tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post6297491528244376679..comments2024-03-25T10:03:49.844-05:00Comments on Stitched Together: The Sunday Picnic Dressrachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-91441163874174863452014-11-04T14:26:32.078-06:002014-11-04T14:26:32.078-06:00What a beautiful post, Rachel! Tia is, as always, ...What a beautiful post, Rachel! Tia is, as always, stunning, and she makes the already standout dress shine even more. :-) Such a big dose of loveliness to read about these quiet and meaningful family moments that make me want to be a better parent.sanae (sanaeishida.com)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08160594933810155138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-514585503719996332014-11-04T07:14:37.252-06:002014-11-04T07:14:37.252-06:00Sweet dress, beautiful girl, lovely post! It remin...Sweet dress, beautiful girl, lovely post! It reminds me how lovely it is to Really Spend Time with your children, and especially one at a time. My two have just had the last week off school, and we've been at home together and it's been so lovely (hence I'm just catching up on the blogging community now). And it's also really important to spend time one-to-one with your children. Torin (8) and I went on a long walk through the autumn woods and fields on Sunday. We got caught in a really heavy icey rainstorm, in the middle of a field, with no shelter, and got completely drenched. "It's ok, mummy, I'm used to the feeling of wet trousers now, we just have to keep going," said Torin, without the merest moan. Was so special just to be with him, and warm up by the fire afterwards. When he was born, we held a naming ceremony for him, and part of my pledge to him was "say Yes, more than say No", I was reminded of that when reading about your game of Tag! Must do more running around too....Victoria As-it-Seamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097483997534222972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-79710351321409976792014-10-31T06:12:51.484-05:002014-10-31T06:12:51.484-05:00Just like Lucinda, whenever I see what you've ...Just like Lucinda, whenever I see what you've made I make mental notes to use piping, copy colours and styles, find better locations for pictures... But mostly when I read your blogposts I just remind myself to be nicer to my kids. Thanks. Lightning McStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11955101913822685967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-74170652150935249692014-10-29T00:04:09.141-05:002014-10-29T00:04:09.141-05:00You know how your words go straight to my heart, R...You know how your words go straight to my heart, Rachel. Pierre and Jeanne were 2.5 months old when we have the incredible chance to meet them (they are 5 years apart), so they won't have any remind of these wonderful days, but I can say they were both very attentive when whe present ourselves.<br />So I understand +++ your joy hearing these so precious words.<br />And anyway, this dress is awsome, I love your alterations ! And the fabric... I have no words.<br />Have a beautiful day, Rachel !<br />Lorène<br />www.aufilducanal.comAu fil du canalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13844300728083957922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-22303241477278601502014-10-28T22:29:35.470-05:002014-10-28T22:29:35.470-05:00Oh goodness, your daughter is just incredibly beau...Oh goodness, your daughter is just incredibly beautiful, and her beaming smile makes me smile too!<br />You did an amazing job on this dress. I love everything about it!<br />Falafel and the Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15623240685463357550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-85762745580614917072014-10-28T21:58:51.811-05:002014-10-28T21:58:51.811-05:00Such beautiful little girlies in this post but you...Such beautiful little girlies in this post but your Tia. Oh my word. She is so so gorgeous. Those eyes! Oh yes, the dress is perfect on herCarlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16927477648248371423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-43720280544800671842014-10-28T20:02:53.336-05:002014-10-28T20:02:53.336-05:00What a lovely post! It is so hard to remember to ...What a lovely post! It is so hard to remember to say "yes" sometimes as a parent isn't it! It sounds like a lovely moment that you two shared. Also, the dress is amazing (I love that corduroy!) and Tia looks so beautiful in it! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-37972976016526580062014-10-28T19:12:31.785-05:002014-10-28T19:12:31.785-05:00Thanks so much, An! And you know, I really liked ...Thanks so much, An! And you know, I really liked that color on Tia, too! :)rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-80991389635952326902014-10-28T19:08:16.678-05:002014-10-28T19:08:16.678-05:00Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comm...Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment! Yes, we are so blessed to have Tia. She is an amazing little girl!rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-73531726293752489102014-10-28T18:59:50.052-05:002014-10-28T18:59:50.052-05:00Wow - thank you so much for taking the time to lea...Wow - thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful comment! It really means a lot to me. :) rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-9496714032102167572014-10-28T18:57:49.035-05:002014-10-28T18:57:49.035-05:00Aw, thanks, Lucinda. The truth is, I totally don’...Aw, thanks, Lucinda. The truth is, I totally don’t think she remembers. She was only 10.5 months old when we adopted her. And actually, I think she was terrified. “Who are these strangers/white people speaking a language I’ve never heard?!” But it was really sweet that that is how she perceives it now - that she thought she felt so happy. We had quite a long journey to healthy attachment, as can be the case with adoption, and so this really meant so very much to me.rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12000794959264304528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-31267610496812600042014-10-28T18:40:24.875-05:002014-10-28T18:40:24.875-05:00Reading your blog is both a visual treat and an in...Reading your blog is both a visual treat and an inspiration for life! Talented you, to be able to cover both domains so skillfully:) Every time I see you use piping I love, love it and remind myself to try it in my sewing. And then I forget pretty much every time! Love the pink piping with the yellow of the dress (and that corduroy rocks!). What a lovely pattern - love your interpretation of it. <br />And then the comments about Tia's happiest day - the day she met her forever family! Oh the sweetness! How special that she remembers that day clearly - what a gift to each of you. And your reminder to not let "no" or "later" be the immediate response is so timely in my own life and something I'm becoming increasingly aware of as I see my kids childhood race by. Thanks for your gift of wisdom and creative sewing today, Rachel!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042868068336882455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-74930774231869972922014-10-28T17:59:16.174-05:002014-10-28T17:59:16.174-05:00What a lovely story! And a beautiful dress that s...What a lovely story! And a beautiful dress that seems to suit her so well. I love those pockets, and the printed corduroy looks so crisp but cozy. It is getting back into corduroy season around here!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15892067289101529745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-61193978373344453102014-10-28T15:48:17.518-05:002014-10-28T15:48:17.518-05:00Your daughter is so beautiful, inside and outside!...Your daughter is so beautiful, inside and outside! She glows. And she is lucky to have found you. This dress is gorgeous. I love the color on her skin and those birds.....so sweet. sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01169014234268489258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-30611167516789569622014-10-28T15:48:11.327-05:002014-10-28T15:48:11.327-05:00Just wanted to take the time to say how much I lov...Just wanted to take the time to say how much I love reading your blog. Your sewing and photography are always totally wonderful and inspiring, and today Tia's sweet words made me tear up a little - and I don't even know her! Such a beautiful thing to say and hear (and read about). :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-49772403508498623532014-10-28T15:09:11.778-05:002014-10-28T15:09:11.778-05:00Rachel this is such a beautiful dress, and she loo...Rachel this is such a beautiful dress, and she looks gorgeous in it!! And what a little sweetheart. I love that she remembers how happy she was the first time she saw you, what a darling. Love your stories. :)Erin Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00559589536460111255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-32528962851103732782014-10-28T13:11:36.987-05:002014-10-28T13:11:36.987-05:00Oh my heart!! What a wonderful post. I'm so ...Oh my heart!! What a wonderful post. I'm so glad you and Tia found each other, she is clearly a super kid. Love the dress and I echo the request on the printed corduroy source! kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03476755455725237142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-35129859004907559402014-10-28T11:35:37.499-05:002014-10-28T11:35:37.499-05:00Beautiful post! I'm a new fan of your blog. Lo...Beautiful post! I'm a new fan of your blog. Love the fabric choice, corduroy is so nice and soft, also perfect for autumn. Tia's words melted my heart, she is a very sensitive and clever girl! a treasure for sure. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-47962484148864489372014-10-28T09:22:43.838-05:002014-10-28T09:22:43.838-05:00Rachel, I love reading stories about your children...Rachel, I love reading stories about your children! Tia's dress is beautiful. Isn't it wonderful when kids love something we make for them so much! Jenya @ While she was sleepinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11443073685889323191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-86592345449845784362014-10-28T06:55:48.291-05:002014-10-28T06:55:48.291-05:00Such a gorgeous story, Rachel! Your kids all seem ...Such a gorgeous story, Rachel! Your kids all seem such sweeties... They take after their mom :-) I can only imagine how you mush have felt when Tia said those words to you. And the dress is stunning as usual. Tia looks fabulous in that color (as she does in every color of course, but whatever ;-))Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00135179120003878632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-40558586344785020132014-10-28T06:45:25.587-05:002014-10-28T06:45:25.587-05:00Rachel and Suz (and Victoria and Erin), all these ...Rachel and Suz (and Victoria and Erin), all these dresses are sooo cute! I can't wait to have my iron fixed and start sewing a couple of Sunday Picnic Dresses for my daughters!<br />Rachel, where did you get tjhat corderoy? It is gorgeous! Printed corderoy is almost impossible to find in Portugal and I would love to get some...Martahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13452182372652288551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-71420282904270135132014-10-28T06:17:43.257-05:002014-10-28T06:17:43.257-05:00Oh Rachel, yet another super beautiful blog posts....Oh Rachel, yet another super beautiful blog posts. I enjoy reading each and every one. And it sure doesn't hurt that in addition to the great writing, there are wonderful pictures, beautiful dresses and incredible pretty kids ;)<br />And what a great joy Tia must be for you. Such an amazing little person. And I'm sure that she found a wonderful family!Annikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731074026404043509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7512686951576132673.post-70845241326790171372014-10-28T05:24:35.548-05:002014-10-28T05:24:35.548-05:00Oh man Rachel... You are such a special person and...Oh man Rachel... You are such a special person and I love reading what your write. Tia is amazing and my heart missed a beat reading what she said about her heart being happy. What a beautiful child and how blessed you are to have each other. I need to say 'yes' more to my children too. I love Tia's dress and I am so happy she loves it too. Thank you so much for spending some of your precious time making my pattern!!!! xxSuzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01933503542423729240noreply@blogger.com