Fancy Suits

I've been looking at more of the designer embellished suits I mentioned yesterday. These came from Nudies Online Fashion Museum.

Here's a great visual history of a few designers within style.

Next weekend when I'm in Nashville I'm planning to visit Manuel's Exclusive Clothiers, the storefront of designer Manuel (see photos of his work here.). I'm also hoping to get by the Tennessee State Museum to see Marty Stuart's collection. He owns over 400 of these suits.

Wilco (the photography)

The newest from Wilco, entitled, Wilco (the album) is perfect for summer listening, and I love the photography by Autumn de Wilde in the liner notes. Inside there are six photos with either men or mannequins dressed in these embroidered/appliqued suits that I have been really into lately. Think vintage flashy Nashville.

The kitschy llama in a party hat above is the cover art. Oh and the actual cd has a picture of that lovely orange cake. I'd skip iTunes for this one and buy the actual album.

Friday Find

I found this children's alphabet book today. The illustrations are embroidered applique and have sparked a lot of ideas for things I want to make.



















The author/illustrator is Virgina Tiffany. Here are more examples of her work.
ABC (Golden Book)
Two Kittens
Tell Me, Cat

Applique circles

Who knew aluminum foil is the secret ingredient to a better circle? I like this trick I found on Anna Maria Horner's blog.