two greats together

2ºC!! we are in desperate  need of warmth. could not think of anything better than gilberto and stevie.
have a warm weekend!

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patterning

my pal rubi sent me in the pattern world direction. interesting how much you learn when you focus in on something. or maybe it's because the ever obsessive in me takes precedence. still remember when it was gardening and bulbs, then mexican food, then dyeing, then.....

therefore without much more delay let me share some of my findings.

• bought the above pants which will be turned into a skirt here. 
• i can go from their shape patterns  in any direction, cool, but stylish.
• gorgeous vintage patterns here and also here
• classic contemporaries here simple flattering styles for grown up women
• this one has lots and their fitting and sewing tips are an excellent source.

 OT. my indigo vat reached 95ºC!! bcse i was abducted by webs offering patterns.contrary to what it's said it din't turn into a frog, still dyeing well! go figure.

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early stages

still a long rectangular thing. the silk twists like crazy so after 2 false starts i designed  a contraption to make the yarn feed without twisting. ah! the wonders of divergent thinking.

while on that topic,  the purists would wince at this and call it cheating. i think it's pretty cool.

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