This weekend was cold, dark, and wet. Only now, after four days, is the sun even attempting at peaking through the clouds. I have to say, the dreariness was a welcome excuse to indulge in the comforts of home. 
To celebrate our laziness, we drank hot cocoa, made brownies, snuggled with our favorite picture books under a newly thrifted afghan, and I even caught the sewing bug.
Yep, I just completed three twirly skirts for Ms. Bea. She's out at the library sporting her polka dot one as I type this. But the other two are here beside me, eagerly awaiting some warm weather, and little girl wear.
I think these little outfits will look smashing with some sweet saltwater sandals, and a bonnet, or a sun hat! Sometimes I still can't believe I have a sweet little girl in which to sew for.
I'm off to make bread and soup. Yes, I know, that's something I should have done during the cozy soup weather, but my hands were busy elsewhere. C'est la vie!
Happy Spring!
PS: Linking up with Amanda at The Habit of Being.
LOVE the skirts!! maybe i can brush up my sewing skills by the time sarah b. is old enough to wear a twirly skirt! and soup and bread sound so comforting...enjoy!
Posted by: amanda {the habit of being} | March 11, 2012 at 12:58 PM
Twirly skirts are about the easiest thing one can sew up, I believe. Seriously, if you can cut a rectangle and sew three straight lines, you shouldn't have a problem. Well worth it!
Posted by: Nichole | March 11, 2012 at 02:53 PM
Love those twirly skirts! Sew sew sew for that little girl! My girl is almost 12 and now we sew together, her taste has become a bit persnickity at times, but who can blame a girl who knows what she likes. BTW I have discovered that charm packs can make really fun twirly skirts! Give it a try.
Posted by: angie | March 12, 2012 at 08:44 AM
Nichole, I think you *know* I'm seriously challenged when it comes to crafting, do you think even I could make a twirly skirt for my youngest? I do actually own a sewing machine...I wouldn't have a clue about how do it though...
Posted by: mamaUK | March 12, 2012 at 01:09 PM
You could totally make a little skirt for L and for K. There's so many tutorials out there for skirts, but basically you cut 2 rectangles, sew the two sides together to make a front and back of the skirt, hem it, and add elastic. They look way cuter than they are easy (if that makes any sense).
Posted by: Nichole | March 12, 2012 at 03:42 PM
Sweet! I look forward to the day that Bea and I sew together! She's been embroidering on burlap and I adore watching her use a needle and thread. I also love that she's still so young that no matter what I make for her,she is happy as a lark about it.
Posted by: Nichole | March 12, 2012 at 03:46 PM
~wonderful skirts and fabric too!!
I enjoy your compostition af the photographs,
happy weekend:0)
Posted by: Natasha | March 16, 2012 at 06:32 AM
Thank you Natasha! Making little girl clothes and photography are two of my great loves!!
Posted by: Nichole | March 16, 2012 at 03:04 PM