Sunday, December 11, 2011

Antique Reproduction of Hand Crochet Sacque and Cap for Preemies and Dolls in Cuddle Brown





Starting with an 1800-1900's pattern from SHELL BEES TREASURES right here on etsy, I crocheted this pattern with love for your preemie baby. For this little treasure I picked 3 ply Sensations Cuddle yarn which is a mix of 70% Acrylic & 30% nylon. It is a very soft yarn which is perfect for newborns in the color Cuddle Brown. The use of increase and decrease in stitches forms the design of the motifs in this outfit. Then the beading of the cap/bonnet & Saque is fed with Pink ribbon & sewn with satin roses. The borders of the armholes & cap are lined with shell stitches. Final measurement of the Sacque is Nine inches from the neck to the tail of it and the cap is made to be taut on the baby's head.. This item is made to be just as unique as your precious new preemie.http://www.etsy.com/listing/88431310/antique-reproduction-of-hand-crochet?ref=pr_shop

Monday, December 5, 2011

Hand Crochet Pineapple Dress in Red for Christmas/Valentine's Day





Up in the North Pole, while Santa and his elves make toys, Mrs Claus dreamed up this unique dress from a vintage pattern from Annie's Attic for baby girls 3-6 months. Created from Aunt Lydia's(Coat's & Clark), Classic #10 ,100%Mercerized cotton crochet thread in Victory Red! The skirt of this dress has shell stitches and Pineapple motifs all around. The bodice front is adorned with a stylish flower accent from Berwiick Offray. The back of the bodice has three sparkly flat buttons from the Blumenthal Lansing Company and a snap to secure the neck. The creator's label is then sewn into the back of the bodice by hand. Then ribbon is fed through the eyelet at the sleeves and inner bodice and around the front to back of the dress. Santa and Cupid will be sure to spot the sweetheart in this little Red dress.
Care Instructions: Remove ribbons and flower. Machine wash gentle cycle, warm water, no bleach, rise well and promptly remove. Roll in towel. Block.http://www.etsy.com/listing/87913566/hand-crocheted-pineapple-dress-3-6?ref=v1_other_2

Hand Crochet Pineapple Christening Gown





 Picture this...Hand crochet Pineapple Christening Gown on your sweet baby to welcome your bundle of joy into this world. Made from a vintage pattern, the skirt of this little white cotton christening dress is surrounded by shells and Pineapple motifs. Made to fit 0-6 months. The bodice has eyelet that is fed with ribbons to tie at the back and the sleeves also have eyelet fed with ribbon to tie on the puffy sleeves. The back of the dress fastens with pearly heart shaped buttons and a snap. The front of the bodice is adorned with a pretty and feminine pink rose. From the neck to the tail is 24". Your baby will love wearing this one today and it can be framed as an heirloom for later generations. Comes starched and ready to wear. Well made. Soak in denture tablets for stain removal. Soak in Denture tablets for stain removal. Carefully machine wash and dry in Warm water, Caution , Not too pretty to wear!