The initial inspiration came many years ago when I sewed about half of my swatch stash into a blanket. This time, it is essentially a blanket with sleeves that fits over other clothes and will keep me cozy all day in my drafty old house.
Love the coat! Fabulous and gorgeous! You must feel like a million bucks when you wear it. It inspires me to do something with my swatches too. Great to find harmony in assembling disparate pieces - it all came together beautifully.
I have to say that making the coat was more fun than thinking about it --as though the swatches drew me in until I couldn't resist. May yours do the same!
This is what I have been waiting for! I have various swatches that I want to make both a cardigan and pullover with no clue how to do it, what should I be aware of, colors, certain stitch patterns, or do I just get a bunch of craft paper and make a basic sweater pattern, then pop down my swatches or is there a rhythm or reason to do this a certain way? Any help directions I would be happy to pay for. Help me obi wan kenobi.
Starting with craft paper (or a garment in a shape you like) is perfect. You can then lay out the swatches in that general shape in some way that pleases you. You can organize them by color or pattern or business or value or texture or...... Whatever tickles your fancy. Of course once you start sewing you may fine you have to do some moving around because of size , stretchiness or whatever. But it is nice to have a place to begin. Good luck! May you swatches lead you on.
The initial inspiration came many years ago when I sewed about half of my swatch stash into a blanket. This time, it is essentially a blanket with sleeves that fits over other clothes and will keep me cozy all day in my drafty old house.
Love this, wish I could neat something this great!
What a lovely coat and poem to go with it. Thanks again.
What a delight to hear your voice. And your elusive new coat is glorious. Congratulations!
The coat is wonderful!!!
That coat is so beautiful! The latest couture has nothing on you.
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You are wrong. The coat is certainly chic!
How delicious to be among friends who think so! Thanks
Adore the Dr. Seuss reading. The rhythms are comforting as is your voice.
I think the coat is delightful and should be worn, not photographed!
OK! It's on my back as I type. Thanks Deb. 😘
How fabulous to make something that is useful and also beautiful! I love it! Thanks for sharing it!
Love love love the audio!!!! What delights- both the coat and the poem!!
Love the coat! Fabulous and gorgeous! You must feel like a million bucks when you wear it. It inspires me to do something with my swatches too. Great to find harmony in assembling disparate pieces - it all came together beautifully.
I have to say that making the coat was more fun than thinking about it --as though the swatches drew me in until I couldn't resist. May yours do the same!
Just marvelous in every possible way.
I absolutely love the coat...now I have an idea for all my own swatches! Thank you Sarah
Yippee! Have fun.
I loved hearing your voice. Thank you
This is what I have been waiting for! I have various swatches that I want to make both a cardigan and pullover with no clue how to do it, what should I be aware of, colors, certain stitch patterns, or do I just get a bunch of craft paper and make a basic sweater pattern, then pop down my swatches or is there a rhythm or reason to do this a certain way? Any help directions I would be happy to pay for. Help me obi wan kenobi.
Starting with craft paper (or a garment in a shape you like) is perfect. You can then lay out the swatches in that general shape in some way that pleases you. You can organize them by color or pattern or business or value or texture or...... Whatever tickles your fancy. Of course once you start sewing you may fine you have to do some moving around because of size , stretchiness or whatever. But it is nice to have a place to begin. Good luck! May you swatches lead you on.