More of "Cecily" and "Darcy"....

Are you ready for a few more photos of "Cecily" & "Darcy"? After visiting with "Mr. & Mrs Duck" Abby asked to go visit her beloved horses so we went over to one of our favorite secret spots to see if the horses were in their paddock and indeed they were. Abby instantly hopped up on the fence and started calling for them as they were way on the other side of their meadow. Within a few seconds of her calling to them they both started trotting over to see her and she was just over-the-moon! "See mom, they remember me!" We visited with "Milk Chocolate" & "Dark Chocolate" (as she dubbed them) for quite a while and Abby had fun feeding them bunches of clover, but she insisted that next time we bring something special for them like apples or carrots. This child absolutely loves animals and I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if she chose a career someday having to do with them. She has no fear whatsoever, and is ready to get right in there and do whatever needs to be done and she is not the least bit squeamish about anything. She would make an amazing vet especially with larger animals. 

 .... about to make a really goofy face....

and Yes, my child is a total "goofball". One of the questions I get asked a lot is how do I manage to get so many great photos of Abby and is she always so poised.....the answer is NO! I have tons and tons of awful pictures and after every photo shoot I have to sift through all of them to pick out the best ones. Yesterday alone I took about 700 photos, and I have to say we got a LOT of really awesome pictures and it was tricky narrowing them down. But yesterday Abby was in a great mood, the weather was perfect and we were both having fun and laughing a lot. I think one of the keys to getting great pictures is really making it fun for kids and knowing when and how to get the best shots. 

Oh, just incase your curious about the fabrics in this version of "Cecily" & "Darcy" they are made from some wonderful new fabrics Terri just got in from In The Beginning Fabrics from a collection called "Phoebe"and you can get them at FF&L and even better everything is currently on sale!!! 

Dawn

"Cecily" & "Darcy"

 Yes, yes...they are almost done!!! Just a few more little touches to add to these 2 new patterns and they will be done. I have been waiting and waiting for a picture perfect day to get some new photos so I can make a new cover for "Darcy". Yes, can you believe it..I actually made a pattern for the skirt. I received soooo many requests for it I just couldn't say no. "Darcy" is my version of the ever popular twirly skirt, and yes, mine is quite different from others because I use my hand pleating technique in this one as well.
Anyway, Today was the day...Abby and I couldn't wait out get out and enjoy this PERFECT Spring day and as you will see over the next few posts I took a ton of photos because Williamsburg in the Spring is just so pretty! So...without further ado here are some photos of Abby modeling "Cecily" and "Darcy" with just a basic simple little white T-shirt that was purchased at Target. As you can see it makes for a darn cute Spring/Summer outfit!

When are those teeth going to finally come in???

 and without "Cecily"...

The plan is to have both of these new patterns ready for you this week. Plus, I have another surprise for you as well, so check back for news about that very soon.

Dawn

The Weatherman Was Good To Us Today

What Luck!!!!

I can't believe it's February 2nd and it's 73 degrees outside!!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! I almost feel bad with so many of my friends buried under tons of snow right now and we are in shorts and T-shirts today, but I know this weather won't last and we will be cold again within a day or so. The GREAT news is I was able to take a few pictures of Abby wearing "Kate" so you can all see how stinkin' cute this is on. Plus, I didn't actually try it...yet, but because the way I did the neckline on Kate, if you wanted you could even reverse this and wear it the other way around with the buttons down the back. Just imagine this with a sweet applique on the front or an embroidery...oh, okay so now I want to make a few more to show you how versatile this little blouse really is!

btw...the pattern is almost done, just a few more final touches. Then you can start making tons of these too. They are so fast and easy they are addicting!

Dawn 

These Are Just Too Much Fun To Make...

Hot off the press....I really love the way this one turned out. I think it's my favorite so far. I can't tell you how much fun I am having putting these little sets together. Talk about fast and easy!!! You can make one of these outfits in just a few hours. This time I used "Fresh Cotton" from Joanna Figueroa. I just adore her fabrics! So pretty and girly and perfect for Spring and Summer. Now, to just finish the pattern for you so you can start making lots of these too!

Dawn

Thank You Sweetwater!

Do you remember the other day when I posted pictures of Abby wearing the outfit I made out of that gorgeous fabric collection from Sweetwater called "Pure"??? Well, guess who is currently on their blog!?
That's right...Abby, is really busy these days showing up in all kinds of wonderful places. Okay, I can take credit for the cute clothes and the really cute kid, but I simply cannot take credit for this gorgeous fabric. Have you seen this collection?

It's just gorgeous, and currently one of my favorites in my stash. I really love the colors, the simplicity and fact that this fabric is not too over the top like so many prints that are out there right now. Now that Abby is growing up she is wanting more "grown-up" looking fabrics that are not too novelty looking. Gone are the days of pink kitties, sparkly ponies and gigantic ladybugs. Trust me, I am not too sad about this, I personally found it a challenge to create cute things for her with those fabrics that didn't look like costumes, but now that her tastes are maturing I am loving experimenting with colors other than pink and lavender and this collection offers so many fun choices that have endless possibilities. One of the prints in the collection is a really fun argyle and I have been busy plotting what to do with it...I have some really fun ideas and I can't wait to give them a whirl. Thanks again to Sweetwater for creating such a gorgeous collection. I can't wait to see what they come up with next!

Dawn


BTW........Fairytale Frocks & Lollipops just happens to have this gorgeous fabric in stock...right now...so go check it out!

" Purely" Abby!

I cannot tell you how much fun I had creating with the latest fabric collection from Sweetwater called "Pure". I just fell in love with the rich chocolate browns, cappuccinos, blues and cream and as soon as it arrived I couldn't wait to start "playing" with it. I created a "Cecily" pinafore, a double layer skirt trimmed out with vintage cream crocheted lace and then made Abby an adorable little hooded vest from some chocolate baby wale cord and then lined it with Moda's snuggle in cream. I had so much fun making this little vest I decided to make try something new by rolling all the edges and then hand sewing them to give the appearance of kind of a faux sherpa look...not sure if it looks very much like sherpa, but I really like the way it turned out and Abby fell in love with it!

Dawn