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Just thought I would post the tags to format your text from the old site since some are use to that format and can't remember them all. So here they are:

Manone in Her Dress

This little dress was posted earlier but I wanted to include the pictures of what it looks like on my little niece. She is so cute, I just want to give her a great big hug!

The dress pattern is by Sandi Henderson, "Portabellopixie",  "Claire".  All fabrics are 100% cotton. The turquoise check fabric was some fabric I had in my stash and the white with multi-colored dots on it was purchased from fashionablefabric.com . The purple butterfly fabric was from a top that was in a bag of clothing I got from freecycle.com. This pattern has extremely easy instructions and Sandi includes extras on basic techniques. There are four different views to choose from and clear instructions are given for each one. Thanks for looking!

Butterfly Claire

Description

This little dress is from a Portabellopixie pattern called Claire, size 6. All fabrics are 100% cotton. The bright multicolored fabric for the main dress is covered by butterfly's. The apron is yellow with little red and white flowers and I used red piping around the edges. I used elastic around the neckline and sleeves.

Materials

100% cotton fabrics, yellow thread, piping and elastic.

Patriotic Belly Dance Costume

Description

This is one of three bellydance costumes that I made for a show my daughters did. The theme of the show was America, which is why I used the red, white and blue colors. The top and hip yoke are red velvet and the skirt is a white chiffon. The top buttons in the back and the skirt zips on the side. I adorn the outfit with hand sewn sequins and bead trims. I did use a pattern which I altered to give the desired look. I stayed awake for 48 hours to get these done for the show!

Gwendolyn's Summer Dress

This is a summer dress that I made for my daughter Gwendolyn. It was made using a retro pattern by butterick #6175. The fabric is silky to touch and is very fluid but I am unsure of the type of fabric. Matching the design on the fabric was quite the chore and this is the 2nd one that I made due to size and the ill matching design. Gwendolyn has added a belt to it for her own style. This dress is great for warm weather get togethers !

Quilts for Charity

Hello! I have a special woman I would like for you to meet, her name is Susan Summers. Her sewing story begins when she took a sewing class at her high school, in which she received all A's. I think it is safe to say she was bitten by the sewing bug! A few years later she had the fight of her life with an severe illness and although she is disabled and leading a busy life with her three adult children and two grandchildren, Susan finds it in her self to make and donate quilts to children in need all over the world. The charity she started with was "Healing Of The Hearts" with her quilting teacher Virginia H.. Virginia is who taught Susan to quilt and introduced her to Sandy D. of "Children's Hope Network Adoptions Agency". Susan has made and donated over 2000 quilts, hats and other items just since 2004. Her quilts have been sent to children in China, Russia, Afghanistan and Kabul, in which many of these orphaned children live on the streets in very cold environments. Susan truly enjoys quilting and loves seeing the photos of the children with her quilts to help keep them warm and feel a little bit of security. The only downside for her is the cost of supplies needed to complete these beautiful items. This is where you and I can help, by sending our scrap fabrics left over from projects or unwanted cotton fabrics, quilt batting and quilting thread, to Susan. You may contact Susan about your donation at : 414-464-3713. Please take a moment to look at the pictures of her wonderful quilts and blankie. Thank you in advance for any donations!

Backpacks For Brothers

Here is a change of creations, just to mix it up a bit! These are little backpacks for my nephews that they were supposed to get for Christmas!  I am slowly going through my UFO's (unfinished objects) pile and hoping to get to the bottom of it by the end of July, maybe! Anyway, about the backpacks, they are made of a tan poly cotton mix on the outside with their names embroidered in green thread. The inside lining is made of 100% cotton green fabric with construction vehicles abound. I also used the same lining fabric for the straps on the outside. I used a McCalls pattern #4609. If you have any questions about these bags or would like to have me make one for you, please feel free to leave a comment.  

Strawberry Dreams Forever

Okay! I know it's another dress in the same design and  all the fabrics imaginable! This is the last one of this style for a while! Here we go with the description: The pattern used for this one is an older Butterick 4417. I have used all 100% cotton fabrics, the main fabric is black with little strawberries all over it, purchased from fashionablefabrics.com. The lining fabric is red with white pin dots and purchased from eBay. There are no notions, just fabric, thread and bias tape. The dress ties in the back and is gives a bustled look, as well as functionable. If you have any comments please feel free to leave one or two or three...... Happy Sewing! 

Montage Of Dresses

My montage of dresses made from the same pattern. I didn't want to list them separately as that could make my blog more boring than it already is. They are all so quick to make, usually no more than 2 hours, and require no notions. They all tie in the back and the pockets tie as well. All fabrics are 100% cotton, that is for the lining too, which is usually a contrasting fabric. If you have any question please leave it in the comment section and I will get back to you as quickly as possible. Thanks for looking!  

This is a little dress, size 3T, I made for a Charity Auction to raise money for homeless families. It sold for $55. The fabrics are all 100% cotton and there are no zippers, buttons or closure hardware of any kind. The tie in the back is not just for looks, it actually functions as the closure. I love the little pockets on the front, but boy are they something to figure out! I have made several of these little dresses for charity in lots of different fabrics but this is one of my favorites as I love fall colors!