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“A Toasty Warm Autumn” for the Little Darlings

This new 8-piece ensemble called “A Toasty Warm Autumn” will keep every Little Darling who lives in a cooler climate cozy and warm throughout the fall months. The hand knitwear (sweater, hat, scarf) are all made with Peruvian Highland wool. The sweater is a bit longer length and the hat has cute ear flaps for those chilly brisk days. I found that when I keep my neck warm I stay warm so I made a generous scarf to wrap around the Little Darlings neck to help her stay warm too.

Even though it is fall, if you look closely enough you might still be able to find a few blossoms blooming. Gina made a small bouquet with the blossoms she found. A pretty blue silk bow is attached to the bouquet along with an elastic cord to help the Little Darlings hold it in their cute little hands.

The fine wale cotton corduroy dress can be dressed up with jewelry and a hair bow.

Most of the fullness in this drop waisted dress is towards the back and sides which give a bustled look to the back of the skirt.

The squirrels here in northern Illinois have been so busy collecting acorns that it got me thinking that I had better get busy with some cool weather wear. What do you think? Will it be another cold fall/winter?

For more information on this set please visit my website.

Also, look for a new price on ” Orange You Ready for Fall? ” for the Little Darlings.

Orange You Ready for Fall?

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My Little Darling, Gina, sure is. Here she is modeling her new one-of-a-kind fall dress and sweater set. I’ve had this wool/angora yarn for a few months and finally got to use it for this fall ensemble. The sweater is so soft and warm I wish I could wear it. Vertical lace panels decorate the sleeves, front edges, and the back; bronze Czech glass beads button up this cozy sweater. The dress is a pumpkin color cotton print with lots of wonderful colors used for the flowers and dots. The dress features a lacy panel on the bodice and a frilly tulle ruffle at the hemline. The dress is entirely lined in white cotton lawn with all of the seams hidden between the lining and fabric; the lining is also invisibly hand stitched.

I think this set is perfect for picking out the perfect pumpkin in the pumpkin patch, don’t you?

For more information on Gina’s one-of-a-kind fall ensemble please visit my website.

It’s Almost Fall

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Yes, it is. Although it is technically still summer (and yesterday morning was 80 degrees) today it is 20+ degrees colder. When I go outside I think of Halloween. No, not yet, please…

Here is my Little Darling, Gina, modeling a new fall outfit for you. It is made up of a cotton floral dress, hand knit and embroidered sweater, hand knit beret, cotton tights, and a bracelet. I bought the dress’s fabric from Vogue Fabrics in Evanston, IL many years ago. I fell in love with the colors in this muted, yet colorful fabric. The top I made for myself fast became a favorite of mine which I wore so much that I wore it out. Looking back at my photo albums the top I had made found it’s way into many pictures over a period of 2-3 years. My favorite colors in this floral print are the violet and blush pink so I chose to highlight those colors for this 5-piece ensemble.