Saturday, February 2, 2013

Just like a sailor



 
 
 


 
You know the old saying about sailors having a girl in every port, well I'm a bit like that too.  A sewing pal to meet up with wherever I roam.  On my recent holiday to Tasmania I had the pleasure of meeting up with Carol of Sew I've been thinking over a few glasses of wine. 
I've included a shot of my new beaded kaftan dress, worn under denim in chilly Launceston. 
 
I made the white cotton voile top seen on a beach in the Freycinet Peninsula for a trip to Israel and Jordan in 2010.  Its a very practical traveller.
 
Throughly recommend Tasmania as a holiday destination, especially for those needing to recharge the batteries and get in touch with nature.  Walking in Cradle Mountain was a highlight, and I'm proud to say I climbed the peak in the right hand corner of the shot.  Hobart has much to offer especially the MONA gallery.  I've visited many galleries around the world and rate it among the best.  This is largely due to the interactive technology used, creating a very different intellectual and sensual experience than simply viewing images.
 
Sewing?  A little tricky at the moment as I've rejoined Weight Watchers in a bid to shed 10 kgs.  So tailoring is out for several months.  I'm making a loose fitting silk dress to wear to a party in a few weeks, finishing my daughter's lace skirt and then will reevaluate my plans.

14 comments:

  1. what pretty photos of Tasmania!
    You and Carol look to be enjoying yourselves!

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  2. How fun to meet Carol! and the scenery is just magnificent. What a fantastic holiday! Hiking holidays are my most favourite of all.
    Best of luck with that WW regime.

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  3. Tasmania looks and sounds like a rejuvenating place to visit. Nice to see you wearing your makes in such a beautiful setting!

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  4. Tassie looks so inviting - glad you had a great trip!

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  5. Love Tassie as well and so envious you met up with Carol.

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  6. It's not all about seeing, it's also about meeting up with friends and wearing the beautiful things we make as well as taking some time to recharge. You look so lovely in the pictures, rested and happy. So happy you had such a good trip.

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  7. Lovely to have sewing friends everywhere you go. Great pictures too, sounds you had a lovely time.

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  8. Best of luck with WW Gail. Your sewing projects can still go ahead but we can work on drafting your WIP patterns down each month. How's that for a doable goal?

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  9. I had a wonderful time with you but I shouldn't have had that third glass of wine! Sorry for yabbering on so much. That's what happens when you don't get out much. Good luck with the WW thing, one of my colleagues had great success last year. It's the most sensible approach to weight loss. I hope to see you in Sydney when I head north in early March.

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  10. They both look like the perfect holiday shirts. Good luck with your WW journey.

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  11. Meeting up with others is always a fun time! What a fantastic holiday and the scenery is beautiful. Good luck with your WW goals.

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  12. Gail I realy envy you. Tasmania looks wonderful. It is so dull right now in France. Good Luke with WW.

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  13. You always travel to the best spots! Thank you for sharing the photos -- your sewn garments look perfect in that setting. And how fun to meet a sewing buddy while on holiday!

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  14. Looks like a beautiful holiday! Good luck with the weight loss. Perhaps you could sew simple styles that are easy to take in...I think Threads had an article on styles to pick for this very reason. Sometimes they changed the construction order so that they were easier to alter.

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