This dress is also made with Liberty fabric but I bought it in NYC at PurlSoho when we were there in January and life was old normal.
I put a little rabbit bead on her bag. I’ve had it for years so it is time to find a place for it.
Her dress is Liberty of London cotton lawn- lucky her! She is also wearing a cashmere cardigan and a lacy shawl. Do you want to know about the fabrics? When the pandemic started and we were first staying home (not at all unusual for me), I ordered up a bunch of new Liberty fabric (from here) because why not. Retail therapy, presents in the mail and all. The cashmere sweater was cut from a much bigger sweater that had holes in it. Her shawl is from a scrap of lace curtain that I got from my neighbor who is clearing out 45 years of stuff before she sells. She has given me tons of amazing materials. Everything has a story.
You might have heard that we got snow for Halloween- not the kind of Trick or Treat that I like. I am imagining my little fox saying- no no mommy, I don’t want to play in the snow! I am hoping that it will all be melted away by tomorrow- fingers crossed.
This fine fellow is all ready for a big night out.
Yes, he has a big date tonight!
He is wearing a black wool jacket and a vest underneath. A linen hankie in his pocket and a black bowtie. And of course he is bringing some flowers. Here is his vest with tiny antique glass buttons.
He has a watch so he won’t be late and his wallet in his pocket.
I pinned the flowers onto his sleeve.
I know, I know, another green corduroy jacket! I think I am in a rut.
Above is a close-up of his jacket. He has a handkerchief in one pocket. Below, his very dapper Liberty of London fabric waistcoat/vest. It has tiny antique shell buttons.
His briefcase-
This is the last dog for now. This one can be whoever you want him to be- Mr. Dog with a messenger bag: Professor, artist, geologist, book store owner, secret billionaire… really, anyone you’d like!
Look at that profile and regal nose!
Cashmere turtleneck and a corduroy jacket.
This sweet girl is ready for all adventures- she has a backpack full of maps and she is ready to go.
More sweater fun-
Look at her snazzy backpack!
Her very first adventure-
This fellow looks more like a BBC-presenter-gardener than a putter-around-the-allotment gardener. Takes all kinds, right?!
I am really having fun with these faux Fair Isle sweaters. Although, embroidering on cashmere is not easy.
In case you are wondering, he holds his basket with a hook and eye fastener. The hook is sewn into the cuff of his shirt. Here are all the things in his trug/garden basket-
And here is a random photo from my walk today. I had to show you because WOW, that tree looked like it was on fire!
Here he is, ready to spend a relaxing day at the beach.
I have had that tropical print seersucker in my stash for a long while and I am so happy to have found the perfect use for it.
Here is all his stuff- his ukulele, beach basket, towel, etc.
Hanging out in the sun alone (above) and with his lady friend (below).
Time has been so crazy in 2020. Summer went by so fast. These next 2 pups are about summer fun.
I made them as a couple but they probably won’t stay that way. I will show you all of the ladypup details today. Tomorrow for the manpup.
Here she is in her tropical print shirt and skirt. She has a flowered sunhat and her basket of beach supplies.
A button at the back of her skirt. And here she is with all her stuff-
I spent quite a while figuring out how to make a deerstalker. Of course that is the fun part!
He has a clean white handkerchief in one pocket and his magnifying glass in the other. There is lots more in his bag.
He has a warm vest under his jacket.
All his things-
