never noticed

Ironing my new old skirt the other morning, I noticed for the first time the blocking of the pattern and the unique handmadeness quality to it. A diamond in the rough.

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call the fashion police

These were the words uttered by nearly 10 year old whilst ironing my new old dress.  Its a 1940’s or 1950’s handmade frock and I love it. It does have a singe on the front though but I will try and ignore that.

The button - whee.

I have become a bit obsessed with this lately. Trying to find out more information on fabric designed by K Marjorie Warren. I have had no luck. They remind me of my new old frock above. Pretty. [This picture is from The Gentle Arts Diary 1992 that I got from a garage sale.]

And I have drawn a name for the book give away. It Donna. I hope you enjoy it. Email me your address and it will be with you shortly. And thanks again for the nomination . Right back at ya babe.

finishing and continuing things

I wore this skirt to work today.  I finished it on Boxing Day and it was sitting in my to do basket since September 07. Can’t rush these things ’spose. I know its just one skirt but it weighs on my mind when I don’t complete things, even more so when a new year starts.

And of course where there is one, there are others, like rats, which we had omg over the last few months but now I pray they have gone.
I started this journal thing when I first discovered blogs, about 2 and a bit years ago. Its from The Wish Jar. I did a few pages of it then stashed it away, pfff, but got it out again this morning. I’m aiming to finish to my level of satisfaction. I reprinted the 100 daily ideas again today and I am off and running.

Oh crap this photo thing - thanks Jodie for doing the reconnaissance . I can see pictures can anyone else?