Last night worked on my stretch velvet redingote, procrastination raised it's ugly head but I finally got around to it - late though I had thought I wanted to wear it today but no go. I added pleats to the skirt - adding 14 inches to to the skirt back, it was easier working in inches. Got the sides stitched and attached the bodice. Am really pleased with it.
As mentioned I had hoped to wear it today but had some unpicking to do, I tried covering the raw edges with bias but it didn't sit right. When I noticed it was after midnight I figured it was time for bed.This morning my plan was to see a sunrise in the mountains, so was up at 5.30. The sky was starting to lighten when I left, got just beyond Springwood before I noticed the first rays of sunlight.
Stood in the cold wind for a few moments before heading to the car, put the driver's window down to get full effect of the sun. I closed my eyes and noticed that the after image of the sun was emerald green, the colour of Archangel Raphael and healing. One of the things I noticed was that after a while with my eyes closed, could see mostly darkness apart from the image of the bright sun, it was like a torn piece of the darkness. I could actually see trees, sky in that tear, not part of the view that I was sitting in front of because in my vision there was a river. Don't have an explanation of what this was, it was just amazing.Afterwards I drove up to Katoomba, the wind there was viciously cold and strong. Took a few pictures of the amazing colours which the photos didn't do justice. Then I went back to the car for a half hour nap, then into town for a lovely breakfast.
On the way back I called into Springwood for some shopping. Bought buttons, fabric and a bag pattern at a sewing store. Then on to Frou Frou, found a journal and a red velvet thingy there. The thingy was some sort of valance, think for a table, I loved the fabric. A jumper and a scarf completed my purchases from Birney's. Spoilt myself completely with tea and cake at a cafe before heading home.
Update: Here is the thingy on my kitchen table, it looks way too cool to cut up. I think it would look stunning on a market stall, if ever I get around to doing one.
