The year is coming to an end and I realized that I did stop blogging. There were too many distractions and many family errands in 2019 that kept me busy and away from playing with my “VINTAGE patterns stash” … therefore, there were no ideas to share ☹

Not wanting to end a tradition for having fun during this month, I want to do the “December Give Away” blog …even if I didn’t blog the entire year (!!). This year the “give away” is a size 3T red gingham “Martha” dress with a square collar embroidered with a wreath. The dress has heirloom sleeves and the collar is adorned with Swiss lace.

Please post a positive sentiment about this beautiful season. Your thought could be about family, friends, service and/or compassion, My granddaughter will get your names and choose a winner on Dec 25th
I wish you all, lovely people that I've worked with and who I have met through this endeavor of mine, a beautiful and Happy Christmas, a season full of joy and Buenaventura, as well as rich blessings for the year to come!
With much love,

This months I want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving day! and of course, I also want to share another pattern that I like...one of my favorites for older little girls (5-10 YO).
The pattern is “Style #1031”, a high waist dress with pleated skirt or semi-circular skirt, both alternatives look very pretty.
Enjoy!

Wishing you a very happy Fall, with all the beauty, colors and fun it brings. Thank you to my customers for sharing their lovely pictures and thank you to Pinterest for sharing beautiful art. Enjoy!

School has started and the children are excited and ready to play and learn.
Here I am sharing some ideas of embroidering details on children's clothes. They are fun and not too difficult to do. Enjoy!

While children are out of school for the Summer, moms must think of activities to keep their kids busy and happy. There is something so special about summers filled with library trips, visits to the park, trips to the beach or the grandparents’ house, picnics, play dates, and lots of swimming. Nonetheless, housework and chores go on; and these can also be fun!
Here is my granddaughter helping on the farm while wearing my favorite apron style, vintage Simplicity #7060.
This apron also works as a dress saver for school work, cooking, art, or even household chores as in this case.
Enjoy!

I made the outfit with embroidered cotton seersucker, proper for the summer days and the playful activity of little boys. But if this pattern is made in solid pique with embroidered pockets and worn with a shirt ... it will be a Sunday outfit!
Enjoy!

Finally the nice weather is here, and it’s time to think of walking to fun places like the park, the beach, and the playground. Or, as I prefer, just sit outside and enjoy Mother Nature from the comforts of the porch.
I’ve had all winter to think of summer outfits and I found a vintage pattern that I fell in love with: Simplicity 6894.
Now is the perfect time for it! It is a simple romper. When I made the original pattern, as gorgeous as it was, the buttons made diaper changing a hassle. So I’ve altered it into one piece. I love the way the little girl version looks— it is adorable!

My next post will be the same romper in the little boy version.
Today I want to share with you some of my spring findings: roses from my garden, a nest with 4 robin eggs (check out the beautiful color!) and dogwoods in bloom.

Happy Mother’s Day to all of you who have been blessed with this calling. There is no greater call for a woman. Much Happiness to All!

Spring has arrived, and the children are getting very excited about their Easter activities. During this season I like to spend time with family and celebrate the beauty of this holiday. For those of my friends who don’t celebrate Easter, please enjoy the bounty of beauty all around, from the simple sprouting of plants to the arrival of new babies in the animal kingdom… It is truly a joy to experience the coming of spring.