Finished! A jacket I started at the beginning of the year. Many hours of hand stitching skinny bias strips. Followed by more hours sewing little glass beads.
A detail of the front.
I was working on this one, basting the bias strips in place, last February when we had our ice storm and power outage. I was bundled in wool, sweaters, parkas, knit cap and fingerless gloves with a blanket over my knees as I basted the strips in place. See the magnetic flashlight attached to my light? As the sun went down, I could still see enough to continue sewing.
A thank you to Lee who, after my post, recommended a good, inexpensive head lamp. Next time I’ll be even more prepared. [argh,…. please,…. no next time!]
All surfaces covered with appliqués and beads. Because, if you’re going to do it and it’s a pandemic and you have all the time in the world, why not?
I always have a piece of hand work at the ready for netflix and amazon movies and documentaries, PBS mystery series, YouTube videos about renovating French chateaus, you name it, I’m there, needle in hand.
The back.
At first, I think, ‘this will never get done!’ But, as days, then weeks, then months go by, eventually, it happens. The last stitch and the last bead is sewn in place.
And it’s on to the next project!
This might just be one of my favorite pieces, Ann, and I definitely want to see the French Chateau renovation!
Wow! Thanks Betsy!
So many French Chateau renovations on YouTube! One of my favs: ‘How to Renovate a Chateau [without killing your partner]”
Oh! Ann, this jacket is exquisite! I love the simplicity and the delicate stitching x thousands (of beads). ❤️
Thank You Judith! Your comments are so very much appreciated!
Wow! That is an incredible piece. I would say that power outages are your friend, rather than foe, if that is what you can do during (kidding, of course, but it did not stop you!).
Thank You Pat! I agree, power outages do not stop hand work!
WOW – just love this. It is gorgeous.
Pilots use these kinds of head flashlights so they have free hands and focused light. https://www.amazon.com/GearLight-Headlamp-Flashlight-S500-PACK/dp/B07QGRWZNB/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2BA1M3NWHNG7U&keywords=headset+flashlight&qid=1636325483&sprefix=headset+flashlight%2Caps%2C54&sr=8-5 You might check them out. Hikers & campers also use them
Thank You Lee! And for the link! They make great gifts too.
This is exquisite! Your work is always impeccable and raise my bar!
Thank You Harriott!
Just stunning! Too bad neither of my kids is planning to get married as this would be perfect! Our daughter is having our first grandchild in March, so we are excited about that.
Thank You Judy! Congratulations on your soon to be born grandchild! What a wonderful thing!