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We’ve spent the better part of two afternoons in the craft room—-which always seems to cure our restless spirits.
We entered at 1:30, armed with patterns, fabrics and pins…….
and emerged at 3:30 with this dainty little spring number.
and we couldn’t resist the urge to brave the wet, chilly day
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and wish for spring.
I used McCall’s pattern # 5797 and found the fabric at Hobby Lobby. We also made sock monkeys which, I have to say, are about the cutest things EVER! This could be a wonderful lazy, crafting, reading kind-of-a-weekend. Take that, January!
Thank you for your patience as Darcy and I fiddle with fonts and headers and such to make this new home for lifeingrace cozy.
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Very cute!!! Love those colors – definitely chases those January blues away!!! Happy Weekend!
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This makes me wish I could sew 🙂 And I love those boots! I love the new design, and this header is my favorite!
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Looks like spring. Nothing like a little color to brighten the spirit:)
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how sweet! i so wish i could sew 🙂
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That is so cute, I wish I was in to sewing when my daughter was that age she 17 now and I love to sew and she won`t learn. You did a fantastic job teaching her.
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Edie that dress is ADORABLE! Loving the new digs, too!
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Beautiful new look and wow what a fun project to do together! I love the material!
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Adorable dress. The fabric is really cute. Is the pattern a simple one?? My 9 year old got a sewing machine for Christmas and I think we need to visit the store for a super easy pattern. I would love any sewing advice you have. Thanks.
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Shut up. That dress, and the boots?! Oh my heavens. DARLING. Simply darling.
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Oh Edie, the dress turned out adorable. You’re doing awesome w/ your photos too. I am going to start learning my new camera this weekend. I’m so glad you are seeing the ray of sunshine through the clouds. We all have those days, especially when you’re homeschooling and trying to do it all. Luvs, Jess
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Very cute! I love this dress. I need to learn how to sew. That is one of my goals for this year. I just need a cheap and easy sewing machine.
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I LOVE THESE..THE FABRIC IS SO PRETTY AND THEY LOOK SO SIMPLE…WOULD LOVE TO MAKE THEM FOR MY LITTLE GRAND DAUGHTERS! GOOD JOB GUYS! 😀
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I love that! If I had a girl, I’d be on the sewing machine right now…
There’s still time for one though.
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Gorgeous colours – and glad to hear that you are feeling better in yourself. Nothing like a bit of time out 🙂
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Oh how darling! I may have to put that pattern on my sewing wish list! Lydia Joy would love a little spring dress like that one! How fun.
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I’m so glad that you are teaching your kids how to sew! I learned when I was in third grade and I think it is so important for young kids to learn this skill!
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LOVE the dress!! *sigh* Oh, the fun of dressing little girls!! And I don’t think I ever said – the new look for the blog is SO divine. Love the new header (at least new since the last time I commented).
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i slip away for a few days and look what happens! love: the color-on-color background, the header and how it has your full name up there, {the cheery…errr… cherry photo!}, the beautiful dress {!!}, your sweet photo captions… and the watermarks on your photos… girl, we gotta talk! 😉
enjoy this january weekend with those beautiful girls!! 🙂
Lanie says
Love the dress! It reminds me of the pillow case dresses I used to make my Cami! Maybe I’ll pick that pattern up and giver a try!
So, did the girls prick their fingers with the pins??? I almost always do!!! But, for some reason I keep going back for more!!! LOL
Have a wonderful Sunday with your sweet family.
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So inspiring! Makes me want to have another little girl to sew for (my youngest is 17). Great pictures! She will love this dress, I’m sure.
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What a great way to spend the afternoon. The jumpers are just too cute and sure make you wish for spring.
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Oh my gosh, Love it! The colors are amazing- any chance you’ll be adding Etsy shop to your list of endevors?!!! My makcie LOVES color and print!!! And di you guys stentil the bow on her boots?!??
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Adorable (you may have an influx of comments from me as I continue to read your archives and can’t refrain from responding even though these posts are a year old)! I haven’t sewn since high school home ec but have been wanting to learn. I would like to get a sewing machine and teach my 5 and 7 year olds how to sew as well. They would love this!!
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Adorable (you may have an influx of comments from me as I continue to read your archives and can’t refrain from responding even though these posts are a year old)! I haven’t sewn since high school home ec but have been wanting to learn. I would like to get a sewing machine and teach my 5 and 7 year olds how to sew as well. They would love this!!
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