Sunday 1 January 2012

A Last Project for 2011

We've just got back this evening from 5 days away, staying at the kind of beach house where going to the beach is a matter of a short bush walk (take a different path, end up at a different beach...)



I knew there would be no room for a sewing machine while we were away, but a piece of linen was calling to me - it wanted to come too.  Some fast overnight sewing turned it into a skirt just before we set off, and here it is outside the beach house:




This is the same pattern as my last skirt - Vogue 1174 (bodice left off), this time in a straight size 14. The only changes were a little more length, selvedge instead of hem at the front, simple waistband, and stitched down pleats. This latter is not a great idea as it means the pockets take on the job of providing the wearing ease. But not to worry...

I'm pleased to report this was a very comfortable, useful beach skirt.




We got back from the beach this evening just in time to race out and see the 9 o'clock "kids" New Year's Eve fireworks over Sydney Harbour.  They said it was "so amazing" [daughter] and "just like 3D" [son].  The midnight fireworks and party looked to be even more exciting... Can great fireworks possibly be a sign for a spectacular year ahead?

On this hopeful note, Happy New Year to you all!  I wish you lots of everything I want - patience, satisfaction and success with your sewing, and peace of mind, happiness and even more patience in the rest of life. See you soon!

7 comments:

  1. Absolutely lovely and your beach vacation sounds like it was perfect!!! I just love the pictures! Happy 2012!!

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  2. Happy New Year! Your beach looks dreamy. I like your skirt a lot. The blue linen is just perfect for summer.

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  3. I enjoyed seeing your beach pictures. Your blue top and skirt is such a pretty” warm weather outfit. I can't wait for spring. It seems incredible that you are already in 2012 and we have 8 hours to go. The champagne is chilling.

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  4. Happy New Year to you too. I hope 2012 is a wonderful year for you and your family, complete with plenty of sewing goodness!

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  5. Thanks Debi, Karin and Audrey!

    Debi, please be advised I'm glossing over the holiday tensions and bluebottles in the sea:-).

    Karin, it was great to be away from home (and from the TV/computer) but it did seem strange to drive for 4+ hours to the beach when we have plenty of beaches nearby...

    Audrey, the time difference is so weird - it's also really weird thinking about the weather differences. We're supposed to be in the height of summer but it only feels like early spring here.

    Happy New Year!

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  6. Thank you Robyn! Sorry I missed your comment; it arrived while I was writing in slo-mo:-(.

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  7. Oh that beach looks blissful! Happy New Year Gabrielle and I hope the year ahead is fantastic.

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