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6th birthday ?! Time flies. She will look like a little princess, it's gorgeous.
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7628This is just beautiful ~ so sweet and delicate. I especially love the two-colored ribbon.
148Chris- Sorry I missed this when you had first posted- This is such a beautiful twirly dress that most young girls would just love to pieces. I am sure this was a big hit along with the full petticoat to go under it, which makes them feel like a little princess would. Great choice of pattern and materials. So glad you are doing better than you had been health wise, and hoping this next procedure will give even more relief to you. Thank you for all your sharing your family with your cute family also. Pam
by pennifold
27 Apr 2016
Thanks so much dear Pam. I've overdone it today visiting Meg and am paying for it now. Love Chris
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85867Beautiful love the colours
by pennifold
25 Apr 2016
Thanks so much for commenting and if I haven't welcomed you, welcome to Cute. Love Chris
704Chris what a stunning little dress fit for a princess. Really like the ribbon to match the whole dress also...Another master piece...love Kerry.
by pennifold
25 Apr 2016
Thanks dear Kerry. Amy said it fits her perfectly. Still haven't seen her in it yet, but as she is now a school girl, she will only get to wear it on weekends for parties etc. Love Chris
25546You really sew such beautiful dresses for your grandchildren. I envy you all who can saw dresses. I wish I live close to you, they I can learn from you:-) Hugs, Mary
by pennifold
25 Apr 2016
Thanks Mary, there is always something new to learn too. I learned how to do the top of the lining so that the zip wouldn't catch. I've been doing it a certain way for years and one of our Sewing Guild ladies is a Design and Technology teacher at our senior Catholic college here in Newcastle (where our children went to school) and she showed me how to do it. I was really chuffed. Little tricks of the trade are always wonderful to learn. Love Chris
11452You have been making the most beautiful dresses for your granddaughters and this one is gorgeous too, love it!
Hugs, Lidia
78093My Gosh Chris Ophelie sure is growing and is going to love her new dress, it is gorgeous!!
Hugs n love, me
by pennifold
14 Apr 2016
Thanks Meg, I can't wait to see it on her. Amy loved it when she was here on Sunday. Hope you are feeling better, love Chris
122864very pretty Chris
by pennifold
14 Apr 2016
Thanks Monika, can't wait to give it to her tomorrow. She is having an ice-skating party at 4.30 till 6.30. I'm making a big fruit platter for the adults and Amy will make a Zucchini slice without the bacon as a couple of her friends are vegetarians. Now that Ophelie is at school she only gets to wear pretty dresses at parties etc. Love Chris
23579Chris-this is the cutest ever. Love how the bodice is shaped. I would have started the dress and it would still be sitting waiting for me to be in the mood--HeHe.
by pennifold
edited 14 Apr 2016
Hi Patty, thanks for commenting. Yes, I just love this dress and have made a few of them over the past few years. The pattern goes from a 1 to a size 12, love Chris
18308This is such a beautiful twirling dress! I love your use of colors and fabrics, and the ribbons are all just perfect and fun! She will LOVE it.
Chris, I am so sorry I missed that you have been ill. I guess that must have happened while I have been recovering from my surgery. What happened? I'm glad you are getting better. I'm also just getting back to my machines. Love you, Jan
by pennifold
11 Apr 2016
Thanks Jan, yes, I can just see Ophelie in this. We will be with her on Friday so I'll get some pictures if I can. And yes, I was ill whilst you were recovering from your surgery. I've had Trochanteric Bursitis on the top of my right thigh. It was near the Gluteus Minimus muscle two away from the hip bone! I'm going into hospital again on Thursday for another Caudal block to help relieve some of the pressure, feeling so much better than I did a few months ago though. I'm hoping you are doing better too, I've seen what you've had to go through. God bless you, love Chris
by hightechgrammy
12 Apr 2016
I have had bursitis in that exact location, so I know how bad that can hurt. I hope you will get the relief you need soon. You have too much to do to mess around with pain. I found out today I have severe carpal tunnel and Dupuytren's contracture in my palm. I think it is a simple day surgery for both! God bless YOU too, Jan
by crazypatchmama
16 Apr 2016
Am praying for healing for both of you, You are such an inspiration for me to carry on. thank you,
596176 already! Wow she will be the bell of the party in this lovely dress!
33350Oh Chris this is a darling pattern! You have chosen lovely fabrics to create this beauty! I do like the bottom hem, that touch of green makes it all the more softer. I am happy to see your getting back to stitching things & I'm sure she will love this one too ~hugs~
by pennifold
11 Apr 2016
Thanks Loralye, she hasn't seen it yet, and I can't wait to see it on her. I'm happy to be back sewing too. Love Chris
299557Love your dress, sew cute. They love twirly skirts.
41781A sweet little dress, Chris, you must show her wearing it. Love the colors, especially the print fabric. Great job, as always-Toogie
by pennifold
10 Apr 2016
Yes, I've noticed, I've been watering this afternoon! Thanks for commenting. Don't worry I'm sure if I don't get a piccie Amy will send me one. They are swapping their working days this Friday to be with Ophelie all day. It's school holidays here at the moment. Kids go back to school around the 26,27th April. Love Chris
109046This is so sweet. She will love it
by pennifold
10 Apr 2016
Hi Sewmum1, Amy popped in today and saw it and LOVED it. Can't wait to see Ophelie in it! Love Chris
13241Adorable. Love the scallop effect. Great job. mk
by pennifold
10 Apr 2016
Thanks so much, yes it's part of the top bodice pattern. Makes it a beautiful dress. You can of course make this in one, two or three fabric choices. I prefer the three as I think it's great for contrast. Love Chris
1334This is so beautiful. I know she will love it. So glad you back to sewing.
18102This is so beautiful. I know she will love it. So glad you back to sewing.
18102What a darling little dress for a 6 year old. Happy Birthday to Ophelie. So glad to hear you are sewing again and getting out and about. Take care. Love and Hugs Lynn.
by pennifold
10 Apr 2016
Thanks Lyn, yes, it's good to be back at the machine, but I have to pace myself! Love Chris
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173580Beautiful job, Chris...I know Ophelie will look gorgeous in this! Hard to believe she will be turning six! How time flies!
314028Such a pretty dress for such a pretty little girl. I'm sure she will twirl for you.
158553This is gorgeous Chris, she will be so pretty and pleased that you made her this, terrific. Nice to see you feeling better and sewing again,
hugs
Michelle
by pennifold
09 Apr 2016
Thanks Michelle, yes, it feels good to be sewing again, but I'm finding I can't do too long a session these days. I've got to learn to pace myself!!!!!!! Love Chris
64451Beautiful dress. I love the full skirts for dresses.
10990Looks Beautiful Chris. I love your colour choices.
by pennifold
09 Apr 2016
Thanks so much Didi, I know Amy will love them, so I hope Ophelie does too. Love Chris
4666She's going to look beautiful. Can I swap a few of your gran girls for a few of my boys, have now small girls to sew for now.. the two are now tweens... so it's bought dresses now
by pennifold
09 Apr 2016
Hi Maria, yes, I hear ya! I don't know how much longer our girls will want Nanna to make their dresses, but I'll do it for as long as I can. Love Chris
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46259610294My how time flies. And what a beautiful dress you have made for the little princess. Take good piccies.
66529Oh Chris, it's a beautiful dress. So girly with the soft pink. She will be delighted. I can't believe your little Ophelie is already 6 years old. Time sure flies by.
by pennifold
09 Apr 2016
Thanks so much - I thought the colours would be gorgeous on her too I know what you mean, I can't believe she will be 6 either. Love Chris
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