Jul 21, 2011

watermelon sundress...

My daughter and I took the grandbabies to the local farmers market last night.  The weather cooled just enough to make for a really enjoyable evening.  After a little fresh fruit sampling we headed home for bathtime and hot air popcorn.  It's become kind of ritual to finish off an evening at grandma's house.


I'm sure by the time I've finished adding salt and butter I wiped out any of the healthy benefits of air popped corn but they love to watch it pop and if you've ever tasted air popped corn you know it needs a little help in the taste department.



Once they were off to bed, I headed into my craft studio and finished the little sundress I've been working on for my local fabric store The SewNSew



This is the first time I've added fabric covered buttons and I love the little extra detail they add.  Since I know I will definitely be using these on a regular basis I hunted down an online source through Etsy called Cutiestuffs. 



The fabric is Lil Miss Cutie Patootie from Red Rooster Fabrics, (it's available at The SewNSew online) the pattern is a Kwik Sew pattern #3035. 


It really was quick and easy and one I will be using again and again.



Next up...I'm not sure.  Be back soon to share...

16 comments:

GardenOfDaisies said...

The little sundress and hat are darling! Super cute fabric!

Beverly said...

That's just the cutest little dress. It just says summer. Love the hat and bloomers too. Your special touch of the button and flower make it extra special.
Your local quilt shop is lucky to have you making a model.
Your evening with your grands sounds like heaven to me. Miss mine so much.

Wonky Girl said...

That is sew cute! Perfect print and the buttons are frosting on the cake. Makes me wish I had a little one to sew for again.

no spring chicken said...

Now that is what a little girl should look like. I absolutely LOVE it!!

Blessings, Debbie

Dayle ~ A Collection of Days said...

Adorable!!

Tricia said...

Oh my, that is so cute!

Kathleen Grace said...

Adorable! Love the fabric and the details:>)

Carolyn said...

Oh, Patty, I love that fabric!! So summery!! Reminds me so much of little sundresses I made for my girls many moons ago with garden motifs of radishes, tomatoes, corn stalks, green beans....I love it! Love the fabrics that you put with it...love the rick-rack....it is all adorable!! So pretty!! :)

Sewn With Grace said...

This is adorable! Love the cute print and all the details. Great job!

Tammy@T's Daily Treasures said...

Love those bloomers! I haven't seen a little one wearing such a sweet outfit in a long time. Beautiful work! :) Happy crafting! Tammy

Helen Philipps said...

Such a sweet little sundress outfit! I love the fabrics and the ric rac trim, flower and button. Gorgeous!
Helen x

Janettessage.blogspot.com said...

Oh how funny...now I have put you together with both blogs...I had already followed you here..sorry it takes me a while LOL

These are just precious...sure hope I have a granddaughter to do some of this for.

Tammy@Simple Southern Happiness said...

I had no idea you had two blogs, I love this crafting blog. Sewing was in my blood till I burned out on it. SO for now I love looking at sewing blogs. I can tell you have a passion for it.

I am crazy in love with its fabric and you created the perfect outfit to show off its colors and prints. YOU have quite the talent for sewing and making an enemble catch the eye. Look forward to seeing more of your work.

Hope you are staying cool.

La Vie Quotidienne said...

This is just adorable...so cute. The fabric is great. I have so much trouble getting nice fabric anymore, we have nothing but JoAnne's and their selection is terrible!

Heather Rogers said...

So now you are back here hu? I just found out you closed your other blog on Typepad.

This is a darling outfit. Hope you are enjoying your summer.
Hugs~

Shannon said...

Adorable! I love all the little details. Something to aspire to!