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I have lots of knits waiting for the right use…
That said, Art Gallery Knits are very very awesome! For tops, skirts, whatever.

Marching on through the Oliver+S skirt patterns! We made the Sunday Brunch skirt & jacket. You can see them on our blog. Also, we have a treat for you…use the sale code in that post at Fat Quarter Shop for an exclusive discount on fabric to make all your Oliver+S patterns. It’d mean a lot to us if you help us thank them for sponsoring this…[Read more]

Estelle is such a pretty name. I knew a little girl named Estella, who is about Imogen’s age.

Estelle is such a pretty name. I knew a little girl named Estella, who is about Imogen’s age.

The new Swedish princesses got rather unusual names. Estelle was born 3 years ago to the Crown Princess and Leonore last year to princess Madeleine.
Leonore will become a big sister on June – I wonder what they pick for him/her.
Oh and June will also see another Royal wedding (the last one for a while now) when Prince Carl Philip weds miss Sofia…[Read more]

The new Swedish princesses got rather unusual names. Estelle was born 3 years ago to the Crown Princess and Leonore last year to princess Madeleine.
Leonore will become a big sister on June – I wonder what they pick for him/her.
Oh and June will also see another Royal wedding (the last one for a while now) when Prince Carl Philip weds miss Sofia…[Read more]

The new Swedish princesses got rather unusual names. Estelle was born 3 years ago to the Crown Princess and Leonore last year to princess Madeleine.
Leonore will become a big sister on June – I wonder what they pick for him/her.
Oh and June will also see another Royal wedding (the last one for a while now) when Prince Carl Philip weds miss Sofia…[Read more]

I adore the name! I wanted Chloe to be a Charlotte! Elizabeth was a given for me I think because its Catherine’s middle name and Carol’s and also ties to Her Majesty. I think they chose beautifully.

Although I do hope that the next generation choose versions of the old names, like Elise instead of Elizabeth, just to mix things up slightly.

I adore the name! I wanted Chloe to be a Charlotte! Elizabeth was a given for me I think because its Catherine’s middle name and Carol’s and also ties to Her Majesty. I think they chose beautifully.

Although I do hope that the next generation choose versions of the old names, like Elise instead of Elizabeth, just to mix things up slightly.

I adore the name! I wanted Chloe to be a Charlotte! Elizabeth was a given for me I think because its Catherine’s middle name and Carol’s and also ties to Her Majesty. I think they chose beautifully.

Here ’tis.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/justsewit_tk/17375361862/

@dubhels2003 You got your wish! She’s a Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

I think the Diana-part was a given, more or less. I’m a Charlotte myself (well, Charlotta to be honest, but close enough) and I don’t mind.

@dubhels2003 You got your wish! She’s a Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

I think the Diana-part was a given, more or less. I’m a Charlotte myself (well, Charlotta to be honest, but close enough) and I don’t mind.

I made a little library dress from silk dupion and I did the version with the collar. I also have a pink silk one waiting to be sewn up.

It wouldnt matter where the silk came from or if it were dupion or Thai. It works beautifully with the pattern.

You may have to take care with laundering.

I’m not sure if I took a photo of the dress I made.…[Read more]

I made a little library dress from silk dupion and I did the version with the collar. I also have a pink silk one waiting to be sewn up.

It wouldnt matter where the silk came from or if it were dupion or Thai. It works beautifully with the pattern.

You may have to take care with laundering.

My grandmother had a lot of Thai silk around, and it has a lovely hand, not slippery at all. Definitely do a wash before you sew. I’d even take a small piece and subject it to a bit of abuse– I’ve had old silk fall apart on me before. It seems to be fragile when wet, especially.

A good trick I learned to preserve precious fabrics and those that…[Read more]

I made a banner for mine Jenny. My chaps just cut felt and glued it on.

I made a banner for mine Jenny. My chaps just cut felt and glued it on.

I love hearing when someone’s sewing does well!

Our pant are servicable. That is all that matters. Up next in my sewing is a banner for first communion. My son designed his ideal and I promptly vetoed it as it was frankly impossible. At least for sewing. I almost said… here glue your drawings on the fabric.

I don’t remember ever making…[Read more]

I love hearing when someone’s sewing does well!

Our pant are servicable. That is all that matters. Up next in my sewing is a banner for first communion. My son designed his ideal and I promptly vetoed it as it was frankly impossible. At least for sewing. I almost said… here glue your drawings on the fabric.

I don’t remember ever making…[Read more]