The snow came.  It lasted only a few minutes.  It was beautiful and quick.  Then the sun came out.  There was no sledding, barely a chance to put on mittens and run outside.  Despite my disappointment, I’m looking forward to spring, to playing outside, to summer clothes, to outdoor projects, to warm sunshine. 

I created this dress in a frenzy of sewing late one night.  I wanted to use some of the lace that I found last year at my little local antique shop.  I embellished the knot dress pattern a bit and added the lace all the way around the bottom.  I also added some vintage trim around the top of the bodice.  By securing the straps in the front of the bodice and adding buttonholes in the back, the knot dress easily transforms into this alternate style.  I love that, by tying the bow in the back, the front of the dress has extra room for a pretty flower.  It reminds me of a little burst of sunshine.  I struggled with the finishing touches, but once I put the blue ric rac up top and the little white ruffle on the seam between fabric and lace around the bottom, I knew it was perfect. 

 I was planning to sell this dress, but when I tried it on Addie to confirm sizing, it looked so cute that I think I might just have to keep it and call it her Easter dress.