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Friday, October 16, 2015

Another Spot, Another Small Flower

It happened again. A couple of spots appeared mysteriously on a summer vest. I just don't know how this happens--well, yes, I do. I don't wear an apron and I'm not particularly careful. Fortunately, I can sew a small flower on a spot--however, the flower inevitably grows. I started with a pretty fabric acquired this summer that reminded me of the sea.






I cut into the blue fabric in a random design at the bottom, and began to do needle turn appliqué.



It went fast--a rare occurrence for me. 







And so it grew...












Yes, it's finished. 
Guess I better wear it while the weather is still beautiful. 
It's sunny and in the 70°s and 80°s. 
Autumn is a lovely time of year in Tunisia.
Linked to Nina Marie's "Off the Wall Friday."

17 comments:

  1. NikkiOctober 16, 2015 at 4:50 PM

    This turned out beautiful! I love Alabama Chanin's work but the beautiful blue you used actually inspires me to want to try some myself!

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  2. Cate RoseOctober 16, 2015 at 5:25 PM

    Well that's just incredible! Have a great weekend. Hugs.

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  3. Elaine/Muddling ThroughOctober 16, 2015 at 6:37 PM

    Wow! You are amazing. That is beautiful!!!

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  4. The Inside StoriOctober 16, 2015 at 9:21 PM

    Beyond wonderful!!!!

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  5. ElsOctober 16, 2015 at 10:14 PM

    Ahhhhh Nadia, that looks so GREAT (on you ;-) ...!)
    You did it again ;-)
    I must say I never repeated it after that first "boro"
    jacket I made ..... it is a hell of a job ! I KNOW !

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  6. arleeOctober 16, 2015 at 10:17 PM

    You are a wonder, and so is that vesty tunic!!

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  7. Ms.October 17, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    So nice to see you in your beautiful creation standing in the sunlight far away. I thought of you when the Nobel awards went to the man credited as a hero in Tunesia...I meant to save that post from NPR to send you but it got lost.

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  8. conny's quilts en creatiesOctober 18, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    What a beautiful sulotion to deal with a spot! Did you sew it by hand or machine.

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  9. Doris PerlhuhnOctober 18, 2015 at 3:07 PM

    That looks great Nadja! (You too :-) ) It must be a lot of work, you did a great job. Doris

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  10. AnonymousOctober 18, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    That blue is a wonderful addition to the vest. My luck would be that with all the cutting away I'd end up with the spot exposed that I'd started out to cover up!

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  11. Norma SchlagerOctober 19, 2015 at 12:15 AM

    Beautiful. beautiful. I still don't quite understand how you do it, but your results are always amazing.

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  12. monique's messOctober 19, 2015 at 11:48 AM

    Such a lovely finish, maybe you shouldn't wear an apron at all, that will leave you with plenty of creative projects and a very original and wearable wardrobe

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  13. JennyPennyPoppyOctober 19, 2015 at 3:11 PM

    A great solution to cover up spots and beautifully done. I have not tried needle turn applique but certainly want to give it a try now.

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  14. JulieroseOctober 26, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    this is so beautiful--gorgeous work--we're having the last days of Summer here, too...getting chillier though each day...hugs Julierose

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  15. Mo CrowOctober 26, 2015 at 3:55 PM

    love your wild sense of line and colour and it looks great on!

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  16. Magpie's MumblingsOctober 31, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    I certainly like your spot solution! Another garment you will receive lots of compliments on.

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  17. HollyMNovember 1, 2015 at 11:40 AM

    It's very pretty and unique. I'm quite amazed at how you did it.

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