Saturday, 22 October 2011

What? Not another Rooibos

Um, yes, it is another Rooibos. Sorry! (my third, after dotty and grey). It's my favourite so far though. Isn't the cherry print fabric the cutest? And I love the pop of colour from the collar. (They're just iPhone pics, hope you can see ok)

I think I'm trying to direct the cameraman and protesting at having a photo taken next to a bag of soil...

Do you like my yellow cardi? I do too, except it's cashmere (and was v expensive) and it's got a hole after a month! I'm clearly not cut out for expensive knitwear. 



I think that's me for the Rooiboses (Rooibi? Rooiboss? What is the plural?!) for now though. Three is quite enough. I cannot praise this little pattern enough, but I won't rave on about it as I've already done it in my two previous posts. Now I need to get a little more adventurous and try a pattern I've not made before...I'm tempted by the peony, anyone tried it? I haven't seen many versions around the web yet.

How are we all anyway, enjoying the crisp autumn weather? I love it, this week has just been perfect, cold but bright and sunny. I've had the week off and have been enjoying reading, sewing and drinking tea (and wine) looking out the window at the world going past. It's been blissful. If only I didn't have to go back to work on Monday.

Oh, have you all seen this? Knitted jumpers for penguins to protect them from oil spillage! So adorable.

Cx
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12 comments:

  1. Anonymous22 October 2011 at 12:58

    Another beautiful version. You look so pretty! Have you had your hair cut? I only have one issue - get away from that ledge!!! I don't like heights, so seeing the street below you made me feel a bit dizzy. (I jest - a bit.) It's a great dress. What a shame about the cardigan. Have you tried Uniqlo for cashmere knits? They can be really reasonable when they have offers on.

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  2. Tilly23 October 2011 at 01:24

    It's lovely, Carly! Bright colours really suit you. My boyfriend always tries to get a bin in shot when he's taking a picture of me too...

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  3. Law23 October 2011 at 01:30

    Hey Carly, you rock this dress, and this version I think is my fave, it's so cute. Rooibos is def on my to-sew list. I like the look of the Peony too, but haven't seen many versions yet.

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  4. Kestrel23 October 2011 at 10:26

    What a lovely Rooibos, and I love how you have accessorised it too!

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  5. carlycrafts23 October 2011 at 13:10

    Thanks girls! I like it too. :)

    Ha, Karen it's not so bad as it looks, there are rooftops just below so I probably wouldn't die if I fell. Probably. And no, I haven't tried Uniqlo but I will now, ta for the tip.

    Cx

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  6. Alessa24 October 2011 at 06:13

    Very cute. And I looks so lovely with your bright shoes! :)

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  7. Scruffybadger25 October 2011 at 14:16

    You are the Rooibos queen! Are you wearing them all much? I'm guessing yes if you've made 3. It is another stunner & I do like the primary colours.

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  8. oh-mimmi26 October 2011 at 05:39

    Aaaah .... it´s beautiful! I love the rooibos-pattern too and since I have seen your model I decide to start another rooibos-dress too. Just waiting for the evening ...

    Christel

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  9. House of Pinheiro6 February 2012 at 07:31

    this is adorable

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  10. lillie28 March 2012 at 07:16

    sooooo cute!! x

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  11. Zoe20 August 2012 at 03:12

    Oh sooo pretty! Such a lovely fabric/trim combo. Excellent work chica xxx

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  12. Laura19 November 2013 at 07:38

    Absolutely stunning, love my dressmaking fabrics, great job

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