Well, there is less than a week to go now and I am trying to figure out how to best transport all these costumes, that I have hanging all over the house, to Dallas next week.  I have completed my niece, Baleigh’s, costume.  The last piece that had to be completed was the vest that I finished up today.  I put my costume shirt, that I had from a previous costume, with the vest so I could get a complete photo of her costume.  She has purchased a shirt from a lady in Dallas that makes Czech costumes and so that is the one piece that I did not have to make this year.  This photo is just for you,Baleigh.  See you in seven days!

And then there were two…  I had plenty of fabric left over from making my costume for the festival so I decided to make a matching one for my niece, Baleigh.  I know you have been anxious to see your skirt, Baleigh, so here you go. 

Boy, I sure hope the head piece fits.  Oh, and there is an extra surprise underneath….my petticoat is white, yours is PURPLE!!  I will post photos of the vest when I have it completed.  Hope you like it (and I hope it fits!)

Yesterday, Reba and I had loads of fun.  Even though we were unable to make it to the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this year, we consoled ourselves with a bit of shopping of our own.  I was on a mission to find the perfect flowers for my headpiece for my Czech costume.  Reba, well, she was out for some S.E.X.  (Stash Enhancement Experience)  As it turned out, I was able to locate all the flowers needed.  Reba managed only to increase my S.E.X by buying me this book for my upcoming birthday.  She is such an enabler and a really good friend, too! 

Once I got back home I was able to complete all the headpieces by bedtime.  I pinned them to Caroline to get the shot.  The top one is a wreath that is typically worn by an unmarried girl and the bottom two are hair clips with long ribbons flowing down the back.  What do you think?