Thursday, June 29, 2017

Winter Roses..........is what I call this coat

I did it! I finally finished hand embroidering the red ladies coat I showed to you 
on a post on May 11, 2016.
I had found this pretty coat hanging in a shop 
window of a thrift store...and I knew immediately
it should be embroidered......I could already see it
in roses!   I purchased it


and started working off and on here and there........spending quite a few days/nights  that have 
turned into weeks .....hand embroidering 

Now it is finished and elegant looking with the 
embroidered lapels


The embroidery also goes all the way around the collar
and can be seen even when one is walking behind you!


It was pretty before........

now it has a new fresh dressy look,
that I think is lovely! 
It is considered a vintage coat since it is from the 1980s.
I am placing it for sale in my shop.
So I am hoping someone will love it enough
to wear it...........everywhere!
Now.........I am off to find my needle for another
project!  Tell me what you are 
working on! I would love to hear!

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8 comments:

  1. lil red henJune 29, 2017 at 6:57 PM

    It's beautiful, Kathleen! I do hope someone will love the coat and purchase it from your shop. I'm working on aprons, crocheted baby blanket, and embroidered dishtowels. Just a few more days now and I can work outside again!

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  2. mamasmercantileJune 30, 2017 at 2:13 AM

    A beautiful name for a beautiful coat. I am working on some drawstring bags.

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  3. DebraJune 30, 2017 at 4:03 AM

    Lovely!

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  4. Carol- Beads and BirdsJune 30, 2017 at 6:21 AM

    Isn't it amazing how much hand embroidery can enhance an article of clothing. The coat turned out fantastic. I hope it sells quickly. I hardly go to etsy anymore since all of the changes they have made.
    Have a great holiday.
    xx, Carol

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  5. Sherri FarleyJune 30, 2017 at 3:11 PM

    Stunning!

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  6. letslearnembroideryJuly 1, 2017 at 1:18 AM

    It's really pretty, Kathleen.Loved your cement work, too!

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  7. UnknownJuly 3, 2017 at 4:21 AM

    It's amazing what your embroidery has done to enhance the look of the coat. It was a nice coat to start with, but now it's gorgeous! And off to your next project...I'm workng on 2 quilt tops and a needlepoint pillow. I usually have 3-4 projects going at one time.

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  8. ~Lavender Dreamer~July 17, 2017 at 10:58 AM

    Wow! that turned out GORGEOUS! You were so smart to do something like this and really make is special! WOW...oh I said that! Hugs!

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