Spring has arrived

I love the way this outfit turned out. . When I saw this pattern I knew what I wanted to do. I had the pink and red fabric in my stash. I went off to the fabric store to find the other fabric to finish it off. I like the cross over top, it is perfect to add some accent color. I thought the green really went well with the pink. Since there was red in the main fabric that's where I went. The red really set off the top. The red also worked well for the pants with the different prints for the ruffles. The ruffles were in different sizes to make it a fun look. The yo yo's were a fun accent on the top and on the pants above the ruffles. It is really a cute set for a casual affair.

Mad for plaid

I love This fun and funky outfit. It is in a British theme. The skirt is a red plaid gingham twirly skirt. The Tee is appliqued in the red plaid fabric and says Love with Brit's embroidered next to it. The denim jacket is trimmed in the red plaid. On the back is appliqued with London and a British flag in slightly different colors. On the front is a British flag in the shape of a heart. The leggings are blue shaded lace. The outfit is so fun and funky.

Easter Dresses

I saw these cute dresses in a high end children's catalog. I knew they would be so easy to copy and save some big money. They are very simple but made with lace and the lining to match . The bows on the shoulder set it off. I think they look elegant in a very simple way. They could be made in under a hour. The girls seemed to like them too.

Easter baskets

I had a really fun time making the cutest Easter baskets for my greandkids. I made about 10 in pink and blue. The pink I put a ruffle around the waist on the blue I put a pocket with a handkerchief on the rear. I think the fuzzy bunny tail really set it off. They are fast and easy to make. They could be made for different holidays. Red for Santa, Green for St Pat's. You could get really creative.

More scarf pictures

More scarves

I am having so much fun making the tee shirt scarves. I was at my duaghter house today and we played around doing differant things with the scarves. I will have to go and get more scarves tomorrow. My daughter and granddaughters loved them.

Scarves

I have gotten carried away making tee shirt scarves. They are so fast and easy. I went to the local thrift store and bougt several tee shirts in lots of colors. You do not even need a sewing machine to make them. You need a cotton tee shirt without seams. The larger the size the bigger the scarf. You cut off the bottom hem and discard. Cut the shirt in strips. You can cut from 1/2 in on up/ I have been using about 1 1/2 in. Start stretching as hard as you can. It will curn up into a cord. Take a scape and tie them all together. That's it. Hope you enjoy making them.

The last of the cruise

Well the ship left the port today. I am sure they will have a wonderful time. This is Sophie's last dress. It is basically off the same pattern. It fits her so well I used it several times. I think the flower helps set it off. Flowers are so fast and easy but do wonders.

More cruising

Here is another one of the dresses I have made for Miss Sophie. The cruise is next week so not much time left. I am sure everyone will have a very good time. But on a cruise a lot of it is about dressing up so the kids should be set. It is good for the kids to learn how to behave in public.

Cruise Time

My daughter and her family are going on a cruise. The girls summer dresses are starting to show a little wear. So it is time for some new dresses for this special occasion. The new dresses will work fine for the cruise and I hope will work for the fall with a tee shirt under the dress. I think the dresses turned out cute.

Flower Power

I just finished a pair of decoupage jeans and tee. I really like how they turned out. I love to make things a little different. Sophie loves these.

Back to School

I finally got Sophie's outfit done with time to spare. I think the skirt turned out really cute. I used the print tulle for the ruffles. There are red knit shorts under the skirt. I also made a matching headband. I just blinged up a tee shirt to wear with it. It does look a lot cuter on. I am so glad I have the back to school dresses done for tomorrow. I went looking in the tweens favorite store for ideas. I have now bought fabric for more outfits. I finally am getting back in the sewing mode.

Going Buggie

School starts on Monday for the grand kids, so I have been sewing like mad. I thought this bug fabric was cute and fun. Not the usual girly dress. It is so bright and cheerful. I really like the bug crawling up the hem. I was so lucky to find rick-rack to match the colors in the stripes.The bow in the back adds just the right touch. I just hope Lucy likes it. Now off to finish up Sophie's outfit.

A Sassy Purse

I just finished the Petunia purse by Izzy & Ivy. It is a little larger than I thought it would be but I really like it. It started out with the polka dot fabric. The ASG chapter I belong to gave us each a yard of fabric. We could make anythin we wished. We could add other fsbrics but could not use more of the polka dot. I think it turned out really cute.

Cinderella's Ball

The girls went to a tea party and a play about Cinderella and her Prince last night. So naturally they needed dresses and of course Hats. After watching THE WEDDING last week only Fasinators would do. This was kind of a fast job to get done. I did the dresses and my daughter Tracy did the hats. They turned out really well. I can see us making more of them. The girls loved them and had a really great time. I think wearing hats is lots of fun. Sophie especially loves wearing them. She also has 2 Fedoras.I am glad the girls had a wonderful time.

Tink

I am making just some simple summer dresses. I thought Tinkerbell would look good on the dress. I think orchid and green look nice together. These dresses can be made and embroidered in less than a hour.

Spring is here

I made this spring dress for a friends daughter. I think it looks so sweet and springy. I love all the cute little animals around the skirt, It is so cute and I think it will go all summer long. Of course a tee shirt can always be worn under it. Although you cannot see the big bow on the back I think it really helps set it off. I love little sun dresses on a hot summer day. Of course they are cute anytime.

Lady Bug, Lady Bug fly away home.

I love lady bugs on clothes. They are so springy. I found some blue ticking in my stash of fabric. I just knew right away to put on it. Pillow slip dresses are so fast and easy. I love to applique on them. I think a little hand stitching always helps to perk them up. I found the red with black polka dots ribbon that I thought would be perfect with the dress. I also made 2 bows to match. I really like the red Capri's with the dress. With pants the girls can play in them and not have to worry about things showing. I know Lucy will be so cute in the outfit this spring.

I have done some sewing for Izzy and Ivy designs. This dress is from the Princess Bella pattern. I love this dress. It turned out so cute. The fabric was beautiful. I love the green and orchard colors together. This pattern was very fast and easy to make. The Izzy and Ivy patterns are really wonderful.

Dr. Suess's Birthday

March 2nd is Dr. Suess's birthday. At my darling grand kids school it is a big day. They sell Cat in the Hat hats and have a big party. Naturally Lucy need a new outfit for the occasion. I was so luck to find Dr. Suess fabric that just came out. She is really excited to have a outfit for the day. Sophie's still fits from last year. Poor baby is upset. She has to wear a outfit twice. I think I have created a little monster here. I think the fabric is really cute.