Happy Christmas!

Just to say a Very Happy Christmas to all my followers and friends.

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May the world be a better place in 2012!

Crowning glory!

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I just had to show you this, I think its magical and it has got my mind all in a spin...I must go and make something to compliment these wonderful colourful gems!

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Monday... I need inspiration, although I have had a productive day working on 2 gowns.

I thought this was just right and Oh so pretty, far too good to eat but a real treat to the eye!

Busy, Busy, Busy

It has been quite a while since I have done a blog.
I have been really busy with many projects.
For 2 whole weeks I have been making something different from usual for a lovely friend of mine.
Two huge pairs of silk French pleated interlined curtains. I kid you not it is easier making a Wedding dress.
 I have enjoyed the challenge and the amazing fabric that she chose, it makes all the difference.

Today I have been in my studio making a stunning gown in Ivory silk dupion with a polka dotted organza over skirt which fishtails out into a train.
I am looking forward to my Bride coming for her second  fitting, there is still quite a few hours of work left to do, including several metres of hems x4 layers of silk...I hope she likes it!

Autumn pinks!

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I just couldn't resit this photo.

The choice of flowers and their colours are so warming for an Autumn Wedding.

They work really well with the mink/grey dress, it brings it alive and adds depth to the overall feel.

It is very important to chose your colour scheme carefully, take good advice from the experts and try to be a bit daring from the conventional bouquet, it well worth it!

What do you think?

Hand beading

I have spent a satisfying week beading a stole for a very  lovely lady, who is off to a Wedding at the Weekend.

Beading is really rather a labour of love, but once you are into it, it is very addictive and wonderfully creative. 

I had the pleasure of using a gorgeous collection of beads that had sentimental value to my customer. This certainly made it an extra special task.

Using 2 needles and a circular hoop to hold the silk tight, away I went. My design was totally free and developed as I went along. I do hope she is delighted as I am!

My New Website!

Introducing my brand new website... 

CAROLINE FRICKER COUTURE.

Designed by my daughter Flora, please have a look!