tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post2389209283315196550..comments2024-03-13T17:04:48.944-07:00Comments on Sweet Pea and Pumkins: A fairy tale fit for a Princess!Sharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06928037550588043018noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-52558495842300504952013-04-18T13:57:25.249-07:002013-04-18T13:57:25.249-07:00Oh,my! This dress is just gorgeous! I love the s...Oh,my! This dress is just gorgeous! I love the smocking, the color, the sleeves, the big contrast bow, and the full skirt with that pretty trim. I am impressed that you forged on and combined patterns and proceeded without the kit you desired. The dress will be a keepsake for her own children some day. Lovely work!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00934520412742387153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-65822391569926743392013-04-17T22:22:33.649-07:002013-04-17T22:22:33.649-07:00Wow! This is truly amazing. I Ann so amazing that ...Wow! This is truly amazing. I Ann so amazing that you went ahead and did it despite the sewing kit frustrations. You did an incredible job modifying a different pattern to get a similar look. I love it so much and I am amazed by your smocking. your hand stitching puts mine to shame (http://shaffer-sisters.blogspot.com/2013/04/concentric-circle-dress.html)<br />-Al @ Shaffer SistersShaffer Sistershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06210885616951550129noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-57151694351621531452013-04-17T20:27:02.389-07:002013-04-17T20:27:02.389-07:00Beautiful smocking. You have created a garment to...Beautiful smocking. You have created a garment to keep. Wouldn't it be fun to see her daughter wearing that dress one day?<br />DeborahDeborah Devinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05291271325757182112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-54218238247374302142013-04-17T14:38:36.310-07:002013-04-17T14:38:36.310-07:00The dress is so pretty, good job! :)The dress is so pretty, good job! :)Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05220808620051510751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-28215713607237804642013-04-16T12:23:15.916-07:002013-04-16T12:23:15.916-07:00Wow! That smocking and the hem are gorgeous(!) as...Wow! That smocking and the hem are gorgeous(!) as is your model. :)Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03882596439110061970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-39165756008275595872013-04-15T21:15:42.391-07:002013-04-15T21:15:42.391-07:00Darling dress! I love all the pretty details!Darling dress! I love all the pretty details!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17013357316895115533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-58624620362041736372013-04-13T10:19:58.924-07:002013-04-13T10:19:58.924-07:00Thank you! I think I'll have to make one more ...Thank you! I think I'll have to make one more in different colors for her. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928037550588043018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-81165284592862537292013-04-13T10:19:26.276-07:002013-04-13T10:19:26.276-07:00Thank you! I haven't tried those yet. The bull...Thank you! I haven't tried those yet. The bullion ones seemed so hard to do and not flatten the pleats. I'll have to try them. :) Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928037550588043018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-40464204719848905832013-04-13T10:18:16.501-07:002013-04-13T10:18:16.501-07:00Oh thank you so much! I am not as good as you at t...Oh thank you so much! I am not as good as you at the smocking. I can tell you that this will go in frame on the wall after she out grows it. ; )Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928037550588043018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-10205692639186394662013-04-13T10:17:03.311-07:002013-04-13T10:17:03.311-07:00Thank you Carol! Sweet pea has been wearing this e...Thank you Carol! Sweet pea has been wearing this every time she watches her princess shows. I think this is the best complement I could get from her. : ) Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928037550588043018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-51251989827128314532013-04-13T10:15:53.100-07:002013-04-13T10:15:53.100-07:00Thank you, I couldn't be happier with the resu...Thank you, I couldn't be happier with the results of this dress. I feel like such a beginner at smocking. I think I just need to make a few more smocked outfits for the little ones. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06928037550588043018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-37168918334647005812013-04-10T11:28:04.690-07:002013-04-10T11:28:04.690-07:00What a beautiful version of the dress - and such a...What a beautiful version of the dress - and such a cute princess you have as well. :)KathyDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376905060751881570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-81385458644448001162013-04-10T09:51:24.659-07:002013-04-10T09:51:24.659-07:00This is WONDERFUL! You did such a great job of co...This is WONDERFUL! You did such a great job of combining the two patterns! And I have EXACTLY the same problem with bullions on pleats. Have you ever tried cast-on flowers? I find those to be easier than the bullions.Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-25796180602782969052013-04-08T16:13:33.575-07:002013-04-08T16:13:33.575-07:00Wow, Sharon!! I agree with Ana Sofia...this one is...Wow, Sharon!! I agree with Ana Sofia...this one is an heirloom that you should keep forever. I am so impressed with your smocking skills.:)Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538128071032666452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-84015811284850362982013-04-06T04:15:39.260-07:002013-04-06T04:15:39.260-07:00Hi Sharon, this one is beautiful, a true princess ...Hi Sharon, this one is beautiful, a true princess dress just truly fitting for your own sweet princess! I am very impressed by the wonderful smocking and the lovely big bow at the back. Fantastic!Naturally Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999271127735997770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3040639308285301407.post-73649658677845460832013-04-06T02:37:43.928-07:002013-04-06T02:37:43.928-07:00I'm so speechless!
it's a stunning dress!...I'm so speechless! <br />it's a stunning dress! You did an amazing job with the smocking and all the tiny details (and it's even more impressive considering all the other gorgeous clothes you did for Easter. You're amazing!!)<br />This one will be a keeper for future generations! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com