Slowly but surely
August 28, 2009
I've been stitching on this skirt slowly. I pick it up when I have a few minutes - in the carpool line and other times while I am waiting for the girls. It lives in this bag, with the Alabama Stitch book, thread, scissors and a pin cushion. It's a project that has a nice pace to it. Easy to pick up, and equally important, easy to put down. I'm a little more than half finished with the reverse applique so, fingers crossed, I will be wearing it some time this fall.
And not as slowly, but definitely as surely, I am making camera straps and some other goods to sell in the shop. As of right now, I plan on re-opening the shop on Thursday, September 3. I haven't set a time yet, but as soon as I do, I will let you know here. Sound good?
Sounds good to me! Love the skirt. I'll bet it's going to really pretty being worn.
Posted by: brandy | August 28, 2009 at 07:34 AM
oh, "some other goods"...can't wait to see what those are!
Posted by: Tara Thayer | August 28, 2009 at 07:49 AM
This skirt caught my attention in the book too - it's beautiful. Can't wait to see the finished piece!
Posted by: Beth | August 28, 2009 at 08:20 AM
You are doing a fantastic job on the skirt! Hand sewing is so meditative.
Posted by: jess | August 28, 2009 at 08:27 AM
Can't wait to see the finished skirt - I'm from Alabama and I didn't know about this book - way cool - cannot wait to check it out!
TGIF!
Andra
Posted by: Andra | August 28, 2009 at 10:01 AM
The skirt is looking fabulous!!
Posted by: Amy Hodge | August 28, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Yummy color choices! Hand work is so portable, and quieting, no?
Posted by: Karen at sew and sow life | August 28, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Cant wiat to see the finished project and the reopening of your shop. :)
Posted by: Kashoan | August 28, 2009 at 11:32 AM
that looks like a great travel project. I love it.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | August 28, 2009 at 11:55 AM
ooo! i hope there will still be a camera strap for me once i get back in from school (11:30 PST, in case you are wondering...ha ha!).
Posted by: ani | August 28, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Wow, that is one way of combining two plain and simple fabrics and turning them into something extraordinary and beautiful!
Posted by: Dag | August 29, 2009 at 12:54 AM
Looks amazing. I have had my eye on that book for awhile now. Looking forward to seeing the results!
Posted by: Dawn Suzette | August 29, 2009 at 03:39 AM
i think i need a carpool line.
maybe then i could get some things finished!
Posted by: leslie | August 29, 2009 at 10:37 AM
Very cute!
Posted by: Lia | August 29, 2009 at 11:21 AM
missed the straps last time. hope to snag one this round!
Posted by: darlene | August 30, 2009 at 12:02 AM
What a gorgeous travel time project!
Posted by: ali | August 30, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Yah I made the Twirl Skirt for my daughter and I an they are wonderful, thank you.
Designs by Harmonie
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Posted by: Harmonieshandbags | August 30, 2009 at 11:22 AM
The skirt is enticing, but what drew my eye was your pincushion. Note to self: do you really NEED more pincushions?
Posted by: Jill B | August 30, 2009 at 06:41 PM
I pray that it is in my size! It is already in my fave colors!! :)
pve
Posted by: pve | August 31, 2009 at 02:21 PM
I've had the Alabama Stitch Book for over a year now, and I just wish I could get to it! Lovely skirt coming together, Erin!
Posted by: Sara | August 31, 2009 at 03:15 PM
I LOVE the Alabama Stitch Book. I bought it before I learned to sew, just because I thought it to be so inspiring (and I was determined to *someday* make a reverse applique skirt). Yours looks amazing!
Posted by: kate | September 02, 2009 at 12:01 PM
The skirt is great- so beautiful. I can't wait to see the finished product. I am a big Alabama fan. I just wish I was better at sewing so I tackle a project kit without reservations!
Posted by: Sam | September 03, 2009 at 09:13 AM
i'm so glad that you are enjoying the skirt process. my hand-stitching has been like that lately too... a little bit, put down for a while, a little bit more. and you are going to LOVE wearing that skirt :)
Posted by: amisha | September 05, 2009 at 09:05 AM