This is the last of the smocks made for an Edith & Edna order. I think it's my favorite, even though Calvin told me it doesn't look like a teacup. Harumph.
The embroidery was inspired by the arrival of this Japanese embroidery book (ISBN 8347-2421-2) from SuperBuzzy (mail from SuperBuzzy is good mail, indeed). A few more book scans:
We're getting snow today - six inches of it. I have nothing nice to say about that. Steve says it's what I get for swapping out the winter gear for the beach toys and sandals. And spring skirts. And again, I say, Harumph.
So this morning, I'm headed back to my coffee to dive into this book for as long as I can, daydreaming about visits to the beach with summer linen smocks with little red riding hood embroidered on them. My vision involves lots of sand, baby toes, and ice cream. Ooh...and maybe some embroidered picnic napkins! Yes.
