Fabric for my little man. The Name of the key accent fabric is “Boys will be boys” could not resist this fabric. I have easter and the next few months all sorted:) Check out the other fabrics by clicking on read more.
I bought some great fabric to make something For Christian (my gorgeous 7 month old). I did not have any patterns so I used an existing pair of shorts to make a pattern block for him. Then a lovely friend came over for morning tea and gave me these. So excited to have a bunch of new possibilities. I can make tweaks to the patterns to make them my own.
It’s no secret that I love hats and fascinators. So much so that I want to wear them more often. So here is my “Yellow Swallow” fascinator. Great with my dresses or jeans and a tee.
That’s right I am kick starting my blog agin. Interestingly, I now walk through a shopping center view sales with out even an inkling of desire to purchase. Normally a sales rack would send a rush of blood to the head and a rapid flick through all the clothes.
My making my first commissioned apron was lots of fun. Knowing the person who I was going to make it for I could select fabrics they would like, with the final approval from my customer. This one was made with Indian cotton and a vintage fabric pocket.
My style of street vendor. 1 Lira a strand. The only questions remaining are … ” Which ones?” and ” How many?”.
The first shopping mall in the world, it was market place during the Byzantine Empire (330 A.D) and was constructed as a mall in 1461. The Grand Bazaar is completely covered, with domed ceilings and 4500 shops. I was feverish with excitement. There are so many interesting things, fabrics, scarfs, linen, pottery, tiles, jackets and more. All the sales pitches you could want (including complementary tea).
What better way to end a shopping high than with a scrumptious treat. Demel is one of the oldest Cafes sweets and chocolate makers in Vienna. On recommendation of the lady who works there, I had a rose macaroon, with cream and lychee center, embraced by raspberries. I paused, took my time to appreciate every mouthful.
My favourite designer boutique on the high street of Vienna Petkov. The highlight of his Vienna lable is the textured fabrics. The skirt I liked was made of woven copper and cotton, as it held a fascinating structure. I took great pleasure in trying it on. I had to grab some photographic evidence to remember this glorious boutique.
The driving tour of Wien was lovely. I saw so many great buildings. So here a a few of my favourite highlights.