{ FRIDAY FAVOURITE } X-Stitch

I used to cross stitch, you know, those little kits, normally squares with teddies or flowers or whatever.  I also enjoyed it but WTF do you do with a hundred 10 x 10 teddies or flowers? So I gave away all my cross stitch kit years ago – 10 x 10s included.  Progressing onto bigger projects should have been the way to go but I guess I got bored.

Then I see an ensemble like this!  Look at all that colour, look at all that work.              { S W O O N }.

Thou shall not be tempted by cross-stitch – with sewing & knitting, my life is full. enough. thank you.

But a girl can have a good ‘ol perve right?!

Happy Friday all, have a good weekend x

{ source : Daksha Blouse & skirt | Anthropologie }

 

{ FRIDAY FAVOURITE } Buttons…

{ Source : Pinterest }

Lovin’ the button detail down the sides & on the shoulders. Very pinafore looking but so cute.

I have a vintage Simplicity pattern with some similar detail. Im thinking a monochrome version is in order…..

Happy Friday all, have a great weekend x

{ FRIDAY FAVOURITE } Mixed pattern…

{ Source : Marc by Marc Jacobs via Pattern Prints Journal }

Funky, bold prints can be mixed as long as either the pattern matches or the tones match.

See how the blues are all of one hue even though the patterns are so completely different… notice the reds too?

See how the bottom ruffle with the blue grid is different to the red grid above, see the similar pattern match?

When you have scraps of fabric, dont throw them out. Keep them & look at how one scrap might compliment another scrap & use these in future projects. A simple trim, binding, belt or button will make a huge difference.

Have a good weekend all x

{ FRIDAY FAVOURITE } Pure white…

{ Image via Annabelle Fleur // VivaLuxury }

Sometimes, just adding an extra wide hem detail makes all the difference. Perfection.

Have a good weekend all x