A deadline, a break, and a giveaway!
I said "yes". Yes to making over 25 smocked dresses in seven days. About a month ago I made a smocked dress for a baby shower, and remember how I mentioned I impressed some of the ladies? Well one of them asked me to participate in her boutique this coming weekend. So seven days to make the dresses, figure out how to display them, make logos & hang tags, possibly fit some ties in there, and ultimately decide if this is something I really want to do.
So far, so good. I haven't begun pulling out my hair yet. But, I need to take a blogging break. I need some time to smock my brains out, get caught up on some other projects I have slacked on (mother's day), and recover from my sewing rampage.
In the meantime though, I want to giveaway a couple of my labors. I really enjoy blogging, and I have been so happy to make so many new friends and connect with the old because of it. So, for those of you I haven't met yet and those that I have, all you have to do is leave a comment, and on Friday I will randomly draw two names. The first name I draw will have the first pick between the dress and the tie, and the second will get the left over. Check back Friday at noon, and don't forget to spread the word!
*The dress is a size 12-18 months, and the tie fits a 2-7 year old.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 4:53AM
Reader Comments (50)
wow, good luck! would love to win the tie for my little man! -kb
good luck with the smocking! could you imagine if you were still doing it the way we were originally taught?? ugh. the dresses and ties will be great, but i'm most excited to see the logo and hang tags!
and yes, i'm shamelessly throwing my name in the bag. i expect you to do the same when it comes to giveaway time over at my place.
My girls are too big for the dress and too "girly" for the tie but I want them anyway! That's a lot of dresses to make in a week. Good luck! They will seel like hot cakes!
I am impressed you know how to smock. Is it hard to learn? Good luck with the dresses and the smocking and the tagging and so on. I am excited for you.
I can't help but confess my "lurker" status for a chance to win one of your lovely creations - you've got such talent! I'm a friend of Katie's. Good luck with this project!
count me in!
Your dress and tie are adorable! I always just read and find a wealth of inspiration from you and now I thought I would speak up and say HI!!
OK, I'll de-lurk and throw my hat into the ring. Thanks for the opportunity!
Hi! Katie sent me this way and I am in love with your tie. I really need to learn that one, my son is sadly still in the clip on world - yikes!- I am embarrassed to say that!
I would be the COOLEST auntie-in-law if I won either of these :)
I would be the COOLEST auntie-in-law if I won either of these :)
Oops sorry, it posted twice! :P
holy crap your blog gets around.
hi my name is jill & i admire your craftiness! i really love your blog.
thank you.
So cute!
Long time lurker! Would love either of these!
put my name in the hat!
i have TWO little girls over here that would love to wear out a sweet little smocked dress!
the dress is adorable but i want that tie for liam!
Alysha, you have always been so talented!
I never win stuff either, but I will try!
You know I love the tie, because it's orange. I also love the dress. I want to hear what you think about the show!
Hi love love the tie for my little boy!
Thanks for the chance!
These are so cute! You are super talented and it's been fun peeking in here every once in a while!
Pick me pick me !!!! I have so many baby showers and they would be a HUGE hit!!! can you please start an etsy shop!!!