Somewhere in Delaware

My new friend, Alicia, lives there. If I get in my car and drive without stopping I can get to my new friend's house in just about 13 hours. If I do it, though, I would have a mighty problem finding her once I got there. You see, I don't know her. You read correctly, I don't know her. In fact, I don't even know what she looks like. I met her in Blogland a few days ago and the typing has been fast and furious between us since. To celebrate our new found friendship we have decided to do a project together. We both will be blogging about it simultaneously. Alicia will post her progress on her blog, Possibilities. You can click on the highlighted word to get to her blog to check it out. When you are there scroll down and see the terrific bag that she made.

And now to the business at hand: We have chosen the book Sew Serendipity by Kay Whitt. If you click on the highlighted book title it will take you to the Amazon page, look for her book under Sewing, she should be the first book in that category.

 

Now I have to tell you, Kay Whitt , is a God send. She has produced a book for the rest of us... yup... the newbies to sewing that still want style and flair.

 

Alicia and I have chosen the dress (below) as a first project. I looked at the instructions, I probably should start with the skirt but typical me, we have decided to go with a little harder project. Now Kay, if you are reading this, I PROMISE to do the skirt if I flunk the Romantic Floral Tunic Dress. You see, Kay says, in black & white (actually black & pink) for everyone to see, start off with the skirt if you are new to sewing. Alas, neither my new found friend, Alicia, nor I have listened. So the Romantic Floral Tunic Dress it is.

 

Early this morning I set out to photograph the fabric for the project. There wasn't a soul down at the lake.

 

I could shoot anywhere I wanted.

 

Since there was nobody around I took a quick dip. It is an odd, delicious pleasure to be able to swim in nature with no other human beings around.

Do you see the little bag on the dock?

 
Take a peek inside it. I don't want to leave you with the mistaken impression that I can go to a fabric store looking for fabric for a project and ONLY come out with the amount called for in the pattern. At all times my addiction must be fed.  
 

 
 

 

 
 

 

 

Comments

[Alicia Armstrong]

Forget Delaware, after seeing your BEAUTIFUL photos I'm coming to your house! WOW, I love your fabrics, your batiks will make a beautiful dress (you can do it!). For myself I had envisioned a fabric similar to what the model is wearing only in light blues and greens, but couldn't find it anywhere. Maybe for the future skirt! I never even saw the advice about making the skirt first, oh well, full speed ahead! Carolina, your post today is just AMAZING; I love the surprise peek into the bag. The whole layout is very inspiring! I was going to say "I'm off to sew" but maybe I'll start with reading the directions.

[Amber]

i love your choice of textiles/patterns, too! they are always so representative of your eclectic/bright/cheerful/wild spirit and personality. i am sure the dress will turn out amazing! can't wait to see the final product!

[Brandy]

The fabric you chose is BEAUTIFUL!!!! I cannot wait to see the project progress. I am off to view Alicia's page now!!!

[Kay Whitt]

OK...I am reading this, and since you are skipping the skirt, you better be making a muslin!

[Ravenhill]

You write such wonderful posts and with the beautiful photos I can feel your lovely experience. Your fabrics are so gorgeous!!!

[Amy]

i hope you two document your progress! can't wait to see the final product(s) :-D

[Amanda]

I think I need to put that book on my Christmas list - I want to learn to sew my own clothes and they are just gorgeous... good luck with your project, I can't wait to see how you get on!

Also, I agree with the commentors above - it looks glorious where you live x

[My Owl Barn]

I love your fabric and that location at the lake is just perfect!

[maureen]

Wow, that lake is amazing! What a wonderful place to take photos of such lovely fabrics. I'm going to have to add that book to my list. Thank you!

And, thanks for visiting my way! ~ Maureen

[Gayle]

I can't wait to see what you two come up with. I just LOVE Kays new book Sew Serendipity. I have made a dress, and a skirt from it. I am making another skirt. I have gotten some fabrics for a jacket. I have enough fabrics for at least 2 more dresses.... did I say I love Kay Whitt designs?... LOL
I will be following your posts, I know you can do it.... YOU GO GIRLS!

[Michael - Innkeeper]

i'm pretty sure my mom would love this book. thanks for sharing!

[Elizabeth Mackey]

What a gorgeous lake! You lucky lady :) I have that book on my Amazon wish list, I really like the skirts and dresses in it.
I love how your dress turned out by the way :)