Thursday, October 31, 2013

Fall for Cotton


Butterfly Earrings: Butterfly Garden when Hubby proposed
Butterfly Necklace: 18th birthday gift from Hubby - we were only dating then :o)
Ruby Brooch: Gift from Grandmother
Butterfly Ring: Gift from Hubby the day our first Son was born
Shawl: Crocheted by Hubby's Grandmother
Dress: Self Made (Butterick 5708)
Petticoat: Self Made
Vintage Green Snakeskin heels: Gift from Little Sister

This dress is the result of participating in my first ever sew along.  Lucky Lucille and Tasha hosted Fall for Cotton.  I knew just what I wanted to sew.  I have had this Fall cotton for ages!  Every year when Fall rolled around I'd say, "I'm going to use that gorgeous fabric THIS year!"  Well this was just the kick in the pants I needed to finally get to it.

I gave Hubby a big Thank You hug and kiss after this photo shoot.  As we were pulling into our drive I said how I liked the fluffy weeds grasses for my photos.  Hubby said he liked the gnarled old tree.  I said, "You're not going to be able to get that in there!"  He said, "I take that challenge!"

He succeeded!!!  These may be my favorite blog photos yet.

JJ

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8 comments:

  1. That dress is soooooo pretty!!!! It looks awesome on you and the fabric is GORGEOUS! Nice work :)

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  2. You look absolutely terrific! What a flattering cut on that dress. :)

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  3. The photos are fabulous! That dress is sooo...pretty and you look gorgeous in it! I have a granny shawl just like that, but it's tan....you've inspired me to work it in somewhere. :)
    Debbie
    www.fashionfairydust.blogspot.com

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  4. Such a gorgeous dress and the fabric is perfect for autumn too!

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