Some patterns and weaves are classics. They have history. Sometimes they can be the trend of the moment, but when they aren’t, they are still in the cultural radar being woven, sewn and worn by some one. Patterns that come to mind are gingham, plaid, tweed (although more of a texture than pattern), herringbone, houndstooth,Continue reading “Classic Stripes”
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Expanding 2nd Love 1st Friday Linkup
Some of you may recall my last month’s 1st Friday post, at the end I threw out ideas about adding ways people could participate in the 2nd Loved 1st Friday Linkup. This has been on my mind for a while now: I’m sure there are many more ways to live the “slow fashion” life thanContinue reading “Expanding 2nd Love 1st Friday Linkup”
Color Blocked Shift by Tom & Linda Platt + Link-Up
I have admired the designs of American designers Tom and Linda Platt. Their garments seem untrendy to me, that is, they are just designed well. Plus playful, inventive, and not afraid of color! Last month, I wrote about a dress I made from a Vogue pattern that The Platts designed (they have designed a fewContinue reading “Color Blocked Shift by Tom & Linda Platt + Link-Up”
It’s a Blog Takeover – Michelle’s Reflections on Fashion Revolution Week
Hi everyone, I’m Michelle, Terri’s eldest daughter and today I’m taking over her blog on this last day of Fashion Revolution Week, April 23-29, 2018. On April 19, 2013 I joyfully celebrated my Bat Mitzvah with United Hebrew Congregation of Joplin, Missouri. Bat Mitzvah means Daughter of the Commandments. Henceforth, I was fully a JewishContinue reading “It’s a Blog Takeover – Michelle’s Reflections on Fashion Revolution Week”
Modern Sage Designs: Designer Interview
Semi precious stones have always caught my eye: Jade, Jasper, Agate, Chalcendony–I could go on. However, Bumblebee Jasper completely escaped my radar. That was until Laura of Modern Sage Designs created a pair of earrings from Bumblebee Jasper and Black Tourmaline. I was smitten. The mixture of yellow, grey and black has to be oneContinue reading “Modern Sage Designs: Designer Interview”
More Adventurous(?) & Linkup
April 2016, I purchased a simple Asiatica jacket at Gloria Everhart’s Act II consignment shop. For decades, Gloria offered high end fashion to women and men in the Kansas City area. Very shortly after my purchase, Gloria at age 90 retired and Act II closed its doors. I miss it. Designed cleanly and simply, myContinue reading “More Adventurous(?) & Linkup”
My Sew-Sew Life-New Floral Spring Dress
New Dress T’was time to make a new dress. Fashion and Flora, a spring event sponsored by Rightfully’s Sewn (my favorite non-profit) was planned at Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s premier botanical garden. Michael and I have been on and off members of Powell Gardens since 1991, so this was something we both were looking forwardContinue reading “My Sew-Sew Life-New Floral Spring Dress”
Embellishing With Vintage Silk & Linkup
Yea! A project I’ve been mulling over for at least four years finally finished! Wearing occasionally while I was teaching, I had gotten good use from a simple cropped, black jacket by J.Jill. So I put it in the sack to donate to Goodwill. But then I kept taking it out and putting it back.Continue reading “Embellishing With Vintage Silk & Linkup”
Pop-Up!
Pop-Up [ˈpäp ˌəp/] noun A group of designers who set up shop for a limited time in an event space. Terri rarely misses a chance to go to a pop-up event. A chance to meet area designers one-on-one and get a better understanding of their creative process. Terri loves going to pop-ups becauseContinue reading “Pop-Up!”
Forever Fierce-Individual Voices
Today, we are celebrating passionate women with the Forever Fierce Campaign 2018. The word fierce may describe a way of behavior or a determination deep down inside you. Life occasionally throws curve-balls. It takes that gut fierceness to get through the rough, take the good with grace, and shine through. For a life well-lived, oneContinue reading “Forever Fierce-Individual Voices”
MeadowTree Perspectives 