Saturday, April 21, 2012

IRCC II - The Question of the Moment

O.K.

As you can see, I've started working on the trim. I'm tilting the inner loops in groups of four and I think the new interaction and rhythmic spacing does just what I wanted in terms of unifying the two small band of trim into a single unit. And it also looks much less modern to my eyes

Both good things!

The question of the moment is, 'Should I go further?'

I could do so many things...tilting the outside loops also, stitching an additional pattern where the four loops meet, pearling or jeweling the trim at the intersections, or in the spaces I've created...

I've yet to commence the work on the frogs and buttons with which to close this puppy so I don't want to go crazy but as we know I'm a 'More is more!' kind of girl...

What do you think?


Friday, April 20, 2012

IRCC II Tasty Nibble #5 - My Lace

It never fails to amaze me what I can find on e-bay!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

What the world needs now...is more of THIS DRESS!



Portrait of a lady
Alternate Title: Vittoria Colonna
Near Bronzino, Agnolo, 1503-1572, Italy
2nd half of 16th century
Found online at HOLLIS number: olvwork557680

It's a little early for me, but every detail I look at only makes me like it more!

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Sunday, April 15, 2012

Saturday, April 14, 2012

IRCC II -Tasty Nibble 1

The first row of gold trim going onto the front opening of my loose gown


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