A Galaxy Of Neon Grids

#28. For my dear bloggy pal Top Bird over at Wee Birdy.





















It was completed a while back but I didn't want to spoil the surprise by showing it here until she's received it - the postman finally delivered it to her yesterday! Yippee!

And now she "wants to go out and get a brand new outfit just for it". I guess that means that she likes it!





















Her "commissioned" piece of The Empress Dowager's New Jewels has been in the works for some time now but we've had a bit of a problem picking a fabric.

She was in love with the pixellated fabric of #9. Aquamarine Dream but I didn't have enough to make another and I couldn't buy anymore because it's no longer in print.

A few emails of fabric samples later, she settled for this by Marimekko (she loves them Finnish textiles as much as I do!) with neon grids on an electric blue background.

Maybe I should send her my old Marimekko frame purse too! Tee hee hee.

Image from Birdy Moola

In return for A Galaxy Of Neon Grids, the sweet Top Bird insisted on making me one of her super-chunky plaited jersey necklace! Wow! Another swap-a-roo!

The necklace is travelling and should be here within the week. Can't wait! Will post pictures as soon as I get my grubby paws on them.

A Knot Of Carved Ivory (Sold)

#27.

Something that I've wanted to try making for a while now - layering lace over another piece of fabric. Not lace of the cheap polyester variety but good old crocheted cotton lace.





















Took me a while to find some that I like. Took me slighter longer to figure out a quick and effective way to hold the two fiddly layers together but it worked out well in the end so here it is - A Knot Of Carved Ivory. Finished with a generous measure of velvet ribbon for you to wear at various lengths.

The lace on calico does make it look like ivory that's been intricately carved upon, doesn't it?

Well, it's now up for grabs. I think it'll look great with everything - from a simple t-shirt in the day to a slinky dress at night. Or know someone who's getting married in an ivory gown? I'd love to see The Empress Dowager's New Jewels on a blushing bride!

SOLD!