When Harvest is done and the pie has been baked,
stuff those big pockets full of goodies to take.
What a very fun WEEK ONE for the So You Think You're Crafty online contest. There were almost 3300 votes! Wowzers! Thank you for those of you who cast yours for: The Harvest Dress and Dinner for Two.
The dress was a winner!
There were a few other favorites from the week, that I was secretly rooting for as well.
This tractor from Homemade by Jill made me smile every time I looked at it. Jill has an amazing talent for felt and cool things for boys.
These Wheat Throw Pillows from Vanessa at V and Co. are just beautiful. I've done a lot of freezer paper stenciling in my day but never thought to do it on pillows. And the wheat stalks? Great idea! Beautiful, cute, love the colors.
So, with WEEK ONE behind us, I can now share more of my creation with you. I actually had the idea for this dress a year ago when I created the Green Thumb Overalls for Owen.
I loved the upholstery fabric so much that I asked my Mother-In-Law to head back to her local Joanns (mine didn't have it. Clearance stuff) and buy me another yard...in hopes of making a dress for Lucy. Well, that time finally came!
The dress spoke "harvest" to me, not only because of it's pitch-forked fabric but because the large pockets could hold an entire Thanksgiving Harvest feast. The perfect church dress, with toys attached to-self.
The dress was a winner!There were a few other favorites from the week, that I was secretly rooting for as well.
This tractor from Homemade by Jill made me smile every time I looked at it. Jill has an amazing talent for felt and cool things for boys.
These Wheat Throw Pillows from Vanessa at V and Co. are just beautiful. I've done a lot of freezer paper stenciling in my day but never thought to do it on pillows. And the wheat stalks? Great idea! Beautiful, cute, love the colors.
So, with WEEK ONE behind us, I can now share more of my creation with you. I actually had the idea for this dress a year ago when I created the Green Thumb Overalls for Owen.
I loved the upholstery fabric so much that I asked my Mother-In-Law to head back to her local Joanns (mine didn't have it. Clearance stuff) and buy me another yard...in hopes of making a dress for Lucy. Well, that time finally came!
The dress spoke "harvest" to me, not only because of it's pitch-forked fabric but because the large pockets could hold an entire Thanksgiving Harvest feast. The perfect church dress, with toys attached to-self.
I made all of the food items out of felt; most of them double-layered and some with velcro attachments so the food can be separated.I'm a girl with a heart for a variety of dishes. So I made two versions, cause each food deserves it's own presentation, right?
My all-time favorite holiday dessert is Pumpkin Pie. This little pie comes apart in two servings and has whipped cream as an option. (Usually my ratio of whipped cream to pie, however, is switched).
Hold the whipped cream? No problem.
Turkey Drumsticks:
Grapes that pull apart in bunches as real grapes should:
Homemade bread with Strawberry Jam or Butter:
Steamed Broccoli (which shockingly is like candy to Lucy. I shake my head in confusion but I keep the green stalks coming!)
and.....dinner is done.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------You can find a tutorial for the Puffed Sleeves in the Harvest Dress HERE:
(Sorry, but I didn't use a specific pattern for the dress; I usually make it up as I go. But it's a simple "A" line dress, with the front cut in two (with a bit of overlap for buttons) and then the sleeves are found in my tutorial above.)The Tutorial for the Gathered Pockets can be found HERE:

And the Felt Food Tutorial can be found HERE:
Enjoy your harvest!

55 comments:
Wow, I'm the very first to post a comment on this post! Great job Dana! So so cute. I love the pull-apart grapes.
Oh yes, and CONGRATS on WINNING!!!
Congratulations Dana! I love the dress...sooooo cute! You are so very very creative!
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I LOOOOOOOOOOVE THESE!!!! Congrats!! (The dress looks SO perfect with the boots!)
This is so so drool worthy, the dress the felt food... all of it.
I adore your vision on this.... so so great!
Congrats on the win.
I.love.these.
That's all.
Wow, you are the winner ! I can tell right now! I am so impressed with your work as always!
hooray! congrats! very cute. i went and voted this week...we shall see if i chose correctly. :)
The felt food is my favorite! I can't wait to make it for my kids!
Congrats on the win!!
So adorable Dana, I love it! And congrats on the win :)
Congrats on winning! The dress was adorable. And I love Lucy's boots!
I am in love with that dress, and I love that you used upholstery fabric!! I'm thinking that thanksgiving dinner makes a great gift for nephews and nieces this year... thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing!!
Congratulations on the win. Your projects were awesome!
Oh my gosh, you are so stinking cute and creative. I have already made my kids a few of your creations. I just might try this. By the way, this is Tyler Vongsawads wife Amy and I have told all my friends about your blog. I love it!!
Congrats! I am totally digging that dress and, frankly, the whole project is blowing my mind! You are amazing.
Dana! How freaking cute is that dress? Love the boots. Great job on the felt food! So cute. Never cease to amaze. :)
Congrats! I voted for you, love love LOVE the dress. You are SO talented!
absolutely adorable dana! i have so many cute upholstery fabrics that have been just waiting for a tutorial like this!
awesome good job! love the dress and how cute is the felt food. if i was so crafty i would maybe make some!
The little girl I nanny is 1.5 and she feels about green beans the way Lucy feels about broccoli. I agree...It is baffling, but I encourage it!
That felt food is so much fun!
lol...dana, are you for real?? detachable grapes?!?! that is the cutest thing i have ever seen.
That is so adorable! I'll have to try that one day.
I totally voted for you! Congrats on winning!
I am so thankful for you, and the inspiration you share. Have a great day!
I love the felt toys. Completely adorable! I'm especially impressed with the detachable grapes and the pumpkin pie with optional whipped cream. I can't wait for the tutorial. Great stuff as always, Dana!
WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! One of these days i will make felt food...one of these days!
That dress is sooooo gorgeous! I can picture my little girl in one just like it - might just have to give those tutorials a go. Well done!
Oh man, I wish I had not seen this just yet, I have 3 projects on the go already but I want to rush off and have a go at making these RIGHT NOW.
SO cute!
YIPEEEEE!!! I was really hoping you'd win cause I NEED those tutorials Dana. I'm going over right now to see what this week has in store for all of us! THANKS and CONGRATS!
THOSE BOOTS ARE TO DIE FOR. Well, the dress is so great, and the boots are like the cherry on top. Where did you get them? I'm always on the lookout for my girls.
By the way, this is my first comment on your blog, I've stalked for awhile now. You are so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your talent!
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well little missy, what can i say...coming in second to you was fine, because a)you are awesome
and b)um you are awesome.
;)
thanks for the shout out.
I LOOOOVE it all! I love the dress, and really love the picnic. That is just what I need to make my daughter for Christmas. Thanks for sharing your talents.
wow...almost wish i haddn't found your blog, i can't seem to pull myself away (& it's very late right now). i'll be visiting often, so many great ideas!
Love love this dress. - yeah for winning. Also, the grapes are genius!
The felt food is amazing. It is ALL amazing. I found you through So You Think You Are Crafty and I am so glad that I did!!
so beautiful dana! you make me wish i had time to sew. xo
How could you not win with such a cute little dress. It's very nice. And that felt food, how great! I love the fact that it can be pulled apart. Nice work, as always, Dana!
You are my idol.
I'm thinking of whipping up some homemade felt pizza this week for my boy's birthday. I've never made felt food. Any suggestions, tips, etc? I don't see Velcro on yours? Did you only use the hook side?
I love the food and the dress of course too! I totally didn't think that was upholstery fabric with the dress. Wow I guess sewing really is versatile and you can go out of the 'box' to think of great options. I'm amazed and in awe as usual. You've made me have to come back here at least every week to see what you are up to. Thanks again for getting me into sewing. Without your friendly tutorials, I wouldn't have been where I am today, which is totally addicted to creating anything new and aspiring. You have helped me discover my inner most passion and I will always have gratitude for that :)
Congratulations on the win Dana!! You deserved it with such a fabulous entry. I love your blog, your photography and your projects. Also thought i'd let you know I did a little write up about you on my blog today.:o)
You are too creative!!! Think you could do a tutorial of the Green Thumb Overalls? I would love to make them for my little guy.
such cute stuff! i really want to try my hand at felt food. It just looks so charming :)
My girls love broccoli too! It's insane! But who am I to argue?
wowwww! you are amazing. love the dress, the food, all of it.
Yippee! So glad you are the winner! I voted for you - love the dress! So friggin cute! thanks for the tute!
I don't care that my daughter doesn't like dresses. I HAVE to make this one. I am eagerly waiting for the tutorial.
...waiting
...waiting
Is it there yet?
...waiting...
duh! found it
... not waiting anymore! Yipee
Wow that is the cutest thing ever, just love the felt dinner!
Absolutely lovely (as always)!
You are so talented. In fact, some big name designer should hire you and give a million dollar signing business. Your designs truly are innovative, fashion-forward, and kid-friendly. I'd like to buy every single one!
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I love all of this! And I just have to ask, but is there a way to take the pattern for that adorable dress and make it a "grown-up" dress? Because I would so wear it like nobody's business!
I must tell you how much I adore this dress! Was the inside of the dress scratchy using upholstery material? I found some at ikea recently that was so cool but couldn't figure out if it would be too rough (and too lazy to line it ;)
Going to check out your tutorial thx!
Shari and Amber,
The upholstery fabric was fairly soft and not too stiff or scratchy. It was just thicker than normal cotton. So I didn't have to line anything. But lining isn't too horrible. It just adds that extra step, you're right :).
WOOOOOOW! You are amazing! I love love your blog. Such an inspiration.
What wonderful blog and lovely works!!!
I also made felt food
http://chebirba.blogspot.com/search/label/Felt%20Food
I'd like to invite you to visit my blog
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