A Dress for Novemeber

grey dress

This is the dress I made for a wedding in Door County Scott and I went to last weekend.  It is Simplicity number 3777 and I used Moda cotton for the body and some Denyse Schmidt for the trim.  I was having trouble finding a dress that was orange or grey or both so I decided to make this one.  The printed fabric is my most favorite pattern ever  and I try to snatch some up when I can. 

grey dress

Grey is usually my base color for everything.  I love it- it makes me feel warm and snestled in fall and winter months.  My heart is happy and calm when wrapped in grey.  I just add colors as the seasons change.  November is grey and orange for me.

grey dress

This month is already moving fast.  Ten days until my birthday and fifteen days until Thanksgiving, which I will be hosting at my house this year.  The lists have already started flying.  I'm taking some time off of work the days before so I will be making soap, candles, and balms for the holidays that weekend in hopes of having them on the website after Thanksgiving.  We'll see... I'm not the one who is building the site so I have to fit into his schedule.  Love you Dear. 

grey dress

But this week and next I think I will be sprucing things up around the house.  New pillow and ottoman covers from thrifted sweaters, a fall/winter bag, a table runner, knitted scarves and squares for a blanket, some holiday aprons, baby and birthday gifts, and not to mention cleaning.  Lets see if I can get it all done! 

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Posted by holly
on : Wednesday November 07, 2007 at 17:58

oooh giiirrrl. heart this dress on you. it turned out awesome! you are a rockstar craftswoman. the colors are perfect together.

after this post i have just one question: how many lists to you have right now? smiley face.
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the dress...

Posted by tiffany
on : Wednesday November 07, 2007 at 19:15

it's so lovely! so very very lovely!
i've stumbled upon your blog and am looking forward to reading your archives! you make soap? you have a shop? oh my... and, the holidays will be here before we know it!
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Posted by Pam kittymorning
on : Wednesday November 07, 2007 at 20:42

THE DRESS IS WONDERFUL and looks like the perfect fit!
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dress

Posted by Theresa
on : Wednesday November 07, 2007 at 22:45

Andria... that dress is absolutely darling. You are so creative!
With all the little projects you are doing, I can't wait to see what my Christmas present will be!!! You are the best gift of all though!

Love, Momma Olson
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beautiful

Posted by Nicole
on : Saturday July 12, 2008 at 22:30

Hello, :)
I really love this dress you made and the scarf in a different entry. You are very beautiful, and feel quite sweet and lovely through your words and self portrayal. I am going about late online at night while my family is out of town. I am getting married in about a month and a half, and I am making my wedding dress and the neck and top of this dress are the most inspiring image I've seen this evening.
Love to you, I hope you are well.

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