Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Jodie Carleton's Selvage Parasol!


As you know, Jodie Carleton of Ballarat, Australia is passionate about selvages. She is the creator of that amazing selvage dress that I keep on the sidebar to inspire us (at right). This photo is her latest big selvage project, a selvage parasol!

She has written a hilarious post about the siren call of selvages, even when we have other pressing items on our "to-do" list. Boy, do I know exactly what she is talking about! Take a look at this post: http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/11/with-inner-fortitude-of-marshmallow.html
You'll be surprised to read what she thinks about this parasol project. See: http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com/2008/11/tweaking-hell.html
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7 comments:

  1. MillieFebruary 10, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Now THAT'S the project to end all projects! Love it, love it, love it!

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  2. Abby and StephanieFebruary 10, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    I read her blog and she never fails to make me laugh. Terrific sense of humor and even more wonderful user of selvedges!

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  3. lissaFebruary 10, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Oh My! That has got to be the most incredible thing I have seen. -modalissa

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  4. AnettFebruary 11, 2009 at 2:37 AM

    Thanks for the link.

    It is very intresting to read her blog.

    Greetings Anett

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  5. stufenzumgerichtFebruary 11, 2009 at 3:41 AM

    Adorable, can't imagine, how to create such a wonderful "parasol".
    Together with the phantastic dress, people will stop when meeting the artist!!!
    Greetings from Germany, where winter came back, yesterday :-(
    Yours, Martina

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  6. ritasmeetaFebruary 11, 2009 at 4:00 AM

    oh WOW!
    I found your blog through a link on Cuteable, and I'm so glad I did! Now I don't feel so bad about keeping every little scrap of fabric- totally inspirational! hahah ;)

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  7. Vals QuiltingDecember 7, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    WOW that parasol is absolutely gorgeous, amazing work!
    Valerie
    http://www.pastimesonline.ca/vals-quilting/

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