Light Blue Wool Coat

Last week, in my post about the knitted scarf, I wore a light blue coat, and it was actually one I had made from this pattern.  

My favorite color is blue, and in all honesty, it is rare that a day goes by where I don't have something blue in my outfit.  While I like all shades of blue, light blue is a particular favorite of mine, so when I saw this wool, I knew I had to make a new winter coat out of it.  

One of the best hints I ever read for making a wool coat was to use French Fuse interfacing.  I have now used it several times this way, and have been very impressed by how the fabric hangs when I do.  

A friend of mine pointed out these dragon buttons to me quite a few years ago, and I had been saving them for a special project.  

And yes, we got a ton of snow and freezing cold weather this week!  As you can see from the pictures at the top, I'm busy keeping the birds... er, squirrels, supplied with bird seed.