My assignment

When Mom left for home she left me with a little assignment.

She began this dress at the beginning of our visit.

And she knit away steadily. The bottom part was tricky and slow, but then when she got to the black it went quite quickly.

But the end of the visit just came too darned fast and when she asked me to finish the trim on the arm openings and to sew on the pretty clasps.

I enjoyed being asked to contribute! Lilly waited patiently but excitedly to try it on one of her babies.

It fit nicely.

Grandma really outdid herself, because look at these little shoes she made too!

 

You can see how pleased Lilly is with her baby's new outfit.

 

One happy little mama-in-training.

Thanks so much Mom for this marvelous gift! And there is a sweater still being knitted to match too I hear...

Today I have spent some time ironing new and freshly laundered fabrics as well as cleaning up my sewing room. That should hopefully lead to good, crafty things. A clean space is so inspiring!

Wishing you a fantastic weekend!

Comments

[Carolina Elena]

Dearest Emily, I have been away a bit (the beginning of the year in homeschooling has taken quite a bite of my time), but what a lovely and heart warming surprise it was to see such a cozy little dress made. I am sure Lilly will treasure it forever and pass it on to her own children to play with many years from now. I would like to have one for myself to wear. A cozy, warm dress that says it all- it is back to school time. Carolina

[Joy]

So beautiful. Thank you for sharing. It brought a smile to my face. Not always an easy thing to do these days. :)

[Rachel]

such a fortunate doll to have such a lovely knitted dress !

[Charmaine McLaughlin]

That dress is totally ADORABLE! What a work of art!

[Melissa P]

Such a beautiful dress, made more so by the love a Grandmother. It is easy to see where you get your talent and skill.

Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy your freshly cleaned sewing room and ready to use fabrics. I know great things will from there soon.

[giozi]

This dress is gorgeous. I want something like this to my chubby. I going to talk to my mother in law, ha ha ha, maybe she can do it, I have 2 left hands :)

[Sammia]

So pretty!

[Yvette]

Just lovely! It is too bad that in the US there isn't a "National Costume" of any sort. I know the Native American tribes have theirs, but the rest of us ... ? I guess we pick up on the area of the country we live in ... or from our nationality. Just a thought ...
Hugs,
Yvette

[gina f.]

Amazing!!! you and your mom are so talented!

[Lee Ann L.]

Oh my. Too sweet and precious!

[Judy]

Hello Emily, Your daughter is a real sweetie and the doll dress your Mom knitted for the doll is truly beautiful. You did a lovely job of finishing it too. Lucky little girl. Hugs Judy

[maya]

This is such a lovely, lovely dress!
Love the combination of colours and the clasps are a sweet detail.
The whole post reminded me of my grandma knitting dresses for my dolls. Thank you for bringing old memories back!

[Paige]

Awww, it's beautiful and you're right.... it fits perfectly!

[Celestialcharms]

Hi Emily,
Such a beautiful outfit for your daughter's doll. I'm sure she will cherish that for years to come. She is such a cutie. I mentioned about you and your beautiful Matryoshka dolls on my blog yesterday, maybe you would like to have a peek at the post.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Maureen

[Gina]

That is so pretty.

[Mette]

What a wonderful gift, Emily.

[Fiona]

That is a lovely dress. I can't imagine being able to knit something so complicated and so beautiful.

[Iris E.]

Delightful! I love the joint effort and I loved the experience of reading the post: I'm thinking oh! perhaps this sweetness is for a baby! And then the beautiful surprise of seeing the doll in arms!
Emily, I have missed you. Somehow I got lost over the summer...too much (good) time spent elsewhere than the computer! Hope you are well!

XOXO
Iris

[Diana]

That is some fearsome knitting skills there.....WOW!!!! I am whimping along on my little lacy sweater....with Yarn Overs!!! Oh MY!!!:) Your mom is the best!!!

[Jacqueline]

Dearest swee Emily, your mama has awesome kniting skills!! The sweater dress is beautiful and i love every little details on it! I adore those pretty clasps as well! Very very beautiful! Lilly is soo adorable ~ she always makes me smile. :) Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to yoU!

[Anne Marie]

Both Emily and the doll look gorgeous in their home made outfits!!! I looove E's top!

[Charlotte]

that's the most amazing doll's dress I've ever soon.
fantastic !!

[Nancy]

It is truly a work of love.

[MOONSTITCHES]

Oh my, this is too adorable!!! Both, 'mother' and daughter look so sweet in their outfits.
What an amazing dress you have been knitting.

[Donna]

It is so prett :)

[Donna]

That should actually say pretty ;)

[bambuc]

What a wonderful grandma! At our is my aunt who makes every tricot things for my Lilian:-)

You are lucky with her:-)

[Alipyper.blogspot.com]

I know I'm a little behind the curve commenting on this post, but I've been thinking about this darling doll's dress for months since I first saw your pictures! It's gorgeous! I hope you get this message since I know you're closing your blog and etsy shop (boo hoo hoo!!). Is there any possibility that I could acquire/buy a copy of the pattern? My sister-in-law and niece speak Norwegian (if the pattern is in Norwegian) and they could translate for me. I would love to have a copy of this pattern! Please let me know if it's a possiblity...alipyper@gmail.com.
Best wishes to you - and if you decide to start another blog (especially about your knitting adventures!) please let me know! I'd love to follow along!
Allison Baker, Provo, UT