Aww, Gotta love 'em!

Baptism Project Update

Thread and hook have arrived! I think I ordered way too much thread! ha ha. Time is also ticking by at a speed that is making me a bit uncomfortable...will I really be able to complete the entire project?!?!

Here are two photos of the bonnet progress. First shot is a comparison of the mock up and the real deal. Tiny isn't it??

Second shot is the current state of things--first round of roses complete! woo HOOO! That was a good feeling. Next on the agenda is picot picot picot.

Dress Update

I'm thinking this collar, with similar lace accents on the arm and bottom hems on a simple heirloom-length gown. :D Love it!

My thread and hook have been shipped, now I'm just waiting for their arrival :D

It's that time again!

Though I wouldn't necessarily call it nesting, I have most certainly caught the creative bug!



You may recall that part of my pre-delivery routine includes crafting a baptismal gown for the new arrival. With only 3 months 'til D-day, it's time to begin!

Baby girl's ensemble will revolve around a pattern I stumbled upon for an Irish-crocheted baby bonnet circa 1900. My search for a crocheted bonnet was inspired by one worn by the daughter of my college roommate for her baptism.

The original pattern is written differently than most to which I am accustomed. Luckily, the blogger who is hosting the pattern began the process of simplifying the language. So between the original and her revisions, I'm liking how my mock up is developing.

The hook and thread that I had on hand were larger than I what the pattern called for, so the practice square looks a bit clunky. However, it was easier to learn the pattern this way.

I have yet to choose gown pattern, so I may use the time I have until my thread and hook arrive to scout out a complementary dress pattern.

All Hallows Eve

During our two weeks in MN, Henry had a daily dose of the CCC video about St Juan Diego. So when we returned to Texas, our October project became creating a Halloween costume of the saint and the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe that appeared on his cloak.


Clare dressed as a lion (minus Daniel) hah!

Girl!

Thank you all for your prayers for this little girl of ours! Our last ultrasound showed us a beautifully HEALTHY GIRL! No signs of any abdomen abnormality.

God is so good!

We're now over the halfway mark and I'm feeling more myself--upbeat and energetic.

Dress for Shabby Apple Dare to Design contest!

Here is a guest post by my lil sis, Catherine! She has great aspirations of bringing trendy modest fashions to the mainstream. So cool! When stylish modest options aren't readily available, I know too well how easy it is to either lean toward frumpiness or immodesty.





Adelle Dress design for Shabby Apple dresses!

The dress is made of a light twill that has a large houndstooth print of a creamy olive green and slightly off-white. An off-white ribbon comes across just above the bust. It is a fitted sheath dress that hits at the knee.

The inspiration for this dress is loosely from a Jane Austen story. I see Adelle walking through knee-high grass reading her favorite romantic novel.

AMDG