a few things
So. . .3 girls. I found myself revisiting The Little Fashion Gallery, and found this dress. Holy Moly, Good Lord. The color, the embroidery, I really just about lost it when I saw this. I am making baby-brain crazy rationalizations like, if I get it for Sadie, then all 3 girls can wear it. And the fact that they are having a HUGE sale right now isn't helping, I am also in love with this top here, which is also on sale. Ack!
And I did get my hands, for real this time, on The Dangerous Book For Boys book I posted about last week and I love it. A whole lot. Yes, it's for boys, but so much of it translates for girls (Except maybe the part about advice for talking to girls, which is quite sweet, really.) It's just a great reference manual to have in the house. And anything with secret codes and decoder rings gets an A in my book, obviously. I was thrilled I knew a lot of the info in there already, sometimes these types of books can be so humbling, realizing how much you forget.
The Tie One Gallery-The Pocket is up. Please check it out, once again, the submissions are awesome. And the new theme for July/August is up as well. Thanks to Pete and Grammie for all the help last week and this week, so I could do this gallery, read trashy books, nurse, and take a whole lot of naps. . .I am on baby vacation and I love it.
Baby vacation sounds blissful! It's so lovely of you to do the gallery this month when you had the perfect excuse to play hooky! Enjoy your precious time with your new babe and family.
Posted by: sarah | July 02, 2007 at 12:18 PM
I just bought the Dangerous Book for Boys for my godson's birthday this weekend!! It's great and will be adding it to our library as well. There's no little ones in my house, let alone boys, but heck! I may need to know how to build a treehouse or brush up on famous battles.
It really is a great reference book.
Posted by: Sarah | July 02, 2007 at 12:19 PM
Hmm, this is inspiring me for a quilt I'm working on. It's a gorgeous dress.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | July 02, 2007 at 01:17 PM
When we found out we were having our fourth boy in a row, I started to "justify" purchases I wouldn't have previously considered. I say "go for it." (And now that we have boy #5, it's been worth it. Although there is one little gal thrown in the mix.)
I may have to get that book. I could use a book on boys. Apparently I still have a lot to learn.
Posted by: lera | July 02, 2007 at 01:41 PM
oh that is a lovely dress! so tempting!
Posted by: moki | July 02, 2007 at 02:50 PM
Oh! I want that dress for me! :D
Posted by: Wende | July 02, 2007 at 03:15 PM
You are completely justified in splitting the cost of clothing in your head amongst the three girls. Makes perfect sense to me.
I know you're busy with all those little ones right now but I know you could make a similar dress to that one, and of even better quality than it appears to be for a much better price.
Posted by: Siri | July 02, 2007 at 06:38 PM
Been lurking for awhile, but just wanted to "Congratulations!" on baby Lydia (so sweet). Also, I'm very excited because I just got your book in the mail today, and it looks perfect for me (a complete sewing novice.) Well done on both counts ;)!
PS~ And I say 'go for it!' on the dress. It will totally pay for itself ;)
Posted by: sue | July 02, 2007 at 07:19 PM
Your comments post birth take me back to the most wonderful years of my life. They were hard years and frugal years. I nursed around the clock on demand, slept with 1, then 2 and finally 3 little ones (hubby gladly moved to a vacant room for sleeping). Cloth diapers and pegging them out on the line to sanitize in the sun. And love, pure lump-in-you-throat-I-can't-possibly-love- anyone-this-much realizations sometimes over and over in the span of an hour. Reading your posts brings the lump back and the tears welling up. How I long to hold my babies again and just experience that magic and grace. Thank you so much for sharing your inner world. I got your book (I had preordered it on Amazon) and immediately connected the projects with your blog and your essential outlook and was stunned. I am an experienced sewer and still nearly giggled at the short and long tote handles-pure genius. Love on your babies and take care of yourself. Much much congratulations are being sent your way.
Posted by: Heather in WV | July 02, 2007 at 08:28 PM
Oh my, I don't even have the excuse that it would go to three children and I'm tempted. Nope, can't do it -- but what a fun site! Thanks for the link!
Posted by: Angela | July 02, 2007 at 11:58 PM
I got the Dangerous Book for Boys for hubby for Father's day...he is loving it and I want to read it too!
Am LOVING your book...went and picked up tea towels to make the tea towel aprons. I also want to try the coasters soon. I want to try it all! I've posted about your book a few times on my blog b/c I just love it...the photos, the down-to-earth advice, the projects...it's perfect.
Enjoy that sweet little baby and yes, indulge in that adorable top. Why not!!
Posted by: Meredith | July 03, 2007 at 05:20 AM
You rock! I am so amazed at all the things you can do while having a baby! Have break now...
Posted by: Jude | July 03, 2007 at 05:31 AM
I love that baby vacation time...After two boys I had my last, a little girl, last year. I already miss that sweet time. Revel in it and Congratulations!
Posted by: Chrissie Grace | July 03, 2007 at 05:38 AM
1. You're so cute 2. I KEEP DOING THIS. Can I still send you my apron submission? Honestly, two aprons in a row now I have missed the deadline which is so painfully like me you'd think by now I'd learn. xoxo
Posted by: erin | July 03, 2007 at 06:05 AM
hello AC,
loving every little bit of your blog.
you rock
H2
Posted by: LakeHouseHolly | July 03, 2007 at 06:29 AM
hello AC,
loving every little bit of your blog.
you rock
H2
Posted by: LakeHouseHolly | July 03, 2007 at 06:30 AM
hello AC,
loving every little bit of your blog.
you rock
H2
Posted by: LakeHouseHolly | July 03, 2007 at 06:30 AM
um...I love that dress. You can totally split the cost among the 3 girlies, and it's on SALE! tee hee hee.... actually, I'd love a dress that cute for myself!
Posted by: Jessica | July 03, 2007 at 07:18 AM
very good choice, I have bought the same a few days ago !
Posted by: Céline | July 03, 2007 at 08:24 AM
cute dress, a sale always means buy especially with multiple wearers in the house. By the way love the book, I can't seem to stop looking through it. You are very talented.
Posted by: Mel | July 03, 2007 at 09:04 AM
Congratulations!! As the mother of 3 lovely little girls, (10, 8 and 5,I can tell you it's truly the best feeling sewing for them. I love when I can get them into 3 dresses that look the same. Kinda of tough now with my oldest being 10. Congratulations again!
Posted by: Jeannie W. | July 03, 2007 at 10:42 AM
my husband dislikes you now. that dress! oh, that dress! i'm also mom of three girls (turning four on sunday, 2.5 years, and 4 months yesterday) and i'm thinking if you can justify it, i sure can! he's not convinced. grr.
congrats on the wee one. our baby was supposed to be lydia, but we couldn't decide. at almost three months, we flipped a coin and it came up elisabeth. i regret the decision, still can't call her that, and am trying to convince the husband that it's okay to rename her. (as testament to the fact that she's supposed to be a lydia, i accidentally typed lydia instead of elisabeth up there and had to correct it while proofing!)
being a mom of all girls is so fun. if we have any more, we think we'll purposefully try for girls.
Posted by: makakona | July 03, 2007 at 01:18 PM
i just saw jeannie's comment... i'm glad it's not just me! my husband thinks i'm nuts because i find it so darling when they're dressed coordinating-ly. they're never identical, but at least coordinating fabrics or patterns of clothing. my turning-four-year-old is in a size 7/8, so it's really difficult to find store-bought matchy stuff.
Posted by: makakona | July 03, 2007 at 01:21 PM
The top looks really great.
Posted by: Sarah Jayne | July 03, 2007 at 02:43 PM
I was in the book store yesterday and found the girls version of Dangerous Books for Boys. Of course, I can't remember the name now, but something like... Girls book for being the best at everything?
Similar to the boys version - both great books, remind me of the Arthur Mee's Childrens Encyclopedia set we had when I was growing up.
Congratulations on all your recent creation...
Posted by: Edwina | July 03, 2007 at 03:46 PM
We just discovered the local state-by-state tea towels, and I bought a pillow for my friend's birthday. They're really beautiful.
And what gorgeous clothing for your wee ones! I would be so tempted...
Posted by: Molly | July 03, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Dear Amy, I had surgery last week on my neck and while in Houston was able to get my sweet sis to run me past a bookstore, which is where i picked up your brand spanking new book. I had been wanting to teach my 2 daughters to sew over summer.This will be perfect. I think i will begin with the sweet dishtowel aprons on your site. love, marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | July 04, 2007 at 11:29 AM
Howdy Amy, I just bought your lovely book AND my 1st sewing machine in the same week! Your advice on the basics is the clearest I've read - thankyou so much for spelling it out for me!
Congrats on your newly expanded family too - the previous post has to be the cutest baby pic ever!
Posted by: Alex | July 05, 2007 at 05:20 AM
Hi Amy, I just wanted to let you know that I received your bend the rules book today for my birthday and it's just great. Thanks for creating such a treasure!
Posted by: Zoe | July 05, 2007 at 08:07 AM
I just bought the "Wonder of Boys" and am currently in the middle of it. I am a mom with 3 boys so thanks for another book suggestions. I feel like I need all the help I can get.
Posted by: Laurie | July 05, 2007 at 09:42 AM
Holy Moly is all *I* can say! As an actually quite regular reader of your blog (I neglected my feedreader a bit for the last few weeks though) I just re-visited the purl-bee website for no obvious reason and discovered your book - and then discovered your third girl here! Simply Wonderful! ~ I wish you all the very best!
Posted by: Johanna | July 05, 2007 at 12:37 PM
Just bought your new book today. Love it so far. I can't wait to make something from it.
Posted by: sharon | July 05, 2007 at 12:58 PM
OH MY GOODNESS! i go on vacation for one week and look what happens!
congratulations on the cutest little spud ever-
she is beautiful-
:)
just beautiful!!
xoxoxox
Posted by: tania | July 05, 2007 at 02:23 PM
Oh golly, what a sweet baby! I know you must be enjoying her. Congrats!!
Posted by: brandy | July 06, 2007 at 07:43 AM
that IS a gorgeous top!
Posted by: Dacia | July 06, 2007 at 12:38 PM
What an awesome dress. :) And adorable baby!
I have a son, and I wish they'd called it Dangerous Book for KIDS. They're taking this tack that boys and girls are "just different" and it's hooey. They're all on a continuum and should get to be interested in what they're interested in, without it being gendered.
Posted by: Patti | July 06, 2007 at 06:43 PM
There's a girls version coming out which looks just as good... I have it in my Amazon basket already! It's called The Great Big Glorious Book for Girls by Rosemary Davidson. xx
Posted by: Ruthanne | July 07, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Hey lovely shirt! I love the embroidery. I might make one with a similar yoke.
Posted by: littledresses | July 09, 2007 at 08:00 PM
What a super sweet dress!
Posted by: Gina | July 11, 2007 at 08:57 PM
I wish I could get the dress in an age 30!
Posted by: Kerrie | July 12, 2007 at 03:10 PM
I wish I could get the dress in an age 30!
Posted by: Kerrie | July 12, 2007 at 03:11 PM