New Dress, New Hair, New Winners

Fluttering Butterflies, hello.

I wanted to create fabrics that could easily be used for adult and children apparel with Meadowsweet. Are butterflies for adults? I say yes. ;) 

Actually.. When I tried the dress on the first time I was a little skeptical. 

I mean.. 

LOOK-

They're not exactly, uh, subtle if you catch my drift.  When I was picking out the fabrics, I kept thinking "do I really want those there?"  And I finally just kinda tossed my hands in the air and said "does it really matter?" I want to have fun!  Life is too short to worry about dresses that have butterflies in the "wrong" spot and I'm going to put as many butterflies in my wardrobe as I can.  Hmph.

NOW-

This series of pictures below?

Dustin told me there was a bear behind me.  We've been told to expect them in our new neighborhood and I've been completely dreading it.  WHAT do you do when you are walking down the street to pick up your kid from the bus stop and there is a BEAR across the street?  I'll let you know when I find out.

Of course, there wasn't actually one there.  That was his method of photographic direction.  Hmm..if he hadn't just scored the best grade in the class on his first test, I might have to spank him.

So, how many of you will be making dresses with butterflies on it?  I can help you out with the pattern-this one will be released in January.  With two sleeve options and a top that goes with it.  Was going to release it for fall, but I'm going to wait until the cotton lawn is ready.  Ohhh just wait-cotton lawn...  Anywho, this is such a flattering shape for just about all the body types.  I love how this dress fits!

So, I know you all really just want to know who won the goods, right?

The bag of bits and pieces goes to:

The much in demand (oh my goodness) FQ Purse goes to:

So ladies, congratulations!  Please send me an email with your addresses and I'll get your goodies out the door to you.  We'll have to do some more giveaways soon..

PS-I've updated my playlist with my favorites for the moment.  Those of you that share my toonage flava, enjoy.

PPS-Thank you to Missouri Star Quilt Co for sending me over a custom coded search box!  How easy was that?  Now if you're looking for something, just pop on over to the search box.  If you uncheck the "Search Portabellopixie" it will search the whole web.

Have a great weekend, I think I'm taking my butterflies out for a spin with my smarty pants husband..

xo

Sandi

Comments

[Lois Grebowski]

::whistle::
Looking good!

[Heather]

Congrats to the winners - so when will this line be available to the public? That dress is amazing - I really must get some Meadowsweet!!!

[Tabitha O.]

I think the butterflies look great. I actually could not tell they were butterflies until I looked close cause they just look like flowers with the other prints around it...I love it all together and the pattern looks beautiful on you.

[amylouwho]

Awesome! I was just thinking about this fabric the other day, how it's fall-ish with out being drab and olive-y! Yay!! And the dress is fabulous!

[Sarah E.]

Oh I LOOOOOOOOOOVE the dress!!! beautiful! I want one!!

[Rosy Lady]

"Oh wow!" is all I say.

[Heather Roe]

Hmmmm... ya think you could post maybe 10 of patterns of that dress for sale (pleeeease)!!!! I love the modest design, the conservative neckline the longer sleeve length...it's so ME! Great job :) Oh, and the butterflies, well, let's face it, those who want to look will look no matter where the Lepidoptera is placed - LOL

[angie]

You look really great! Like the dress, too.

[Kimberly C.]

Beautiful photo. The butterflies are subtle so you have to focus on it to see that it's a butterfly. As far as strategic placed. I don't really think so. There would have to be one butterfly for you to notice that it is in the "wrong" place.

Good job.

[Laura W.]

You look gorgeous! I love the hair!! And the dress is to die for!!! I can't wait for the pattern, the fabric, oh my!!

[robin(rsislandcrafts)]

Congrats to the winners!

Love the dress. Butterflies are for big girls too :)

[Diana]

Sandi,

You look FANTASTIC! The dress, the new `do, the butterflies...it all works well for you, girl! And thank God you're offering that pattern. It is one I would DEFINITELY try for myself. Oh, how I hope I can get my hands on these fabrics before Thanksgiving!

[Melissa Harvey]

Very cute. I like the ruffles at the top. I am into ruffles and braids lately.

[shabby girl]

Soo cute! Love the fabric, the dress, and your hair!

[sandra]

WOW, you look great! i'm so excited for the dress pattern to come out. it's beautiful!

[Yvonne]

You look fantastic!

I can't wait for the dress pattern to come out. I love it!

[Kim]

Oh my goodness! Look at your collar bones! You're looking marvelous!

[Sandra Toews]

Love, love, love the new dress...I can hardly wait to make one for myself!! Great photos....and, by the way, you look fabulous!!

Sandra :)

[Cynthia]

Very pretty, your hair, your dress and you!

[Donna]

This dress is gorgeous! You are so cute! For the record, I just made myself a butterfly dress that ended up ridiculous looking. Your butterflies aren't quite as obvious as mine were, I love it.

[Coralee]

ooooh can't wait to get my hands on this fabric and pattern - and yes, I will wear butterflies!

[Alice S]

You are so pretty! The dress looks lovely on you.

[Jill]

Love the dress! The fabric is great, I can't wait to make this!

[Molly Culley]

I love your hair! :) Your dress looks great; I just love these fabrics! Can't wait to get them!:)

[Missy]

You look phenomenal! Love the dress, love the fabric, love the butterflies, love YOU!