Made for a Friend

I made this dress for a client who wanted it as a gift for her friend

The dress it made from batik cotton with pleated detail at front neckline and gathered waitline, pockets at side seam and belt made with two contrasting print fabric and edge trim forming the extention to fasten the blet.

I think you will agree that she love the dress judging by her comments
Comments: Finally arrived in the mail today and the dress is even more gorgeous in person!! I can't WAIT to give this to my friend! She's going to love it, for sure!!.........I'll let you know what her reaction is to the dress, but I already know she's going to love it. :) Seriously, excellent craftmanship. I might be contacting you again soon to propose another dress project!! I'm working on final fashion illustrations right now. :) I can show it to you later on and see if it's something you think  you could do.............Gave my friend the dress today and as predicted, she absolutely LOVED it!! She loved the fabrics we chose and was admiring the design of the dress. She couldn't believe what an excellent copy it was of the original Anthropologie dress. :) It's definitely a keeper.

Thank you so much for your hard work! :) I really appreciate it!!

I would love to hear what you think of the dress.

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My Blogging Diary

I have never had the inclination to write a diary or a journal, but the blog have enable me to see what I have achieved over the past year and unlike a diary it does not include my whole life, only the bits I choose to share. 1: It would bore you all to bits if I blogged about my every action. 2: There are sections of my life which would be unacceptable to share, some of which would compromise my working role and 3: Well I am sure there is a 3 and more, but I cant think of any right now.

However along the way I have met some great bloggers, and I have appreciated everyone comments, and like good friend, your comments are an inspiration in motivating me to continue blog and show off my creations. I am not stupid, as I know it is not to everyone taste, and the comments reflect the honesty of those who comment.

I have also learnt what HTML is, how to add a photo and text link, yeh is easy now that I know and there is so much more that I have learned, and I hope to learn even more.

Looking at what I have achieved over the year I feel I need to set some goal for 2011, so here goes.

1: I must change the carpet in the hall and the lounge, not sure whether to put carpet or laminate down.

2: Must must build a new shed, the old one has no door and there are gaps between the frame and the windows.

3: I am planning on moving Jobs- need to look seriously this year

4:  Organize my fabric stash

5: Resist the temptation to buy new fabric - no this is not possible, scrap five

5: Make some  new stock for my shop as I am attending several fairs this year

You know something I feel that's enough for now, this leaves room for improvement and change.

I write on here as it is a recording of my intentions, rather bubbles in the wind.  I will be letting you all know if I achieve any or all these goals.

Wishing you all the best for 2011

 

A New Years Wish to All My Blogging Friends

I look to the new year and my wish for you;

Peace within your heart

Love from family and friends

Faith to guide your way

Hope to to make it through each day

Sunshine to light the day

Heavenly Stars to wish upon

Rainbows to to let you know there is a tomorrow

A tear to show compassion

A heart to hold the love

But most of all I wish for you

to feel my hand in yours,

To know I am here if you stumble or fall.

To bring you cheer, to bring you love,

to return the love you always share with me.

~ Author Unknown to me ~

Calliope AZ Creations

 I would like to introduce you to  Calliope AZ Creations The shop features a range of beautiful one of a kind jewellery creations and this is one of my favourites pictured below

Click on the photo and it will take you to this wonderful shop, take a look, you are sure to find something you like. 

Etsy Shop Goals for 2011

My progress as a seller on Etsy
Can you believe it is just a few more days and we are in 2011
I joined Etsy in December 2008, started selling in December 2009

All my sales have been through custom orders obtained in 2010

I participated in my first fair in December 2010, it was a good experience

I see my progress as slow but steady

First Sale



MY GOALS FOR 2011


1: I would like to participate in at least 4 fairs this year - will keep you posted

2: Blog every week, I am sure I can find something to blog about

5: List up one item per week - I need to be more creative

6: Think and write positively

7: Organise my time and my work area more effectively - I have started with my cotton

8:  Promote Promote where ever I can

9: Long term goal to work part time in my full time job and part time in my hobby that I enjoy

For now that's all, more will emerge as I fulfil these goals

A BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL MY FRIEND WHO HAVE FOLLOWED ME, TAKEN TIME TO COMMENT AND PROVIDED SUPPORT, ENCOURAGEMENT AND LOVE

End of Year Sale

I am delighted to invite you to the start of my end of year sale on the 27th December. 
40% off All Clothing