Preparing for a flood has put a damper on many of my baby preparations. The kid's room has become our storage room to secure all of our belongings upstairs. Dexter hasn't been able to transition into his big boy bed, I haven't been able to get her clothes as ready as I had hoped because they are stored in a box for a quick grab in case of evacuation. The list could go on, but I'll stop. I did get some projects finished for her though. One of my biggest heartaches, was not having her blessing dress. I had this scenario in my mind where we told to evacuate and I forgot to grab the pattern and supplies to make her dress. It broke my heart! While we were in the "risky" waiting game of the flood waters arrival, I worked hard to get her dress completed. I'm proud to say, that this is the first time I followed a real pattern, deciphered it, and sewed it, all on my own and it wasn't a flop! I think it turned out beautiful.
The front
bottom detail
Back
Close up of the front
Close up of the back
I have a little rose I am planning on putting on the front, top but I haven't decided where. I love it! It is so sweet and simple. Ashton was quite picky about this dress, (not long, not slippery, the list goes on...) but this made the cut :).
I also made a blanket for her. That was finished a while ago, but I hadn't gotten around to blogging about it. It is actually the second blanket, but I scrapped the first one because I didn't like the material I had chosen. I found the brown material with the vining flowers on it and new it was for her.
I also hand quilted it. I had no idea what I was doing, but I enjoyed every minute of it. I think it turned out well. Here is a picture of the back so you can see the quilting better. (Dex needed to be in a picture)
And in case you didn't catch it, we are naming her Juliette. We aren't sure of a middle name yet, but Juliette is certain. Ashton calls her JJ (Juliette Jenks) already and Dexter has taken to calling her Baby JJ. It's pretty cute.
4 comments:
Way to go, Ali! You are such a great Mom and homemaker. Both are adorable. Everything will turn out as it should.
I've seen the quilt and love it. I'm so excited about the dress! How beautiful. You are amazing! If we ever have a girl I'll either have to buy it or commission you to make it!:) Ashton's requirements are funny, but I get it because he doesn't want her slipping out of their hands! Can't wait to see it on her.
You are my amazing daughter...I am so proud of your accomplishments..It has given you something to worry about besides the water....that is good...Can't wait to get there when she is born! Love ya MOM
Ali! The dress is beautiful! I am slightly jealous of your skills sometimes but then I realize now I can just have you teach me how to do it too. We miss you guys, we need to skype more often because it will probably be awhile until we get to come see you again! Love yuh! Oh btw, the quilting looks fabulous too, great job!
Love, Alissa
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