Dec 8, 2025
"Old World Yuletide" fabrics in the colors Eggshell, Almond, and Pickle
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"Old World Yuletide" fabrics in the colors Eggshell, Almond, and Pickle
Madonna and Child
Artist: Unidentified Artist
Date: Last quarter of 15th century
Medium: Oil and tempera (?) with gold leaf on panel
Collection: Barnes Foundation Art Institute, Philadelphia, PA, United States
Vigilance, 1835 Henry Wyatt
Patterns: Portrait of Ruth Pershing Uhler
Artist: Grace Spaulding John (American, 1890–1972)
Date: 1932
Medium: Oil on canvas
Collection: The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, United States
The Yellow Curtain
Artist: Edouard Vuillard (French, 1868-1940)
Date: ca. 1893
Medium: Oil on canvas
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC, United States
When your grandma's pajamas were actually a full fashion statement and 'Lemon Baby' was the height of mod marketing. She's ready to conquer the world, one synthetic fiber at a time, looking like she just raided a very chic jungle.
Still Life
Artist: Justin O'Brien (Australian, 1917-1996)
Date: 1951
Medium: Oil on canvas
Collection: National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
My 2025 Me Made Wardrobe! Last year my main goal was to grow my sewing and pattern drafting skills through the expansion of my wardrobe. I made 11 dresses and even found the time to knit a sweater. I am so happy with the results. Here is some info about each piece in the order I made them.
Modified Bardon Dress by Peppermint Magazine made out of a thrifted Joe Boxer bed sheet.
Modified Bardon Dress made out of 1994 quilting cotton I was gifted from my grandma.
Self drafted princess seam dress with my first ever invisible zipper made from a thrifted bed sheet.
Self Drafted strappy dress made from bed sheet scraps I had in stash.
Self drafted Princess seam dress with gathered yoke made from a thick 100% cotton thrifted bed sheet.
A variation on dress number 5 made from vintage quilting cotton gifted to me by my husband's aunt when she passed. She was an amazing seamstress and has played a huge roll in my sewing journey. RIP the Lion Lady.
Self Drafted Tie back halter made from a thrifted tablecloth.
A variation on dress number 7 with an elasticated back made from 2003 quilting cotton gifted to me by the Lion Lady.
Another version of dress number 6 made out of 90s quilting cotton gifted to me by my grandmother.
A self drafted relaxed fit dress made out of a thrifted bed sheet.
Self drafted relaxed fit half and half dress made from more 90s quilting cotton my grandma gave me.
Nocturnal Sweater Pattern by Saskieco in Knitpicks Wool of the Andes Blossom Heather, Passionfruit, and Coal
Bill took so many good photos of me and the dresses while we were down in St. Louis, so I will be posting more in the coming weeks :-)
