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“Autumn Leaves in Color” for the Little Darlings

Gina is here to show off another autumn ensemble (this is my last for the Little Darlings) that I have made for her. I fell in love with this tiny oak leaf cotton print and just had to buy it to make a fall dress for a certain sweetie. The colors of the leaves in pumpkin, warm red, greens, and greys are so pretty.

This vintage styled headband (hat) design was floating around in my head and seemed to work nicely with the ensemble. I designed the sweater with sleeves wide enough to go over the dress and a tad bit shorter to let the dress’s sleeves peek out a bit.

Wool felt leaf appliques are hand cut and embroidered onto the sweater and headband. Do you like my tiny acorns? They are bronze Czech glass crystals with a curved bullion stitch at the top.

At the top of the lace are alternating hand sewn 14k gold filled beads and topaz colored seed beads.

I have been trying on and off to make a sleeved dress pattern where I can neatly hide those raw edges and not drive myself crazy in the process. Finally…I did it. The armhole sleeve seam allowances are tucked underneath the lining which is hand stitched and the sleeve’s hems and underarm seams are doubled over and hand stitched. The result is an inside with no seam allowances or raw edges showing. I know, you’re probably thinking I’m crazy, right? These little things make me happy, sorry.

For more information on Gina’s new ensemble please visit my website’s “Available for Sale” page.

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.