Loving all the reports from the festival for Sasha in the UK.  I had to be content with my lovely new book  on Sasha clothes that luckily came the week of the festival so I could have a taste of Sasha lore.
One evening I spent cutting out copies from huge sheets from Kinkos so I could save the originals and have put them in a notebook for future use.
I had requests for sundresses for Sasha out of the London fabric so here are some samples of these.  I also found a companion British fabric in navy and red with symbols of the UK on it so made a dress out of that.   We have the London Summer Olympics to celebrate next so the UK print is relevant for most of the summer and some of us are just Anglophiles... hope that is the right word .... lovers of all things British. 
Take a peek and if you are interested in ordering please don't hesitate to order before my stash runs out or request a different print if you Sasha needs a sundress.
Welcome home to all the Sashas and their Mom's

I found the most delightful London themed fabric quite by accident at a favorite quilt store. Of course my main rasson was to pick up a new sewing machine attachment and exit the store without adding even more to my fabric stash but this one fabric caught my attention. I immediately thought of the Sasha Festival in the UK this year and thought what great shirts the scaled print would make. Then after filling orders for the short sets, I've had requests for Sasha herself so I made a few outfits for her to model. Most unfortunately my Sashas won't be attending but they'll have to celebrate Sasha love from home and on the Sasha groups on Yaoo this year. Having to go back and buy more of the fabric to complete orders, the clerks kindly pointed out a second fabric with a similar theme in bright dark blue, well couldn't hardly pass that up so now more choices. Incidently if you go to www.libertyjane and go the BFC pattern tab I've discovered the tank top pattern works for Sasha. You might check out the few other free patterns there also.... Oh main thought here was the tank top pattern was FREE to download. Probably should have started with that point. I was actually trying to fit a Kish Chrysalis doll and the pattern was too big for her. The joy of having dolls of every size is the 'oops' turnouts will fit someone in the collection. Is that a good rational for having dolls of all sizes or not? Let me show you some of the London print outfits I've come up with here on my blog. Hope everyone is having a great Memorial Day weekend. check my picturetrail site for more Sasha, Gregor and Baby Sasha clothes www.picturetrail.com/sashagarden

I've been sewing a bit for my Sashas lately and they requested lacy undergarments. So I searched my stash and made them lacy camisoles to go with lace trimmed cotton knit panties. I've made a few to sell so if you are interested please email for availability.

Knitting binge and Unfinished Projects

My vow for the new year was to finish or at least make a dent in my unfinished project pile. Well, there are a few piles, one of Sasha clothes, one of quilt tops, and assorted 'other' projects. I am so good at starting a new endeavor. Not so good at following through.
So I started on the knitting for Sasha. A few required only ends tucked in or neckline ribbing or in a few cases sleeves added on. It's a good thing, as dear Martha Stewart would say , to have that feeling you've finished something. The mystery is why I don't strive for that more often. It's just so much more fun to start on a new project. There are just so many wonderful ideas and so little time. I'm sure I'm not the only one that feels that way. What are you working on this winter?
Central Illinois weather offered its usual dull drab overcast day and an oppurtunity to photograph some of the sweaters. So here are some photos for you to look over.

Autumn Sewing

Fall weather brings a major shift if the fabrics to choose out of the stash. I'm determined to not add to the overwhelming array of fabrics I've collected with quilting and sewing for Sasha. Fall colors are some of my favorite hues and I'll post a dress I've made last week for Sasha. It is also on Etsy at www.etsy.com\dollynurse. As usual I have more sewing ideas than time but it is such a pleasant stress releaser. I'm anxious to delve into the corduroys I've saved.
If interested in the dress please let me know
swessel@mchsi.com

Cool summer days cont'd

Just an additon to the last post. I've posted a photo of the Baby and Toddler Esther black and white print rompers. Sold as a set. Shoes not included. Cute combination for a Sasha family photo.
Set is $30

Cool air

We have cool un-humid air this morning.. the windows are open and the cats are loving the window sills. I have a few more clothes to post. It is the snap and button sewing that slows me down. I always put that off until the last moment.
Here is a cute Sasha Sister Summer set. The lovely sandals are not for sale.
Please email swesssel@mchsi.com for questions or purchases.