Fashion Icon of the Week: Frida Kahlo

"Surrealism is the magical surprise of finding a lion in a wardrobe where you were sure of finding shirts" - Frida Kahlo

My favorite artist is Frida Kahlo. Not only are her paintings full of energy and emotion, but her style evoked that same vivacious energy. She mixed bold colors, earthy Pre-Columbian stone jewelry, flowers in her hair, traditional Tehuana style, and a whimsicality to create a palette that was uniquely her. Her style became an extension of her paintings. She wore green on her wedding day. She wore a man's suit for a family portrait. She wove ribbons and real flowers into her hair constantly. She truly is the perfect example of weaving art into everyday life.

Final Photos from May/June Sewing Class

Bree's Wrap Skirt
Jess's Amy Butler Skirt
Karen's Lined Floral Skirt

Roxanne's Denim Mini Fits Like a Glove

The mini and the tote: a lovely combination.

Roxanne's apron, tote, and mini skirt.

Jess L.'s sweet little zippered pouch sits atop a great inspiration book.

Karen's adorable apron and tote sit happily together.

Here are some snap shots from our last class at Abeille. Such beautiful projects came out of this class! Everyone had AMAZING taste in fabric. One of the great things about this class is the high energy - everyone loved sewing and was excited to continue sewing after the class. Once you know the basics of sewing the possibilities really seem endless!

Indie Art By The Sea in Rhody Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is Indie Art by the Sea. It should be beautiful weather and this show is right on the water at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, 11-5pm. The show will have a variety of local artists, food, and music! Please stop by if you are in the area and if you don't have plans make this your plans. What's better than hanging out by the sea on a sunny day? I will be there selling my designs. This photo shoot was done in LITTLE COMPTON, RHODE ISLAND! Hope to see you there!

Skirting Around

Jess's finished Amy Butler Skirt! Absolutely Beautiful!

Jess's finished a-line skirt! Stunning fabric and stunning work!

The denim mini almost in its competion by Roxanne!

Karen, the dart master.

Stitches in Motion

The final product: Jess's Embellished Retro Apron!
Jess works diligently on her first zipper.

Bree's "Easy Breezy Wrap Skirt" from Diana Rupp's Sew Everything Workshop.

Sew Pretty!

The final product: Bree's Red Crocheted Lace Skirt! Simply Gorgeous!

Full view of Jess in her finished apron.

The final product: Bree's Cutesy Ruffled Apron!

Roxanne working on her denim mini.

Aprons and Skirts

The beginning of Roxanne's denim skirt.
Bree works on her red lacey a-line skirt.

Pinning the pieces of Karen's floral A-line skirt.

Jess works on her zipper.

A perfect dart by Jess!

Embellished retro apron pocket by Jessica.

The full view of Jessica's fabulous apron.

Roxanne modelling her charming lemons and eyelet apron.

A close-up view of the gorgeous apron!