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11/10/2020

 
With the change of the seasons, I'm finding it hard to focus on any one project. There's too many things going on.  Eden's outfit is stalled.  Like usual, it's fighting me every step of the way.  What is it about getting old?  I seem to have lost my touch.  Used to be that I'd choose the fabrics, make up the outfit and it worked out exactly like I wanted it to.  Not anymore. Or at least rarely.

This is where I'm at....inserting studs and sewing the beads on the epaulets....
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But I'm liking everything less and less.  I've never been a fan of beiges, browns and greens.  The fabrics I chose aren't working out either.  The beaded under-sleeves seem way too stiff.  The beige tunic fabric is thin but stiff, and shows all the pin holes. I'm also second-guessing the hooded collar fabric.  I much prefer Prince Adrian's wine red one.  Jan asks why I can't just give it to Eden.  Well, because it belongs to Adrian, and I've been photographing him with it on, since March.

I don't know.  It's true that an outfit tends to look questionable (to me) at a certain point, and if I push on anyways, it usually turns out just fine.  I hope so. I'm this far already, so might as well keep going and see what I think when it's done.

In the meantime I also started knitting a sweater for Raillie.....
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The uppers for the five pairs of shoes are finally done, and are waiting for me to add the Apoxie soles and heels. Something I'm not really looking forward to....
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I also have in mind a possible new Christmas story, which requires a new outfit for Princess Nami. I went through boxes of fabrics, and chose some nice turquoise ones for the dress and jacket. But the next day, changed my mind and pulled out a different, less bright combination.  The gray brocade will be for her main dress, the lighter blue for her underskirt and sleeves, and the darker blue for a fur-trimmed coat.... assuming I don't change my mind again....
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One thing that did work out, was blushing one of the horses in the basement herd.  I was getting tired of the posable Morgan Horse's joints always showing. Plus he wasn't nearly as realistic looking as the other horses.  So I decided to do a bit of work on a golden cream horse with cream coloured hair and tail. That way I'd have a new horse for the ladies.  *Photos coming soon.
Jay
11/11/2020 11:49:32 am

I love the colors you're using on Eden's outfit. I'm guessing they'll look spectacular when you're finished. I can relate to your frustration especially since I'm a novice sewer everything seems like a challenge!

Martha
11/11/2020 12:41:11 pm

Thanks. I've decided to push ahead with my initial colour choice, but I'm going to make him a new shirt out of cream fabric, so it acts as a brighter barrier between his skin and all those dull beiges.

Connie Wright
11/11/2020 05:44:48 pm

Don't give up. You do incredible work. It amazes me how beautiful everything you make is.

Martha
11/11/2020 05:48:43 pm

Thanks. I'm not giving up, just changing direction. I decided to stay with the original colour choices for Eden's outfit, except I'm making him a new shirt to go underneath. I'm using the wrong side of a mottled cream cotton print. That will provide a nice contrast between his skin colour and his outfit. I'm excited that I figured out a solution.


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