Alabama Stitch Book Swing Skirt Finished, Alabama Studio Style Camisole Dress to Begin
February 8, 2010 | Melanie Falick
At the beginning of the new year I posted about my resolution to craft for at least 10 minutes a day and about one of my first projects of the year-- the Beaded-Applique Swing Skirt from Alabama Stitch Book. Well, I managed to work on it for at least 10 minutes a day for most of January and then to finish it, I think I worked on it for about 10 hours on Saturday and Sunday. Unfortunately, I don't have anyone around to take a photo of me wearing it and my attempts at photographing the whole skirt as a still life were disappointing (to put it midly), so to show you that I finished and as a placeholder, here is a detail. I'll post a pretty photo of the whole skirt as soon as I have one.
I put some pressure on myself to finish the skirt because last week the kit for the Spiral Applique & Beaded Camisole Dress from Alabama Studio Style arrived and I really wanted to start it but felt compelled to finish the skirt first. In fact, when the box arrived I opened it and carefully pulled out the fabric, thread, and beads, then put everything back inside. I placed the beautifully stenciled box where I could see it, so it would continue to inspire me to focus on the skirt. Now I just need to get all of my work done today so I can reopen the box and start working on the dress tonight. Photo of the contents of the box to come soon (I hope).
Reader Comments (7)
oh, melanie, the skirt looks great! i am anxious to get my hands on the new book - i really could use a good dose of inspiration and a new project!
How exciting! Congrats on the skirt, and hope you enjoy cracking open the spiral applique skirt later today...
I'm working on a skirt inspired by the book too - have finished one of the four panels so far. Yours looks great!
Wow it looks great and you're moving right on to another great project! The book looks lovely, I can't wait to see it in person.
Beautiful work, Melanie. I hope you will post a photo of you wearing the skirt. I loved the ones of you in your first Alabama Chanin dress. Can't wait to follow your progress on the new dress. And congratulations on Alabama Studio Style. I just got mine in the mail today and it's just as inspiring as the Alabama Stitch Book. You should be very proud.
Great Job, The skirt looks great. And i can't wait to see what it looks like on you!
i also can't wait to see the new book. Very exciting. And keep up the good work!
Your skirt looks great Melanie! Looking forward to seeing you model it. You've been on my mind lately. I've met a new friend and she reminds me of you. The two of you could be sisters.
I've been following a new to me knitting blog. I've thought of you more than once while checking out this woman's designs. She has got talent. http://knitspot.com/ Check her out when you have a free moment.
Love, Alissa