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Friday, May 27, 2011

Farmers Market Dresses

Finally: a finished project! Two little pillowcase dresses made from a thrifted bedsheet for my two sweet girls. I actually used a pattern, but this tutorial pretty much sums up the project, and it's easy as can be and super cute (the only difference is that I used ribbon instead of elastic at the top).

It's so nice to have a Friday morning farmer's market in the area: our local farmers market is amazing, but super busy on Saturday morning, and Friday morning feels like just the right time to go down and find some treats.

Of course I have two helpers that guide me in my selection process.

And help carry the loot.
Somehow, the bakery stand seems to be a favorite. Strawberry rhubarb pie, anyone?

And this little Lily has a way of finding every single sample basket. I think I caught her taking two!


I must say, a little effort goes a long way with these girls of mine: whenever I make them anything, they treasure it, no matter how elementary my endeavor. A squeal of delight upon waking up to a newly sewn dress is just the encouragement I need.

9 comments:

Sarah Jane said...

Adorable.
Have a great long weekend!

Melissa said...

Super adorable, indeed! I shared this post with your fellow high school alumnus & his wife over on YoungHouseLove. Her response: "Obsessed! Thanks for sharing. xo, s"

Your lovely ladies look even lovelier in their floral pillow cases :) Happy Memorial Day weekend!

Anna said...

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE! And the pigtails? Have mercy!

Adele said...

Thanks, ladies! Melissa, I just got some inspiration from YHL for Lily's quilt! Have a wonderful long weekend.

Ms. T. said...

Found the blog via FB. So, so lovely, Adele. Couldn't be more thankful to have your lovely family in our life!

Michelle

Anonymous said...

Love the dresses and oh how I remember that crazy farmers market. I miss is a lot.

Adele said...

Hi Michelle! So nice to bump into you here. :-) And Annie, you were the original inspiration for the dress-- do you remember that dress you made for Zosia? XO

Anabelle said...

Very nice blog! I love your pictures and the spirit of your blog!

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Anonymous said...

So beautiful!
I love finishing things at night and have my little one wake up to find them.
Your girls are adorable - good luck for number three!