I am craving spring. What else could explain why project #1 is a bright green, short sleeve shirt made out of cotton voile?
The pattern is “Prairie Girl” by Favorite Things, and the fabric is from Anna Maria Horner’s “Little Folks” line of fabric (see link at right under People; she is one of my absolute favorite fabric designers)
Prairie Girl Pattern by Favorite Things
I’ll be making the shirt on the left, although depending on how that comes out, I can certainly see myself continuing on to do a dress or two. Needless to say, based on my last post, I will NOT be making the optional “dickie.”
And here’s the fabric:
Little Folks cotton voile in Meadow, by Anna Maria Horner for Free Spirit Fabrics
Yes, that’s my cat, Zoe. Expect frequent cameos by Zoe in this blog. I can’t help myself; it’s genetic. (A side story: for my one year anniversary of quitting smoking, I bought myself a lovely silver Victorian locket. People who know me well asked, “Are you going to put a picture of Nate in it?” People who know me even better asked, “Are you going to put a picture of Zoe in it?” Sorry dear, the cat wins.)
Work in progress photos to follow…
The Hungry Crafter 
Love the fabric! You’ve inspired me to go digging through my sewing supplies – I think I have a project in there I never started…
I am very impressed that Zoe is not lying on the fabric!
I started quilting this winter…..and gave it up after 2 projects. Too tedious for me. But I am going to sew pillows! Simple and quick gratification. Calming and meditative. Spiritual renewal in the basement.
I’m picturing zoe with cat glasses on knitting a sweater for her people. I’ll stick to working on my Paul Gilbert solos!
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