I’ve been checking items off my “to do” list as we get ready for our trip in a couple of days. One of the most important things I had to do was finish the Christmas dresses for Julia and Lydia so Tammy can deliver them at Thanksgiving. They were easy to make – the hard part was finding time to work on them in between laying flooring, trying to train for a triathlon and having company. 
But they are done and I’m very pleased with the results – just wish I could see the girls when they try them on. The dresses are made of dark green no-wale corduroy and the sashes are a taffeta Stewart plaid – very simple and of course, the dresses are washable. After all, I was once the mother of a couple of little girls and don’t listen to Tammy if she tells you she never made a mess!
I still have one to make for Bella but since she’s here, I can finish it when we return. I’m taking the pattern and material with me and will cut out her dress while we’re in Phoenix. Also need to cut out dresses, pinafores and bonnets to make prairie dresses for Julia and Lydia’s dolls so they will match the ones I made for them. I’d like to think I’ll also get Christmas doll dresses made too but that’s probably pushing it.
Too much material, too little time………….
