9.17.2008

introducing the Sugar Loom



I love a good, slow project that I can steadily work on in the evenings after all the daytime chaos has settled down. There is nothing better than finding a rhythm with such a thing - stitch, stitch, stitch - my mind unwinds and works out problems, and a different part of my brain engages choosing colors with thread and fabric.

Thus we bring you Sugar Looms, our new love. This one is mine, The Twelve Dancing Princesses, and Melissa will show hers to us on Friday (I've seen it already - it's so gorgeous!). The fabric I used comes from scraps of old dresses that the five-year old has worn over the past four years. Right now she loves this picture because she likes the magic of princesses running through the woods at night (me too). One day, hopefully, she will have this for her children and love it because it holds little pieces of her past.

(we'll be selling kits for these, with the pattern, frames, etc. starting perhaps next week. who needs a project for fall nights?)
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46 comments:

  1. EmSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:30 AM

    i can't wait. since i have little creative skills, all i need is a fabulous pattern to follow to make my house look great. thanks!

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  2. StacySeptember 17, 2008 at 7:33 AM

    I love it! Maybe there will be something for the princes...?

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  3. hdaytonSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:41 AM

    Wow! I really love this. This must make her feel so special and really part of the "story".

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 7:43 AM

    Lynne... That is SO COOL.

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  5. LourdesSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    fantastic idea! Count me in!!!!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:30 AM

    Stacy - yes, totally we are working on a couple for those boys. ...!

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  7. The HammondsSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:43 AM

    Love it. Reminds me of the illustrations from Princess and the Pea. Set a kit aside for me--cause, if history is any lesson, it will sell out in about 2 minutes.

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  8. UnknownSeptember 17, 2008 at 8:49 AM

    wow! it's beautiful...i will be adding this to my fall project list.

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  9. AstridSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:03 AM

    Now this is weird - I just started "Barbie and the 12 Dancing Princesses" on the dvd (quite a different interpretation, I know) - like 5 minutes ago. My 4-year old is watching it now... :) It's beautiful - I wish I knew how to handsew, but that'll be in the future some time...

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  10. natalieSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    I am so beyond impressed... just received the wonderful servant dress pattern in the mail, and now this needs to go on my "winter night project" list too! Such beautiful things. I love your creativity!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:22 AM

    What a gorgeous piece of art and a beautiful idea. I've been itching to get out my embroidery thread...

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  12. Marie'September 17, 2008 at 9:23 AM

    I have been a big fan of your creations. Wow.
    What fabric do you use for the shirt in the picture?

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  13. UnknownSeptember 17, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    Great work, and I recognize the thing about rythm and unwinding thoughts. Love those hours!
    Groeten uit Rotterdam,
    Puk

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  14. KariSeptember 17, 2008 at 10:16 AM

    Wow Lynne! This is really wonderful. Love the movement of those princesses.

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  15. sallySeptember 17, 2008 at 10:39 AM

    That is really beautiful. What a fun idea too.

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  16. CherylSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    What L is 7? I remember just last month with Maya went to her 5th birthday party...LOL!

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  17. LuckySeptember 17, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    love it.

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  18. sew nancySeptember 17, 2008 at 11:35 AM

    really sweet, i would love to make one of these

    i am dying to know the paint color you use on the wall and is it the same as melissa's daughter's?
    thanks

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:37 AM

    Do you need to know how to sew to do this? I'm inspired to learn, it's gorgeous!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:55 AM

    so cute...could you use fusible interfacing? I love making new things from my daughter's old clothes.

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  21. UnknownSeptember 17, 2008 at 11:59 AM

    Yes, it is VERY simple to make - and I used fusible interfacing to affix all of the dresses on. Perfect for a beginning sewer/crafter.

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  22. JoslynSeptember 17, 2008 at 12:31 PM

    lynne...this is gorgeous. i think i could make this! i'm totally inspired.

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  23. melissaSeptember 17, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    Oh, it's so dreamy. Any little girl would be enchanted by it, I'm sure!

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2008 at 5:30 PM

    Please give us a heads-up about when exactly these will go online, so that I can be a-waiting at my computer!

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  25. Liesl GibsonSeptember 17, 2008 at 6:44 PM

    Oh, count me in, please! It reminds me of one of my favorite artists, Amy Cutler, whose gallerist totally snubbed me.

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 3:17 AM

    Oh it's so enchanting!

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 3:43 AM

    I like your Twelve Dancing Princesses very much ! I can't wait to discover Melissa's work !

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  28. UnknownSeptember 18, 2008 at 5:05 AM

    Hey, the pic turned out great. You should show a close-up of the threaded hats, they are amazing!!!

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  29. MyshellSeptember 18, 2008 at 6:17 AM

    How cool is that?!

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  30. tammySeptember 18, 2008 at 6:20 AM

    Too cute!!!!

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 6:31 AM

    It's incredible!

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  32. SabinaSeptember 18, 2008 at 10:36 AM

    Oh I love this -- so cool!!

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2008 at 1:20 PM

    Oh I'd love one of those!

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  34. #A5September 18, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    so charming and lovely!

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  35. Audrey and the BoysSeptember 18, 2008 at 7:30 PM

    I love it! The twelve dancing princesses was my favorite fairy tale. If only someday I have a little girl to spend my time on!

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  36. BeataSeptember 19, 2008 at 7:57 AM

    Lovely - 'love the contrast of the print dresses on the charcoal backgound...so pretty!

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  37. KristaSeptember 19, 2008 at 11:48 AM

    Aughhh!!! I love love love this.

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  38. StephanieSeptember 19, 2008 at 9:37 PM

    Maybe include a few ready-mades for the sewing-inept...like myself?!

    These are GORGEOUS. I'm ready to deck out my new playroom with these...seriously.

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  39. Philippa RiceOctober 10, 2008 at 10:46 AM

    I've always loved that fairy tale. You've really captured the magic of that story. Well done, amazing work.

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  40. molly | mommycoddle.comOctober 24, 2008 at 6:40 PM

    I just found this project tonight on courtney's blog and it is KILLING me! will you be putting together more kits for sale? soon? please??? I'd love to know!
    thanks!

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  41. AnonymousNovember 23, 2008 at 7:16 AM

    I just checked your shop and these are all gone now. Any chance you'll be adding more? They are so lovely!

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