I purchased some beautiful chambray at Fabrictopia in San Antonio while I was in Texas visiting my brother (I promise to post more about Fabrictopia later). Anyway, I knew I wanted a shirtdress out of it, but it sat in my stash for a few years. With Spring coming, I decided I’d love to finally… Continue reading Colette Hawthorne Dress
“Come with me And you’ll be In a world of pure imagination Take a look And you’ll see Into your imagination” – Willy Wonka It started with a sweet girl and a birthday. She is a reader and lover of imaginitive stories– the one who made me a Grammy. She owns a very big piece… Continue reading Misthaven & a Special Girl
It’s Friday! Time for my picks my favorite inspiration picks from around the sewing community this week: 1. Joy Bernhardt: Playday Fun – If you have ever watched Joy Bernhardt’s vlog, you know what a genuine, delightful person she is. I stumbled across this video from a few months back of her having a sewing… Continue reading Friday Five 3/15
I was going to post my beautiful new Colette Hawthorne dress this week, but the weather has not been friendly for photographing it. Instead, this week, I thought I would share with you a few of my favorite apps for sewing. I use an iPhone, and I will try, whenever possible in the descriptions if… Continue reading Best Apps for Sewing
Day after day, I am finding new inspiration and ideas. I wanted to share them with you without overwhelming you with a huge list of goodies all at once. So starting this week, every Friday I will share with you the top five things that have either inspired me or blessed me in some way… Continue reading Friday Five 3/8/19
In my years of photographing weddings, no reception song frayed my nerves like “Lady in Red.” Song aside, I love wearing red, so when I thought about a new, crisp Spring coat, I couldn’t help but be drawn to the gorgeous red twill that jumped off the rack at me while going through Hobby Lobby.… Continue reading Lady Grey Coat
A few years ago, I started blogging here at Dorothy’s Daughter, and was very excited to expand it and earn a little spot in the online sewing community. Then November 6, 2016 happened. While playing with my grandchildren and carrying a toy down the stairs, I took a tumble down them that changed my life.… Continue reading Where have I been?
