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.

Do You Ever Wonder What Kids Wish For???

I took both Abby and Elliott to see "Wall-E" again, although it was my first time. On the way to the theater they asked if they could throw pennies in the fountain and make a wish. "Of course!!!" I dug into my purse and collected as many pennies as I could find for them to throw in. While they were making their wishes I began to wonder what they were actually wishing for. Abby was most likely dreaming of something pink with lots of sparkles and Elliott was either wishing for more Lego or knowing him, all the answers to the universe. Whatever their wishes were today I hope that they come true. My wish for them is that they never stop wishing, or dreaming!

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.