Beauty in Silk

It's barely fall and already I am anticipating the Holidays!  The leaves are starting to change colors here on the East Coast which is also so inspiring to get colorful.

Recently I had a request for some jewel toned pieces and it was the perfect excuse to go shopping! What I love so much about dupioni silk is the fact that there are so many color variations in any given hue along the entire color spectrum.  Just when I think I've found the perfect green, well then, there is always another hue of green, just as shiny and pretty as the original I liked. While my shopping list was getting pretty long I had to narrow it down but I do think I chose some colorful and bright silks.  Here are samples of the dozen or more colors I have coming in this week.

Speaking of a Jewel, I have always admired the designs of another dear friend and talented seamstress who is so driven to help others.  She has three beautiful children and is currently sewing her way on a Mission to help the orphans of Russia.  Many of you already know her, but for those that do not, please go to Lady Peep Boutique and purchase one of her sweet skirts.  I have many of her pieces and her work is impeccable and eye for color and coordinating perfect!

The Lydia brooch has proven to be a nice little seller thanks to Robin and I can not wait to wear one on my jean jacket but can't decide on the color!  Plus customers first, of course. 

Thanks for looking.  Be sure to check out the Gallery page and remember everything is custom, so pick your design and colors and get a great hair piece or brooch for yourself or to give as gifts!

Ivy  

September Surprise

I was delighted to see that one of my favorite pieces is being featured today on Red Thread Stitches!  I am so flattered and thankful to Robin for helping to get the word out about my new shop. 


I love that dress and fabric designer, but it was Robin who put the sweet outfit together with a darling apron front and coordinating pants. She's so talented.  Who ever is the first to purchase her newest creation Miss Lydia, will win the dupioni silk brooch, which is also worn as a hair clip.  


The first person to buy that dress will also get another surprise from me.  So hurry up and go to Red Thread Stitches!


Ivy

Price for this Lydia silk Rosette $15.00
Email me to place an order shaffer_i@comcast.net
Also you can request different colors for the main flower.

Pondering Fall Designs

It seems that my "Anika" design has been one of the favorites so far and I couldn't be more pleased, because each one is totally different. Every time I sit down to make a piece I find myself adding something new for texture or some sequins for bling and just plain having fun with that hair band. My daughter decided she even likes them and so I am definitely flattered by her enthusiasm!


Recently I was walking around the mall and got some good ideas for fall pieces. I think I needed that inspiration because our daily pool side activities in 80 plus degree weather was making it hard for me to imagine what I wanted to do next.


I have fall colored silk, velvet and brocade fabric I'm using now and can't wait to finish them.


If anyone is interested in Holiday pieces please feel free to email me between September and October as I will be closing shop during November through December to bring our second daughter home from China.


In addition I am thrilled that I was asked to work with a dear friend, Robin Magana, the incredible seamstress behind "Red Thread Stitches".  She makes the most delightful dresses and skirts for little girls and asked me to collaborate with her to make coordinating hair accessories for her new line of dresses.  Be sure to check out her website because they are going to be the sweetest dresses any little girl will want in her closet! 

So for now, here are some of my recent designs made with some of the fall silks.  

Thanks for stopping by!

Ivy