Tuesday, March 5, 2013

how to turn around a gray day

Yesterday was one of those days. I don't know why...but work was long, all of my muscles hurt, the skies were gray and I couldn't wait to get home. In fact, I called JR as I was leaving and declared I was changing into my pajamas as soon as I walked through the door.  And I would be making dinner in my pajamas.

So that's just what I did...I made a big batch of chicken taco soup and a small batch of warm chocolate pudding. Then I watched television while knitting a fat red cozy pair of socks.

Oh, and I finished this project...proceeds go into my Serger Fund.

This is McCall's 6065. Yup, commissioned by a friend for her granddaughter's birthday.

I used two complementary quilting cottons. The floral reminds me of sheets from the 70's.
It has the cutest details. Gathered patch pockets:

an underskirt with a flouncy ruffle:

and my own extra somethin' somethin' just to be sure it tipped the scales toward adorable cuteness:

And, of course, there had to be a matching dress for her doll.

There.  Now, how in the world can a Monday get any better than this? If that little set of dresses just doesn't bring out the happy.

Tomorrow, I make a fun colored skirt for myself!

Posted by Lynneb at 7:07 PM

16 comments:

  1. AndreaMarch 5, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    So bright and sunny, cute dresses! Chocolate pudding and sewing, sounds like a great evening. :-)

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  2. Amanda S.March 5, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Super cute! I always love to see a matching doll dress. I am sure those days are coming for me. My daughter ADORES dolls and she is only 2!

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  3. PatriciaMarch 5, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    The dress is adorable - I know the little girl will love it, not to mention the matching doll's dress. I would love a grand-daughter to sew for - guarantee she would get one dress per week!

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  4. Lisa H.March 5, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    It is such a delightful dress. I love the little flower embellishment.

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  5. velosewsMarch 5, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    These are both too cute.

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  6. Sarah LizMarch 5, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    The little dress is so sweet and happy - I agree, it has to brighten anyone's day - wonderful as a birthday dress. I empathise with the aches and pains - it is a credit to you that you completed the dress - bet the red socks aren't bad either!

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  7. prttynpnkMarch 6, 2013 at 4:00 AM

    Oh, i love the under skirty ruffle business- how adorbs and fun to sew!!!

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  8. PattyMarch 6, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Perfect medicine for a blah day....just what the doctor ordered!

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  9. LoriMarch 6, 2013 at 4:17 AM

    Sounds like a perfect pj night. The dress is adorable, your friend will be thrilled as will the serger fund.

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  10. KarinMarch 6, 2013 at 7:10 AM

    Adorable! I love pink and orange together in a print, it is so zingy!
    Just what you need:-)

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  11. kathy bMarch 6, 2013 at 1:54 PM

    I Love it . The pockets are what makes it. The little girl who wears it could put her dolly in that pocket

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  12. CarolynMarch 6, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    HAHA!! the spam comment above is hilarious!!

    Lynneb, you are gorgeous. Dinner and knittingin your PJ's sounds like heaven! ANd pink and orange in one lovely dress is an adorable combination :)

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    1. LynnebMarch 7, 2013 at 6:02 AM

      Oh NO!!! I didn't even see that! I just don't know how to manage all the spam and still make it easy for people to leave comments...FRUSTRATING!

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  13. gwensewsMarch 7, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    Sounds like you had a perfect winter day. That little dress is just adorable!

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  14. AnonymousMarch 9, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    What a sweet, fun dress! Great job!

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  15. SheilaMarch 11, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Totally Adorable.

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