tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post181377134133191664..comments2024-03-25T15:10:58.495-04:00Comments on Following The Thread: Literary Sewing Circle: Sisters of Grass Sewing InspirationMelwykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-80135802298530923942023-03-21T14:24:54.856-04:002023-03-21T14:24:54.856-04:00Definitely lots of great imagery to work with here...Definitely lots of great imagery to work with here. And the different clothes that Margaret wears and talks about are great starting points - I'm also thinking of the fancy dress she wears to hear Emma Albani sing. Lots to think about!Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-9617242587459112012023-03-21T14:24:01.427-04:002023-03-21T14:24:01.427-04:00I've never been much interested in sewing bags...I've never been much interested in sewing bags but this year they are really calling to me! Glad you are inspired by the Nicola pouch. I like the sashiko ideas too. Lots of inspo in this book!Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-84501163823081053952023-03-11T21:05:18.928-05:002023-03-11T21:05:18.928-05:00I am inspired by all the imagery of grasses and fl...I am inspired by all the imagery of grasses and flowers, as well as the horses theme. When Margaret finally gets a nice pair of trousers for riding in a soft green whipcord, it seemed like she is really stepping into her adult self. Perhaps a pair of trousers inspired by riding skirts or trousers of the 1900's will be good? Since zippers weren't a thing yet they would have to be a buttoned style. I'm currently looking at Merchant and Mills Quinn trousers, with the strap at the back waist like men's fishtail trousers of that era. Nothing is decided yet...Caireenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134474505018584506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-76169201361400024422023-03-10T19:40:17.803-05:002023-03-10T19:40:17.803-05:00Hi Melanie, As per your usual style, an amazing a...Hi Melanie, As per your usual style, an amazing amount of inspiration. Oddly enough I really like the Nicola bag - it has so taken my eye! I am up to about Chapter 5, and the first inspiration that hit me was Chapter 4 introduction where there is discussion on items for the museum collection, particularly the Japanese padded blue jackets with white stitching - shibori dye patterns. I immediately thought to myself how would I do this?<br />I am enjoying the book, it is a very gentle read. There is an interesting transfer of thoughts between the now and then, but it all fits and flows. The history is interesting. I really look forward to picking it up each time to read. <br /><br />But I will have to look further into the Nicola pouch!<br />....... Sara <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com