A favourite picture from each month of last year. May has two, because I could not choose between them…
January; here.
February; here
March; here.
April; here
May; pretty chuffed with my ballgown, here. I made the accessories and the evening gloves as well, here
May; I just had to put this dress in here as well since it is my favourite garment of the year… here
June; here. This is one of my favourite pictures I’ve ever taken for this blog…. just the colours of the morning sky and the glassiness of the river and “the twirl” (a mini-challenge within the Me-Made June Flickr group)
July; here
August; here
September; just a really lovely day out; here
October; here
November; bathers! here
December; here
Soooo, 2011; apart from underthings, and one scarf, a souvenir from our holiday in Japan, I did not buy any RTW clothes at all this year! I made things… lots of which I was very happy with. The dawning of a fresh New Year has got me freshly and newly excited about all the fresh new possibilities for making fresh new things. Fresh! New!
On that note; resolutions, of the handmade variety…
A more determined effort to de-stash (oh, we’ve all heard that one before!)
Continuing to work bit by bit through the challenges of the Pattern Magic books.
And Wardrobe Refashion has gone 🙁 but I’ll be keeping to my pledge to make all my own clothes. Although the enthusiasm for making my own underwear still eludes me… but maybe 2012 is the year to change that?
Really, creating based purely on whim and passion is my joy and has served me well so far; so I shall continue wandering aimlessly but happily through the process of making, seizing the inspiration wherever it hits, perfecting techniques as much as I am able, and just seeing what pops up…
Best wishes to all for a wonderful New Year, and I hope it brings all you have been hoping for!
You've made some great clothes this year. All the best to you for 2012 and I love the Pattern Magic challenges you've excelled in.
Mmm, mmmm, mmm. That's some eye candy!
I agree, I am happiest when I follow inspiration. I need to remember that this year. 🙂
Happy 2012! I'm so glad I found you in the blogosphere because you are really amazing!
Happy 2012 Carolyn.
i like/love your review of 2011. You have made some wonderfully creative garments for yourself and i look forward to seeing what you create for 2012.
I'm looking on 2012 as a fresh start for me and am inspired and motivated to make some life changes – and to actually sew something for me!!
What an inspiration you are. You always make such beautifully finished clothes . Wishing you and your family all the best in the New Year. Here's to a great sewing year in 2012
I have really enjoyed reading your blog this year, you make such amazing clothes, style them wonderfully and take fabulous photographs. Thank you for all the reading pleasure,and I look forward to more in 2012.
Your clothes and style have been inspiring and a visual delight throughout the year. I appreciate the effort to share your whimsy and fashion sense with all of us and look forward to another year of lovely garments and pictures.
What a beautiful selection of garments to highlight each month. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog and appreciate your supportive comments. Wishing you wonderful 2012.
I love these year end round-ups! You've sewn an amazing breadth of different garments. All so pretty and drool-worthy too. Have a fantastic 2012!
Your garments and pictures are works of art!
I had to go to the dictionary to look up chuffed–in context I had a good idea of what it meant but I had to verify. My English friend taught me that word but I forgot! Then both you and Fehr Trade used that word within days of each other.
Happy New Year!! Can't wait to see what you create in the new year!
I'm new to your blog and already see why so many avidly follow you! Gorgeous clothing and fabulous pictures…you should do some lessons on fashion photography!
Happy New Year!
Carolyn that's a great selection and it's so cool that you make beautiful clothes all year round! I can't say that about myself lately, hopefully this new year I'll turn things right! Sorry for your email trouble, as you suggested that I take the pics from your blog I was thinking wow there's my chance to surprise you with my own favorites and make it interesting for you too! I'd like to do that for Wednesday if it's ok with you! Hugs and a very prolific new year!
So much to be so very proud of. I also love sewing according to whim, but with a lower success rate than you, it leaves me without many clothes to wear!
(which is where shopping should fill the gap but I hate it – so many shops and styles, so overwhelming)
What a diverse range of garments! All of them just beautiful. Can't wait to see what you make in 2012.
A wonderful collection of garments and so diverse. Looking forward to your wonderful creations in 2012.
Thanks for sharing this year. You are so talented and have a great sense of style.
Thanks for your great sewing blog Carolyn and all the time and effort you put into it. It often makes my day and obviously lots of others too.
I just want to raid your closet. You're safe, though, because you're tall & thin, & I'm…..not ;D
Gorgeous, yummy, inspirational!
You've made some absolutely fantastic projects in the past year, what a fabulous post to remind yourself and show the rest of us how much can be accomplished when you put your mind to it! Bravo!
Happy New Year to you too!!! January's dress is one of my favorites, but I also love the second one in May. You've made some inspirational garments this past year and I look forward to seeing what you come up with in the coming year!
What an amazing year you've had! I have loved every outfit you have made. Here's to many more in 2012. Sam xox
Very impressive year. Somehow I had missed your evening gown, but I pinned one of your looks to Pinterest! And that yellow bathing suit. If I remember correctly, it was another suit you made that made me follow you in the first place.
I love your review of 2011… fantastic items!
Happy New Year.
Looks like one heck of a successful year! Your May dress is also my favorite, and January and August vie for second place. So many wonderful garments! 🙂
Happy Stitching in 2012!
Thanks for posting this overview, Carolyn! You've made some very pretty clothes through the year, and I'm looking forward to following your "wandering aimlessly but happily through the process of making", which is how I get the most enjoyment out of whatever I make, too. I find the more impractical the garment, the more I like it!
Wishing you another wonderful year of sewing fun! I love following your adventures. And I must admit, when seeing your pictures of lovely warm weather clothes, I envy you for not having to wrap up in multiple layers just to stay warm.
I'm supposed to be sewing – but I'm here looking at all your wonderful garments with severe wardrobe envy. And figure envy – regretably none of these garments would fit me!
I love, love, love the crochet skirt – as seen for sale at £££££ with designer Christopher Kane.And I thank you very much for the instructions (its cold here in the UK so I might just get that made!)
Every one of these photos is a winner!! I really enjoy seeing your posts each day.
Great photos! Happy New Year! (Feliz Ano Novo!)
Beijos grandes (big kisses)
Míriam
Beautiful. Great end of the year.
Happy New Year and much success in the coming year.
I enjoy looking at your photographs so much! You made beautiful pieces, I look forward to seeing your creations this year!
What a spectacular collection! I had decided February's dress was my favourite, but then I saw that blue coat…and then the ball gown. I'm sad about the Wardrobe Refashiners being gone, too, but truth be told a lot of the refashioning wasn't suitable for a middle-aged woman who didn't want to look like bag lady. Your sewing has a lot more possibilities. I have kept track of a lot of the participates from that website when she started talking about closing down. Unfortunately there aren't enough hours in the day to keep up with all the blogs I'd like to… One of the reasons I don't sew as much as I need to to develop my skills…