I decided to try out the popular pattern, Simplicity 4589, with some linen. There are many pretty projects out there from it. I do like the design---it's very flattering. I plan to make a couple more out of some cotton from my stash.
I predicted that it would take on a hippie/peasant sort of feel in this linen and I think I was right! Though this is not the typical thing I wear, there will be many occasions for it this summer. Living where we do, I'll blend in. I do enjoy embracing my hippie side from time to time----wearing my Birks and my hair in my little "giraffe nubbins" (or so they're called around our house).
And here's a close-up of the embroidery...
