Girly stuff

My granddaughter came today and ran off in the little peasant dress I made her before I could get a photo. I asked my daughter to get a photo, so here it is.

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She does love new dresses, but apparently didn’t like having her picture taken.

I don’t have the straps on the jumper yet. I’m waffling between some self-straps and some made of webbing or ribbon. The dress is a light orchid. The jumper is this beautiful wine plaid. They are both made from men’s shirts that came from Goodwill.

Here is the jumper so far.

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Please excuse the wrinkles. I found it under the couch. Like I said, the grandkids were here. I think it needs some dark, wide grosgrain straps and maybe some little rosettes. Suggestions?

Stray Thoughts

I’m watching The Shannara Chronicles on Netflix. I’m three episodes in and liking it a lot. Anyone else into it?

Here is a Spicebush Swallowtail caterpillar that my daughter found on my spicebush. Look at that little snakey face he’s trying to fool us with. Silly caterpillar.

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Isn’t he cute?

This is what they turn into. The picture doesn’t do it justice.

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This is the dainty little strand of jewels that a spider left me the other day from scarlet honeysuckle blossoms.

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This is how my Sophie likes to sleep if she can’t have her nose in the air conditioning vent. Please excuse the boxes. #corgisareweird

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Necessary Wallet

I finished my latest Necessary Clutch Wallet from Emmaline Bags. I love this pattern and this wallet. It has so much room for stuff in such a small place. I carry one to match my Summer purse. I can save all my receipts and store my coupons in one pocket. It will hold my iPhone and change and bills and checks and my Square card reader… so much stuff!

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I mean, look at that. Isn’t that cute? I know. I didn’t match the stripes, but I would have had to waste fabric and I have a really hard time with that. I love the fabric. It looks like tiles. It’s so bright and cheerful! Isn’t that pattern great?

Look at all these pockets.

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There are lots of card slots for credit/debit cards, gift cards, business cards, etc. The fabric is Fiesta Tiles Royal which you can find here. I have on affiliation with Fabric.com, just a customer.

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I made the coin pocket in a bright coral orange so I can see inside easily.

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This is the outside of the wallet opened up.