vintage mix : rollerskating panda cardigan

I was doing some vintage shopping and found this rollerskating panda cardigan -- had to have it!
I was inspired to create a dress that could be worn with it, in this case by the circles of the rollerskate wheels. I wanted there to be a bit of dimension, and my usual comfort and ease to wear.

Here is the cardigan!


http://www.etsy.com/transaction/34276596

And here is the dress I made!



Here they are together!



And here they are on a favorite little muse :D





Thank you for the photos Kim!

With just a little hunting and searching you can find some wonderful pieces to mix and match with new (well, upcycled) dresses! Check out 3ringcircus for more cool vintage childrens finds!! Nostaligic and fun, green and cool.

new style: the best vest!

It's got a shawl collar!
I don't gather as many sweatshirts from the thrift store as I do tshirts and knits, but sometimes I can't resist. And sometimes you just need a cozy layer to tie snug!

Introducing the best vest :D Tie it in the back and let the front drape, or tie it around the front like a robe.




This green one is a 5/6.
Recycled and pieced knits.
10" from underarm to bottom hem on side.

sold out - thank you!

Gentle wash cold, hang dry.
No iron.

Model photography of the 'best vest' by SydneyRae Photography!

All COURTNEYCOURTNEY clothing ordered by you are for your own private and domestic use only and are not for resale.

best vest design / pattern © courtneycourtney 2010.

new style: the WISE COWL !

AND... another new style from courtneycourtney!

It takes a certain shirt to make a good cowl neck!

I designed this pattern to be layered over longsleeves and short sleeves, over leggings or tights!
Chic and comfy cozy!

Here is a 5/6:

5/6 ~ 26" long
Gentle wash cold with like colors, hang dry.
No iron.

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Enjoy!

WISE COWL design / pattern © courtneycourtney 2008-2010.

Beautiful model photos of this style by Reata of Sugar Shots Photography!

A huge thank you! Your girls are so sweet and perfect models!

halloween : a fave!

Halloween has got to be one of my favorite holidays!

Get on over to my facebook page, and comment on this photo.

Tell me your favorite costume! Yours from childhood, your childrens', something you made...

One winner will be chosen at random at 11:59PM, September 15th!

One entry per household.

It's a size 4/5, NO EXCHANGES.

http://www.pascalewowakphotoblog.com/2008/09/courtney-chu---halloween-edition.html

coloring sheet for autumn by courtneycourtney

It's free! Checkout my leaf and cat silkscreen designs too :D

I created these coloring sheets for your little ones! But don't stop at coloring, glue on them, cut them out, go glitter crazy!
Feel free to print them out (please recycle when you can!) and share their designs with us!

When you click on the image, it should take you to the original size for print out, or right-click "Open Image in New Window."

To get more coloring sheets 'for your future designer' : http://courtneychu.blogspot.com/2009/12/for-your-future-designer.html

weekend trip to the burgh

This past Labor Day weekend, me and a couple of friends returned to Pittsburgh!

I spent four years here, attending Carnegie Mellon University - the same school as Andy Warhol :D And of course visited the Andy Warhol museum as well. I actually read the text on the walls now!

See more about how I got here: http://courtneychu.blogspot.com/2010/08/evolution-of-courtneycourtney.html

new print : snail !

Introducing my latest handcut silkscreen : the snail !

This isn't the first time I printed a snail....

Our adorable model here is wearing a snail print true collar dress!

Thank you Kate Callahan for your always exciting and fresh photos!

Here is a 4T !

4T - 23" long

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Très chic!

Deliciously recycled t-shirts and knits.

Gentle wash cold with like colors, hang dry or flat.

Print will soften and fade slightly after initial wash.

No iron.

All COURTNEYCOURTNEY clothing ordered by you are for your own private and domestic use only and are not for resale.

Enjoy!

design / pattern © courtneycourtney co. 2008-2010.

Montana days ...

One of the perks of working with professional photographers, is that they take us to stunning locales. Rebecca Drobis spends a good part of her year in northern Montana teaching and working as an award-winning photographer. I am so fortunate to have some recent shots of Montana gals in my dresses! Oh the environment is mesmerizing....

This is how I feel often:

In the last journey, Rebecca took us to Hawaii!

http://www.rebeccadrobis.com/