Instead of spending all of my time in the studio this weekend, I spent half of my time in the garden...and on the deck.  This is where I like to sit and dream up new projects.  I also made an ipad cover and a skirt.  But, I spent most of my time here "fluffling" the deck. 

I made a chandelier for my deck as well.  Here it is all lit up at night.  It is made of candle holders and Christmas lights.

Maura's dress for Ella Grace is ready!  Here's the listing in my ETSY shop! 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/101622273/custom-order-hand-smocked-reversible

I made a lot of progress on a custom dress for Baby Ella today.  It is hanging now as I always let a dress hang overnight before hemming and topstitching.  This is the front.  I had to cut the bodice apart and insert a smocked American flag panel that I made

Here is the smocked panel prior to cutting the bodice apart and inserting the panel.

Almost finished.  This dress is reversible.  The reverse side is an adorable red seersucker micro polka dot.

A closeup of my smocked flags.

I made the pattern this morning.

Here is my weekend project.  I can't wait to get started on a patriotic criss cross dress for a sweet baby girl.  Her mom contacted me on ETSY and has been enjoying designing the dress with me.  It will have a smocked panel with American flags on one side.  The best part...ruffled bloomers!  I think those are so adorable.  I'll post pictures as I go.