy6HxmWwQAnzr9LRHrhbwQbWTW_IrLvXF7zUVRKsYLLz1OR4VXl6KBTjAd-awdTSKEaTcLabX34RhsUMdTyQwQ9hsO3Xc16mu0aLsxkNuT0OzGT5RcyjY/s320/100_1848.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667195467114848226" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLdSPGM3cun97nhkrWmyjXL9gqRU_VQPgQakRw53_o3_JP1Wyyy_36H2FXfKRWm__qTCk0pWC5P0fZqB6wXVeyUnpGOiELQ4oiVb4OtD0rG4LWchetg1A-cm3jfep71yBytcT4bN6Sqg/s1600/100_1851.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGLdSPGM3cun97nhkrWmyjXL9gqRU_VQPgQakRw53_o3_JP1Wyyy_36H2FXfKRWm__qTCk0pWC5P0fZqB6wXVeyUnpGOiELQ4oiVb4OtD0rG4LWchetg1A-cm3jfep71yBytcT4bN6Sqg/s320/100_1851.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5667195461878565858" /></a><br />I'm still buzzing and on a high from our trip to Thailand. Such an amazing culture, such beautiful arts and crafts, and lovely people.In Chiang Mai we visited many Temples, which come in all shapes and sizes. Admittedly my favourite was Wat Chedi Luang, which is the oldest Temple, about 700+ years old. I love the elephants that guard it. On the day we were there, the monks were doing a bit of gardening. Thought it was too funny to see one of the monks brandishing a whipper snipper!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-32789607126818946952011-10-20T17:46:00.000-07:002011-10-20T18:02:16.711-07:00Amazing Thailand<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3aCb28eQ7JrqkDhXyfsR017IHN5zewh0KzTrXzyCKcfYQscwdLJUy8q4zgy7W91-QpNV5Qu6HfmyratHQ8KtRVJrQWUx4wvqVQdD1NXYxiVuzQXdMUh80ilGxf2ZhDx0YLq5zM-53mU/s1600/100_1933.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH3aCb28eQ7JrqkDhXyfsR017IHN5zewh0KzTrXzyCKcfYQscwdLJUy8q4zgy7W91-QpNV5Qu6HfmyratHQ8KtRVJrQWUx4wvqVQdD1NXYxiVuzQXdMUh80ilGxf2ZhDx0YLq5zM-53mU/s320/100_1933.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665743826549716354" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1EE0WE5o3Nb93Eg-cUInOW3zXqIN3b7QFZ3fYuE2fI_4bzzrls4_Fn1EuixZRpDrTTNmWgS0gkgn7bqEy-PJCBQg8MXE4YrtZBT2KoXpqVuFTsnDW-Wzfoqe3di_yzhbkoebW8P5dMlI/s1600/100_1897.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1EE0WE5o3Nb93Eg-cUInOW3zXqIN3b7QFZ3fYuE2fI_4bzzrls4_Fn1EuixZRpDrTTNmWgS0gkgn7bqEy-PJCBQg8MXE4YrtZBT2KoXpqVuFTsnDW-Wzfoqe3di_yzhbkoebW8P5dMlI/s320/100_1897.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5665743817688962018" /></a><br />Hi there! Just a quick "saw wee dee ka'" after quite awhile away from posting! Last night we returned from an AMAZING trip to Thailand!We have only just returned, and I'm still getting my bearings, but here's a taste.....Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-81750203996948515272011-09-23T18:56:00.000-07:002011-09-23T19:05:11.049-07:00Spring is here!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_5YluMvLJNI7dB4kUolx-c5nmiXAuni2MpXtsj_59MDeonFeeLEKIuWgKIazsXk10lyJPYZiQTsv6L3dWyvN6tLENiDL3cClsnfh5NnM6mbRPEmMRxEZ_A5OgjAgqeGEnyQ-T1Xvzj8/s1600/100_1816.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV_5YluMvLJNI7dB4kUolx-c5nmiXAuni2MpXtsj_59MDeonFeeLEKIuWgKIazsXk10lyJPYZiQTsv6L3dWyvN6tLENiDL3cClsnfh5NnM6mbRPEmMRxEZ_A5OgjAgqeGEnyQ-T1Xvzj8/s320/100_1816.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655741178789933602" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3r2Tmz33Kb3i0TIvU2N6aULK3V75dvnrKk5De9Vu-ET1mXVNP4XxJKCVpSqCdAnG9xpX1s4Uv_zVG7Pla1Le2kFroqKUfb2rtfhgLdCPpIj0yRsYKnX-Nzj5YAc6Ny0QjRyrK3SIZzA0/s1600/100_1811.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3r2Tmz33Kb3i0TIvU2N6aULK3V75dvnrKk5De9Vu-ET1mXVNP4XxJKCVpSqCdAnG9xpX1s4Uv_zVG7Pla1Le2kFroqKUfb2rtfhgLdCPpIj0yRsYKnX-Nzj5YAc6Ny0QjRyrK3SIZzA0/s320/100_1811.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655741171519119826" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdhPC-8cMPIhbgflsFaEAIzvg5C1HXVmBCYgZ37DYhi2UMF1o98XwKM-MYdtMoeHi6dlriW_HBIulnZYiGX-3hsgvgF9txkVoEkdJQj5x-NgoNaw6G4tfPaUKSXStm9GBJqKUK1vPuMs/s1600/100_1809.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIdhPC-8cMPIhbgflsFaEAIzvg5C1HXVmBCYgZ37DYhi2UMF1o98XwKM-MYdtMoeHi6dlriW_HBIulnZYiGX-3hsgvgF9txkVoEkdJQj5x-NgoNaw6G4tfPaUKSXStm9GBJqKUK1vPuMs/s320/100_1809.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655741170486673714" /></a><br /><br /><em>Spring is here in full bloom! Wish I was a better photographer to share with you how truly beautiful our garden is!!</em>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-78073575058529932392011-09-11T01:40:00.000-07:002011-09-11T01:51:20.839-07:00beading in progress....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsI4R_yXHY6mDpRNftwL7TVjU4rIJUuDrNbrii1PI8P5_XSzz4jo83Gel9FKqORluft5Sniikuex7JsVfrGuW2xIBM8O0aBWS4Dn1F5cAawTQaFAve4cmeQob2iPXPqvzVFSnf-s7lfQ/s1600/100_1802.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsI4R_yXHY6mDpRNftwL7TVjU4rIJUuDrNbrii1PI8P5_XSzz4jo83Gel9FKqORluft5Sniikuex7JsVfrGuW2xIBM8O0aBWS4Dn1F5cAawTQaFAve4cmeQob2iPXPqvzVFSnf-s7lfQ/s320/100_1802.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651020700967596866" /></a><br /><br /><em>I am currently working on this tiny beaded purse. I am using teeny-tiny Japanese beads and a flat weave to construct it. It reminds me of the collection of antique purses that my Mother has, and that I have always admired. </em>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-57739028185830615242011-09-11T01:20:00.000-07:002011-09-11T01:39:35.770-07:00Vintage kimono fabric skirt<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQueOsGJTEI82Gof5VKBWgUnDVBU8vFTyFSz_TKDseJrHdJ4-O16Cb1OuJMbUL_UM3NMRMknBUksiw6Q6kn8yTYVavxRqxIKQ1zrUpjcVALRdlQ5kUMXzKiNAmswXD9LkLAvDNse-T2PE/s1600/100_1797.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQueOsGJTEI82Gof5VKBWgUnDVBU8vFTyFSz_TKDseJrHdJ4-O16Cb1OuJMbUL_UM3NMRMknBUksiw6Q6kn8yTYVavxRqxIKQ1zrUpjcVALRdlQ5kUMXzKiNAmswXD9LkLAvDNse-T2PE/s320/100_1797.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5651016293307032290" /></a><br /><br />A few months ago I made a skirt out of indigo kimono scraps. I wasn't entirely happy with that skirt. So I have made this simple wrap skirt. the main part is made up of indigo linen and the trim is vintage indigo kimono fabric pieces.. The simplicity of the skirt pattern seems to suit the fabric much better!Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-27230375188277146542011-09-02T04:39:00.000-07:002011-09-02T04:51:59.188-07:00Bali sarong dress#2<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLH3ScjbanZxuKqm1dz9i4Jy81N7S5IAY78jMuHQhszAefclrI2xkk5gYtB-GYxYXkN5yBFF5sgEor1RRbKWV60AbMca_tpuKTyXTiKAfgres3Vqda2jZihRH2C9MAQlyOAe8zhzE08k/s1600/100_1784.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsLH3ScjbanZxuKqm1dz9i4Jy81N7S5IAY78jMuHQhszAefclrI2xkk5gYtB-GYxYXkN5yBFF5sgEor1RRbKWV60AbMca_tpuKTyXTiKAfgres3Vqda2jZihRH2C9MAQlyOAe8zhzE08k/s320/100_1784.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647727024515559874" /></a>
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<br /><em>Finished this dress a few days ago. It is also made from sarong fabric from a Bali shop</em>.Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-66085101067202739602011-08-31T19:41:00.000-07:002011-09-01T05:27:12.481-07:00Twig-handle tote<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SH9xT1ZG6SLJ8Gkjxg9rG9rNfksxyn8Nj1LUVc6mCkmO-ZMCp2vtIljlNyzIULfrDPyy5C46qsGnYg9HxoMvXbgxpP3civfzti7eWU8WZlqw4AmR44AIRuHUF-cb3MUZUVISasPwrJY/s1600/100_1783.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7SH9xT1ZG6SLJ8Gkjxg9rG9rNfksxyn8Nj1LUVc6mCkmO-ZMCp2vtIljlNyzIULfrDPyy5C46qsGnYg9HxoMvXbgxpP3civfzti7eWU8WZlqw4AmR44AIRuHUF-cb3MUZUVISasPwrJY/s320/100_1783.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5647217131018437090" /></a>
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<br /><em>Just finished making this little tote bag to carry my French books in. Loved this linen! I found it in the Spotlight furnishing department, which to me, seemed to have a bit of a French feel to it. The twigs for the handles are from my garden!</em> <em>(This pattern can be found in Last Minute Fabric Gifts by Cynthia Treen)</em>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8311955068822210427.post-53506579163641720952011-08-29T00:05:00.000-07:002011-08-29T00:36:33.415-07:00Bali Sarong Fabric<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHdWzoWwtIjZYOTYJq2J_3bFms8MZM6GXA8UJMKXzIhXPt-qaYZBFU-8hdCmD28i-JjEHMWWMw3OJmsScyZt36YIJzGn8RNEM5WmXUlkF8ZYl1x7WHnlpCbI8wAQpxI9SKgH1s6aBJGE/s1600/100_1772.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSHdWzoWwtIjZYOTYJq2J_3bFms8MZM6GXA8UJMKXzIhXPt-qaYZBFU-8hdCmD28i-JjEHMWWMw3OJmsScyZt36YIJzGn8RNEM5WmXUlkF8ZYl1x7WHnlpCbI8wAQpxI9SKgH1s6aBJGE/s200/100_1772.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646172652129236946" /></a>
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<br /><em>It's taken me awhile to get around to it, but I'm finally using some of my Sarong Fabric we bought in Bali. They are hand printed fabrics, so they have the beautiful variations that you would expect! The dress design is rather simple, and as there was a limited amount of fabric, the trim around the neck, waist and back ties is a quilting fabric bought at a local shop. I'm very pleased with the finished dress!<em></em></em>Triciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14168932330027907020noreply@blogger.com0