Airy Singlet

For almost my entire life, I went on vacation to Menorca, a little island in the Mediterranean Sea. First as a child, with my parents, brother and sister, and now with my own family. Of course I've seen other places meanwhile, but I always come back to Menorca. I love the island, the people, the food, the vibes and of course the friends who live there. 

For the first time since I have kids, I go on my own to Menorca, to visit my friends and to celebrate Festes de Sant Joan. I'm really looking forward to it, but (of course) there's the guilt, because my daughters love Menorca, too, but I'm going alone (for my husband it's all the same, he doesn't have the same nostalgic feelings for the island as I have, and he thinks Menorca is as good as any other island). 

This week I started making a couple of clothes to bring with me.

At first there is the airy singlet. I bought a simple, cheap singlet, crocheted a pretty doily, embroidered the doily to the singlet and cut out the back. Perfect for a trip to the sun!



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Comments

  1. Sum of their StoriesApril 23, 2016 at 6:08 PM

    So pretty and simple. lovely. Have a fab time in Menorca!

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  2. Pam @Threading My WayApril 24, 2016 at 11:37 AM

    Very effective!!! Have a great holiday in Menorca.

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  3. Julie's LifestyleApril 25, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    You did a beautiful job refashioning the top with the crochet!
    Thanks for sharing this at Cooking and Crafting with J&J.

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  4. Sandra :)April 25, 2016 at 8:44 PM

    I saw your updo at Threading My Way - this is too adorable!

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  5. SharonApril 27, 2016 at 2:58 PM

    Clever! I love it!

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  6. SarahApril 27, 2016 at 4:28 PM

    What a sweet idea!! It's so cute!

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  7. JessApril 27, 2016 at 6:52 PM

    So neat!! LOVE this!

    I would LOVE for you to share this with my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/

    Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!

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  8. EliseApril 28, 2016 at 6:55 PM

    What an awesome idea, I love this! :)

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  9. JESApril 30, 2016 at 5:43 AM

    Very creative idea! Thank you for sharing this week at the Art of Home-Making Mondays at Strangers & Pilgrims on Earth!

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  10. April J HarrisMay 3, 2016 at 2:02 PM

    What a pretty top! I hope you have a lovely time in Menorca! Thank you for being a part of our Hearth and Soul Hop. Hope to see you again this week!

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  11. Katrin@northernfeeling.comMay 5, 2016 at 5:07 PM

    This is so pretty! I love the little detail o the top! Have fun! Thank you so much for sharing at Sweet Inspiration #4!

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  12. Mary K.May 5, 2016 at 5:14 PM

    This is very simple and yet very elegant in its simplicity and can be dressed up or down. Thank you for sharing this lovely item of clothing with us over at Sweet Inspiration.

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