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Vintage Crafter’s Challenge. Liz.

Grace loves all things pink.

And for awhile now I’ve been hoarding yards of hot pink fabric that my grandmother bought years and years ago to back a quilt with. Finally last week I decided that it was time to start using it.

And came up with this:

Here’s my supply list:

*1 Simplicity Pattern (#7903) from 1977

*1 Fat Quarter of crazy turquoise and pink floral (from a cut of fabric Elizabeth and I found out thrifting)

*1 long piece of ivory colored vintage lace (also picked up at a local thrift shop)

*3 silver and ivory vintage buttons (2 for the front and 1 for the back)

*A little less than 1 yard of my grandmother’s hot pink quilting fabric

It’s bright, it’s pink, it’s vintage and it will be a perfect summer dress for Grace.

PS: My favorite part of this project is that everything from the pattern to the supplies were vintage items. (I lOVE making old things new again. I seriously love it.)

PS: Gracie’s favorite part of this project is that her dress is pink…and so was the snow cone she had after her pictures taken. She giggled all the way home. When I asked her what was so funny she said, “I’m just so happy.” Me too Grace. Me too.

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  4. Rachel says

    Oh, so precious! I love it! Those sleeves are just too cute–I bet she loves having little wings. And I’m with Maggie–she really might be the cutest little thing I’ve ever seen. So adorable!

    Rachel @ Maybe Matilda

  5. jenna says

    darling! i love vintage patterns! but i secretly get mad when someone else finds a good one that i didn’t find first! i hope and pray that i am the only one that stalks my GWs pattern bin and sheet department. if i see anyone lurking in my “areas” i think about hitting them with my cart! i won’t of course… but i want to! the other day this lady was in line in front of me and she had in her cart a huge plastic case (like that a bedding set would come in) filled with fabric and notions and buttons and i was soooo jealous! its sick! i hope she makes the most of it because i wanted it sooooo bad! AND IT WAS ONLY 3 BUCKS!!! but gracie’s dress is darling! so now im happy again!

  6. madison avenue says

    this is adorable! i love anything and everything vintage! i love the neckline and the colors! that pink looks so cute on that little girl! i also love that floral fabric and big buttons! it all looks good together!!
    madisonavenue2011.blogspot.com

  8. Rachel says

    It is really cute! I love the turquoise accent fabric.

    @elizabeth- YES! I thought it was just me. I haven’t been able to comment on any blogs that use the little window comments.

  11. Crystal says

    STUNNING! Absolutely love everything about this – the colors, the fabrics, the style and your gorgeous girls face. Beautiful.