Organize, Organize,Organize!

Well I finally think I have a plan for the Art fairs. I have pulled all my fabric down from my sewing room and completely taken over the dining room. Why I think I need to take over another room to focus is beyond me - but that is the way my brain works. I have sorted and sketched(I use that term loosely) at least nine dresses, nine skirts and over nine ruffles. There are some old favorites and some brand new designs! I am really happy with the way everything looks. I don't know if anyone in the world would consider my fabric covered dining room table a piece of organized art - but I know it is!

Did anyone spot the HTF fabric? - I am going to use it! I found this last yard and a half in a quilt store last summer and have been hoarding it. As I was working on my designs I realized that I love this fabric and if I use it for the front bodice of a dress - I could make about 6-8 dresses using it. I would rather see six to eight girls enjoying those dresses (one of which will be my Jessie) then having the fabric sit in a closet. If you haven't guessed the HTF fabric is the Heather Ross Bicycles in the last pic. I'm combining it with some ginger blossom and Darla fabric and maybe some ribbon - so it will be sweet and fun!

Well now that I have finished the creative part it is on to the more tedious task of finalizing my patterns. I like my clothes to have a certain fit so I have started creating my own patterns - I will give you a look soon ...only 9 weeks until Crafts on Columbus - aaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!

If you can make it there...

I have never been one to apporach challenges cautiously and have applied to some big art fairs this summer. I would rather go big and fall on my face then play it safe and wonder what if? I believe a large part of success in life is just taking that first step - so here I go!

I have been accepted into four art fairs this summer. I was rejected by one and wait listed by another. As my confirmations come in I will post the info. The first one on the calendar is April 24 and 25 and is the 31st annual SPRING Crafts on Columbus! I am so excited it is held right on Columbus Avenue in NYC in front of the Museum of Natural History.

Right now I am in the middle of my planning stage. I have so many ideas and patterns reeling in my head and need to narrow my focus so I can get these garmets completed. When I was backstage at Westside story the Wardrobe Supervisor showed us the costume bible. They had sketches, descriptions and fabric swatches of each costume in the show. I realized this kind of organization would help me in keeping focused. I have always created Jessiegirl garmets with the fabric I have on hand and not really documented what I used. It's time to keep record!

The new Jessiegirl labels arrived today and they are woven! I think they will work better in the back of the skirt and give it a much more polished look.

Looking for my camera...

As soon as I find my camera - I will let you know what I have been up to - should check under the fabric!

More cool photos...

Here are some more fabulous photos from Kimberly V Photography and her beautiful daughters. It is so gratifying to see my skirts looking so cool! I love it! I will be listing some new items on my etsy site - so check it out.

Other news coming...I have been accepted into two big shows in NYC this summer - I will post details later - very exciting!

The lights of Broadway...

This weekend we took our kids to see their first Broadway show! We saw Westside Story and it was amazing. The dancing and singing took my breath away. The dancers make the choreography seem effortless, as they literally fly through the air I am reminded why Broadway is the best. As I was thumbing through the playbill - I realized one of the backstage crew was a dear friend of mine from my theater days (years ago - I use to do costumes for the New York Shakespeare Festival). I emailed him on facebook and he met us at the stage door. We got a backstage tour and the kids were thrilled. They even got to walk on the stage and look out at the Palace theatre. Amazing!
It was the perect day!

New Pics are coming...

Are the pics to die for or what? Kimberly and her gorgeous daughters at http://www.kimberlyvphotography.com/ have taken some beautiful photos for Jessiegirl!

They make these clothes look even better - and I love the background Kimberly chose for this last photo - she is so talented. There are more coming so stay tuned...

Giveaway! Check it out!

There is a terrific blog called Weeshare written by the sweetest mom - named Desiree. She has reviewed one of my twirl skirts and is hosting a giveaway on her blog - go check it out!

http://weeshare.blogspot.com/2010/01/review-giveaway-jessie-girl.html

This is the Twirl skirt she is giving away - one of my new spring designs!

I have lots of news coming up: New pics and Summer shows! Stay tune...