sunshine-challenge Prompt 4: Green

[sportivetricks]

And now we have reached my faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavorite color. Here are (really bad, sorry) pics of...


My 3 Favorite Green Things!




My favorite plant. Lamb's ear. So named because, as you may know, that's exactly what the silvery-green leaves feel like. I learned the hard way to not put it in the ground. Unless you want a yard full of lamb's ear. Which, as problems go, is not the worst to have.




My favorite garment. A safari-style jacket I made in 2018, which has gotten an absurd amount of wear. I wish I'd bought 10 yards of that fabric. It's proven to be comfortable, fadeproof, wrinkle-resistant, and indestructible. A rarity indeed. Alas, a closeout and gone forever now! (And yes, I do line literally every linable thing with leopard print.)




My favorite stuffie. Many years ago, he was in a box headed to the attic when my husband discovered and "rescued" him and made him into a character — one who is 100% mischief behind that sweet little face and will never forgive me for that attic business. Pictured here in front of a portrait my husband painted to immortalize the cute.


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Comments

[mythicmistress]

That's so cool that you made your own jacket! I like the frog stuffie too.

[sportivetricks]

I make about 90% of my wardrobe and have done for several years now. Hard to go back to stores once you've had clothes that fit everywhere!

Thank you for stopping by. ♥

[lightofdaye]

That is a super high-quality looking jacket! and of course it needs leopard print.

I think I recognise the frog as well, very cute. :)

[sportivetricks]

Thanks! One of my best and most practical makes, for sure. The pocket flaps are lined with leopard print, too.

Froggie is no stranger to dear old friends. :)

[paulamcg]

Green is my favourite, too. I'd like to always wear green, and I covet that jacket. I've never found a green sheep stuffie, and now I want at least those ears! And the painting is a perfect portrait of that special stuffed person with the wounded expression due to having been condemned to the attic. Thank you so much for sharing!

[sportivetricks]

Thank you for the lovely comment, as always!

that special stuffed person with the wounded expression due to having been condemned to the attic

Ahhhahahaha, doesn't he look so sad? Always judging me. SMH. I'll never live it down.

I have reddish toned hair, so I wear a lot of green, too. Always on the lookout for that *perfect* green fabric (and I have the fabric stash to prove it, LOL).

You TOTALLY need a green sheep stuffie for your collection!

[pauraque]

Pretty lamb's ear! I like fuzzy plants too, I have a panda plant in the window. :)

[sportivetricks]

Any plant with fuzz or silver-green foliage is bound to make me swoon!

[yarnofariadne]

Lamb's ear looks so lovely! That jacket looks amazing, and what an adorable frog friend ♥

[sportivetricks]

Thanks for stopping by and commenting! ♥ I just recently got that particular lamb's ear plant. Such a mood booster to rub those little leaves, especially when they're first unfurling.

[bloodydemonic]

That shirt looks amazing, so comfy and hard-wearing, and I love the leopard skin hint

[sportivetricks]

Thank you! That fabric is unbelievable. 2 years of wash and wear. And I've really put it through its paces.

Your icon is making me feel all warm and fuzzy. I love that color scheme!

[corvidology]

Love lamb's ear and that jacket looks highly practical too as I'm a big fan of pockets!

[sportivetricks]

Can you really have too many pockets? :D This jacket has 4. PITA when you just wanna crank out a garment, but worth every extra minute.

Thanks for stopping by!

[walgesang]

Eeee, I love these! :D When we were kids, we called it "lamb's rear" because like kids we thought that was totally... hilarious. o.O

That is an amazing jacket and how much do I love that you put leopard print everywhere? ♥

That is such a very adorable frog and frog painting! :D

[sportivetricks]

*SNORT*

Thank you! The leopard print obsession is real. :D

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[oldtoadwoman]

Froggie! (I'm very partial to froggies.)

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[sportivetricks]

UGHHHHH ME TOO. They're the best. I feel sure it all started with that ultimate cinnamon roll in your icon. ♥

[olivermoss]

That plant is pretty! And that jacket is fantastic, great color!

[sportivetricks]

Pretty and soooo soft. Thank you!

[greerwatson]

You made the jacket yourself? Wow! I just spent eight hours making one little mask for myself—admittedly by hand, but still....

I admire your tackling BIG sewing projects.

[sportivetricks]

Oh, I love throwing myself into big projects!! I've made quite a few masks in the past few months and would honestly rather tailor a blazer. XD

Masks are NOT quick makes, from the measuring to the cutting, to the elastic/ties, to the shaping/pleating, to the actual stitching. And of course hand stitching will slow you down a bit (although I prefer it for fine work on garments).

CONGRATULATIONS on time and effort well spent! Be safe and well in your new mask. ♥

[enemytosleep]

I have never heard of Lamb's Ear before. Is it an aesthetic favorite, or does it also have other fun uses? I know ... very little about gardening LOL. These green posts have been illuminating!

[sportivetricks]

I am... actually not a gardener, either. At all. XD So yeah, totally an aesthetic thing. You'll know if you ever see lamb's ear because you'll simply have to touch it. And keep touching it. Looks and feels just like velvet.

[abyss_valkyrie]

Haha!!I loved your post-so sweet!<3
The fact that you line your clothes with leopard print is the fun part of being able to make clothes yourself!:D

[sportivetricks]

YES!!! It's a joy and a thrill, having those little secrets on the inside. :D

Thank you for stopping by!