Robert Kaufman Lawn update
People keep asking about the durability of the new Robert Kaufman lawn (that I clearly rave about constantly, else why would so many people ask)… early in May, I made this dress for the Bean. so 2 months later, it’s still unhemmed, (though I did manage to iron it today before she put it on) I haven’t even needed to trim strings off the bottom! it’s gracefully withstood all the tumbling, jumping, spinning, etc (and all the subsequent washings and dryings), and still gets complements every time she wears it in public. So it’s super durable. and soft. (and the...
Read MoreValentine dress for the Bean
working the kinks out of another dress idea… this is the second attempt. the first went prefectly, but I had no pattern, and didn’t write anything down… recreating is always harder than just winging it… luckily, she’s cute no matter what. fabric is RK pomegranate and some soon-to be released hearts (scraps from when I worked on this quilt). The fabric totally makes this not-quite-perfect version A-OK in her...
Read Morea BUNCH of Sailor Pants for D
The boy-o put in a request for lots more sailor pants, which I love for summer, because a) they cover his knees so he gets cut up less, b) they look really stinkin’ cute on him. Right? I cut out a big pile on Sunday, and sewed a lot yesterday, so today he has 5 new pairs. All are Robert Kaufman fabrics… the top is a nice light weight denim, then Essex Linen, then navy, burgandy, forrest Twill. (love this stuff, super strong, but not too heavy for littles) All the pants have bright, semi-coordinating RK scraps (leftover from making this quilt) for the waistbands and pocket...
Read MoreLondon Calling quilt….
Robert Kaufman is making some AMAZINGLY soft fabric, (lawn) with BEAUTIFUL floral prints (London Calling). When I felt it pre-spring-market, I asked if I could design a quilt with it, because it’s SO soft and nice… I finally got the chance, and even got to hand quilt it. I’ve NEVER felt such a cuddly quilt before. It’s as soft as the viole that everyone raves about, but stronger. The weave of the fabric is tighter. It’s amazing. like working with silk. SO AWESOME. All the solids I used in the quilt were lawn (white, pink and raffia) The back is a lawn solid,...
Read MoreBaby Crockett!
Ok, little dude, feel free to come any time now. (or go ahead and wait the full six more weeks, whichever you prefer).You have an outfit! Hat: thanks to my awesome friend Alissa, Shirt and Pants, made of Robert Kaufman Essex Linen scraps from D’s costume. (shirt is Newborn Kimono shirt from Purl Bee, pants are newborn baby pants from Made by...
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