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Summer Video Series – Saturday morning mumblings

A quick good morning….

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A Simple Survey – What do you see?

Please take a moment to help with this simple survey:

LINK to SURVEY

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Summery Fichus

Summer is the perfect time for light, airy accessories such as a fichu!

There are some great fabric options out there right now:

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Summer Video Series – Follow Friday

Today, for Follow Friday, I share two blogs for your consideration.

The Young Sewphisticate

The Victorian Needle

Please, join the Final Friday Frolic at 7pm tonight via Facebook Live. Help Chestnut Bay Quilt Shop reach their 200 viewer goal!

While waiting for today’s video to upload, I was excited to watch this video for The Sunbonnet Challenge by A Modista do Desterro.

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Summer Video Series – Parasols

Today I share some of my parasols and progress on my sunbonnet.

Friday edit: Brandon McKinney just posted this video on when to re-cover and when not to re-cover a parasol.

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on June 25, 2020 at 11:54 am Comments (4)

Aprons can be simple utilitarian necessities to highly embellished accessories. They can be made of cotton, wool, linen or silk. They can be torn and tattered…. Crisp, white, and pressed…. Ruffled and embroidered. Aprons can also be a great way to connect with guests.

With this in mind, I invite you to join the July 2020 Apron Challenge.

Plus, who couldn’t use another apron?

How to participate:

Join the Facebook Group: 2020 Apron Challenge. There will be questions to answer so I know you are a real person.

We will begin discussion July 1st.

What to do:

Make an apron and share your progress. Your apron can be from any era and any region.

Share your progress. This can include: pattern, directions, or inspiration piece, your material choices, and steps as you sew.

Rules:

This is for fun. Each person will choose their own goals for this project. I ask that we support each other in those goals. Participants may choose to do any era, region, and size apron. I also welcome those who wish to make doll scale aprons.

Notes: The Sunbonnet Challenge will continue until everyone feels they have successfully completed their project(s). There will be an August challenge: Personal Linens.

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on June 24, 2020 at 5:50 pm Comments (1)

Summer Video Series – Strawberry Bookmark

For today’s Whimsey Wednesday we are making strawberry bookmarks. These are inspired by the strawberry emeries so popular for the last 150 years.

Materials:

Strawberry velvet, wool, or other tight weave fabric – approx 3″ circle
Leafy green wool or felt – approx 2″ scrap
8″-10″ of ribbon
Batting
Optional: beads or embroidery floss

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Summer Video Series – Meet Cali and Birthday

Today I share two more of my dolls and have a new idea mid-video for one of them.

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Summer Video Series – Bonnet Stays

Today’s video talks about how to keep a bonnet on your head and attach a bonnet stay or crossband. Please read my previous article on Bonnet Stays for more information and photos. Find velvet covered Crossbands available at Timely Tresses.