Violet is enjoying the Amelie Soundtrack during lunch.
Hello, Mister Ant! I wish you weren't in my kitchen, but you're very cute.
He was doing this odd thing where he stood on his hind legs, then squeegeed his antennas with his front 2 legs. I guess his antennas got wet. It was really cute.
Did I mention I've been sewing a lot? A LOT?
I made matching Mother/Daughter patchwork hippy dresses. I'm trying to make things I can wear now and post-baby. If I can find a yellow onesie, I'll make one for Baby #2, also.
I have tons of scraps I like that weren't large enough to sew a whole project with.
These needlepoint roses were on an old seventies prom dress.
It took a while to sew this sucker, since I sewed every single little piece on each row.
The fabric range from new to scraps from the 1940s. Detailed patchwork stuff keeps Violet busy, especially when we have to wait somewhere. She likes to play 'Find the Whatever"....I say, find the blue bird or find the bear holding a bowl or find the lady under an orange tree.
I still have a ton of these scraps left. Does anyone want them?
I am so glad you posted today because I LOVE visiting you.
Did you know that?
LOVE the dresses, my gooodness! They are amazing! Every little square is beyond interesting and delightful. What a huge project turned out wondrous!
I adore your Violet girl.
Loooove, V
Posted by: Vanessa {a fanciful twist} | April 20, 2012 at 12:57 PM
Can't wait to see you gals in them dresses. The flower medallion on the top is a lovely focal point. Sew on.
Posted by: Charlotte | April 20, 2012 at 02:53 PM
I'm pretty sure you're in the running for Mommy of the Year.
Miss you bunches...
Posted by: stacy | April 20, 2012 at 02:54 PM
Just read Vanessa's post on her mood board - these dresses are portable mood boards!
Noticed you wore them to your dr. appt. with flowers in your hair....so charming.....
Posted by: Jill James | April 26, 2012 at 12:23 AM
Thanks, Jill!
I really liked Vanessas mood boards. I do something similar in journal form.
Do you keep anything like that around?
Those funky fabrics are so fun. Its nice to be able to use a small scrap rather than throw it away.
Posted by: Laura Irrgang | April 26, 2012 at 08:14 AM