And another bright black & white spot to add to the collection... these are so pretty using the DMC thread for the smocking to match the black.. there will be shoes to match when I finally get them together...

Pretty for the coming summer - Cherry bloomers & white top with matching black & red smocking on the Bishop neckline. The sleeves & neck binding are of the cherry fabric also.  All finished with a dainty white cotton lace for the bloomer legs & swing top hemline...

These are the types of Mice you would love around your home... adorable in their little crochet sets.. These 'babies' are 16 inch & so cute.

I am so pleased with the final result of this dupion silk dress. The front T-section has had pink silk ribbon bows & flowers with green vines added after the twin-needle cross-hatching was achieved.. An original design which was sketched by Lori & produced by me! The guipure lace on the sleeves completes the look...

Just completed - a pink Dupion silk dress, bloomers, bonnet, shoes & dress on a 20 inch 'baby' & a smaller 16 inch white clipped dot voile swing top, bloomers & bonnet... Both smocked with my favourite #8 DMC thread...

Out came the blue toile fabric again & this time a dress, bloomers & matching booties with a gorgeous wide white lace & matching white smocking for the sleeves, & neckline.  Such a feminine combination...

Blue dupion silk gown with smocked Bishop neckline & sleeves with pearls & a machine embroidered floral swag across the skirt... a lovely combination, finished off with a fine heart shaped guipure lace for the hemline. So pretty!

All made of beautiful pale blue dupion silk with matching white trims & flowerettes on the shoes with embroidered floral sprays on both dresses.

I am so excited with this new arrival, a wrought iron cradle from Sydney & here it is.. My 'babies' are already settling into their new bedding. Such a rare opportunity which I snapped up quickly.

It isn't quite spring but this is all ready for 'Miss S' when the sun finally does shine through. Made of 100% cotton in gorgeous lime green & floral. The matching bloomers have a touch of the floral around the hemline as a feature. The front bodice is smocked in colours matching the fabric & it is a cross-over back with 2 buttons... a lovely addition to her wardrobe..

How excited I was to win 1st Prize for this little dress at the recent Mount Larcom Show. Made of batiste with lilac trellis smocking & lemon roses on a green vine. It was such a thrill. I also won three 2nd Prize places for other items entered. This lovely dress has now been sent to Colorado USA to a very happy customer.

There is nothing cuter than a frilly toosh,  and with the added, colour co-ordinated, smocked insert it was bound to be a hit..!