Before I went on my trip, a lovely friend (who I won’t link to only because she hasn’t blogged in awhile and I don’t want to give her update anxiety) put a copy of the book Softies in my eager little hands. I poured over it and seriously considered trying to unearth some felt and cut out one or two of the darling projects to stitch together on the plane. I didn’t manage to get my act together and to that. But I did bring the book with me so I could plot which to make when I got home.
I loved this project the minute I saw the picture in the book, even before I knew it was designed by the divine Alicia Paulson. Of COURSE it was my favorite one, that explains it. Instead of stuffing the skirt with fiberfill, I used lavender so these little ladies are sweet sachets. Now there’s a little plaid dog calling my name… This book is wonderful. The instructions are simple, almost every project has a full-sized pattern included in the back envelope, and each was designed with love and personality by a different crafty blogger.
Though the dresses are not strictly patchwork, they are ushering what looks to be a happy trend around here for fall. I was lucky enough to squeak in to Linda’s wonderful Patchwork Swap (click her beautiful button over on the sidebar to learn more) which is really perfect timing, since I have tons of scraps that need a new home, and I also just ordered this book, which will surely inspire a perfect patchwork gifty for my swap partner. The MSL first serial only whetted my appetite, and I cannot wait until it arrives.
Hope you are having a happy Friday, and enjoy a crafty weekend!