I have one baby blanket done and delivered. His Daddy is a hunter, so I thought they would like this one. Those little froggies are so cute, too! This is flannel and minkee with a satin border:
I made one princessy-tulley-shiny dress. I’m not completely happy with how it turned out, but not sure I’ve got it in me to rip it all out! I don’t really like how low the drop waist went and it is roomy on her. I wanted it roomy since it is cotton and didn’t want it too restrictive, but it is a little bit too roomy. It has a zipper up the back, which actually looks pretty good. Oh well, she loved it and that is what is important. I used cotton (love the multi-ethnic princesses), tulle(6 yards), silver lamé and a flower ribbon on this one. Self-drafted.
I took some pictures of the other pair of pants for the boy. Same modified Ottobre pattern as the last pair, and it is corduroy with the doggies embroidered on it. It has a faux fly and elastic waist. He looks exceedingly cute in them. 🙂
I also got Anya’s hat knitted for her, so that is done. When I tried to get a picture she was just a tad bit cranky. I’ll try again when she is in a better mood. Now I need to pick up some Brown yarn for Kailan, since he of course wants one now, too.
I still have those two baby blankets that I need to get done, but I have some painting that is top priority. On my sewing list:
- 2 baby blankets
- Sew up the 2 pairs of pants for Kai that I have cut out
- Underdress for Anya’s holiday dress (the top duiponi silk dress is done, but I’m going to wait to post it until the underdress is finished)
- A mock up of a vest for Kailan, then sew up the vest in the light blue silk I bought for it.
- A mock up for Kailan’s teacher of the folder holders that will go over the back of the chairs. This won’t be too hard, I just need to start on it. I was planning on doing them over the holiday break, but need to have a sample done to make sure it fits!
- Christmas presents – this list is quite long. I’ll post the projects for the kids as I can – the grown up ones I will wait until after the holidays. Don’t want to give that away!
Hope everyone had a productive week!
Did I know that you knit too?? What can’t you do? Was that dress for something in particular cuz that is really amazing. Boy clothes are cute but that dress is really cute.
Very pretty princess dress, I can see why Anya likes it so. Nice job for Kai, too. Good luck on you sewing list.
I love, love, the dress. The princesses, the shininess, and tulle are perfect. Man, your to-do list is very impressive. I have been around here long enough to know you will get it all done.
I love the princess dress, so sweet and those pants are awesome!!
You have quite a list but I’m sure you will handle it nicely!
🙂
wow!! I just THOUGHT I was busy!! 🙂
good grief, your list of “to do’s” makes me want to curl up in a ball in the corner. my list is long too…but gah!
that dress is divine! i love the tulle – and of course, she loves it! she’ll be able to wear it a very long time, too!
and the pants are cute! of course, the girly stuff always gets oohs – but those pants deserve an aaah or two as well!
When you say, “Hope everyone had a productive week”, it just makes me cringe inside a bit… cuz your idea of “productive” is bound to put someone like me in traction 🙂
And the point is that Anya loves the dress, so I’d call it a smashing success. Do you remember the particular fits of dresses you loved as a little girl, or just the fact that they were perfect for twirling? 🙂
And those pants… I know know why there’s a dearth of cute boy clothes in the stores… cuz the REAL cute ones are handmade an on your kid.
WOW – that’s got to be my favorite thing on Kailan. Too cute!
Sounds like the sewing frenzy is on. 🙂
Your sewing projects blow me away. They are amazing.
i’d be frustrated witht he delays, too. I’m sorry. on an up note…lovely frocks and photos 😉
I have been so slack on the blog front lately. Just saw this now. That Princessy dress looks fantastic on her, better I think than on the mannequin. The ruffly neck is a winner and the room to grow thing is important so don’t worry about it being too loose. I think those cords on K are just about my fave trousers you’ve made him. I can see they are unbelievably cute on. As for your list of ‘to do’s…woah! And I thought I was busy 🙂
I just wish I had more time and AN OVERLOCKER!!!!!!!
Oh and PS the baby blankets are a triumph too. Not sure I see the hunting connection though. Is one of the blnkets camoflague?(that spelling looks wrong)
Happy painting and sewing!
I love the blankets that you make. Can you do a tutorial or are you taking orders? I’m not even kidding about taking orders. I know you had an Etsy shop but there wasn’t anything there last I checked.