Tweed Through the Years

Who knew a Tweed celebration could look so good?

Love is Like...

...a red red rose:

Who Needs a Holiday?

Next best thing to really being there... I've just listed more large vintage scarf cushions, these are souvenirs from Belgium, Switzerland, Mallorca and Djibouti.  Now where's my suitcase?

Escenas Flamencas

I love this one - large vintage scarf cushion made from a Spanish souvenir.

Flying High

This one's made from a retro silk Oroton scarf designed for Qantas airlines, it looks great with the Vera silk scarf cushion.

Souvenir de Paris... and Alaska

The past little while has been dedicated to transforming my scarf collection into cushions... this is just the tip of the iceberg - Paris and Alaska.  More to come in the next few days (here's a sneak preview):

Standout Comfort Style

Tee Dress from Marc Jacobs Panel

I was looking through my fabrics yesterday and found three Marc Jacobs printed cotton single-knit panels that I bought in Wellington.  Have been meaning to whip up some oversized t-shirts so here is my first run... I'll be travelling with a pile of these wash-n-wear gems next trip.  mb

Sleeves to Remember

The Great Kaftan Experiment

I've been throwing together kaftans for myself over the past 6 months or so and now I'm looking to perfect my pattern to start producing them for others.  There's a rack of beautiful luxury silks I'm working my way through... here's the first one, more to come.  mb 

Not for the Faint at Heart

More Workspace...

 

 

I've dotted photos and trinkets around my workspace.  These are some shots from my New Zealand costume days... a play on Victorian undergarments using modern fabrics. mb

Workspace

 

A Finishing Touch: Sleeves

Silk Chiffon and Lurex Kaftan with Obi

French Cotton Lace and Tassels

Silk Viscose Burnt Velvet Kaftan

Felted Wool and Denim Scarf

Jim Thompson Vintage Scarf Cushion (One-Off)

Blue Leather Bag

Boiled NZ Wool Throw Blankets

I've just listed two gorgeous throw blankets made from pure New Zealand boiled wool.  mb

Pure Wool Throw Blankets

 

 

I couldn't resist turning this amazing vintage-print woven wool into throw blankets.  There's a creamy yellow and dusty purple listed now - more to come... mb

Raspberry Leather Bag

Opulence is Silk Velvet

Rallye Paris

 

 Came across this retro print designer fabric today and couldn't help myself.  Have listed a total of 5 cushion covers - they're themed 'Rallye Paris'.  mb

Oh, Flora! Flora!

 

I've just added some new floral cushion covers, like this large black satin number, to my online store.  Go on, fancy up the boudoir... mb

Birds of Aotearoa (New Zealand)

 

This one was a bit of fun - I made it for some friends in Auckland, to go on their retro blue velour sofa.  It's a large European cushion cover (65cm) created from a vintage scarf.  mb

Venezia

300 Islands in the Sun

The Slaying of The Dragon

 

 

 

A set of four small cushion covers created from a single vintage scarf.  Each depicts a different character of a medieval tale:  the princess in the tower, the king, the wizard and the dragon.  A fun and unique series to own, they are currently for sale in my online store.  mb

Let The Fun Begin

 

 I've listed new items for sale in my online store today - some vintage scarf cushion covers, designer fabric cushion covers and a couple of reversible silk obi tie belts.  It's just the beginning... stay tuned.  mb

Paua Shell Print Bag

Jim Thompson Silk Scarf Cushions

 

  A set of small cushions I made from a large Jim Thompson pure silk hand screened scarf.  mb

Silk Poppy Kaftan with Belt

Black-Grape Leather Bag

Green is Restful to the Eye

le 2 de Francoys Villon

Some scarves are precious.  On the wall here is a framed hand-screened silk scarf dated 1975.  I love the medieval French illustration.  mb