FINALLY

Well, I finally finished that custom clutch that I was talking about. It is made from 100% dupioni silk in ivory and moss green. I hand stitched it in a dusty rose cotton quilting thread. I made a silk peony flower pin that can either be worn or pinned to the clutch.

I'm also learning how to use the macro function on my camera. It's FUN!

Working with Quality

I just had the excellent fortune to find this LUSH dupioni shantug silk on sale and so I stocked up! I get the shivers when I touch it; it's that good.
I've been feeling a deep need to do some hand work. I rummaged and found some yummy scraps to work with and made this sunny flower that will soon become a brooch. My plan is to use some of this new silk to make more brooches in a more luxe style.

Today I will plant the remaining spring crop in my garden. HOORAY!