Autumn Fairy Designs and Halloween Items

The Fall Fairy Party was a huge success!  All of our little models had a great time and we got some great photos of the Autumn Fairy tutus.  The best part for me was when the girls loved the tutus so much, they couldn't decide which one to take home with them!  All of these items are listed in the shop now and you can find them at www.etsy.com/shop/glittertulle  Also, in honor of the shop's one year anniversary, please use coupon code ITSMYBIRTHDAY2013 for free shipping through October 7th.

Getting Ready for Fall and Halloween!!

I'm already counting the days until I can put up my autumn decor and say good-bye to sizzling hot summer days! We have had a bit of a break in the scorching temps these last few days in North Texas but it's still plenty warm out there!  I can't wait until there's a chill in the air and a crispness in the breeze!
I've already started working on some of my fall and Halloween designs!  We are planning a Fairy Tea Party for mid-September with a reveal of all of the new fall tutus, tops, and dresses shortly thereafter.  I can't wait to have a ton of excited little girls running around the yard in my creations! Here's a bit of a sneak peek with the purple and white boutique style tutu, with ribbon trim and a satin sash.  What do you think? In my opinion, it's perfect for Halloween or an autumn party.  Classically gorgeous, full of movement and flair.  It couldn't have turned out better (in my opinion!)

Fat Quarters Make Gorgeous Pillow Case Dresses

Like many people who sew or craft, I am attracted to fat quarters much the same way a moth is to a flame--especially a moth who spends way too much money on things they have little purpose for.  After all, a fat quarter is not a lot of fabric. It's almost impossible to come up with a clothing item made with a fat quarter.  Nevertheless, they are very attractive, cute, whimsical, gorgeous and I like to buy them and stick them in my fabric stash.
But, last week, I decided to try and make a pillow case dress utilizing a very cute fat quarter that my husband got me for Christmas last year when he bought my sewing machine.  If you follow my blog then you know I have a plethora of satin fabric. I used the satin to make up for the short-comings in length for the fat quarter and for the back of the dress.  The result is a super-cute pillow case dress and one less fat quarter in the closet.
What do you think?

Fat quarter and satin pillow case dress with satin ribbon trim

Back of the fat quarter and satin pillow case dress

What are some creative ways you've been able to use fat quarters?