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Hello my loves,

Yesterday was a day full of progress. First, I finished the last of the camping laundry and dishes. And there are only 3 things left to put away (my love's hiking backpack is his responsibility). Second, the kiddos and I enjoyed a walk/scooter to the library. I walked they rode their scooters. I live in an urban area and prefer scooters because they are slower than bikes but faster than walking for kids (also they compact nicely). My daughter has her own library card and insists on using it. Unfortunately, since I am trying to wean my son from the stroller, this translates into me having to carry up to 30 books (the max you can borrow is 15). So this time she had to bring her own book bag, she got mostly paperbacks so her bag was not too heavy.

After the library, I worked on the dress. I hand stitched the bodice lining to the skirt with a simple whip stitch:

Since it is on the inside I didn't care too much about the appearance, but I do care that it stays together. 

I also cut out and (mostly) sewed the over skirt and sash. The sash is not sewen to the inside of the over skirt because I realized I have a couple problems that need fixing. One is, the part of the sash that goes around the waist is not stiff enough. I am going to have to get some inner-facing so it does not bunch. The second issue is, the over skirt is kind of heavy and the dress is slick, so it tends to slide down. I am thinking of tacking the skirt to the dress on either side for the ceremony, then if she wants it off for the reception I can just snip the threads. Other than that, I think it is starting to look amazing! It is almost exactly how I pictured it in my head:

 

I am also now planing on adding this little detail for fun:


It is one of the roses from the fabric I used for the over skirt. If I have time I may also make a clip from it to go in my daughter's hair. The possibilities for the extra stuff are endless.

Finally, I managed 3 more rows in the shawl. I have 26 to go ( that is front and back and only 10 deal with the nups, either making them or purling them together). I may have to up my game if I want it blocked and ready to go. Also I am getting anxious to see the final product, because even on the needles I think it looks pretty.

 

Thanks for checking in,

XO Lue Lue Ellabee