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Western Baby

deborahfillmer — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:55:46 +0000

Just finished the next order in line and thought I would show it off. One of my customers ordered an outfit for a newborn to 3 month old baby that had to be in a western theme. Here is what I came up with…Like it?

Meet Ella

deborahfillmer — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 18:12:38 +0000

I am so lucky to have found two awesome models for my first little girls dresses. Yesterday, I delivered the two Easter dresses that I completed earlier this week and, as promised, got some awesome photos. The dresses were custom made for Lauren and Ella. The first photos are of Ella, modeling her new dress in the garden. The last photo is of her sister’s dress. Enjoy.

A Very Busy Spring Break // New Toys // Dogs on Thursday

deborahfillmer — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:25:39 +0000

Spring break is a time to flock to the beach, or head to the mountains to ski, or get away to destinations unknown for many people. For this, not so ancient grandmother, spring break is a time to enjoy a quiet week at home with no school work, exams, or research papers due. This year, I had one of the most enjoyable spring breaks ever. I was able to really focus on my new venture and here are the results of my work thus far this week:

There is a matching Bishop style dress in the works for Ella’s little sister Lauren, and both are to be completed in time for Easter. Photos of both dresses together when they are finished.

Now on to the new toys. Since I started this venture, I have, naturally, been looking at pleaters. My experiences with the local shop (see earlier post) have been less than fulfilling and I, also, want to be able to pleat my own garments on the fly. Enter a friend from church who’s sister was looking for a buyer for her pleater. Yipee!! Look at my new baby:

Oh yes, I thought I was just buying the pleater. I did not know it was already mounted and everything. I am just tickled pink, or in this case, orange….LOL

Taking a page from the Obama “How to spend without the appearance of spending” reference manual, I was able to save enough money on the pleater by buying it from my friend, that I bought this:

This little old lady (below) is on her way to the shop for a tune up. I learned to sew on this machine while doing a project for Girl Scouts and it belonged to my mother until she passed away. Don’t ask the machine’s age, you will be asking mine…

Finally, last, but certainly not least, Ebby was less than thrilled with the St. Patrick’s Day party favors we brought home from the restaurant last night. Somehow, the camera made her eyes green…She is such a party animal.

That is about all I have for this week. Of course, Spring Break is not over till Sunday night, so you never know what kind of trouble I can manage between now and then…Fair Winds, D

The Big Announcement // Etsy Shop is Open

deborahfillmer — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 19:36:33 +0000

Remember how I said I was looking for a 3 month old to do some modeling for me? I found one! Meet Lauren…

And, now that I have the photo shoot done, I can make it official. I finally have the first item in my new Etsy shop. The name of the shop is ArwensChild. I am so excited about the new business, although only having one item in the shop is a little pathetic, it is a start. Please go have a look and tell me what you think. Better yet, if you would like to order a dress or Christening Gown, or know someone who would, please give me a shout. More photos of more items to come…I am working as fast as I can.

Fair Winds…