SWAPs, Color and Necklines

Today was jam packed with information and ideas, thanks to Jenny and Barbara. Jenny presented us with our Sewing With A Plan (SWAP) challenge for the remainder of 2014. You make it look so doable, Jenny! Then Barbara gave us a peek inside her artistic brain and how she decides on color. And lastly Jenny led us in a hands-on look at selecting the most flattering necklines.

Whew! So much to think about and enjoy.

Jenny with help from Ginny entertains us.

Barbara explains her approach to harvesting great combinations from her existing stash.

Inspiration fabric for great combinations from Geannine's stash

Colors from Barbara's stash

Favorite scarf provides Sheila with a great starting point for perfect color combinations

Jenny demonstrates how to audition flattering necklines with Linda

And then there was show and tell:

Cathy tells of a wonderful book and shows her pretty summer skirt.

Ginny shows two upcycled men's shirts - great kimonos now. Wish I had captured her clever pocket on the pink/orange piece.

Great detail in a pocket on Karen's Easter ensemble. So pretty.

Laurel's beautiful quilted art

Detail of the quilting on Laurel's larger piece

Lisa shows the couture finish inside her daughter's prom gown

Li

Lisa used techniques from Threads to create this one-of-a-kind and gorgeous prom dress.

Lorraine now has perfect fitting pants. And she looks lovely too.

My favorite dress right now - Tessuti's Eva Dress

Sandie models her Liberty shirt. We think it creates a great ensemble with this skirt. On trend,

Sue's jacket is just beautiful. This picture does not do it justice. Gorgeous fabric. Couture techniques. Perfect on her.

Square Foot Challenge

SEFAA's Square Foot Show for 2014 is now on display. It is a must-see.

Several entries were created by CWC members and friends.

Lorraine McCartney won the CWC ribbon for best use of couture techniques. Her work (left) is titled Reflections of a Marriage.

Ask her about this piece. Such a cool technique.

And, of course, her stitches are perfectly yummy.

Detail from Lorraine's piece



Pieces from other CWC members and friends:

Connect the Dots by Mary Ray

3415-25th Street by Martha Myers

Pelican by Karen Tunnell

Santa Fe by Hellenne Vermillion

Martina and Nancy and Sue, Oh, My!

By Sue

What a fabulous presentation we had at our April meeting. My inspiration well has been filled to brimming by three very special, and very different artisans - Martina, Nancy and Sue.

Part trunk show, part gallery showing, part tutorial. Many thanks to you three!

Martina's Pieces

In-seam treatment

Another seam treatment

Nancy's pieces:

Collar is hand-tatted

A little surprise in the sleeve head!

Wedding gown to evening gown!

Sue's pieces:

(Dry Clean Only!)

Creating shear inserts

Sheer organza vest with painted embellishment