Remember "Fiona"???

I have received countless requests for this dress that I made early last year. Well, I finally got around to it and I am excited to say that the pattern is almost complete. That's right, another new pattern is on the way! Next up is "Fiona's Dress"! I just love how this little dress can easily change into so many options and the fact that this one is perfect for all 4 seasons. In the photo above Abby is wearing it on it's own with "Shannon's Skirt" underneath in a complimentary fabric. This little dress has buttons all the way down the front which means you can have lots of fun with it. I personally love the layered look and the fact that this dress has so many sweet possibilities. 

Well, here is "Fiona" all ready for Fall. The same exact dress, except this time Abby is wearing it with a feminine little blouse and a pretty ivory skirt underneath trimmed with vintage crocheted lace. I love how feminine this one is. I was actually inspired by one of my old Laura Ashley outfits that I had when I was younger that I just loved. Now, if only all little girls wanted to dress this way.

I just have a few finishing touches to put on this pattern and it will be ready to be released. Finger's crossed it will be within the week. So, start picking out your fabrics for "Fiona".

Dawn

The Dress???

After putting up this new header the other day I started receiving a ton of email asking me which pattern this new design is. This is one I dreamed-up  a few weeks back when I was up to Chadwick's "Creating". This one was inspired by a Laura Ashley dress that I had seen a LONG time ago and I wanted to bring it back to life. These photos were taken on our trip to Florida a few weeks ago and they were some I decided not to use for the SB article. I love the dress but the photos...not so much! Poor Abby, she was such a trooper that day. It was the last day before we had to leave to come back home and we still had lots of photos to take and it was Chhhhhh.....chilly and really windy that day! So, the photos were not the best. You can almost see all the goosebumps on her she was so cold. Not to worry, I didn't torture her for very long and then afterward I treated her to a wonderful lunch at the Rainforest Cafe...which was a GIGANTIC hit!!! Plus, because it was her Birthday week she chose the biggest most obnoxious dessert on the menu....a chocolate volcano...yes, just let your imagination run wild...the thing was huge and it was just the two of us, needless to say we left A LOT behind! Anyway, back to the story of the dress. I really love the way it turned out, and yes, I do want to turn it into a pattern but so far I have only made one of these and I need to make several more before I can even think about making it into a pattern and then...there are all those other designs I need to work on as well...Oi!

Does anyone want to come work with me as my assistant??? I need more hands and more hours in the day!

Love her feet popping out of her shoes.....

So serious!!! 

This is so unusual for Abby, normally you can't turn her smile off!

Mid-twirl

So, for now all I have is more pictures for you to enjoy of Miss Abby shivering and her goofy toothless grin!

Dawn