Working . . .

Since it's been exactly a month since I last posted, I thought I'd better check in.  I'm still here, just buried under lots of fabric and half finished projects.  I've been focused on creating some cozy winter items for the upcoming Christmas Crossroads craft fair.  Honestly, I've felt a bit like a hamster running on a wheel getting nowhere lately,  but that's how it is producing things in bulk.  I'm almost completely finished with 13 reversible jumpers, halfway done with a more formal dress, and about a third of the way done with some cute, whimsical Thanksgiving and Winter dresses.  There will be many baby outfits being produced very soon as well.  So needless to say, there isn't any room to walk in the sweat shop right now.  I'm hoping to be far enough along in another day or so to show you all a few sneak peaks.

Back to the machine . . .

Karen

A Little Sneak Peak

I haven't been around much since school started.  I've been trying to get into the homeschooling routine and needless to say, it's been an interesting few weeks for both me and my son.  I've also been working hard on some new creations to show you all!!  I'll have some brand new designs done soon for our upcoming Christmas Crossroads show in Lockport the weekend before Thanksgiving.  I was lucky enough to have my friend's beautiful daughter model for me.  Take a look!!

Riley Blake's Boo to You

Fall Colors Knot Dress

Beautiful Natalie dress in Fall Leaves.  I wish I could have shown this one modeled as well.

These can be made to order, sizes 2 through 8.

More McKenzie

I've been working like crazy to finish up these beautiful ruffle pants before leaving for Virginia!!  Dawn, I can't WAIT to see you in person!  It's going to be a FUN few days!!

Anyway, here are the McKenzie Ruffle Pants.  I hope to have these to Lil Surprises in the next day or so.

Sneak Peeks before I leave for a week

I thought I would share some quick photos of what I have been working on this week. I fell in LOVEwith the Smurfs when I was a little girl and I am thrilled to be able to share that love with my own children ~ especially my daughter, Katie Lou! She squealed with delight when I showed her what I was sewing and is very excited to model these dresses that Karen & I are working on and I thought you might like a little teaser too.....





front panel of dress #1



front panel of dress #2

Now that I have shared I just want to say why I will be MIA over the next 8 days as my family and I will be heading North to Sister Lakes, Michigan for a much needed rest! We are looking forward to spending long lazy days at the beach building sand castles, swimming out to the raft and fishing in the evenings. We love cooking out, roasting marshmallows and of course making YUMMY Smores too! The kids are super excited to get up to the Lake! I am looking forward to reliving my childhood memories of spending my summers in this quaint little town that time has forgotten with my husband and children. I have promised to leave the sewing machines at home ~ however I am sneaking my jewelry making supplies and laptop up there just incase we get a rainy day....otherwise it will be constant family fun for all of us!!!




my older brother Jim teaching me how to feed our ducks in 1975 Sister Lakes, Michigan



Here also are a few pictures of a very special Custom order for a dear client who has the two most ADORABLE children that will look out of this world as they lounge around this Fall!!

 


Team UmiZoomi hand guided machine stitched applique shirts are paired up with Michael Miller Retro Rocket Lounge Pants with drawstrings and pockets and foldable cuffs for long lasting wear as your child grows...

 

Oh and before I go here are a few pictures of the McKenzie Free Spirit Skirts that were just delivered to Lil Surprises Boutique!! Aren't they just DARLING!!!! I LOVE how they turned out ~ Karen really did an AMAZING job!! The Black Peasant Blouse is available in sizes 6mo -12 and the Skirts come in sizes 2 - 10 and the Cecily comes in size 2 -10 and we also have Ruffled Pants, Appliqued Shirts and M2M Hair Candy!

McKenzie Free Spirit Paisley

McKenzie Free Spirit Pink & Black



 

McKenzie Free Spirit Gemstone



McKenzie Free Spirit Paisley & Gemstone Skirt with Cecily

I hope you all have a FABULOUS week! We are so blessed to have all of you following along in our new adventure and we look forward to the opportunity to add some Spice to your little Sugar!!!

Camping

The great outdoors and I have not been the best of friends.  I have been a very reluctant camper who tolerates the muggy bug infested air.  Not to mention we have been rained on while camping as we found out just how non-waterproof our tent really is.  Soooo, tomorrow I will once again be on another camping adventure (Dawn, stop laughing!).  However, I'm a bit more optimistic this time since some very sweet neighbors must have gotten a whisper from God to lend us their pop up camper.  I will never be able to express my gratitude!!!  I AM really looking forward to this trip though.  We will be camping with just about our entire church and we're scheduled to see some great Christian bands on Saturday, provided the rain decides to hold off.  Thom and I have a special place in our hearts for Jars of Clay and now we will get to take our kids to see them!!  The sewing will have to be put on hold for the weekend because I think if I bring my sewing machine with me I would get many dirty looks.  Hey, the campground has electric . . . why not, right?  Yeah, that was given a big fat NO from the family.

One last note for tonight ... I feel so blessed to have "met" a new friend over the phone!  Alicia Paulson you are WAY cool and I feel blessed to get to know you better.  Night everyone!!

Karen

What's going on this Week in our World ~

Lillix in Autumn Elegance Quilted Apron Knot Dress, Peasant Blouse and Ruffled Denim

Karen is delivering skirts to Lil Surprises Boutique in Frankfort, IL. Be sure to stop in and check out the new Mackenzie Skirts and let Kristen know you want more clothing from Princess Sassy Britches!! If you are not local and want to order one just call her at (815) 464-9856 or check out their website www.lilsurprises.com 

I am working on M2M OOAK ME Korkers and Charm Bracelets for the Smurfette Dresses ~ that's right I said dresses!!! Karen had a creative brainstorm the other night after I dropped off the Appliqued Panel and whipped up TWO versions of this Darling Dress!!! We will be posting photos of it very soon!! We will be offering it in sizes 2 to 10 and they are PERFECT for Back to School!

Speaking of Back to School our children we getting ready to go back at the end of August so until then we are still on Summer Hours and trying to do some last minute fun family outings before we are forced to get back into the daily routine! Are you looking for a cute Back To School shirt or outfit for your little Prince or Princess then be sure to check out all of our appliqued clothing http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.130364642293.100980.36615987293 and if you would like to place an order for appliqued shirts please be sure to get them in by Aug 22nd so I have time to get them done and in the mail to you!!

If you would like to place an order for any of our Clothing Collections, Hair Candy or Jewelry please be sure to email us at psbbowtique@yahoo.com and come join our Facebook page as well so you can view all of our photo Albums and keep up to date on all of our Collections!! http://www.facebook.com/#!/PrincessSassyBritchesBoutique

We are taking PreOrders for our Autumn Elegance Collection and we are also offering Layaway!! This Collection will consist of Ruffled Pants, Peasant Blouses, Reversible Sashes, Ruffled Denim Pants, Quilted Apron Tops, a Natalie Dress, Reversible Aline Dresses, Double Layer Ruffled & Twirl Skirts along with our M2M Original Floral Cuffs, Hair Candy and Jewelry.



Here is a sampling of some of the fabrics for our 2012 Autumn Elegance Collection ~



We look forward to the opportunity to add some Spice to your Little Sugars!!!

A Quick Shout Out

I wanted to give credit where credit is due.  There has been such interest in the Halloween bracelet Pam made!! We are both completely excited!!  If any of you are interested in the beautiful clay pieces, you can find them at  JellyBeads.  Katie does A M A Z I N G work and as great as the pieces look in pictures, they are even 10 times better in real life.   Tell Katie that Princess Sassy Britches sent ya!!

Karen