Keeping really busy these days - I think some people waited until after the holidays to put in their orders. Not sure why, but that's what it seems like right now! I know I have a few large Chinese New Year orders so that's part of what's keeping me hopping right now!
I finished the first item in Nadja's Closet - a super sweet ruffle peasant top and ultra girlie ruffle pants. Not necessarily a set but they sure do work together nicely! I especially love the top - that thing will go with any and everything. I'm looking for other light fabrics in other colors so I can make more of them since I know most people cringe at the idea of putting their kid in white (and who can blame you?!).
Also wanted to let you know about another fellow Esty-er, Dayspring Dresses (http://www.etsy.com/shop/dayspringdresses). A couple weeks ago Kelly, the designer, messaged me with an idea to do a trade. It sounded like fun so we decided to swap a couple outfits. Well, I got my stuff in the mail today and OH MAN! They're so cute! My girls pranced around for hours like vain little peacocks. I can hype Kelly because she makes handsmocked clothing for little girls that are to die for and I have no earthly idea how to handsmock anything. Eventually it's something I'd like to learn but I can't imagine myself ever being able to make anything this beautiful. If you like clothes from Strasburg Children then you'll LOVE Dayspring Dresses because they're every bit as beautiful and a fraction of the price. I think she should raise her prices...in fact, you might want to hurry up and grab up what you can before she takes my advice!
I finally finished up my Australian uber order - yay and boo! I had a ton of fun with it and Shannon was a blast to work with. She has such a wonderful eye for design that she should learn how to sew...but then I'd be fired! Never mind, forget I said anything! lol Here are a few of the headbands that made up the last of her order...
And lastly, these pictures are for my mom. After roughly 50 years of sewing she finally splurged and bought herself a serger! Goooo Mom! For her first projects she made my girls some night gowns. Nadja's fits like a glove but as you can see Clara's goes way past her toes and she has a certain Cindy Lou Who look about her :P
Every year it's our family tradition to go to the National Western Stock Show. Now that may sound hokie and all, and maybe it is, but every year I make the girls an adorable western outfit to wear. I have to admit that this year I blew the other years out of the water! Stay tuned for pictures of my latest creation - they are finished but I have yet to get the girls to cooperate for picture time! Don't worry, I'll bribe them soon!
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