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.

Summertime Sewing

Sweltering heat here in the Midwest. The flowers and shrubs are loving it as we get an occassional shower also. I've been sewing in my spare time and finishing up some UFO sewing that I've put aside for one reason or another earlier. Here are a few of the finished clothes for Sasha. Keep in mind the Toddler Sasha clothes also fit Baby Sasha.
Feel free to email any questions
swessel@mchsi.com

Summer Nautical Dress

Long waisted cotton dress at ankle length although the photo looks like it is longer. The white hat is trimmed in fabric to match the dress. Great dress for a summer tea. Buttons over snaps for the back closing. Just finished the dress this am while we have a little breather before the forecasted HEAT wave hits us. Any Sashas left in winter clothes are begging for the change to summer light weight ones before the hot weather hits us. Forecasted to be as 'bad' as 1936 which is even before my time!
Still sewing away in my spare time. how about you?