Sparkle
08/01/2018
Stitching Alabama Chanin-style can become rather obsessive.
Once you actually get over the intimidation factor and just make something . . . Well. You discover it's really fun to stitch by hand. And the garments you stitch are super comfortable to wear. And the creative opportunities are just endless.
Earlier this summer I decided I wanted a simple, black tunic. Nothing fancy. No stenciling. No appliqué.
But then . . . I decided to add some beads.
(the front . . . finished)
And then . . . more beads.
(Because it really is an obsession.)
(the back. . . finished)
I think I'm done with the beads now.
(But maybe not.)
(You never know.)
In the end, I got my simple, black tunic.
(Now with bonus sparkle!)
**standing ovation with thunderous applause**
Brava, brava, brava! I think you got your diva tag too!! And, it looks marvelous on you! XO
Posted by: Kat | 08/01/2018 at 08:00 AM
This is so fantastic! I love the beads and I really love the detail on the neckline and arms. You are rocking that tunic Kym!
Posted by: Patty | 08/01/2018 at 08:35 AM
That's really fabulous. The fit is perfect and the beads add just the right touch of sparkle and class.
Posted by: Carole | 08/01/2018 at 08:58 AM
LOVE this! And, it looks so good on you. Fabulous job Kym.
Posted by: Vera | 08/01/2018 at 09:22 AM
Well done!
Posted by: Juliann | 08/01/2018 at 09:59 AM
As Merry Berry would say---SHEER PERFECTION!
Posted by: kim in oregon | 08/01/2018 at 10:45 AM
Stunning! And the beads mean you don’t need jewelry on your neck during sticky weather!
Posted by: Geri | 08/01/2018 at 11:36 AM
WOWZER! Kym for the win! You did a beautiful job, and that's just *gorgeous* on.
Posted by: Laine | 08/01/2018 at 04:05 PM
Clever and super cool - totally makes the perfect cocktail tunic!
Cheers ~
Posted by: Honoré | 08/01/2018 at 05:47 PM
It's a great top and I love the added sparkle and the colors you used!
Posted by: margene | 08/01/2018 at 06:42 PM
Perfect! You need to go out and show that tunic off!
Posted by: Bonny | 08/01/2018 at 08:43 PM
Love, love, love it!
Posted by: Pam | 08/02/2018 at 02:09 AM
Simply wonderful, Kym!! and I LOVE that little bit of sparkle in the back ... kind of a surprise!
Posted by: Mary | 08/02/2018 at 07:14 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE!!! And MORE LOVE!!
Posted by: Vicki | 08/02/2018 at 09:10 AM