I know I've said this before, but, if you're a piece of fabric in my sewing room and you hang around too long you're bound to get embroidered. I am and always will be in love with fabrics but more and more embroidery seems to be taking up residence in the creative side of my brain. Fabrics can now be canvases since "Aubrey", my embroidery machine, moved in (yes...I named my machine…don't judge). This blouse inspired my "Aubrey and Me" Top. The combination of the embroidery, lace and silhouette makes a top that's feminine without being fussy. Because a simple pattern lends itself to embroidery, I chose Salme's Kimono Style Angel Sleeve Top for my blouse. It's a two-piece pattern plus facings (it doesn't get simpler than that) with a soft flutter sleeve. I lowered the neckline 3/4" because it's more flattering on me and left everything else the same. I chose this dreamy blue/gray J. Crew voile from