Monday, April 23, 2007

Inspiration

Vicki tagged me to list five blog entries that inspired me last week. What an honour! I'm not usually good at "memes" - listing personal things and favourites off the top of my head is just not my thing; but that one is different, and suits me very well. It's so easy to think of 5 blog entries that inspired me - the only difficulty is stopping at five. Thanks, Vicki!

Here is my top 5 pick from last week's blogging goodness (but there were so many more...):
- Summerset's blog is a daily inspiration, but last week I kept coming back to that particular entry. It also helped me with my Vogue 2902 dress, as there is a similar waist stay.
- Vicki's blog itself comes topmost in my list of inspiring blogs. Last week, I particularly delighted in this entry where she talked about her craft books collection, and what joy they are for her (they're a joy for me, too!). Vicki also shared an exquisite tea-themed quilt at the end of this entry.
- Gigi at the Sewing Divas came up with a superb tutorial on how to add bra cups to a halter dress. I'll definitely be using that technique soon, it's a great answer to the bra strap problems of those halter/strapless dresses, which is why I've never sewn (or worn) any. Thanks, Gigi!
- Karen's Shepherd's Bush bellpull and her whole bellpull wall were probably my favourite stitchy eye candy of the week.
- One of the joys of Etsy is discovering new blogs. Last week, I found the lovely, fresh Norththreads blog.

I would love to think of 5 people to tag, but I have a train to catch! I hope some of you take up the challenge and share what inspired you last week. :)

Have a great week, everyone! I'll be back in a few days.

14 comments:

Barbara said...

Some fun links there, Isabelle! :)

Annemarie said...

Thanks for this list of inspirational (as it were) blogs. Have a great week!

Wendy said...

Very cool ~ thank you for the links, Isabelle! Have a good week!!

Tracy said...

Hello! I found my way here via Vicki's Turkey Feathers. You have a beautiful place here! What a clever creator you are--your stitchery of all kinds are wonders! So great to great your top blogs list--thanks for sharing more inspiration! Happy Days! :o)

Carol said...

Hi Isabelle - I agree with the others, great links!! It was a very good blog week :-)

Dawn said...

Have a good week:)

Redwitch said...

Thanks for sharing these Isabelle, I've added a few to my reader :) Your blog is always inspiring too!

Anne S said...

One inspirational lady giving us yet more inspiration today :D I think it'd be hard just to pinpoint 5 blogs that are inspirational! ;) Your Pere Lachaise post and photos are just wonderful ... I felt as if I was there myself (and wishing I was) :D Have a wonderful week sweetie :D

Sew-in-Love said...

My blog has been so dull of late that I couldn't inspire anyone, I think! Sigh!

I never get memes sent to me and some of them look quite fun, so feel free to tag me anytime, mon amie!=)

Elisabeth=)

Summerset said...

Wow! Thanks for adding me to the list, so glad I could inspire!

Lizzy said...

You're an inspiration, Isabelle! Thanks for sharing the wonderful blogs with us...

Have a lovely week, Sweetie... :-)

{{{Hugs}}}

whitecalla said...

Enjoy your trip !!! :D

Shashi Nayagam said...

Have a great week dear Isabelle and look forward to speaking to you soon.

lena-lou said...

All lovely blogs ...as is your own. Hoping you have a nice rest of the week :-)