3 Friends and some fun

 Had fun outing with some friends this past weekend.. Delicious treat in the box -- filled with a savory cream, topped with a fig, brie, walnuts, and a small container of wine. Yes. 

A marathon was going on, so tricky to park, but once we did...all sorts of gallivanting. 

Dress - Bias cut - Denim, screen print

Took the kindness of the fabric given to me by the gentlemen to match it with the kindness of my Mom. Used her pattern for a dress she made many for herself decades ago. Bias cut.  I hadn't sewn it before, and didn't catch a "trick" of putting it together (there are no written instructions)..thankfully did it in a test fabric before executing in this denim. I made slight modifications to her original, but essentially the same.

   

Lights having fun

Fun lights I saw on my walk. Usually they are all white.  Not exactly sure why they got switched to color -- holiday fun? Building by renowned architect. Will let you figure it out if desired. 

 

Morning light

What sunlight, angle, reflection, stillness and a few other things can do for the view. 

 

Fabric with possibilities

 Was walking around after visiting an exhibit involved in a research project I have been working on for some months.  Nearby town that is sometimes too touristy in parts, but I was in the more "real" part of town..all of it with pretty views.  Stopped into a workshop of some gentlemen that I had met prior -- wonderful ideas they create. They encouraged me to take a piece of fabric they had decided to give away. Interestingly, I knew what I wanted to do with it near the beginning, inspired by kindness. Still clothes for self, so not too altruistic here, but hopefully it flows with the entity. 

Positive

 

Several interesting overlays on positive thinking and actions. Preceded by an unexpected "cross pollination" on some research. So wonderful to plant those seeds. Grateful for those who do. 

Have been "making things" that aren't necessarily blog-able by my hand, but my hands are involved.

Hemming

 Gad, even though it is basic, when they are not yours, more consequences. Think multiple times, cut once. Thankfully it all worked out, even with a less than turn over amount to take away, and a thick stretchy denim.