Shetland Collection: Crimson Overload

Somehow 3m of this crimson knit appeared in my stash.  I have a really vague memory of buying in the Lismore Spotlight this time last year, but I can't be certain.  It must have been cheap because I bought 3m of it!

I made View C of M5975.  I've made several versions of this over the years, but I love it.  It's a great pattern and works really well for me. 

As I was taking this photograph, I remembered a slim fitting wool crepe dress in this exact colour that me and a friend bought in a op shop in about 1975 and shared until it fell apart.  That op shop, in the suburb I grew up in, was in the electorate of Gough Whitlam.  Ironic that I should be remembering those happy days of my childhood in the week of his passing.

I had plenty of leftover fabric and so while I was threaded up I made another version of KS3888.   I love the simplicity of the binding on the neckline.

I have more fabric left so I will probably drag it out for a summer top!

I was going to start cutting out my overcoat tonight but as it's still about 24 degrees at 8.30pm, I don't think I will. It's hard to sew for a northern winter when it's so hot!

Comments

Summer Flies said…
I love that dress... it is gorgeous. Lucky score! It is still warm tonight I won't do the ironing!
October 27, 2014 at 9:42 PM
Anonymous said…
There is no such thing as crimson overload!
Lovely dress and top.
October 27, 2014 at 10:05 PM
Sharon said…
Wow you have busy, all great pieces, love the crimson dress and top and sorry the wrap skirt didn't work!
October 29, 2014 at 2:32 PM
Janine said…
Your winter wardrobe is looking very coordinated.Actually it looks like one of those artisan square swaps . I would love to see your final garments in a single post if possible ???
October 29, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Sheila said…
Very pretty and love the color.
October 30, 2014 at 9:37 AM
Cennetta said…
Carol, it's been awhile since my last visit to your blog. I see you continue to make beautiful things. I really like your new top and dress.
November 1, 2014 at 10:15 AM
Summer Flies said…
Hi Carol, it would have been great to have you at the Frocktails. There is a Facebook group called Brisbane Spoolettes, but I don't do Facebook and I hear from one of the other girls by email when something is on. They sometimes have lunch and fabric shopping too. If you don't do Facebook, now I know I'll let you know when I know something is on. Sofie
November 9, 2014 at 11:39 PM
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