A customer in Australia has been ordering skirts from my shop to wear in her tearoom/cafe. She wrote to say how much she loved them and ask when would I be making more. I had neglected that area of my shop and was down to just 2 skirts. So, I whipped up 2 more patchwork styles for her. Well, "whipped up" is not exactly right. They are pretty labor intensive. Each skirt is made from 54 pieces that I cut from 4 yards of coordinating cotton fabrics, stitch together into rows, gather and assemble into the skirt. Then, I wet, twist and dry for several hours in the dryer to get that beautiful broomstick effect. Here's the result:
I am shipping them to Australia today. I wish I could hand deliver them...
They are so beautiful! You are very creative. I guess you know that!
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ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. The skirts are gorgeous. Your customer is one lucky lady. Thanks for sharing your newest offerings. Have a fantastic day.
Lisa
XOXO
Wow Karen ~ those are gorgeous !!! I can't even imagine how labor intensive those would be !
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Lori
Karen,
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful! Thanks for sharing yet another lovely item.
Oh My Karen, I LOVE those skirts! That is just my style! You know how I love mixing fabrics and I do not wear skirts much, but when I do this is exactly what I like to wear! So pretty and girly and comfy! Thanks for sharing. I think you are going to be very busy with those!!
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteThe skirts are truly beautiful. I love them! I'm sure your customer will love it too...
Pei Li
Absolutely beautiful Karen! I can see your skirts in very high end boutiques everywhere!
ReplyDeletexxoo MB
Wow! Karen, your skirts are absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteHugs, :)
Kimberly
Beautiful~ of course I was lucky enough to see one in person~S
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteYour skirts are so beautiful. Wow, very labor intensive, but so worth it. I could see them selling really well in boutiques.
Carrie
What beautifully feminine skirts those are, and the work yo put into them is amazing.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing. :)
PiNK HuGS, xoxo
Colby
Karen...those are gorgeous!!
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Karen -
ReplyDeleteThey are stunning! I received a Fabric Retail magazine yesterday, and the headline is "2008 - Year of the Skirt." Keep on going with them - they are beautiful.
Lani
Just lovely....and I can surely attest to the quality of your work.
ReplyDelete...and I volunteer to hand deliver them for you...
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Oh my those are gorgeous! Very pretty Karen. I can see why the lady in Australia buys them. Have a beautiful PINK Day!
ReplyDeleteStephanie
Wow Karen! Those are really beautiful and a real labor of love!
ReplyDeleteEileen
Karen, the skirts are really beautiful. Is that the same pattern skirt you were wearing in your Sunday picture by the motorcycle? I admired that too, although we were supposed to be admiring the motorcycle. I would love to be your messenger to deliver them!!
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Oh Karen,
ReplyDeleteYour work is truly breathtaking. What beautiful skirts! How I wish I could do that! You are really one talented lady and the lady in Aussieland is one lucky lady to have your creations.
So glad I stopped by! Loved it!
Enjoy your day,
XOXO
Janet
Janet's Creative Pillows
These are so pretty. You would feel like such a lady in them. kath
ReplyDeleteThose skirts are just gorgeous! I think they should be a great seller for you!
ReplyDeleteThose are super!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing us.
Pamela
Karen those skirts are just awesome and so beautiful! Your whole website is gorgeous. ! Lynn
ReplyDeleteWow Karen! They are beautiful! She must be one very happy lady!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,, your skirts are lovely. Just beautiful. Wouldnt it be great if you could deliver them in person to Australia? Happy creating, luv, gail
ReplyDeleteKaren,
ReplyDeleteWhat a lucky customer to be getting your creations. I hope she sends you pictures of her shop, and herself wearing the skirts. How cool....I agree, it would be even better if you got to deliver them in person, woohoo
Theresa @ Cottage Violets
Karen....your skirts are beautiful!
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Debbie
Cozy Cottage Gifts and Decor
Wow Karen! I love those skirts! They are amazing! I've sewn all of my life, and know the labor involved, and also realize the long hours, and love you put into each gorgeous item you make! It's so evident in each skirt. Bravo!
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M
Love your blog!! beautiful!
ReplyDeleteMy 'pink bike' sign I made for a Cape Cod Shop, 'Ruffles N Roses' she is a member of MMP is in Junes RH magazine..my sign did not get in for shoot because it was earlier..I will post your blog so inspiring!
Denise New England
Thanks for adding me to your fav Blog list! I finally figured out how to add blogs to mine today and I had already added yours before I saw I was on yours.. Whew, confusing.k
ReplyDeletethank you for stopping by where do you find time for all this blogging I posted your link too!
ReplyDeleteHi Karen,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments in my blog. I think I did see the book you mentioned before..but I forgot what was the reason why I didn't get it ;P
Have a great day!
Hi Karen, I'm am so excited that your market has reached as far away as Australia. You know how much those Aussies love our products. It's a great marketplace for you to be tapping into.
ReplyDeleteI am away antiquing and have purchased so many pretties for my Themed wreaths I have to ship it all home in two boxes. I can't wait to start creating my new themed wreath ideas.
I will chat more when I get back home. I'm on my way back today.
xoxo
Cath
Those are absolutely beautiful! I especially love the second one.
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