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Angora linen sweater b.jpg
I had a lot of white angora yarn, but not enough for an entire sweater.  I finally decided to create this sweater using the 100% angora for the bodice and 100% linen for the off-the-shoulder sleeves.  To give it some more panache, I added the knitted bobble clusters of grapes made out of the linen with angora leaves and vines.  It looks fabulous with a long black skirt and a strand of pearls. Click here to see the whole thing.
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Women > Wedding Jacket - 1990 (3) > Wedding sweater 1990.jpg

When we married over 14 years ago, I did not want a traditional wedding gown with lace and beads.  I wanted to use natural fibers and searched for cashmere yarn.  It was difficult to find so  I settled for the next best thing, 100% alpaca.  This jacket is my own design and has an intricate starburst pattern over the entire jacket.  The edges are bound in 100% silk which match the silk ballroom skirt that was made to wear with this jacket.  It was a classic, timeless ensemble.