MAKE
As the winter draws closer wearing silver jewelry becomes less appealing…why? Because the metal is cold. So, I thought I would make something with a little more warmth.
I used wool as the foundation for this piece then added bits of precious fabric from: gerdiary.blogspot.com
I then took a piece of coffee dyed muslin and stamped it with this:
The stamp is from a poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning: “How do I love thee…..”
The button closure is a turquoise bead. I used black elastic cording for the hoop.
The button that I sewed on for decoration is from an old Tommy Bahama shirt. It is made from a coconut.
I added some beading for detail:
FOUND
This was a fun find:
The two figures are from Yankee Candle. They really are diffusers but, I am not going to use them for that. I am working on a little vignette of Dia De Los Muertos. I plan on hanging the whole little vignette on the wall when it is done.
CREATE
This is my attempt at dying some muslin turquoise/teal. Very spotty but, good enough.
I wanted it to be lighter but, I think I will just go with it. I will be using it for a gift I am working on.
Lastly, I have chosen this new blog template and will be adding new details when I can.
Have a great week <3
Ancient Cloth 
I love that cuff….
…the words, colours and buttons are all just gorgeous..
…and Yes!….it is too cold for metal now :-)
This was a fun and easy project. I enjoy making little things
because it gives me that sense of accomplishment :)
Every day it seems c-o-l-d-er brrrr. Winter is here…..
I need warmth lol!
Thank you!
Wonderful cuff…
Your fabrics are divine to work with! :)
Thank you! <3
Your cuff is fantastic!
So is your sweater! :)
Thank you <3
Yes, I love your cuff. It is absolutely wonderful, all the elements and the color. It looks like it was a fun project to do also.
I also love your new banner!
That banner came with the blog. I like the picture too…it could be a sunrise or sunset : )
I am still working on putting my blog back together the way I want.
The cuff was so much fun to make. Relatively fast and easy. I like that!
Nice to see you stop by <3
Your cuff reminded me of a journal page on cloth. Very inspiring. I love the closure with the turquoise bead, really sets it off. And the earth tones are warming.
You have been so busy!!! I love seeing what you are up to.
I love seeing what you are up to, too! <3
The cuffs are so much fun to make and you know me and
turquoise? love it!
You have such wonderful ideas, Marie ! I love this “bracelet” or cuff :) How lovely to wear something warm and pretty around your wrist.
Hi Isabelle! :)
I have been thinking of you and your beautiful pictures…
I am grateful for your kind words and if in some small way I have inspired you then
that is a gift to me!
You have made my day! <3 Thank you!