Thank you for the nice *and helpful* feedback about the new look. I'm glad you like it, too!
I've been incredibly tired this week, and as a result have felt low in spirits, as well. Or is it the other way around? Or - are the physical and mental weariness feeding each other... Hard to tell. We definitely need a holiday (the last time we had more than a weekend off was last July), but that just can't happen right now.
I did manage to add a few goodies to the Etsy shop this week... I really love making those little treats, and I *heart* the spirit on Etsy!
Oh, and a book came in the mail that did make me smile: Crafting Springtime Gifts, by Tone Finnanger.The stuff in there is adorable without falling into the cutesy, and it could make gifts for babies as well as for grown-ups, I think. I didn't have any fabric in brown or beiges, though, so I just had my first tea-dying experiment so I can have fun with the book soon. Tea-dying turned out to be ridiculously easy, and the fabric came out just as I wanted it.
More on that some other day! 
Today, I wanted to show you my almost finished square for the bourse tutorial:
Morning Berries, by LHN. Stitched with DMC linen threads.
Hopefully I'll muster up enough energy this weekend to get started on the Vintage Vogue 2902 dress. A review on patternreview.com says it's tricky, so it looks like it will require extra care! The dress is so lovely though - well worth the effort, don't you think? I'll have to see if there are more reviews online.
Oh, and I might have to make a crinoline for that one, as I'm making it in lawn, which doesn't have much body. We'll see!
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Hopefully I'll muster up enough energy this weekend to get started on the Vintage Vogue 2902 dress. A review on patternreview.com says it's tricky, so it looks like it will require extra care! The dress is so lovely though - well worth the effort, don't you think? I'll have to see if there are more reviews online.Oh, and I might have to make a crinoline for that one, as I'm making it in lawn, which doesn't have much body. We'll see!
Wishing you all a refreshing weekend! 
24 comments:
Morning Berries is beautiful :)
I hope you seen feel refreshed and renewed....I know its hard to feel totally happy if your behind is dragging and you'd rather be in bed :)
Hugs for a good weekend filled with lots of rest!
:)
I love that 2902 Vogue dress! Have a great weekend Isabelle!
Vogue 2902 is absolutely worth the effort. I haven't made it - but just look at the picture - it's a great dress. Let me know if you need a crinoline pattern, I have a few vintage ones and am tracing one off for Tany, too, so I could do another one at the same time.
The dress is gorgeous!! It just shouts summertime. I can't wait to see your finish!
Morning berries will make a wonderful borse! Love that design!
Morning berries is so cute, love the colors and the little bunnies. The new items for your shop are lovely too.
Somehow it does seem to be a cycle sometimes, you feel down/mentally drained so then you feel tired physically, and the more tired you get the more down you get. Hope you break it soon and feel better.
Sue
Those finishes are so cute Isabelle! I hope you can get some rest this weekend, and maybe even schedule some time away soon to re-energize :-)
Wishing you loads of relaxing sewing stitching and crafting time! Ann.
Love your new Springtime look, your new makes and the next dress. Hope you can rest up and recharge soon, wishing you all the best. :)
Morning Berries loks great, Isabelle :) The new book sounds interesting and I will look forward to seeing your creations from it.
Somehow I missed the new look post, it didn't show up for me in GR....but I LOVE the new look :)
Have a great weekend my friend.
Bet you were happy it was finally weekend Isabelle. Hopefully the days off will be restful but fun.
Your new look is very pretty - yes spring is here!!
Looking forward to seeing the progress on your cute 'Morning Berries' bourse.
Have a good weekend.
I hope the weekend recharges your batteries, Isabelle! The change of seasons can be tiring in & of itself ... and you don't exactly let any grass grow under your feet. ;) Take care!!!
I love your fresh new look for Spring! I hope you can find the weekend gives you some of the energy you need. I'm wishing for some sunshine to give me a boost! I'm looking forwards to your bourse tutorial!!!
Hello Isabelle,
I hope that you enjoy your new book. That author seems very popular right now in France. I've seen many of the projects and they are truly adorable. I look forward to seeing your creations.
Your little nephew is growing up so quickly. I just love the pictures that you posted.
You make the prettiest things Iz! I cant wait to see that dress.
Stef
Morning berries looks great! I think the dress will look great..cause your such an awesome seamstress!
Salut! You might feel better if you planned a holiday, (even if it is a long time away). Usually I find that negative feelings that we don't take action on, make us very tired, run down and even ill. Ever had a tension headache?? Then you'll know what I mean!!! Is something bothering you that you're not letting yourself think about?? I do it all the time and I only feel better when I let it flow.=)
Bisous, Elisabeth=)
Hi, Isabelle! Love your new dress pattern and can't wait to see what you'll do with it. Take time to re-create before you create some more! Hugs,
Deb in FL
Love the dress already.
The Morning Berries is lovely, am looking forward to see the finishing.
If your heart tells you that you need a holiday, go ahead, take the book with you and enjoy, relax.....
Isabelle, thanks for visiting my blog. Your work is wonderful, sewing is such a great talent to have. By the way, to answer your question, yes, the gourds and eggs are real. I've bookmarked your blog so I can visit agaiin. Take care.
I love the Vogue dress, do you have any fabric in mind for it? Thanks also for all the lovely comments you have left me!
That book has just been added to my wishlist, lol. It looks worth it just for the little bunnies on the cover!
Your bourse pic isn't showing for me :(
Love the new look for your blog, Isabelle! :-) Thanks for all the lovely and comforting comments you've left me... It helps to know there are such lovely, thoughtful souls as you around... I am so behind on my blogging... slowly trying to *catch up*...
Love the new craft book... and the new items for your shop are just gorgeous! :-)
Morning Berries is beautiful... can't wait to see the bourse! I am quite an amateur when it comes to sewing and the thoughts of *finishing* terrifies me no end! lol
Can't wait to see more of your Vogue dress... it is sooooo You! And I know it's going to be beautiful! :-)
I hope you got some rest over the weekend and your spirits are brighter now! Sending you lots of love and special {{{Hugs}}}...
Morning berries looks wonderful
Ooooh you have a book I've had my eye on it is so nice. I've meant to buy it a couple of times but always have ended up spending my book tokens on my 2 little ones, next time I go to the bookshop I'll have to remember and leave them at home ;-)
This dress is really nice, can't wait to see your finished product!
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