New Kim Hargreaves Book

I had mentioned earlier this week that I bought what WAS the latest Kim Hargreaves book. However, this morning, I received an email notification that her newest spring book is out called Nectar.

Taking a look at some of the new designs, I see that they are very much in line with the trends for the season, including flouncy hems with or without ruffles, deep-V pullovers and one button cardigans that button lower on the body than previously, and roomy sleeves. There really seems to be something for everyone with the bolero length still holding on for a few designs, some tunic length tops and regular mid length sweaters. A few of the designs look very much like the ones seen in the Spring '08 issue of Interweave Knits, and a few others are reminiscent of recent Zephyr Style designs like Juliet.

I tend to really like the cropped sweaters layered with long tops underneath or the long lengths by themselves, as I think those are the biggest departure from the same old, same old look, and they personally work well on my short waisted figure. When I do mid-length sweaters they can tend to aggravate the short waistedness if they're even a little bit off. This is another reason I love being able to make my own sweaters because RTW sweaters never fit me exactly right.

I see that the the in-depth collection view for the Heartfelt collection that I bought last weekend has now been removed from the site, so I'll try to take some pictures of it to show.

Weekend plans - this is the last full day Friday at work that we'll have for awhile as our "summer hours" start next week. We basically work a little extra from Monday through Thursday and then close the office at 12:30 on Fridays. This year it is planned to run from May through the end of September, and I can't wait for those half days to start!

Tonight I'm just going to work on some sewing projects, most likely, and tomorrow morning I am trying another new hair salon that just opened up on our main street, then we are probably going over to Jim's aunt's house for a visit (and to borrow her power-washer as power washing the decks is one of Jim's upcoming planned projects.) Then we'll make a stop over at Whole Foods and shop for my debut cooking night that night. After that, probably more sewing, or maybe some knit project finishing that day. Sunday at 11:30 I have a wedding shower to go to for one of Jim's cousins, Jane, who is getting married in July. So that is pretty much my weekend - a bit more "scheduled" than usual, but reasonable.

What are your weekend plans?

Comments

[Jenny]

I like the Nectar top & Glee jacket, but that Glee model looks like "Don't F with me." LOL. I'm going to the local Harley dealer's open house tomorrow. Aren't you jealous? ;)

[adrienne]

I LOVE some of her new designs!!!! I have no clue what I am doing this weekend! LOL

[Phyl]

I think I'm going to order the kit for Ripple. I'm make it my 20 pounds down reward.

I'm headed to my sister's house for the weekend. I'm closing the office at 1:30. Tomorrow we'll go see Menopause the Musical with her daughter. And the drumroll . . . Granny turns 103 on Sunday.
Have a great weekend!

[sheila]

I luv Misty & Jasmine. As for my weekend, I hope to finish a dress that my daughter wants me to make and find a pattern for the ribbon yarn that I have in my stash.

[Michelle]

OHH those are some pretty patterns, I may need that book!!!

Have a fun weekend!

[Rene']

I really like the long cardi (didn't catch the name)--may have to CO for that one! :)

[Steph]

I have to grade papers this weekend and try not to get ill :-(

[Denise]

Oh I just had to tell you - I've signed up for a sewing class!!! It's for beginners and is an all day thing, 6 hours with lunch included and it's on Monday. It was you that got me thinking about classes from reading your posts. I've got a sewing machine but hardly ever used it and never thought to go take a class (I've never really been taught just did my own thing and mainly just did curtains!). I'm so excited I can hardly wait :-)
Have a super weekend.
Are you cooking tonight ;-)

[marjorie]

Thanks for posting those links.

I love the way the cables and lace work on Misty, and it would be a great idea for working with the Tess Cultivated Silk and Wool. The pic is now in my electronic "ideas" file so I can let it cook and come up with something like that. Which designs in it did you like?