My Version of a "Taggie"

Here is my version of a Taggie blanket.

This one measures 15" x 19" not including the ribbons.

There are 16 satin ribbon loops in light pink, hot pink, yellow,

and a white with pastel footprint pattern.

Fabric is minky dot (on both sides).

I have enough of the pink minky to make another one of these. If anyone would like to order one, please email me.  I can use same or different ribbon colors.  I can do a 3-letter monogram as shown or one name.  $20.00 plus shipping costs if applicable.

Getting a Jump on Easter

I just finished this Easter outfit for my great niece, Payton.

The 'chocolate' bunny is a machine applique using brown minky dot.

The bloomers are also made from brown minky dot.

I added a fabric ruffle to the bloomers and the T-shirt sleeves.

An Easter Baby

I thought this would be an appropriate design for a baby

who is due around Easter.

and her name will be Kimberly.

The bibs came from Target and have a velcro closure.

Cowgirls & Indians

This year our Ladies Retreat theme is 'Cowgirls and Indians'. 

Andrea wants to be an Indian, so we needed a quick Indian girl costume.

I made a quick t-shaped tunic out of un-bleached sheeting.

(Thanks Lanier-Carter Mill!)

Then I found this beaded trim and brown fleece in my sewing stash.

This is the finished dress, well not really.....

I still have to finish the hem-fringe after she tries it on.

Hope she doesn't go on the war-path!!!

A Special Dress for Payton

From this.....

... to this.

The lace overlay on the dress skirt is from Payton's Mother's wedding gown.

The bodice lace is from Payton's Grandmother's wedding gown.

Closeup of sleeve.

For those of you who may wonder why we would cut up a wedding dress......

The bottom edge of dress was soiled from the outdoor wedding on a rainy summer evening. I used only the part of the dress from the knee area down to the soiled area for Payton's dress. The wedding dress will be hemmed to above the knee and can be worn as a party dress.

And yes.. it still fits the bride mother!