Patchwork Laurel

Lately, I've been inspired by patchwork dresses. I decided to attempt something similar for my first laurel.




Pretty!

 


Also Pretty!

 I pieced together the front of the dress using the free Rhythm and Blues quiting pattern found here: http://www.redroosterfabrics.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/7367.




Isn't this awesome?


It's my first time piecing anything together, so I'm pround of it. But it took FOR-EV-ER!!! Seriously, I have a new found respect for quilters. I made a total of 15 quilt blocks (Is that what you call them?) and used that to cut out the front pattern piece. I basically treated this mini quilt like a piece of fabric. I used a more "plain" quilting cotton for the back.



Cutting out the front pattern piece.


I hand stitched the beaded neckline trim in place.




This neckline looks familiar...


I used this lovely machine stitch for the hem. Isn't it pretty! I love it.



Yay! Hem!

 It's a bold dress. I guess it's a good thing I'm not shy!



Why am I always making such goofy faces in pictures?