Two new baby bonnets!

Here are two new baby bonnets for the soon-to-arrive grandson. They are both pixie-style free patterns. Don't you just love the little pointed style? So so cute. The one on the left is from Purl Soho: Winter Baby Bonnet is made of wool, and the self-fabric ties are simple under the chin. The black and white buffalo plaid one is from Sweet KM: Blizzard Bonnet is cotton with fleece lining. It has two narrow under the chin ties. Both are newborn size. Hoping daughter and son-in-law love these. Have you ever made any baby bonnets or hats?

Poncho for granddaughter

This is a fleece poncho that I made for my granddaughter for Christmas 2018. 'Made a matching hat also. Yes, she loves them both. The floral fleece so reminds me of her. The pattern is McCall's 7012, and it does include the hat pattern plus several poncho variations and a cowl scarf. Please continue reading.

Simplicity 1174: Easter dress

My daughter and her family visited last Sunday, and we exchanged Easter gifts. Granddaughter was all cute, as always. Pictured above is the dress I made for her in her favorite color: hot pink. This is Simplicity 1174, and it has several options. What a couture-looking pattern. The dropped-waist skirt portion has two inverted pleats and two little bows. The back fastener is a zipper. Simple, yet adorable. 'Will definitely be using this pattern again, maybe next time the option with a sleeve. Overall, this pattern was quick to construct. Please continue reading for more, and for comments.

Thrifty Thursday: floral chest & straw hat

Happy Thrifty Thursday friends. Pictured above are two items from our local thrift store. The mini-chest is approx. 12" tall, and is painted in gorgeous floral roses. The drawers open for storage. It was a real find, at just $3.00. The mini doll-sized straw hat is approx. 7" wide, and was only .50¢. 'Don't really need these items, but thought they may come in handy some day, lol. Have you been thrift-store shopping lately?

Garden Shabby Straw Hat

Pictured above is a darling little child's straw hat that was purchased from: Too Cute and Girly's Etsy Shoppe. This hat is to coordinate with the dress that I made for The Scientific Seamstress' I Love To Read Sewing Challenge. The cloche shape was very popular in the early Edwardian era. My thought is that the hat is shaped kinda like a flower pot, which suits the book that I chose for the Challenge, The Secret Garden. The roses represent the roses that bloomed in that garden. The shabby/vintage style is quite popular these days. Do you like that style? To see the coordinating floral dress for the Challenge, vivit the post: I Love To Read Sewing Challenge: my entry.