Spring Designs

I've spent the last few weeks working on dresses for a May craft show. I'm going through my material selection and have been gravitating to white paired with blues and pinks. The pink material was selected by my granddaughter, L, when were we shopping at Quilts by the Sea on Chincoteague Island, Virginia. It was an absolutely fantastic quilt shop with such a wide selection of good quality 100% cotton fabric; the best for sewing American Girl doll clothes. Unfortunately, the owner closed her shop last December. I will definitely be missing it on my summer vacations in Chincoteague.

I've been vacationing on Chincoteague Island for about twenty years. I find it so restful; like going back in time. Your blood pressure decreases as you drive across the causeway into town. L loves it for the Chincoteague wild ponies and the ocean. I've already reserved  Misty's Neighbor townhouse for a week of relaxation with L in June. L and I can't wait to be there!

Back to my spring line of AG dresses...

Valentine Dress - Simplicity Pattern 1245

The pink and white dress will be L's Valentine's gift for her American Girl doll Lanie using the pink material she chose. I already have a second one cut out and ready to sew for the craft show. The dress, a 1940's style, is Simplicity pattern 1245.
 

Valentine Dress - note tab details

Same dress in blue

Other dresses in the spring collection....

An Unique Threads and Yarns original

I think I'll add a larger flower to the dress on the left but I'm happy with the school dress.

Based on Simplicity Pattern 1443

I'm also learning how to make sandals to purchase separately or include with dresses. One of  my first pairs.....

My First Pair of Sandals