A reverse applique rose on a vest for a new baby girl.
An evening of patient stitching and snip snipping may seem a little crazy for an item to be worn under other garments. But I had to do it. Because this book is truly an amazing inspiration.
It had me hooked from the moment I read about 'loving your thread'. Now all I want to do is sew and sew and sew by hand. Because look at all these wonderful projects.
The simplicity of cloth, needle and thread. And patience.
Patience! I have none of that, so I'll live once again vicariously through your beautiful projects.
Posted by: The Coffee Lady | 05 January 2009 at 14:00
That's so pretty. x
Posted by: Kitty | 05 January 2009 at 14:00
I absolutely love that book! Good for you for starting with a smaller project. I tried starting with the skirt and that was just too much. I need to try again - maybe the wonderful journal cover. Thanks for reminder!
Natalie's studio is less than an hour from my house and I still haven't been there. Perhaps that needs to be my New Year's resolution...
Posted by: megan | 05 January 2009 at 14:48
I didn't even know about reverse applique! How lovely! Will definitely be having a look at that book when I head home next week. K x
Posted by: kristina | 05 January 2009 at 15:14
Very pretty Ali. I have a copy of this book too and plan to make the skirt (you know, THAT amazing one) but have been intimidated by starting it.
Posted by: lina | 05 January 2009 at 15:36
Beautiful. And thank you for the recommendation of the book too - If I can't buy clothes I'll buy books instead!! Happy New Year
Posted by: Claire | 05 January 2009 at 15:36
Ha ha - I've just realised I've left a comment about this post all rolled up in my comment about your previous one! That's what trying to sort out back to school stuff and over-wrought children does for you!
Doh!
xxx
Posted by: Lesley | 05 January 2009 at 15:45
how wonderfully precious! i am off to find the book now...
Posted by: kelly | 05 January 2009 at 16:02
Lovely, just lovely. And imagine how pretty it would be for a grown up camisole-y top for summer ...
Posted by: dottycookie | 05 January 2009 at 16:43
Wow - it's beautiful! You may just have inspired me to pick up the book again and try some sewing!
Posted by: Di | 05 January 2009 at 17:41
That is delightful! I feel I might have to invest in that book.
Posted by: Gina | 05 January 2009 at 18:09
Look at that rose! Stunning, Ali. Love it.
Posted by: misschris | 05 January 2009 at 19:23
That's really beautiful, Ali. I've been looking for a new inspirational craft book, will check this out.
Posted by: Megan | 05 January 2009 at 20:35
Wow, it's gorgeous.
I need that book!
Posted by: lazylol | 05 January 2009 at 22:50
Really pretty - I hope there's a heat wave so the wee one can show it off.
Posted by: UK lass in US | 06 January 2009 at 00:11
I've been eying the Alabama Stitch Book for a long time. So far I've resisted, but I may break soon ... Beautiful!
frances
Posted by: frances | 06 January 2009 at 00:46
the hand-stitching is addictive, isn't it? my head is so full of project ideas inspired by this book. and i was so very happy to rediscover hand-sewing through its pages.
your rose is beautiful!
Posted by: amisha | 06 January 2009 at 15:41
I so love to do hand stitching and that looks absolutely beautiful.
Posted by: Louise | 06 January 2009 at 23:01
Great rose. I agree--all I want to do sew and sew and sew by hand. I'm the book's editor and really appreciate your interest in it. Have you seen our book The Gentle Art of Domesticity? This is the first time I've seen your blog, and it struck me right away that Gentle Art is a book you might enjoy.
Posted by: Melanie | 09 January 2009 at 14:02
I just got that book and I am so excited to try the projects in it!
Posted by: Alexis | 10 January 2009 at 15:35
I got that book for Christmas and haven't had a chance to look through it. All these great projects are popping up everywhere now and I want to be a part of it.
Posted by: Lisa | 11 January 2009 at 19:57