Pink Hats for little sugarplums!

When my youngest sister was little--in the 80s---she was so into strawberry shortcake!  I am enjoying the resurgence of that little cutie!  So I got this flannel to sew up into little blankets, and couldn't resist making a cupcake hat to go with the aqua, pink and reds in it.  The little cherries on top are from a vintage curtain that I had already recycled!

Here's another hat I actually made awhile back and hadn't been inspired for the flower...Then I found this kitten-soft pink yarn...I mean SO soft...I've made up a couple of these triple flowers...they kinda look like peonies to me.  The white yarn was being discontinued...it is corn and cotton.  When I think of corn fiber, I don't think soft!!!!  But this stuff is softer than most cottons.  I just loved it and bought everything they had left.   The flannels in both pictures are for little baby kimono lounge sets I am thinking...they are so sweet!

 

The third new hat I have made lately is like another one but people were asking for all pink roses (why not?!)  and this one is gorgeous with the Christmas Rose outfit I made.  

 

I'm really loving how the pants turned out...my first use of crinkled seam binding on my clothing!!  Well, that's really about all I have been up to lately---sewing for the holidays!  You can check out my etsy shop by clicking on the side links if you want to see more.                     XXOO.....Kathi

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY blogging!

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Autumn Pink

Here we are in autumn once again!  I saw my first fallen fig leaf yesterday....and my studio (okay, my house) is full of fabric, trims, stacks of possibly-put-together fabrics and open sketch books!  Both of our kids have moved out to college now, leaving me lots of space!!!!

     je t'aime...te amo...I love you

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I just love using the vintage embroideries and laces.  I "rescued" this lace from a worn out pillow case, the flower from a worn table runner, but they are still in great condition...and it makes me think about all the time and work that women put into them..the hand embroidered little flowers, french knots, one by one...there must have been so much love that went into these little treasures!  Many moms now are working and don't have time to make all these extra touches, but I love to put these old ones on my new creations and let moms today enjoy them on their little ones.  The twirly dress' rosette has my hand stamped ribbon saying "je taime" or I love you.

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY.  HERE'S THE LINK BACK TO BEVERLY!  and one more Pink picture! 
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 XOXO
Kathi

Shabby Chic Pinks and Roses

My customers have requested and I have been sewing more shabby chic rosy dresses this week.  This one is a mix of new fabrics from a UK designer and some recycled vintage linens and trims in my stash.  I just loved the stripes of cupcakes, cherries, and roses in the bodice, but it is discontinued and I only could find enough for 3 dress bodices!! 

My first "Reverse Knot Dress"  with the ties in back.  I am liking the long bow hanging down in back

 

One of a kind---this is to fit 12-18 Months  It is the last Ava Rose fabric I can find anywhere!!  The bottom border is an awesome vintage rose ticking fabric.  I have quite a bit of this one, so ruffle pants can be requested with this dress.  I'm thinking about what to make with the rest of the piece I found???  

Isn't this sweet?!

I have one or two more summery rose dresses to make up and then will be working madly on my fall and holiday line up!  I am very excited about the fabrics I have found, and will share more later.

Lily--THE Queen of Everything!--and I bid you

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!!!  

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XOXO

Raindrops on Roses

 The rain keeps falling and it is June, one week before my "baby" girl's graduation.  Last weekend was senior ball, and we had to rush over a jacket because it was raining and snowing!!!  

Some beautiful friends had dinner together before Ball.

Three best friends

The weather is frightful, but the past couple weeks have been full of all those last moments...so I was reminded of the song, "raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens.....these are a few of my favorite things."  And I thought I would share a few of my favorite things.

There's my girl singing her own song at the "Unplugged" talent show that she produced for her senior project!!! 

Last concerts

Last comedy sportz performance.  Tonight she won best female improver!!!!!!!!!

Putting her on the bus to leave for choir trip to Greece.

Well, Happy Pink Saturday.  And, oh yeah, here's my "whiskers on kittens" pic---my sweet kitty who is NOT going to graduate and leave home!!

                                    xoxoxoxoxo
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New Styles, Pretty Pinks!

The sun has been out a few times now this spring!!  A few flowers are daring to bloom, and it's fast approaching wedding season, so I decided to do something new this spring---flower girl dresses!  I have some beautiful vintage linens--actual linen--in my collection that have been waiting for me to figure out what to create with them.  I started this pattern with a a Portabella Pixie pattern and changed it until I had the it the way I pictured it.  Absolutely LOVE this neckline, though.  It is so graceful.  I pictured this in an outdoor wedding, although I think with petticoats and starch it would be great in a brownstone church too!!

There's a big bow tied in back

Sweet row of old buttons

 This is another beautiful shabby chic linen in my stash...I picture it on a really little flower girl.  It has cherubs, arches of roses and a chandelier with birds on it....need I say more?!

Actual color

 I darkened this photo so you can see better

I also have added a twirly tiered style dress to my shop.  I don't have them all made up yet, this is the first...I remember twirling outside on our hilly grassy backyard until I fell down, and then laying and watching the sky spin. :)  This would make a good party dress too, though, I think.

here's a hint of future creations!

Happy Pink Saturday!!

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Roses everywhere!

Roses just make me smile.   I get to walk out my front door every day right now and smell them.  The arbor is covered and both sides of the driveway are surrounded in a variety of pinks!

I  also just looked around and realized how many fabrics I have collected have roses on them!  This dress that I just listed is in citrus colors, but the Kaffe Fassett fabric of the apron is brilliant orange and rasberry pinks.

A different mood entirely for me from these roses

 This peachy color is soothing and sweet for me.  I found this beautiful shabby chic roses fabric at an awesome fabric yard sale!!!!  

 

 This is the front of the apron dress I created with it.  The apron is Cicely Mary Barker's vintage flower fairy fabric that I had remnants of in my stash!  Love the pink velvet rick rack too!!!

 

  I found out this week that I have to have shoulder surgery, on my right arm!!  It is happening in August, so I am putting out my fall items now on my etsy store.  JUST CLICK ON MY LINK TO IT ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BLOG PAGE.  PreOrders are great if you want fall items since I won't be able to sew for about a month after surgery...I can make them now though!

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!

Pink and Gray

HAPPY PINK SATURDAY!  In the 60's, I was in elementary school, the 5th grade, when pink and gray became very popular!  I loved that combination and drooled over my friend's pink and grey wool plaid skirt with the pink sweater!! So I love that that combo is back again!...and I find I like the mustard yellow with grey as well.  This is one side of my new reversible pinafore set.  I love this old hand knitted lace and 60's trim.  The gray cotton sateen is upcycled men's shirting fabric!

Here is the other side.  I can't decide if I think it is rosebuds or  cherries.  It is from a piece of vintage 80's fabric I found. It was so fun sewing the lace onto the fabric and creating the little ruffle pants!  I had just enough of the little pink lace to go around the legs, too! 

I make this hat based on an internet free pattern I found.  Love the way the petals curl up.  I think this would be adorable with this outfit!

Not sure what to do with these beautiful embroideries YET.  They are a wee bit fragile;  I am wondering about pillows?

...and finally, do kids wear polyester any more?  I was given this cool, very 60s poly fabric.  So what do you think?

 

June Roses

They are here.  Not that I deserve them this year.  I have neglected them terribly.   I have had a lot of pain this year, and am sewing or knitting most of the time, so gardening has taken less than a back seat... but in their beautiful God like way, they have come back to us anyway!  

                                  Double Delight     

    "Grace gives us not what we deserve, but what we need!"

                               (See the heart?)
   
Thanks for coming by today.  I love having you stroll through my garden with me for a moment.  Enjoy your Pink Saturday.  And here is Bev's link to see more of us"
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