Who Dat?

Here are some pictures of my "adopted" grandchild in her Saints dress I made for her 3rd birthday. She has two sisters that are just as precious as she is.

Karesa Dress

The Karesa Dress was named after my niece. Here she is showing the dress she made for her niece's first birthday. Although she hadn't sewn in awhile, the dress came out great

Here a couple pictures of the little one in her birthday dress. Isn't she the cutest?

Halloween's Past

I've been scanning old pictures and came across these of my oldest daughter and niece in costumes my sister and I made them. I have to admit, the costumes I made for the oldest were much more planned and thought out. The second and third one got the hand me down costumes and ones that are just thrown together at the last minute.

Call me Grandma

I have been having two things on the top of my "bucket" list for a long time - a trip to Italy and granchildren. I had the opportunity to travel to Italy this past Maywhile there received the news that I am going to be a grandma in mid January. Yesterday we found out it is a girl!!! Time to start sewing!!!!

Football Season Approaching

My "adopted" grandchild is having her 3rd birthday party this weekend. I decided to make her something for the upcoming football season. I made the Riley top and Karen Capri Pants for her LSU outfit and McKensie dress for the Saints. I decided her little sister needed a matching LSU dress so I made one for her also.

The fleur di lis fabric is a new print by Fabric Finders in black & gold and purple & gold. The coordinating fabrics are also Fabric Finders.

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.

This past weekend we did a photo shoot with some of my designs. Although it was warm out, the models were great. I am very blessed with many friends who have precious children to model for me.

I am trying to learn how to take better photos and had the opportunity to shoot some of the pictures. It was a great learning experience and much fun.

Thanks to Robert Montero Photography (robertmontero.com) and Roy Pino Photography (pinophotography.com) for a successful shoot and great photos.

Photo Shoot at the Beach

I spent the weekend at the beach and had the opportunity to take some pictures of a friend in a couple of outfits from my patterns. She was an awesome model, posing like a professional.

Dee Dee Pleated Dress

Karen Capri Top - Betsey/Joey Shorts

Not one of my patterns but too cute!!

Dance Costume using Karen Capri Pattern

I recently helped design a dance costume for my friend who runs the Tippy Toes Studio. I used an adjusted Karen Capri halter top pattern. Instead of straps, I used black ribbon and instead of fabric ties, I used black tulle tied in a bow in the back. They wore them over the shiny gold leotards. Here is a picture of the class. They not only looked great but danced great also.

Photos courtesy of Robert Montero Photography (robertmontero.com)

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.

Italy Vacation

I just returned from a vacation in Italy. It was an incredible trip, something I've wanted to do for 10 years. While in Italy, I visited the island of Burano, known for lace. Burano is one of the many islands around Venice.

These are the items I purchased. I have a Christening gown that I sewed, my mom embroidered and my grandmother did the hand work on. All three of my children were baptized in it. I decided to purchase a bib from Burano to go along with the gown.

I also purchased lace by the yard. I don't have plans for it yet, but I'm sure I can find a special use for it.

My mom is 84 years old and could not make the trip so my daughter brought a picture of her when she was younger and we took pictures of it at all the places we visited. I plan to make her a photo book with all the pictures. It will be a surprise. These are a couple of the pictures we took with my mom's picture as well as a few others from the trip.