This dress was the first attempt I ever made at making my own clothing! I had never done darts, pleats, installing a zipper, or finishing armholes, but all of those were new skills I learned doing this dress! I love the color and the fabric, but I haven't had the occasion to wear it much. I also experimented with making my own pair of cutoffs from dark wash, holey jeans. I love them, but I don't have any pictures unfortunately. In July I got my ears pierced for the first time, so that gave me an excuse to make my own earring display!
I picked up and old $2 picture frame at a mixed-media art supply store in Houston, painted it mint blue, and strung some lace trim across it to hold my earrings. It was difficult to get the lace taut enough that the weight of the earrings didn't drag it down and it's starting so sag a bit so I may redo it. But it's a great way to store my earrings. I even made that mushroom pair up at the top!
My knitting this year involved more gifts than usual, and a sweater (the first one I've made in several years!). This Huntress Shawl is my absolute favorite project of the year. I waited until I could pick up the yarn in person instead of just ordering it online so I could find the perfect shade of pale blue-grey. I ended up buying two gorgeous skeins of Malabrigo Worsted in Polar Morn from Quarter Stitch in New Orleans. I finished this scarf in record time. I loved the yarn, I loved how well-written and simple the pattern was, and I love wearing it!
I am looking forward to making new things in 2014 and already have several projects planned. I can't wait to get started!
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