Happy Easter

Wishing all of you a wonderful blessed Easter. 

Here are my grandbabies in their Easter outfits.  The girl's dresses were made using the Marley Dress Pattern and I added Karen Capri's.  

Sunny Wrap Dress

Dodie Sundress With An Added Ruffle

This was made using the Dodie Sundress Pattern with an added ruffle.  The red fabric is Robert Kaufman print called Metro Market.

Dodie Pattern Tester Pics

Here are a few pictures from testers of the Dodie Pattern.  The models are just too cute.  Dodie Pattern is close to being done and available soon..  

Dodie - New Pattern Coming Soon

I've been very busy lately.  I now have 3 grandchildren - a girl born in January and twins (boy and girl) born at the end of April.  Along with loving on the new babies, I have been working on a new pattern.  Of course, it's named after one of my grandbabies - Dodie.  It's a sundress in sizes 1 through 6.

It should be ready for testing next week.  I'll post when it is available.

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Customer Creations - Betsey/Joey Shorts and McKensie Dress

Here are a couple of pictures I got today from a customer using the Betsey/Joey Shorts Pattern and McKensie Dress Pattern.

The coordinating applique is a nice touch to make the outfit complete.

This dress is a great canvas for embroidery as you can see. Love the ladybugs.

Ava Sundress Customer Creation

What a great treat to see these pictures in an email from a customer today. She used the Ava Sundress pattern and added a ruffle to the hem. This precious model has some great poses. Thanks R for sending these.

McKensie Pattern Now Available

McKensie Pattern now available in my Etsy Store. McKensie is a quick project that allows you to be creative. Great for some embroidery on the bodice, pocket or band. For a simpler look, the pocket and/or band can be eliminated.

This pattern takes very little fabric so is great to clean out some of those small pieces in your stash.

Photo by Jessica Johnson
Photo by J Chustz Photography

Thanks to all the testers who helped with this pattern. Your comments and pictures were a great help.

Dee Dee Customer Creation

Received this picture today from a customer I haven't heard from in awhile. She made this dress using the Dee Dee Pleated Dress Pattern. Her daughter loves butterflies so this print was great for her.

Here is a picture of the same little girl from a couple of year ago. It's great to get pictures from past customers and see how the children grow.

New Pattern, McKensie, Preview

Here is a preview of my new pattern, McKensie. It's a simple dress but has lots of possiblities to be creative. Using different combinations of fabrics, trims and embroidery can change the look. It is an easy pattern that sews together quickly. You'll want to make several. Since it is a jumper style dress, it can be used for all seasons.

The pattern has been sent to the testers and I am hoping to have it available to purchase by the end of June.
I am very fortunate to have friends with precious little girl's that model for me. She enjoyed the photo shoot and was very cooperative. Isn't she adorable. You may recognize her from the cover of a couple of my other patterns.

Karesa Dress Customer Creations

Just got these awesome pictures from one of the military moms. She used the Karesa Dress Pattern.

She added the wide band along the bottom. This is a great way to use smaller pieces of fabric from your stash. If you don't have quite enough for the length, just add a band of another fabric along the bottom. It is also a great way to add another fabric and some contrast.

She also made her daughter's baby doll a matching outfit. So cute!

I had a little visitor this past Sunday and she was wearing the Karesa Dress I made for her. Enjoyed the visit with her and her grandma (TNu).

Karen Capri Customer Creation

Another adorable outfit from one of the military moms I've been sending packages too. This mom has been making some great summer outfits for her daughter. Isn't she a doll.

She added elastic at the hem of the pants for a bloomer look instead of capri pants. Great idea, especially for younger children.

Making summer outfits for children is quick and easy and requires very little fabric. For this pattern and other Nanoo patterns, check out my Etsy shop or some of the other retail outlets listed on the side.

Ava and Annette Customer Creations

A customer sent me these pictures recently using the Annette Reversible Sundress and Ava Sundress. What a great idea to add the panel for the July 4th dress and the rick rack trim.
I love this print and the extra bows on the shoulders are so cute.

It is such a treat to get these pictures from customers and see the ways they make the patterns different and unique. Thanks to all the customers who send me the pics.

Betsey/Joey Shorts Customer Creation

Just got this pic from a customer. She used the Betsey/Joey shorts pattern and added the cute turtle applique to complete the outfit. She sells this short set along with other handmade items in her Etsy shop called Hailey Bugs Closet.

JoAnn, Annette Dresses and Karen Capri Customer Creations

A couple of local Southern Louisiana customers made these cute outfits using the Karen Capri pattern, JoAnn Dress pattern and Annette Reversible Sundress Pattern.

Geaux Tigers!

Great looks using bright and soft colors.

This is one side of the Annette Dress with matching flower on the front and a coordinating hair clip.

The reversed side of the Annette Dress. You can see that this dress is a great canvas for embroidery.

Thanks Kathy & DeeDee for sharing these pictures. I am always inspired by the creativity of customers.

Weekend Projects

These are some of my sewing projects from this weekend all using fabric by Fabric Finders.

Emily Dress

Karesa Dress (longer version with no collar)

Annette Reversible Sundress with a removalble fabric flower

Spring and Sewing

After the cold winter we have had, even here in the South, I am ready for some Spring weather and that means Spring sewing. I seem to have more energy and inspiration when the sun is shining, flowers and trees begin to bud and days are longer. My biggest problem is trying to decide what fabric to use with so many bright and colorful choices.

These are a few of my recent fabric purchases.

The two on the left are Robert Kaufman-s Monaluna Mod Bird by Jennifer Moore. Two in the middle are Moda Smore Marshmallow Cream Swirls and Pink Polka Dots and the one on the right is Amy Schimler Confections Cupcakes and Flowers.

These are a couple of pictures from the testers of the Karesa Pattern. Thank you testers for your comments and pictures.

Thanks also to Joni for taking the pictures for my cover and allowing her little one to be my model. She has 3 daughters that I adore and call my "adopted granddaughters".

Karesa Dress Pattern

Karesa Dress Pattern now available for purchase just in time to get started on a Easter dress for someone special.

Karesa Dress Pattern in sizes 1 through 4 is a sleeveless dress with a gathered skirt that buttons down the back and has a contrasting waistband and optional collar.

This is the option without the collar. I also included instructions to make a longer look.