Three on Thursday | Making for Europe.
Yesterday’s Soyokaze finish was the last “official make” I’d planned for our trip. Doesn’t it look great with the tote?
of course you do have to imagine it on me … with no pin holding it in place. and for sure a top. and pants.
The tote was a lot of fun to make (even the cutting wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be) and the lining fabric – a Rifle Paper Co print on canvas (purchased at my “local” fabric store – sadly, the shop is a 45 minute drive in good traffic, but still…) – makes me smile every time I see it.
Thanks to those finishes, I felt good about devoting today to Other Things (besides making. and happy to report my pre-trip to-do list has all the boxes checked!)
I did do a little more making last night. Here’s the beginning of a pair of Malabrigo Hand Thingies, using a lovely wool/silk/cashmere skein from my stash.
I have a couple of appointments over the next two days (plus more TGBBS!) that should give me plenty of time to finish them before we leave.
So … late this afternoon, once I checked off that last to-do, I turned on the iron, pressed the pre-washed fabric, and cut out another Uniform.
no pressure, right?!
Joining in with Carole and company today … and guessing they all have posts that will make finding three a whole lot easier 😉 Happy Thursday!
15 Comments
Bonny
You are definitely going to be one of the best-dressed women in Europe! I really love that tote and your details and finish are impeccable (as always).
Kat
So lovely… every bit of this! I am sitting here thinking… oh my, I want to be you when I grow up!
And, yes… Bonny is so right! YOU will absolutely be the best dressed woman in all of Europe!
Honore´
YAY for all your list crossing off! YAY for the Soyokaze and the tote and new project/s you’ve begun with still time to spare! YAY to You! You rock!
Cheers~
Juliann
Love that uniform fabric and your bag is amazing!
Vera
The sweater and tote are Perfect together! You are literally a “making machine.”. You take off on Monday, correct? So, Bon Voyage! Enjoy the time with your Mom. Have fun and make some memories!
Barbara Jarosz
The sweater is absolutely gorgeous. You do beautiful work. Very impressive.
Carole
That sweater will be JUST the thing for your trip and the bag is the perfect accessory! You go, Mary!!
Kym
Nice. Nice. Nice.
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Patty
That Uniform fabric is to die for! And your tote is just great. I’m thinking I could use a pair of mitts myself…maybe next. Working very hard on remaining monogamous!
Vicki
Oh my gosh, I love it all… but that fabric for the new Uniform is AMAZING!! Love it!
Margene
I am so impressed you have all the boxes checked and ready to go! I am going away overnight and feel behind the 8ball because of lack of organization! The mitts will be so cute and your outfit is SO chic. Making is the best thing we can ever do. You inspire!
tb8pdmh
Mmmmm, that lining!
Penny
Love every piece! And the fabric for your new Uniform makes me wish I knew how to sew. You will definitely be traveling in style!
Nancy
Beautiful, impressive sweater and bag! I take it your LFS is in Ponce City Market or close by. Happy sewing and knitting!
Amber
All of these things are gorgeous! I especially love the sweater and tote together.