I hadn’t heard the phrase Lavender Haze until I started working out a theme for February’s box, but it is a term from the 1950s which means to be in that honeymoon phase of a relationship… which I think we all still are when it comes to a beautiful piece of fabric right?
I love receiving fabrics that I wouldn’t instantly gravitate to when I get my box, as I can have a little think as to what to make which adds to the joy of the creative process. This month’s fabric certainly makes me happy as a knitter, as it has such a beautiful knit texture to it!
As it continues to get colder, I have winter accessories on my mind. I haven’t made a lot of accessories in the past, but the beauty of not needing to fit my bust, waist and hips was too appealing.
My inspiration this month came from a ready to wear garment I happened to stumble upon, and then couldn’t stop seeing everywhere.
This is one of the quickest crafts I think I’ve ever done and perfect for this cold snap we are having here in the UK this week. There is nothing better for the soul than getting out for a walk…
Well this was a very timely box, as I write this we are in a cold snap with temperatures reaching -7. But it is beautifully sunny and the best time of year to get out for a bracing walk in nature, wrapping up warm with a flask of hot chocolate.
There’s just something about this month’s poplin that has my heart, it may have to do with the light pink colour or the lovely black shapes, it may also just be the weight of the fabric. But if I’m to guess, I’ll say it’s all three of them.
When I found out what the Luxury fabric was going to be this month, and that it was my turn to get it, I was absolutely floored.
Now that the boxes have changed to having a 1m piece of fabric instead of Fat Quarters, there are lots more opportunities to get creative with garments that you can make with smaller amounts.
