Wearing Sheep for Rosa Bonheur’s “Sheep by the

Wearing Sheep for Rosa Bonheur’s “Sheep by the

Hello and welcome to a Style Imitating Art. Today is the day that the three hosts, (Salazar, Daenel, and me ) unveil our interpretations of the chosen artwork. What Is Style Imitating Art? Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks, and me. Style Imitating [...]

My Sew Sew Life/Mother Like Daughter-Liz Haywood’s Boho Caftan

My Sew Sew Life/Mother Like Daughter-Liz Haywood’s Boho Caftan

Hello and welcome to a new sewing adventure. This time around it is a zero-waste caftan that I just finished from Liz Haywood’s book “Zero Waste Sewing.” My daughter, Michelle, actually made this pattern first; hence the title, “Mother Like Daughter.” My Caftan Michelle's Caftan A Zero-Waste With a Twist-This Pattern Is a Tessellation You [...]

Style Imitating Art-Rosa Bonheur’s Sheep by the Sea

Hello and welcome to a Style Imitating Art roundup featuring all of you who submitted ideas for this round’s art inspiration. Style Imitating Art? Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces [...]

Two for Jazz Stories: Mama Can Sing, Papa Can Blow#1:Somebody Stole My Broken Heart

Two for Jazz Stories: Mama Can Sing, Papa Can Blow#1:Somebody Stole My Broken Heart

Hello and welcome to my interpretations of this edition of the SIA challenge. About Style Imitating Art Style Imitating Art is hosted by Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey, Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks and me. Style Imitating Art challenges us to draw style inspiration from pieces of art. Every other Monday one of [...]

My Sew Sew Life-Mens’ 19th Century Vest

My Sew Sew Life-Mens’ 19th Century Vest

It's time for another maker post. This one is a bit different because it is menswear. We attended an event in September that my husband needed a vest for (well, I decided he needed a vest for). The general dress code was Great Gatsby or Bohemian. I felt this was a pretty general guideline and [...]