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A Cloak for Kassia

12/19/2017

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I know I'm supposed to be resting, and taking it easy,  but it's sooooo boring doing NOTHING, so last week I decided to make my Kassia a white velour cloak.  I can imagine all kinds of great photo opportunities with her in the snow - once I'm able - and thought a nice hooded cloak would complete her already amazing gown.
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The dress presented a problem because of all the embellishments at the shoulder.  So I made the 'cloak' in two pieces - the actual cloak itself which ties underneath all the flower petals and pearls - and a completely separate hood, which has a jewelled silver clasp, and rests in the bodice neckline
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I managed to bead the edges, even though my eyesight is pretty bad right now. And because we decided not to put up our Christmas tree this year, I took photos of her with the mini tree on my dining room table....
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6 Comments
Donna
12/19/2017 01:17:44 pm

She looks absolutely gorgeous! The cloak is a beautiful addition to her costume and I can imagine how much you are longing to get out in the snow for winter wonderland photos.

I agree with you, doing something enjoyable that isn't too physically stressful is way more restful than being bored doing nothing.

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Martha
12/19/2017 02:00:14 pm

Thanks! I have some specific scenes in mind, but will probably have to wait until sometime in January or February. But then at least her cloak is ready.

I made a couple of puzzles and have been doing some knitting, and now I have to make some doll clothes for my granddaughter's birthday. It's on New Year's Eve, and I've just picked out the first fabric. I don't want to give an I.O.U. because I'm dying to get started on some of my own things.

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earthspirits
12/19/2017 02:59:26 pm

Absolutely beautiful in every way! These are delightful Christmas / winter photos, and I imagine any snow scenes you do with her will be enchanting.

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Martha
12/24/2017 01:31:56 pm

I have a winter photo idea in my mind, so now I just need to be able to do it.

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Jane
12/24/2017 01:28:40 pm

What a brilliant idea........it is just perfect with this beautiful costume. I can't wait to see it in an outdoor photoshoot now.
And recovering is just so boring at times....isn't it!!!

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Martha
12/24/2017 01:37:59 pm

I found a polar bear and some snowy owls last month, and thought Kassia really needed a cloak for a photo shoot I have in mind with them. We are for more snow overnight, but I don't think there will be a photo opportunity tomorrow.

Yes, recovery is very boring, and it would seem I'm in some sort of alternate day pattern. Ever since the surgery, I'm having terrible issues at night with super itchy lower legs, to the point that I can't sleep. So the next day I'm a dizzy, nauseous zombie. Of course then the next night I sleep better because I'm so exhausted, and the following day is great. But then the whole pattern repeats itself.

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