Do you remember this dress? I was wearing it yesterday and it made me feel all warm and snug and very much cosseted. Then I spied a remnant of the wool in my cupboard. Not enough for another garment, unfortunately, but enough to satisfy my sudden urge to make up some more purses. And perhaps a cushion to come, we'll see.
Probably the last of the woollen purses for the shop this season, although these are the first I have made this year so far as it happens. I sewed a length of vintage hemp-coloured lace onto one side and used some of my precious 1930's rosy posy fabric for the lining, picking out the blue in the check.
I have managed to give myself tendonitis in my right arm (blaming childrens' school bags here but I suspect it's more likely the excessive pinning I've been doing lately!) and have promised the Physiotherapist that Messrs Cameron and Osborne have very kindly provided that I'd go a little easier on the computer for a while. Easier said than done but if it gets to the stage that I can't use my sewing machine I shall be one very unhappy bunny. And heaven forfend I should be forced to give up on the washing up!!
As well as a series of exercises I've been given, I've been told to pack my arm in ice for ten minutes, twice a day. Is she nuts? That's never going to happen, it's -1.5 deg out there today and as I look out of my window I can see something falling from the sky. I'm thinking it may be snow!
Have a lovely week.
For one awful minute there I thought you had fallen out with your dress and made purses out of it!!!!! Thank goodness it was only the leftovers. :) They are lovely it is beautiful fabric and I love the vintage lace.
ReplyDeleteTake care of that arm (good to know those two gentlemen are good for something!) and if you have to give up anything it has to the washing-up! ;)
V x
Do be careful with your arm. I am an awful example of overuse which has pulled me up short on the making and creating front - maybe a little rest now, to save a lot of rest later? As for packing in ice, just come over here and sit with me - I feel like I am packed in ice indoors!! Very pretty purses - I love them!
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Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteThey look perfect with the lace and pretty lining, too.
Xx
Don't over do it on the making and creating front nor on the computer - your health is far more important and I hope you will be feeling better soon even if you don't pack your arm in ice! Maybe just being outdoors might count just now?! We had snow here yesterday but it didn't amount to anything and today it's bright and very cold but no snow thank goodness!
ReplyDeleteLovely creations there! How very spooky, I have been to the Drs this am and been told them same. He however just sent me home to take ibuprofen 3 times a day for a month! What excersises have you been given, they sound interesting. eeekk how can I give up reading blogs, writing posts, writing on my facebook wall etc and sewing :-( x
ReplyDeleteouch, hope it feels better soon. ice sounds no fun at all... take care. xxx
ReplyDeletethese are great! i use the one i won from your giveaway everyday :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful purses. Have been very much enjoying your pinning and hoping that all those tunics & dresses are inspiration for your dressmaking venture! Hope the arm gets better soon x
ReplyDeleteI love the contrast of lace and wool. I'm a great believer in the therapeutic benefits of the ice pack - just think how nice it will feel when you take it off :). Which ever way you go , hope you are out of pain soon.
ReplyDeleteStop washing up immediately! Love the purses -such pretty lining. Hope your arm improves soon. C.x
ReplyDeletePretty purses but do please take care of that arm :D Turmeric tablets can help with tendonitis :D
ReplyDeleteI can't say icepacks would appeal to me today either! Better make those children carry their own bags - and do the washing up too.
ReplyDeleteLovely purses.
Oh what lovely bags! That wool is so pretty.
ReplyDeleteEven in hot weather, I can't imagine icing my arm for 10 whole minutes, yikes! Here's hoping for a speedy recovery!
Hello Kate...I'm joining Vivienne here as I thought for a moment you had cut up your beautiful dress!.....With a sigh of relief I can now say that your purses are so pretty...I love the addition of the vintage lace too and I am a real fan of 1930's floral fabrics...altogether lovely!
ReplyDeleteI hope you arm is feeling much better soon...can't bear the thought of you packing it in ice at the moment...Maybe just standing outside for a few minutes will do the job?...It really is so cold in our corner of the world!
Take care,
Susan x
I love the contrast between the vintage lace and the heavy plaid, fantastic! Hope your arm gets better really soon , keep warm grace x
ReplyDeleteThese are truly gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteI think you should give up hoovering, washing up and tidying straight away in case of further damage!
ReplyDeleteLove your purses, the lace is so pretty against the wool.x
Your poor arm. Not just hurting but frozen! I hope it heals quickly so that you can keep on doing what you enjoy. Tx
ReplyDeleteHi, Kate! Love your purses! They look great!
ReplyDeleteHope your arm is feling much better soon. Take care.
In Russia we have -23 dgr C by now
Warm hugs from Russia
Natasha
Perhaps you could do a spot of gardening and stick your arm in the snow while you're at it. Kill two birds with one stone, therapeutically speaking? Loved the dress. Love the purses.
ReplyDeleteThe purses are beautiful. I love the soft wool checks and the creamy lace together. I'm sorry about your arm...it seems to be rather a common problem amongst crafters and computer users and a signal to have a little rest for a while...though I know that's not so easy! I don't like the thought of being packed in ice though!! I prefer soothing aches and pains with a warmed up cherry stones pillow! I do hope it will soon be better, and that you have a lovely relaxing weekend.
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