The Hobbit Robe journey to date

Those who have been following my blog for a few years (love you!) will have heard me talk about the Hobbit Robe. I’ve mentioned it on and off in various newsletters and Instagram posts, but I’m finally on the home straight. The end is in sight and I’m so excited about the first morning I get to wake up, don my wool quilted Hobbit robe and take a turn about my garden (pipe optional).A few links I mention in this episode:* the original inspiration was from Ivy of the Sewlo Artist. You can see some of her dedicated content to the Hobbit robe here and here* Rachel of Minimalist Machinist for the crumb quilting. You can see examples here and here* Beth of Sew DIY has a Substack here: Beth Wood. The Improv Quilting class is here and the Tasi robe pattern is here* Deborah of Dastardly Line, who did the quilting for meI’ve only got ropey mirror selfies in artificial light so far, mostly because I want to save the good pictures for the big reveal! In the short term though, I wanted to give you a sneak peak and an idea of the finished garment. Those internal pockets will be made longer and a neckband is still to be added, plus the obvious side seams, cuffs and bottom hem to finish. But the end is in sight and I’m hopeful that within a month or so, I’ll be able to show the final piece. It feels like a work of wearable art, at the risk of sounding grandiose. Wearable art and personal history. I hope I’ll be wearing it for many years to come. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit craftandthrift.substack.com