I'm already behind!

But I'm here now. I have two coats in mind, and although I've made coats in the distant past, I haven't done such serious sewing in many years.

The first of my ideas---and the most likely at this time---is a simple coat with a standup collar made of an alpaca fabric purchased on eBay. The color is a rusty brown, and my plan is a very embellished garment. I've been buying bits and pieces of coordinating color ribbons for a couple of years.

The other contender is a taupe cashmere. Warm and lightweight, but as I type I realize I want to do the alpaca. I'll post a swatch and order the lining this weekend. (Thanks, Marji, for this Sew-A-Long, and for the link to Vogue Fabrics Kasha lining.)