Sunday, April 24, 2011

Backseat Easter


This year I let my own sewing take a backseat for Easter. I wanted matching dresses for the girls. I found these pink beauties for a steal online and just couldn't pass up the bargain. They are by Sweet Heart Rose. As I contemplated what to do for the rest of the girls outfits (sweaters? tights? Chicago weather?) I finally decided to make the ruffle pants and peasant blouses that the girls are wearing under their dresses...the day before Easter. I can use these simple pieces again all spring and into summer since they are made of lightweight muslin. They will go great under all the Plum Sparrow knot dresses!

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

For the Babies and Mommies

I've been sewing up a storm of items for babies and mommies this month. But I seem to have forgotten to take pictures before giving it all away. Well, Kelly got a nursing cover and ribbon lovie from one of my favorite fabric lines: Treetop Fancy by Tina Givens. Christy's girls (she has three!) got 2 mermaid tail beach towels and a hooded poncho towel. Heather and Angela both placed orders for a burp cloth set with matching Diaper Clutch. Katherine walked away from her baby shower with a pair of burp cloths, a Diaper Clutch and a ribbon lovie all from the pink Kleo collection of fabrics by Alexander Henry. All this and silly me without my camera.