sunday sewing

 Yesterday, I found myself having an impromptu sewing session with my daughter. The stars must have been in alignment because both of our projects turned out beautifully... or maybe it was all of the good thoughts and kind words (we've had in our home) creating positive outcomes everywhere.

 Needless to say, may I introduce our new friend Lucie! Always in love with Erika Harbert's projects, I purchased the new screen printed doll kit from her shop (mikodesign). Lucie was super easy to cut and sew... and very fun to stuff! I'm as in love with her as my daughter is... maybe more because I can appreciate her sweet sophistication. Can't get enough of that charcoal polka dot shirt. Included are patterns for some clothing: skirt, coat, unders, and more... I'm so excited to make a little red woolen coat, but I'll wait for colder months. Erika had slipped in a little piece of  her Parisian motif fabric. It became a lace trimmed A-line skirt. Be still my heart! I think I'm (I mean we) are going to have too much fun dressing her.

We took her for a walk in the tulips...

 She even helped us get ready for lunch!

Then Lucie (who's name has already changed several times!) assisted my daughter in directing me how to make a new pair of pants that were just so.

 Without a pattern, just their guidance and my daughter's steady foot on the sewing machine pedal, we made a new pair of legging/pants for my orange/pink lover... who's growing too quickly out of all of her clothes.

Now, that's happy sewing. Have a great start to the week, friends!