Another Steampunk Adventure Costume

Ladies' Steam Punk Victorian Times Remix

I must admit, I love upcycling! Taking gently used clothes and altering them, adding to them, and creating something the original wearer didn't see, is so much fun! And it helps to know that you are saving something from the land fill, at least for sometime! Well, this costume is a prize! The skirt is a durable woollen type material, with detailed embroidery outlining the hemline! The colors are muted, but clear - blueish grey, copper, and brass.  I knew just how to match it to this beautiful blouse! I added a vintage flower to the center of the brass medallion and stitched a ruffle of copper material that I had from a previous costume! I finished with an addition of black ruffles down the front, and accessorized with a little hand bag. You can buy it here on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/listing/251860361/copper-victorian-steampunk-costume

Creative Steam Punk Victorian

And the winner is!

Thank you to all of you who participated in our shop giveaway.  I truly appreciate all the likes and positive comments, along with the general goodwill.  Thank you also to all my wonderful customers, with out whom, I would be lost among mounds of inventory! 

Until next time! 

Day 5 of the 40 Day Design Challenge: A Scarlet Cloak and a Place to find Noble Treasures

Normally, I post at 8:30 a.m., but today, we spend our time drifting lazily down the Huron river in shiny canoes.   Here is one of my finished renaissance costumes, obviously, I didn't sew it in day! You can see more of the renaissance http://asweetreminiscence.blogspot.com/2015/07/highland-renaissance-costume-preview.html.  However,  this new scarlet cloak is the perfect accessory!  Lined in a lighter red and trimmed in a tassel tie, this cape is stunning - and huge!  It is almost a foot longer than floor length with a massive hood!

AND now for our featured guest! 

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My good friend, Grace, who supplies me with vintage treasures, and who also restores old furniture! Aren't these before and after shots so lovely?  This is just one example of her noble treasures!

Alice In Wonderland times two

~ A Sweet Reminiscent Creation by Ash Tree Meadow Designs ~

Photography credit to N a Wink Expressions Photography
https://www.facebook.com/nawinkphoto?fref=ts

Exciting Development on the Payment Front

We are very pleased to announce that we are now accepting MasterCard, Visa, and Debit in payment for goods in our online Etsy store!  This new development should make it easier for customers to buy - and hopefully faster too!

Check out our new merchandise!

Ash Tree Meadow Designs Has a New Look

Since it's been almost a year since I have updated, I thought it appropriate to intoduce you to our new look.
The past year has been very eventful, my best friend asked me to marry him and I was very happy to accept his proposal. What I thought would be a brief break turned into a year, as we planned the wedding and relocated.  Will be posting some pictures soon, I didn't make my dress, but I did make my veil.

Glad to be back :)
~Ashley