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New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Collection - Part 2

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Colle...

After taking a little detour in my last post on the meaning of "Handmade", this is the second post showing how I constructed a new lace top for my Spring...

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Colle...

After taking a little detour in my last post on the meaning of "Handmade", this is the second post showing how I constructed a new lace top for my Spring...

Woman's hands at sewing machine

What "Handmade" Means to Me

I have been working on a new lace top for my Spring Collection, and this post was supposed to be Part 2, showing the second half of the construction process...

What "Handmade" Means to Me

I have been working on a new lace top for my Spring Collection, and this post was supposed to be Part 2, showing the second half of the construction process...

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Collection

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Colle...

Lace is one of my favorite fabrics for spring, it’s so delicate and pretty but also lightweight and versatile – you can wear a lace top to a wedding or...

New Lace Top - Made by Hand for My Spring Colle...

Lace is one of my favorite fabrics for spring, it’s so delicate and pretty but also lightweight and versatile – you can wear a lace top to a wedding or...

Spring is Here!

Spring is Here!

It's been a while since my last blog post, I think the new energy of the spring season has got me moving again.  I went for a walk around some...

Spring is Here!

It's been a while since my last blog post, I think the new energy of the spring season has got me moving again.  I went for a walk around some...

Designing a 1940's Style Dress

Designing a 1940's Style Dress

One of my favorite time periods for fashion is the 1940s. Talk about glamour! There's something that makes you feel so fabulous wearing those waist-skimming fitted dresses with the floucy...

Designing a 1940's Style Dress

One of my favorite time periods for fashion is the 1940s. Talk about glamour! There's something that makes you feel so fabulous wearing those waist-skimming fitted dresses with the floucy...

Join Me on An Autumn Walk

Join Me on An Autumn Walk

I haven't been posting for a few months, due to a lot of things going on including selling our house and moving to another state. Moving in the heat of...

Join Me on An Autumn Walk

I haven't been posting for a few months, due to a lot of things going on including selling our house and moving to another state. Moving in the heat of...