May 07, 2007
Bubble Skirt
I have been creatively busy. I made the fabric for this skirt and then made the skirt today. I felt all sorts of snazzy because I made the pattern too. I am getting ready for the Quilt National opening. What a boring web site that is... and for such an exciting event!
Hey... did you notice you can just mouse over the link and see where I am directing you? A new and exciting all-nerd-plug-in.
Oh and I forgot to tell you, I was recently called a nerd. I have always wanted to be a nerd. This person said it totally without prompting too! I mean, I was being nerdy.
So I made the skirt, now I need a blouse, or top. The idea is to make it myself, dye it, make it memorable. I think I need to go to a pattern store for this top. I love this
but I can't dye it and I don't want to spend 48$$ on a t-shirt. This is totally dye-able but again 48$. I just don't have that money right now. Maybe I should go t-shirt shopping tomorrow morning. That would be easier than making my own shirt. Then I can just focus on the surface design aspect! Where the real fun is.
So here is a wonky detail shot, timed photos will do that. Note the scrape on my thumb and the blue-tinged-dyers nail. I can take myself out all dressed up, but there will always be a blip in the armor.
This cloth was made with soy wax, on cotton satin. The seams totally show. I love raw edges. I zig-zagged over the opened seam with rayon embroidery thread. Thought you would want to know.
Now can we just take a moment to look at two more things within this photo?
Monk... Doesn't he look scrummy-yummy? And so attentive. He had to know what was making the beeping noise-I used the timer for this photo.
The floor? Hard wood...my feet feel all clean and spiffy walking on this surface...
What a great kitty! Monk looks like he is definitely in charge of making sure the floors are nice to walk on. That is a fabulous skirt, I think you could find a good basic t-shirt in that brilliant green, it seems to be around a lot this season.
Posted by: JulieZS at May 11, 2007 02:53 AMI think that's position #3 ... or a loose #5. Love the skirt, very pretty. Monk is adorable. And the floor is beautiful. Appears to be finished in gloss rather than matte, right? I can't wait to see it in person.
Posted by: mom at May 8, 2007 06:11 AMAre those feet in position #2?
I want to see this with and orange and green striped dashiki with metallic gold tassel from the collar and sleeve. And pink crocs.
when you are at the DB walk down to the bottom of the driveway and cross the steet. walk down to the stream bed and look up. That staircase...
http://www.lacativa.com/DB2005/stairgate.jpg
Really cool skirt! I love the op you picked out too. I see why you want it! It's great. You might find a cool t-shirt to go with this skirt though. There's so much to choose from.