Hello, November. Have you really been here an entire week?
Sorry for the hiatus!  I do have things to share, just very little ‘me’ time. In the interest of getting myself inspired, I’m sharing a ‘favorites mosaic.’  I love compiling these.  Beautiful handmade garments (some with ruffles!), pretty patchwork, lovely family pictures, vintage-modern interiors… There’s just so much to enjoy. :) 1. say hello to my new [things that cover my legs]*, 2. dance?, 3.

Happy Halloween!
Behold: The Emily Bear in 2008 and 2009.  She’ll probably be a princess tonight, but she wanted to dress up in the bear costume first.  Last year’s bear adventure just might be my favorite blog post of all time. And Jacob was a peapod last year.  A tiny, six-month-old pe

For Your Friday Viewing Enjoyment
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K014P5XuUNQ

Ready to Ship
I just finished Erin’s outfit (since it’s not technically a dress).  I modeled it for you, although I must warn you that it was made to her measurements and not mine.  One thing Erin and I do have in common: we’re both redheads.  Her hair color is more intense than mine (and it’s curly too!), so I think this will be incredibly striking on her.

Makin’ it work!
Here are Erin’s instructions for her dress.  She does not want a bow in front. ;) She sent me a couple yards of textured green fabric, a black tulle skirt, some black satin, and a lighter green ribbon. So far, I’ve made the bodice, trimmed it with a tulle ruffle, lined it, and put in boning.  The boning is not particularly comfortable.  I rounded the ends, but I guess I didn’t round them enough.  And they are stuck in there (They’re m