New Projects

So we added a couple of new items to the shop...



Both are made from Moda fabrics so the thread count is higher and the garment feels nice against the skin.  Nothing worse than being hot and wearing something that makes you itch ;0) 

I am drawn to brighter colors ...I usually walk the fabric rows and wait for something to reach out and grab me. And I liked my girls to be girly, so many of the patterns I choose would be classified as such.

I've also started a smocking project. I was working on a picture smocking panel awhile ago, but I was rusty and put it aside.  I thought I'd start with a geometric design.  I chose a sundress styled top.  It will have 3 rows of smocking, an open, gathered space followed by 6 rows of smocking.  The smocking will be a simple design and I can add bullion roses and flowers to it...maybe even a silk ribbon bee.  I'm almost done with the stabilizing stitches and should start the design today.  To complete the outfit I'm planning on adding floral capri pants with a ruffled hem.

 Both my girls wore this dress.  This was my first picture smocking project.

Lots of hand-me-downs.  Both girls wore this also.  The dress was for Christmas and the smocking is on velour.

Here is a question...Do you like patriotic clothes for summer holidays?  I was thinking of adding an A-line jumper and or a sundress made in a  red, white and blue color combination to the shop.

Please let me know what you think

~Nikki