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113280Wonderful job. I have found after years of sewing for young girls the fuller the skirt the happier they seem to be.
2848She's just lovely, and the dress too! Little girls just love to twirl don't they, They're just so precious at that age.
6069Very cute pictures, amazing work on your dress, love the braids below too. What a great idea to get them to stand up!!
by pennifold
29 Sep 2014
Thanks so much, I think Amy is very clever to do the things she does with the girls. Love Chris
23281Adorable Chris, now wonder she wanted to take it home lol. Littlw girls like to show off and what nicer than to show off in this beautiful dress made by Grandma. you must be very proud!
by pennifold
29 Sep 2014
Hi Edith, yes I was very pleased both girls wanted to wear them now. Love Chris
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62459Lovely little one and dress. the floor matches so when when she is dizzy from twirling she can sit on it and pretend she is still going round! :-)
by pennifold
26 Sep 2014
Thanks Leah, yes, everything has a touch of blue in my home! Ophelie just loves getting out on the back deck to watch the birds in the reserve and in our gumtree (at the moment with the Kookaburras in it). Love Chris
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18031One happy child. I would have loved it, too, if it had been mine. This pattern is priceless! Kay
by pennifold
26 Sep 2014
Hi Kay, I think we all one dress that we always loved when we were small. My favourite that Nanna made was a pin spot voile it was white with little red spots like tufts all over it. It had puffed sleeves and a sash to tie a big bow at the back. Fond memories indeed, love Chris
85867Don't be surprised if she still remembers it in 10 or 20 years time. My sister-in-law (20+ yrs older than me) made clothes for my sister and I when Mum was too busy and she was surprised that I could tell her the details of those outfits so many years later. I loved them just as much as Ophelie loves her dress.
by pennifold
26 Sep 2014
Hi Pat, yes, I have fond memories of the things Nanna made for me and other favourite dresses over the years. Love Chris
1941That beautiful smile was well worth it. So precious. The dress is fantastic. And the wonderful memories to last a lifetime. Well done!
by pennifold
26 Sep 2014
I hope she will remember her pretty dresses made by me. I remember the dresses my Nanna used to make when I was a wee lass. Love Chris
6196just adorable, how could you say no to such a lovely little grand daughter, your the best grandma (nana) a grand daughter could wish for. regards Lorraine
by pennifold
26 Sep 2014
Thanks so much Lorraine, you are right, I can't say no to these gorgeous girls. Love Chris
2617Beautiful dress. How much fabric did it take and what type did you use?
by pennifold
25 Sep 2014
You need 2 metres of each fabric! I only ever use cotton for dresses. Our summers are so hot! Love Chris
On the pattern they have all the yardages given for each age up to 12.
29723What a little sweetheart, Ophelie is. The dress is one she will love for a long time. The memories, will be there forever of the dress Nana made.
Can't wait to see Aqualina in hers. Hugs Lynn.
by pennifold
25 Sep 2014
Hi Lyn, Aqualina is wearing hers today - just got a picture from Dana with A wearing it. Love Chris
51302love it, they are so happy to twirl in it LOL great job
by pennifold
25 Sep 2014
Hi Michele, they certainly are. I've just received a picture about half an hour ago from Dana - Aqualina is wearing hers out today to go to the movies with their other Nan and Pop. She has put a little skivvy underneath as it's a bit cool today. Love Chris
17461How cute! Very nice job on the dress and she looks so happy whirling around. Suzanne
by pennifold
25 Sep 2014
Thanks Suzanne, I'm glad I'm only making 2 of these. Michele921 has made 4 or more! Love Chris
111092There is nothing more precious than a little girl in a twirly dress! What pattern did you use?
462507So beautiful. I am pleased you let her take the dress home. She will get so much pleasure wearing it. She must be so proud that she has a Grand Mother who can make her such beautiful dresses. Hugs Shirley
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Hi Shirley, yes the girls love the fact that I make them pretty dresses. Love Chris
52676No wonder she had to take the dress home! You can see how much she loves it! Turned out great!
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Hi Linda, yes certainly loved it. I'll have to drop off Aqualina's to her home today. The kids are off on school holidays on Saturday. Love Chris
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6831The model and the dress are both adorable. Can tell she does love it.
10909So precious! I can tell she is happy with her new dress! You are a wonderful grandmother! Love, Yoriko
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Good morning Yoriko, thanks for commenting. I love what you've been doing with the money card holders. Just saw you did one with the Maple Leaf, clever lady! Love Chris
88650ADORABLE!!! Both the model and the dress...love the twirl!
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Thanks Kim, she certainly was chuffed when she put it on and danced around. Love Chris
313835What a great Grandma. I am jealous. I only have a boy, but a very dear one. But what the work you put into the dress.
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Thanks Helen! It's all in the details isn't it? I loved Michele921's dresses that she made and that's why I bought the pattern. Love Chris
2753She will be twirling and twirling. She is adorable and so happy with grandmas creation.
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Hi Angie, yes she loves Nanna's dresses and I try to make them a few each year. They are growing up so quickly though! Love Chris
109762Can you blame her - of course she wants it now and wants to wear it to some parties!!! I have a feeling when her friend's mothers see this masterpiece - you will be getting some calls wondering if you will take orders!!!! Ophelie loves it!! Hugs, Laura*
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Hi Laura, well I know of 2 of Amy's girlfriends who will comment and be envious. I don't make clothes for anyone other than my family, unless it's a real plea! Haven't had to as yet! Love Chris
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2326Gorgeous little grand in a stunning dress! Beautiful work, Chris!!! Hugs and ***4all***
13214I think the smile says it all. Love this dress, I have 3 ggd's that would love it. you did a great job grandmother!
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Hi Sandy, yes, the smile says it all! Well, if you are going to make them I'd suggest you put all the fabrics together and cut them out at the one time! Thanks for the comment about our back deck. I love blue and our whole home is blue and cream. Trevor painted the back in a blue deck paint which actually has a nice sheen to it. Love Chris
41781oh , I love to see that happy face and gorgeous dress, Great idea she can wear it now already. let her wear it when she can, it's so adorable, better wear it often, before she she's grown too much.
Thank you for making me smile too :)
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Thanks Gerry, yes, I thought the same. We have long summery type days starting soon anyway. Our daylight saving time starts next weekend - the first weekend in October and finishes March next year! So if they can get a lot of wear out of it I'd rather let them wear them now. Love Chris
740174I there is one thing I have learned Chris it's if made before Christmas don't let them see it. They want it now and you can't say no. LOL Beautiful is Ophelie and happiness is emanating from her in every direction. Hugs Lillian
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
So true! She just loved it and of course when she saw Aqualina's hanging up she wanted stars too in her dress. I told her no, I had made hers first and that was what her Mummy asked for. She accepted that answer, thankfully! Then she proceeded to twirl and twirl! Love Chris
145789Too much fun! That's what I would have done, too.
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Definitely, she just went round and round in circles, till I got dizzy! Well, you were right Jerrilyn, both girls wanted them NOW!!!!! So I relented and let Ophelie take hers home. I'll drop off Aqualina's sometime later today (Thursday 25th September) Love Chris
158553Beautiful photos! You can feel her excitement and see her happiness! Great job!
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Thanks for commenting Jo - she was excited and had to take the dress straight away, couldn't wait till Christmas time. Love Chris
23577Ohhhh Ophelie is so lovely and the dress is beautiful. Excelent work
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7428Oh so cute! You have done a beautiful job! She looks so happy, and her mad hair is adorable! Hugs, Suzanna
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Thanks so much Suzanna, I just love making girl's dresses. Her hair is going to be a Unicorn today! Love Chris
18073Oh Well done Chris, she looks so happy and it looks beautiful on her. What lucky little girls they are to have such a clever Nan. xxxx
466678092Just wanted to add Ophelie's mad hair day picture yesterday (Tuesday) she has another one tomorrow and she is going to be a unicorn! Love Chris
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24 Sep 2014
I love it. How in the world did she get her braids to stand up like that?/Lillian
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Hi Lillian, my put pipe cleaners in there! Can't wait to see today's effort - she is going to be a Unicorn! Love Chris
234253These photos are so precious and tell the story. Look at her glowing with love and pride. She will certainly be the hit of the parties this year. Chris, it was worth every minute of work to make this beautiful dress.
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Thanks Karen, I can't wait to see it with the full petticoat under it too. Amy told me there are going to be a lot of her friends who would want one! I hope they aren't expecting me to make them. What I should do is get someone to cut out the swirls, they take to longest to do. Love Chris
168893One happy little girl in the very beautiful dress her Nana has made her. I am not surprised that she (and her mum) don't want to wait for Christmas to be able to wear it
by pennifold
24 Sep 2014
Hi Caroline, she certainly was happy with it as was Aqualina yesterday when she saw Ophelie's dress. I explained to Aqualina that hers was a bit different, but she didn't mind. Of course when Ophelie saw Aqualina's dress she wanted stars in hers too!! Kids!!!! I told her I'm not making another one in a hurry! Love Chris
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