Friday, 15 February 2013

Done and Dusted!

Sometimes orders take you much longer than anticipated for no particular reason.  On Tuesday I finally posted my completed order and ridiculously could have skipped all the way home.  There was a lot of extra dyeing to be done, so maybe that is how time ran away with me.  Here are a few images taken using my new 'props'....

large cream corsage using vintage lace and crochet
 
 
large black corsage incorporating fabrics and centrepiece from the Victorian bodice
 
 
browns and taupes embellished with a daisy and smoke mother-of-pearl button
 
 
shades of pistachio
 
 
seven shades of grey
 
I am pleased the way my book enhances the corsages, what do you think?  I have been making another corsage for a 50th birthday present and the lady loved it so much she has asked me to make her a one with a matching wristcuff all in shades of reds and corals.  They dye pot beckons.....
 
My next post will be entitled - Back to the very beginning.....
 
Until next time, spring is just around the corner, I saw the first snowdrops in Northumberland at the weekend.  Jayne x

 
 
 
 
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14 comments:

  1. lettice leaf15 February 2013 at 07:20

    A veritable feast of loveliness Jayne; was the shipping order for one lucky lady?

    LLX

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    1. Jayne15 February 2013 at 12:33

      It was for a shop I supply, 20 corsages. Thanks for your compliments linda. x

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  2. Dorthe15 February 2013 at 08:52

    Your corsages are all gorgeous, dear Jayne.
    I love your dyed pieces ,being composed to form your beautiful art pieces,----- and the photoes on old books are looking wonderful.
    Hugs and a great weekend to you.
    Dorthe,xx

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    1. Jayne15 February 2013 at 13:16

      thank you for your lovely words Dorthe, have a great weekend too. jayne x

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  3. sharon young15 February 2013 at 12:43

    Gorgeous corsages, and the props make them look even lovelier.

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    1. Jayne15 February 2013 at 13:17

      Thank you Sharon, I am really pleased with my props, they do seem to work well. jayne x

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  4. nilly15 February 2013 at 14:40

    Is it just me? I can't stop imagining Helena Bonham Carter wearing your gorgeous creations...

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  5. Julia @ Vintage with Laces16 February 2013 at 01:59

    Each piece is exquisite and such a joy to look at, dear Jayne! You did a great job dyeing all the lovely shades and composing your creations.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  6. The Cloth Shed18 February 2013 at 02:17

    The seven shades of grey is the one for me! See you at Hexham hopefully on 12th March, I have some lace and crochet for you.
    Julie x

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  7. gentlework18 February 2013 at 23:55

    Beautiful work Jayne!I can't decide which is my favourite. Christine x

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  8. jackie19 February 2013 at 07:21

    Lovely work, you should be happy.

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  9. suziqu's thread works5 March 2013 at 01:47

    Whoops! midstream in my comment and it disappeared. Just to say that I love how you have composed all of these corsages and you have a natural flair for combining shades too Jayne. They look gorgeous! Love the greys altogether.
    Thanks for your sweet comment on my birthday post too.
    Have a great week!
    x Suzy

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  10. Marie Lost Bird Studio7 March 2013 at 05:29

    Hi Jayne,
    nice to meet you:)Each corsage is gorgeous.
    Have a great day.
    Hugs,
    Marie

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  11. Jenny 10 March 2013 at 11:39

    I so love your corsages, and the gorgeous hues and textures you create through your hand dying. I'm a complete novice when it comes to dying fabrics...would you ever consider a wee blog tutorial to share your skills and knowlege :)x

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Thank you for your lovely comments, I really do appreciate them.

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