Tiny Pink Baby Gown

I finished the little pink gown that I made from a 13" vintage doll pattern.

I hand-stitched the whole dress.

The fabric is dotted Swiss. I bought 3 yards of pink on a destash group and the seller kindly sent some extra scrap size pieces. I was just able to squeeze this little gown from the scraps.

Here's the back. I bought some iron-safe nylon snaps that I will sew on.

Even though this pattern was for a doll, it has beautiful details like these little pleats under each sleeve.

I gathered antique ecru lace around the hem and stitched it flat to the hem.

Here's a size comparison. The white gown is the one I made a few weeks ago, shared here. The scissors show you how tiny both gowns are.
I worked on this gown exclusively at "the lake" in town this summer, chatting with friends while our kids played. I have had so much fun making these tiny gowns. They use barely any materials and are a great way to try a new technique.
I have a lot of projects "in the works" so I'll see you soon!

My Baby Goes to Kindergarten!

Yes! My sweet little Andy started Kindergarten today! We rode the bus together and he had about an hour of orientation in his classroom. He has a little girl from our neighborhood in his class as well as a good friend from last year, along with many new "friends" to meet! His teacher is a repeat for us: one that Rosie had and  loved when she was in Kindergarten!

An occasion like this calls for a new shirt, don't you think?

I started with a spring green t-shirt and added an embroidered/appliqued design from Applique Alley.

I used a jellyroll of bright colors to do the "Rocks" in rainbow colors. If they have a rainbow day at school, we will be all set.

Here's my little darling. I know he will have a wonderful year! Tomorrow is the big "First Day" for Rosie, Davy, and Andy. Katie already started a couple of "early college" courses this week and Pete goes back in a couple of weeks. Five kids at 5 different schools! It's going to be a busy year!

PHDs!

Yes, I am doing summer school for my PHDs: Projects Half Done! I have a bunch of them in progress. I don't have anything finished to show and we were at the beach for a few days, so here we go...

Can you guess what Fall project is planned for this?

 You might remember this smocking...

Strip Twist quilt progress...

 A little wardrobe improvement...

Smocking Along with Adorable Heirlooms on facebook...

Hand-sewn Wee Care gown almost done!!