Years ago I found this at a Haberdashery supplier in Collingwood, Melbourne when they were closing down. The buckles are on heavy card, backed with felt … on closer inspection I find it hard to guess what they were used for. Women’s apparel? Hmmmm maybe not. Men’s wear? Hmmmm not sure about that. Kids clothes,…
Category: Found in the Drawer
‘Weedy’ Sea Dragons….
Coming from a childhood which included an almost PhD level of education from my father in all things re nature, I was floored to discover that the Weedy Sea Dragon is the Marine Faunal Emblem of Victoria, Australia. At the beginning of the Summer of 2005/06 I was invited by my talented friend from Global…
The Thai Silk Bridesmaid
Being a bridesmaid to my aunty was a highlight in my childhood and the experience left me with a few lasting memories. Thai Silk, the scent of Tuber roses and the nail biting wait for special permission from the parish priest to be allowed to go into a church of another denomination … (what do…
Everyone has a Hobby….Don’t they?
When I was a child everyone had a hobby. We were sewers, knitters, embroiderers, musicians, gardeners, cake decorators, handymen and readers. But MY family had a few unusual hobbies. Apart from the smelly teenage boys having their equally smelly ferrets, my uncle who lived over the road had a stable of horses he trained as…
Kind of where it started ..
This was one of the first pieces of applique I ever made. Can I tell you that at the time it was a triumph, there was no such thing as commercial applique or decoration unless it was seriously fabulous and expensive. It led to my wildly innovative and original period of Applique on windcheaters …yes,…
Back of the Bottom Drawer 