Wouldn't you know it? I pop back in again, and I have yet another skirt to show upon my return. It's the wrap skirt from Heather Ross' Weekend Sewing, made up in Anna Maria Horner's Good Folks. I love this fabric collection so much, and in spite of being a bit uncertain about the finished skirt at first, I really do like the pattern. I was worried the waist would be waaay too high and the ties too short, but the bias cut came through. Of course, I had to give it a good yank to get it tied, but coupled with the high waist, it seems to have a bit of a corset effect--a very good thing for me these days.
We've enjoyed spring break and several weekends at the lake, regularly scheduled trips to the farmers' market, and eating dinner outside that was cooked on the grill (and sprinkled with a bit of pollen!). Oh, how I love the routines my family falls into during the spring and summer--even if it does equate to even more sporatic blog posts! And April was my month to send out fabrics to the ladies of Twelve Square--I requested a nine-patch pattern, hoping it it proves to be a simple and easy block so everyone can get back to this glorious weather. Yay spring!
I am looking forward to working on your block-I love the fabric you sent out. Now after that I'll have to whip up that skirt, too.
Posted by: jessica | April 28, 2009 at 04:35 PM
i keep staring at the fabric you sent. i adore it.
and now i can't get my eyes off this skirt. i MUST get that book!
Posted by: leslie | April 28, 2009 at 05:39 PM
The skirt looks great! I have a list a mile long of things I want to sew for myself. If only there were more hours in the day.
I'm egar to start on your square...there are still a few days left in april :)
Posted by: beki | April 29, 2009 at 09:09 AM