I have had quite a few orders to get out over the last few months...and have really enjoyed each one.  My dad died in June, and I find that my grief is somewhat helped by spending time quietly making beautiful things.  Daddy took great interest in the little patriotic smocked dress I completed the week before he died (pictured on this blog).  It made me feel so proud to know he was proud of me.  Here is the latest creation from the studio.  This is a newborn size smocked bishop gown.  It will be the going-home-from-hospital gown for a little girl in NC whose mother is so anxiously awaiting her birth.  I can't wait to see the new baby in her first dress.  It's amazing to be a part of the etsy community because it lets me be a special part of so many special days in the lives of people I don't even know.  That makes me feel connected, somehow.  Pictured above is the full view of the dress.

Here is the silk organza bow closure in the back.

A close-up of the pouf sleeve and smocking.

Center neckline and smocking detail