Domesticated Bliss: Ginny Williams: From Vintage Collector to Wearable Artist
So often the things we passionately collect become the things that craft our art. Ginny Williams, of Domesticated Bliss says she's been collecting vintage linens, laces and embroideries since she was a child. She has a fabulous collection of flour sacks, table cloths, doilies, tea towels and all the other amazing embroideries largely from the 30s'.
With all that inspiration around her, she's begun to use those fabulous fabrics in a series of apron's and children's dresses.
She started with aprons. And her aprons are lovely! Lots of lace and embroidery. Sometimes she has 4-5 different heirloom pieces within one of her garments.
Recently she took Wanda's Pillow Case Dress class, and took it to a brand new level.
We're so proud for Ginny. She's really finding her stride as a wearable artist.
Her excellent eye blends just the right textiles together to make a gorgeous "vintage look" garment that is unique. She uses supporting contemporary fabric to make her garments wearable and easy care.
This embroidered overlay was originally a lawn tablecloth. Now it's a pretty pink party dress.
Ginny is going to be at Blackbird Crossing May 23-24, today and tomorrow, at Three Oaks, MI. Make sure you drop in and see her awesome work.
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