This past weekend, we "fell back," and late autumn is here to stay. It's pretty cold outside, but when I go to the various buildings that I work in for the day job, the temperature inside is kept at Oven. This is the season that I'm embracing the vest as a practical work garment. Dress at this job is on the casual side, so fortunately work and life clothes are pretty much the same. I went a little kooky for Briar Rose Fibers when I saw them at the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival in September. It's probably a good thing that I missed them at Michigan, because I really don't need the Man to be witness to my conspicuous consumption. This Sonoma wool was custom dyed for me, and the garment design is theirs, the Eyelet Sleeveless Sweater. I photgraphed it in my mom's yard, with her purple asters in the background. I think this sweater is cute! So cute, that I'm working on another right now, in a Blackberry Ridge wool/mohair blend. But back to Briar Rose. I like the product so much, that I'm waiting for another custom order. Yarn for a vest for my mom, and two more for me!
3 comments:
ooh, your vest turned out beautifully! i'm going to check their website - last time i visited, they didn't have many pics of colorways, or online ordering. hopefully i won't have to wait until a fiber fest to get some of their stuff!
very pretty. do you like the hand of the Sonoma Wool?
I love the vest. I happen to be working on the very same one in mossy greens and golds. I love the colors in yours! I went to KIP Thursday night but Letizia's was closed. Don't know if I'll get up to the Boatanic Garden today. I'm going to Franklin Habit's Dulaan gathering. I suppose I could do both...
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