Remember scale, visually and physically! I do like these dainty details, but i’d like them to be stronger. But i don’t like that indigo circle because it’s too strong!
I’m thinking too those deeper “grey” diamonds need only MINIMAL stitching as they are actually purpley ecoprints.
I still want the slightly aged effect i got with my first Suzani inspired piece:
Have to find the rest of that indigo cotton i used above. *That* is more the effect i want, a bit fadey, uneven, softer, more vintage. The deep indigo velvet i used in the top photo is beautiful, but i’m preferring more the “weaker” and the “mistakes” i’ve done 🙂
I need to do a quick sketch or two to size up motifs. I usually do a printout of this and pencil in ideas, though i don’t always follow it slavishly. It’s kind of a free association exercise to see what i *could* do when i can see the whole.
albedo too 
I’m remembering that wonderful coat you had when we met that time. Do you still have it?
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I do! The Khalat coat gets worn once every couple of years to Greyman’s company Christmas party. I can’t bear to part with it!
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I’m glad you still have it! I always loved that one, and if I remember correctly at one point I entertained the thought of making one for myself. Never did though.
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It *does* take a lot of fabric 🙂 And if you’re “decorating”, a lot of work!
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colors are so good
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thanks Jude 🙂
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