I must have won some kind of thrift store prize a couple of weeks ago, because I happened upon several yards of fabric at one of my favorite thrifting haunts.

This green was perfect for a little Charlotte, paired with a vintage pattern picked up at a yard sale several months ago. I put this together in an afternoon, and she was delighted. Unfortunately, my camera’s memory card seems to have given up on life and didn’t save most of the pictures I took. Picture a sweet rounded peter-pan collar at the top, and there you go. You can see it a little here:

This fabric is not from the thrift store, but I am very excited about it. Baby blankets for friends (can you guess which one, Melanie?), dresses for the girls, and a few summer nightgowns are in the plans for this pile of loveliness.

And what day is complete without some button-sorting with Daddy? Charlotte was most interested in sorting out the pink and orange buttons, and then counting them to make sure of the amount.

The button jars are usually brought out on special occasions, and it’s always a treat for the children to look at them!

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January 30, 2010 at 7:15 am
Becki
I’ve been determined to learn how to sew. Every time you put of new sewing project pictures, I renew my desire to learn how to sew. Some day I’ll get there.
March 1, 2010 at 9:58 am
dziewczyna
Hi! I’ve come to your blog via the Femina party and I’ve really enjoyed all your pictures and the comments that go with them. Where do you get fabric like what you have pictured in this post? I love it’s cheeriness!
Katie
March 1, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Lisa
Hi Katie! I got these fabrics at Hancock’s of Paducah (http://www.hancocks-paducah.com/). Check the clearance sections first….I think I got most of those in the clearance section! Thanks for visiting…i’ve been browsing the links on Femina too
So much fun! I’ll have to check yours out! can you send me a link?
March 1, 2010 at 1:50 pm
dziewczyna
Thanks so much! I never know where to get really good, fun, pretty fabric. My blog is here: http://gredecki.wordpress.com/ It’s not really about anything in particular. Have a lovely day!