Cherries Jubilee

This is the funniest story....I was out shopping the other day and saw these adorable cherry rain boots. Here's the funny part...the first thing that came to mind was, "OMG!, I have fabric that matches them perfectly!" how twisted is that? Anyway, they came home with me. I decided to make another Feliz, because it's such a great pattern and I adore the style. I just couln't stop thinking the entire time I was making the dress..."Aren't you supposed to have the outfit first, and then buy the matching shoes?"

"Hello Kitty"!!!

Miss Abigail has been begging me to make her a "Pink Hello Kitty" dress. We have been searching and searching to find just the right fabric but with no success. Finally this past weekend I decided to test out the Tuolumne Pattern that I had purchased a while ago and use up some of this yummy bubble gum pink baby cord and simply add a sweet Hello Kitty applique! Whaa Laa...instant HK dress! I have to say this pattern was so much fun, but it's a lot of pieces! However once you get everything all cut out it goes together very fast. Abby was thrilled with the results. She opted to wear her pettiskirt underneath and of course her HK rainboots were the perfect match.

Whoo Are You Lookin' At???

As you can see, Abby is really into these cute and flirty little pleated mini skirts lately. This morning she announced that she wanted me to make more of them. She came into my studio and looked through my fabrics carefully and decided on this sweet little owl print. To make the outfit complete I decided to test out one of the new patterns that Ole brought me back from Germany a few months ago. It's the "Larima" a very sweet wrap top which ties in the back and has flounces around the sleeves and around the bottom. It's still a wee bit big on her, but she is growing so fast I am sure it will be perfect for this fall/winter season.

Mermaids and Pink Bubbles

What more could a little girl want? As you will see, I am completely in love with the new design from Nancy at Studio Tantrum. Her Feliz is just stunning!!! I love every thing about it and I will be making a ton of these. Plus the style couldn't be better for Miss Abigail! I used my treasured Mermaids for this one. plus found this adorable pink bubble fabric and I just love the way that it turned out!!! Tons of ruffles, and I do mean tons!!! It's a lot of work but the results are so worth the effort. I am sure Abby will treasure this one.

A little fun with Dick & Jane

Mom sent me this fabric quite a while ago and it's one that I have been hanging on to as I wanted to find just the right thing to make with it. Funny, I love this dress so much I am using some of my most treasured prints on it. Thankfully i was able to find another Dick & Jane print at "Nancy's" and miracle of miracle's it was on the 50% shelf. What luck!!! I love the bright colors in this one I didn't have to embellish it with much of anything as the prints are bold enough by themselves.

Japanese Dolls

and finally, one more Feliz...so do you think I "like" this design??? I made this one from the Alexander Henry Indochine Yui Kokeshi in pink. I absolutley fell in love with this print when I saw it and thankfully I was able to find some . Abby insisted that I put pockets on this one. Afterall, she told me she has to have pockets to put her treasures in.

My First Feliz

I cannot tell you how excited I was about this pattern. The design is "Very Me", and I couldn't wait to get started on it this morning. I have to say this pattern stumped me for a few minutes, but then I figured it out, of course keep in mind it's all in German so I couldn't read the instructions. Yes, I do know some German, but not well enough to fully understand the pattern instructions. So, I just thought about it for a few extra minutes and then I had it. This dress is simply gorgeous!!! I can see so many possibilities and I can't wait to get started on my next one.

It's here, it's here!!!

I am so excited. My FeliZ pattern finally arrived today. I have been stalking the mailman for the past few days just waiting for it to arrive. It's the latest design from Studio Tantrum and I have to say that Nancy really outdid herself this time. I adore this dress. When I first saw it, I instantly fell in love and couldn't wait to get the pattern. I immediately ordered it from Farbenmix and had it sent to my MIL in Germany, and then she shipped it to me. It may have taken a little longer, but for the amount of $ I saved it was worth the extra day or so. So, tonight I will study the pattern and hopefully I'll get a chance to start planning out my first one tomorrow. I really cannot wait to put this dress together.

Japanese Eye Candy

These amazing Japanese pattern books are one of my latest obsessions. The styles are so simple and classic yet irresistible. I have 7 books so far and I love looking through them for inspiration. I have already made one little dress for Abigail from one of the books and I hope to make more soon.

My First Pattern

It's almost ready! I am so excited about my pattern. It's a very sweet cross-front pinafore which is so much fun to make. You can make is classic and simple or you can jazz it up with trims, cute pockets and fun little embellishments. It's currently out with the testers and I am just waiting for feedback so that I can make any changes and improvements that need to be tweeked and then I will making it available to everyone.