Miss Dotz Shoppe

Miss Dotz Shoppe...well this little gem is a real work of love! It took hours to cut and applique the zillions...well, not really that many---it just seemed like it...of little pieces on the front of the apron top. It's just the kind of creating I love to do. I so love adding little bits of details...tiny buttons, little bows, hand stitching and the huge splash of color. The top is a deconstructed (that means I took a pattern and changed it to work the way I wanted it to) jumper pattern. I added little eyelets to the side and laced it as a closure.

The fluffly, twirly skirt was a first for me. It was so much fun to construct...I got to go wild and add anything and everything I wanted to it...and I did!

A huge thank you to my sweet friend, Gaby, who drew the fabulous Polkadotz Shoppe for our new group. It was, of course, the inspiration for my new set. Gaby is not only a talented clothing designer, but a gifted artist as well.

Miss B and I went to our little boutique in town and purchased her very first pettiskirt. She's wanted one for a very long time. I actually had good intentions of making one for each of my sweet granddaughters for Christmas, but the fabric is still lying dormant! I even thought I might get one ready for Valentine's Day...still not luck! Well, they both have March birthdays,....

There is absolutely nothing sweeter for a Nanny than watching a granddaughter twirl in the woods in a much cherished pettiskirt. Enjoy and thanks for taking a peek!