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little pink tea dress
I love this pattern. I made dress B last summer and, although it needs a little taking in now (I had Chloe just 6 months before I made it), it's still one of my favourite dresses! I made my own...
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piping for the tea dress
What you need to make your own piping: A length of cord Your fabric of choice Tape measureMeter stick or yard stick (or ruler of some sort) Fabric pencil Rotary blade Cutting board Sewing machine with...
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attaching the piping to the bodice
I've been at work on the bodice and it's coming out well so far - I just LOVE this fabric so much! The seam allowance of the piping and the bodice meet at the edge - on the outside (right side) of the...
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tea, anyone?
Let's take a moment to admire the shoes...Oh so beautiful - found at Junkee Vintage and Antiques in Reno... for six bucks! I nearly tripped over myself trying to get to the counter to pay for them...
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reunited and it feels so good!
I didn't realize how much I missed crochet until I came to visit my family in the States this past week and had a chance to hang with my mom at Knit 'n Crochet Night - where I crocheted for the first...
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back in the UK...
I haven't abandoned my blog, it's only that I've been crocheting like a mad-woman! I have totally broken my rule about completing a project before I begin a new one - as a matter of fact, I'm working...
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chocolate covered cherry cap and mitts
...I've been waiting for a chance to try out the pom-pom maker I scored at a yard sale last year for 25 cents! Love it.Cutie-Pie in the cap:
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trick or treat!
Or in this case, trick AND treat!I know, I'm a few days late but I couldn't help myself, it suits today's lunch so well! It's been two months now that Chloe has almost totally refused vegetables along...
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little green hat for a big girl!
I went to take a picture of Chloe in the hat I just finished... and not only was the hat a little too small for her, but I noticed -- MY god! She's had a growth spurt! She's looking so grown up......
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Yikes, I downgraded my typepad account and got a new, funny background! Anyway I'm posting at a new address now: http://belespritcreates.blogspot.comIt's been a busy few months, but I have lots to...
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