Saturday, July 9, 2011

Some days it's all about the DRESS...

Cracker...."wouldn't this material make a pretty dress?"..


That's all it took for me....


my girl wanted a new dress.


We were ooh-ing and ahh-ing over all the lovely fabrics at our local quilt shop when this one struck her fancy.


When your six...you have definate opinions about what's cool and what's NOT.


This fabric...VERY COOL...









Remember when you were six?

























A sewing Saturday...

a privilage.



xoxo~Kathy.









Posted by KATHY @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...

32 comments:

  1. It's meJuly 10, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    So sweet..........love Ria....xxx..

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  2. La Table De NanaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Ta-Dah!

    She is so beautiful..and so is the dress..

    The age of innocence..Love it..
    Great Cracker!

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  3. Kathy@ Gone NorthJuly 10, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Pretty Dress! Prettier Girl!!
    Nicely Done Cracker... : )

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  4. Rebecca NelsonJuly 10, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    One of the things I miss MOST about my girl growing up is sewing for her. She never had a bought dress until she was 12. This brought back sweet memories for me today.

    GORGEOUS DRESS!

    xoRebecca

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  5. UnknownJuly 10, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Ahhh , I can't wait till my new little granddaughter gets here . Girls are so much more fun to make things for .

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  6. SandyJuly 10, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    Your adorable granddaughter has great taste! Very pretty fabric and just right for any "girl" of any age. I love the dress...it looks so comfortable.

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  7. SuzyJuly 10, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    Pretty fabric for a pretty girl!!
    Where did you find it...would love to make a summer shower curtain out of this.

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  8. DebbyJuly 10, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    What a cute dress for a darling little girl.

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  9. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...July 10, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Suzy...
    the fabric came from our local quilt store...
    Patches and Petals.
    She stocks the most gorgeous fabrics.
    Let me know if your interested and I'll ship it to you!
    Would make a darling shower curtain!
    xoxo~Kathy

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  10. AnonymousJuly 10, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Hi Kathy! Oh, she looks adorable and aren't you the most wonderful one to make her this darling little summer dress! And yes, the fabric is wonderful.
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  11. NanaDianaJuly 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    She is just a gorgeous little girl! LOVE her new dress-You did good, GrammaKathy~very, very good! Love that sweet pattern too. Is that Simplicity? It is so much fun to sew for girls, isn't it? I haven't done ANY sewing since last winter...sad..just sad! xo Diana

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  12. MillieJuly 10, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    How sweet! That is a very lovely, summery, dress. Well done!

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  13. myletterstoemilyJuly 10, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    your grandaughter is so blessed to have a grandma
    to 'dress' her in such special fashion.

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  14. Pamela GordonJuly 10, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    What an adorable dress on your beautiful daughter! The fabric really says 'summer'. Beautiful photos.

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  15. Stephani CochranJuly 10, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    Your talents amaze me, and she is a living doll!

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  16. Crystal Rose CottageJuly 10, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    What a pretty dress! She looks adorable!~Hugs, Patti

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  17. Sandi @the WhistleStop CafeJuly 10, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    By cracky she was right!
    She has that eye for beauty. We know where she get's it :-)

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  18. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...July 10, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Thank You everyone....She is a precious one.
    Diana...I've been making these little dresses so long that I've made up my own pattern...but I'm sure simplicity has one just like it!
    Happy Sunday .
    Kathy

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  19. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEJuly 10, 2011 at 2:16 PM

    It is a pretty dress and a loving job!!

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  20. cynthia lee designsJuly 10, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    What a cute dress and a cute granddaughter!! Brings back memories of when I made my 2 girls dresses and then my granddaughter when she was little. Now I have a sweet little grandson...so no more making dresses right now.

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  21. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 10, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    How sweet! The dress turned out so cute! The little one wearing it is quite a cutie also! Oh no, you can't forget the lip gloss! I use to sew for my girls alot when they were little, even made western shirt for my boys at times. Have done a little for the gandies, but not much. Fond memories though. Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Love your header!

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  22. ShugJuly 10, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Hi Kathy...

    How cute and I must say that you have one adorable little model there....
    special memories being made here...
    Hugs
    shug

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  23. Sweet TeaJuly 10, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Eat your heart out Laura Ashley - that dress is gorgeous!!

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  24. Deb SimonJuly 10, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    Is there a pattern you used for that dress? it looks simple enough that maybe I could give it a shot.

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  25. Deb SimonJuly 10, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Oops, I just noticed in the comment that you said you make your own pattern. :) Sorry.

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  26. Kathy @ Sweet Up-North Mornings...July 10, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Deb...
    Bring the fabric over...
    We'll cut it out and you can sew it up!
    xoxo~Kathy

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  27. Deb SimonJuly 10, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Really! That would be awesome! I have a sewing machine. :) I'll be in touch.

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  28. Mid-Atlantic MarthaJuly 11, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    Adorable grandgirl....and I LOVE her choice of material for her dress. She's obviously a girl of style and great taste.(must have gotten her eye for color from you)

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  29. Karen's KornerJuly 11, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    I love the dress! It is so cute. My daughter was like that...she would see fabric and say...momma I want a dress or whatever out of this. I loved sewing for her. I even smocked and did french hand sewing back in the day. She had the cutest clothes. I miss those days.

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  30. Kathleen GraceJuly 11, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    Adorable! I sewed for my girls and enjoyed every moment of it:>)

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  31. Linda July 11, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    That dress is too cute. I know my grandaughters would like one. hmmmm.

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  32. Vicki BosterJuly 17, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Kathy- she is so adorable!! Her little dress is just perfect for her- love the fabric. When you are 6 and your Grandma can sew- you can look beautiful all summer long!! She is so lucky to have you!!
    Vicki

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Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with me...I am always encouraged by your kind expressions and thoughtful comments....Know that you are loved....xoxo Kathy.

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