I’m Really Excited!

We have just gotten in another shipment of Bonnie Blue Designs’ Iva Leigh and Bailey. Both of these sweet little patterns have been huge sellers since their debut. Both of these patterns would be so cute in a plaid with white collars for the first day of school.

We have also finally received Sew Cute Couture by Gail Doane and published by Country Bumpkin. What a beautiful book! There are 10 precious outfits/patterns including bishop dresses, square yoke dresses with a shaped yoke, wrap skirt, matching purses, and jackets, jackets, jackets! There is a complete construction section, a section devoted to how-to for smocking and embroidery stitches, and a detailed measurement chart. Pattern sizes range from 6 months to 12 years. This is a must have book for your collection!

Maja’s Heirlooms, Trisha, is also new to the shop. The blouse can be pleated or gathered and the skirt is actually a skort!

1st entry-January COTM

My first completed UFO this year is an LSU bishop. This is a 3 month bishop smocked using three different plates. The top row is from The Pep Rally. The center scallop is from Candle Glow. The tiger is Tiny Tigers by Fancy Stitches.

 
I used Fabric Finders’ Pima Cotton 60 “ Gingham in Grape. This fabric pleats wonderfully. It is a good choice for picture smocking as the pleats are crisp and plump.

I am adding this first entry of the January Challenge of the Month to the Princess Designs Flickr Gallery. The January COTM deadline is February 15. The prize drawing will be held February 16.