More For Spring

No, now don't get too excited. This isn't going to be a new pattern. Mainly, because I just used two existing patterns to create this one and so can you. The bodice is "Lindsay" and the skirt is "Miranda". I omitted the sash, but I added tons of gorgeous lace. So, here's a hint. If you wanted to recreate this dress I would HIGHLY recommend using one of your JoAnn's 40% off coupons for the lace. Because that stuff rarely goes on sale and when you are buying a lot of lace like this 40% off will really help...trust me! For this dress I just used really nice Kona cotton in white and lavender and the crinoline underneath is also in lavender. Wouldn't this be perfect for Easter or an upcoming wedding!? Hope you liked this idea...

Dawn

Dreamy

You just never know when you are going to stumble upon something so pretty. When I was ordering fabrics for my kits, I spotted this print and I hesitated because I wasn't 100% sure. As I am sure you are all familiar with shopping on line for fabrics, it's often very hard to tell exactly what it is that you are looking at. Not sure of the scale of the print or the exact colors and to be honest unless you have already seen the actual fabric somewhere else you cannot tell if you love it or not until it's actually in your hands. This was one of those prints. I was a tiny bit skeptical about it but the moment the box arrived with it, it was love at first sight and I couldn't wait to sew with it. Who doesn't love warm buttery yellows? Even Abby fell in love with these and was really anxious for me to make her a new dress from them. This time it's "Lindsay's Dress" and I am very pleased with the outcome. I have a feeling this one is going to go into Abby's favorite's. Oh, did I mention this one is going to be a kit as well! I am busy working on getting all these together and I am loving how they are turning out. Just a few more days and they will become available for sale.

Dawn

Who's Next????

"Lindsay" is next..... I made my mind up this week to work really hard to finish up a few patterns that were almost done and just needed a few final touches including making a few more samples just to check and double check that everything is spot on! I have to say that "Lindsay" is a lot of fun to make and quick too! Here are two of the samples that I made this week. Sorry, they are just on my little dress form but Abby is getting over a nasty cold, not to mention that with temps soaring around here I really hate having to drag her out in temps which would make even the most heat loving souls melt. The first version is made up from "Gypsy Bandana" from Michael Miller. I really love the blues and greens, they look so cool and refreshing. In the second sample I decided to have a little fun and use three fabrics instead of two and I also added a little ruffle at the bottom. This one was made from "Rose Parade" and "Sunkissed" both from Moda. "Lindsay" should be completely finished within the next few days and then I have another one that's right behind it...can you take a guess which one is next? Hey, lets have some fun with this one. Leave me a comment with your guess of which pattern you think is coming after "Lindsay" and the first person to have the correct answer will win 3 free patterns of their choice!

Happy Guessing!
Dawn

Still Here!!!

OMG....I've been so busy working on my big surprise! It seems like life has just about stood still over the past week or so while I've been working on it, but the good news is it's almost done and ready for the big unveil...just a bit more tweeking and I will be able to spill the beans!! I can't tell you how excited I am about this new project! It really has been a labor of love. However, my mom and dad are coming in to town today for a visit so while they are here I am going to give it a bit of a rest and enjoy. As, usual we have loads of plans for fun things to do and the kids are over the moon about seeing them. I can't believe it's been a year since we saw them last. I hate the fact that they live so far away and we only get to see them once or maybe twice a year. So, for the next few days I will be extra busy,  if it's even possible that I could be "more busy!" But of course I can't sign off without leaving you with a little eye candy!

I snapped these the other day when we were out on our photo shoot in the blazing heat. Poor Abby was so hot, but she's such a trooper! Look how rosey her cheeks are in the first photo! I made this dress out of more of my treasured Moda Martinique fabric....Love this fabric!!!

Dawn