August 13th, 2009

It’s My Life And I’ll Do What I Want

Last week, I took my little girl to the cloth and craft store. We were on a mission to pick out fun fabrics so that I could sew dress-up outfits for her. My husband and I had promised her a trunk of dress-up clothes for her birthday and she got to decide the colors and patterns.

We were both excited as we combed the aisles picking out the perfect materials. We got tulle and ribbons for a pretty tutu, a yard of beautiful iridescent blue satin with a big pink clip on rose and jeweled trimmings to make a truly fancy skirt, feature boas, lace, sequins and buttons.

It was pure joy! Continue… »

By Inga Wahl