I haven't posted for a while because I was working hard to finish the jacket commissioned by my neighbor for his wife. The hard work paid off - I delivered it right on time last week. Today I got the nicest note from her. She'd worn the jacket four times already and had received many compliments and lots of questions about where she got it etc. She felt great and her husband was very pleased with himself for ordering it. Makes me feel so good.
So here's a look at it:
The bands on the front and cuffs are crazy log cabin squares. I worked in many colors so she could coordinate with lots of things. As an added challenge - and more fun - she had given me several fabric remnants from her 87-year-old quilter aunt to work in if possible. I am pleased to say that I managed to use at least a bit of all the fabrics she gave me. I think it's wonderful that the jacket has that added level of meaning for her.
Now the secret of this jacket is that it is reversible so she can get double the wear. Here's the "inside."
In my original plan this side was going to be just plain, but as I thought more about it I realized it needed a bit of spark to be sure that she would really get double the wear. That's when I decided to add the couched threads. These are the Stef Francis 5400 rayon threads that I love so. They add great color and shine. (Don't tell her but these were leftovers from Sonja's wedding dresses. The colors were perfect.) In her note she said she'd worn both sides already, so I guess it was a good decision.
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