My Second Laurel!

Posted by Kristin on Sunday, April 28, 2013.

I have a list of projects that I want to create, and while searching for dress fabrics I ran across Amy Butler's "Sketchbook Spring".  It was love at first sight.  But I was afraid it would be a bit too busy for a dress and decided to use it for another Colette Laurel.  This time I made version four, the top.  What's nice about the top is there is no zipper!  Woo hoo!  I'm still not brave (or patient) enough to create my own bias tape so I found this wonderful citron-y color that really pops against the turquoise background.


Laurel Top Front
Laurel Top Back



















And as usual, my pictures look like they were taken by a drunk monkey. I don't know how they ended up all slanty. You would think an artist/seamstress/creator would have a teensy weensy bit of photography talent. Nope. Not here. And every spot of my house is full of stuff...so there isn't a room with a background that isn't busy. 

I have a few more finished projects that I have to get into posts, but right now I am taking a small break from sewing.  I seem to have developed some painful arthritic-like symptoms in my hands and wrists.  Therefore I am giving them a rest to see if the swelling, stiffness, and pain decreases.  If not, I'm going to ask my doctor for a skeleton transplant....


4 Responses to My Second Laurel!

  1. suzi poland

    it looks great Kristen! It's a lovely shape and so colourful with the pretty yellow trim.

  2. Suzanne

    You have made yourself a very lovely top Kristin. I admire your talent. I haven't sewn much in several years since my kids were young. I hope that your hands and wrists are doing better too.

  3. Suzanne

    You have made yourself a very lovely top Kristin. I admire your talent. I haven't sewn much in several years since my kids were young. I hope that your hands and wrists are doing better too.

  4. Kristin

    Thank you to both of you! I love this top and it is quite comfortable. I plan on making more :)

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