today: embroidery, patterns, hats, etc.

[elizabeth_mn]

I finished the embroidery yesterday and blocked it. It should be dry by now, so this afternoon I'll finish the edges and frame it. Yay!

Bad news: Two J. P. Ryan patterns I need want for the man + shipping = $50. Crap! I think I'll go back to the patterns I tried to draft/enlarge from last year and see if I can make them work.

Good news: Jas.Townsend has wool felt tricorns for $25, and tricorn-able wool felt blanks for $20. They also have a suitable ladies' wide, flat straw hat, so hopefully I can save on shipping from them.

Comments

[undycat.livejournal.com]

Maybe you could splot the difference and get the pattern for the trickier garment. Weren't the pants giving you some trouble last year?

I'm interested to hear what you think of the straw hat.

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

I plan to work on my old, drafted patterns before I even think about buying new ones. I have some new insights now which should make some difference!

I really wanted to get the straw hat from the Silly Sisters, but since I'll be ordering the wool blank from Jas. Townsend anyway. . .