I’ve had a tough 2016. That’s the honest truth. So I’m feeling a bit reflective and Crafting a Rainbow’s Top 5 has played on my mind.
Top 5 2016 – an abbreviated version
So I’ve haven’t sewn as much this year. I probably needed to but my work/life demands have defeated me. I did spend many of my winter months learning to play hockey (field hockey – much to my mother’s horror) and I loved it. What I may lack in skills, I make up for in reckless fearlessness and speed – I often referred to myself as the ‘sacrifical mutton’ as I delighted in taking on any player or high-speed ball to save a goal. The team may have nicknamed me ‘Crazy Eyes’…
I don’t think I’ve sewn enough to cull at Top 5 in every category I’ve decided to do an abbreviated version…
HIT
Of course it’s the tutu. It was an absolute slog and I tied myself up in a knot in indecisive anxiety but got there in the end. Yes there might be another in 2017. Might.
with the tiny tots
Asaka Kimono, Named Patterns, back view
MISS
Sewn in 2015 but it’s taken me a year to accept this is a miss – I’ve sent it onto a reader who loved it.
I find it hard to give up on things that don’t love me back – don’t we all?
the failed Burda shirt
HIGHLIGHT
Brisbane Frocktails. I’ve come to love this city and its Spoolettes. I really should blog my outfit from this, New Look 6446 in black crepe. I’ve quite undecided how I feel about it. It was fun to wear something completely different. I’ve worn it since to a work function so here’s a ‘arty gallery and a lift selfie’ to tide you over to the eventual blog post on this pattern.
An ‘arty’ gallery selfie before a work function commences…
New Look 6446 in black ‘French’ crepe
REFLECTION
Like people, some patterns and fabric won’t love you back. Such is life.
I love to sew. I’ve missed it.
GOALS
Sew more detailed garments because I love those projects. I find a myriad of details is the best place to lose myself and relax.
Read more books.
Be kinder to myself. When you always put yourself second, so does everyone else. Lesson learnt.
