Tuesday, July 16

A Blue Dress for Pinchie


Even before she was old enough to voice her opinion about such things, my three-year-old granddaughter has adamantly loved the color blue and a little stuffed lamb named Pinchie.


Pinchie got her name because Soph has especially loved Pinchie's tail.


The other day, Soph brought a little piece of blue silk chiffon out of my studio and asked if I could make a dress for Pinchie out of the fabric.  


After some negotiations, an overnight with a spare Pinchie, and a couple of video calls to check on my progress, Soph's bff has a new blue dress. And a crocheted hat - because that's the craft of the week.


Per instructions, the dress has blue buttons.


And this very important feature.





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  1. NancyJuly 17, 2013 at 1:04 AM

    Oh the attention to detail...and the all of it...so very charming! Lucky little gal :)
    My childhood stuffed lamb is named Lamby...I still have her and she too wears a dress of blue!

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    1. LeslieJuly 17, 2013 at 3:28 PM

      Thanks, Nancy! I'll have to tell Sophie about your lamb. She'll get a kick out of that!

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  2. The Adventurous Art TeacherJuly 17, 2013 at 5:29 AM

    What a wonderful grandmother you are!!!

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  3. AnonymousJuly 17, 2013 at 6:51 AM

    And her in her cute blue bathing suit. Does pinchie have a twin? xox

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    1. LeslieJuly 17, 2013 at 3:30 PM

      I know, right? Is there anything cuter than a little girl in a bathing suit? I love the legs! Pinchie has two aliases, but only the original will do!

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  4. over the rainbowJuly 17, 2013 at 10:01 AM

    Precious. You are also a master of 'bokeh'. I am intrigued by it these day. 'Good' bokeh, as they say. I usually see it in nature photos. Your portraits are stunning examples. I love visiting your life...

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    1. LeslieJuly 17, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Thanks, M. Bokeh sometimes occurs as a happy accident for me. That was the perfect location for this family photo, as the hill dropped off behind the wall, down to a road, before climbing back up to the field you see behind them. It made for a great depth of field and bokeh.

      I am living a pretty awesome life I think, and I'm so grateful to know that.

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  5. rivergardenstudioJuly 31, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Oh Leslie, this is such a lovely, adorable post, I just can't stand it. Your family is just beautiful, and so is Pinchie. I want a grand daughter... but meanwhile Jim and I have our sweet doggies, one who is hiding in my closet because of the thunder...
    I miss you...
    roxanne

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    1. LeslieAugust 1, 2013 at 9:53 AM

      I am blessed, Roxanne! Thanks!
      Scout is so terrified of the thunder that even rain sends her to one hidey hole or another.
      Miss you too!
      xo

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  6. Parabolic MuseAugust 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM

    Okay, I can't stand it. This is the MOST LOVELY THING! What a great job you did. And Soph's hair is so long! She's the cutest.

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  7. Caterina GiglioAugust 7, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    absolutely darling post and wonderful new header...

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