tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post2064752016023012764..comments2024-01-24T07:20:03.473-05:00Comments on no big dill: Frog TutorialNo Big Dill http://www.blogger.com/profile/08414131508018685093noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-8669054584794521412013-08-28T04:37:02.284-04:002013-08-28T04:37:02.284-04:00That's a great idea! I helped a friend make a ...That's a great idea! I helped a friend make a tone with similar material but different pattern. She wanted frog closures. We could only find them in black and either really small or small. Plus they were expensive.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16700223192977083098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-35730232129322408092013-08-17T10:21:43.648-04:002013-08-17T10:21:43.648-04:00Came over from the beadinggem blog and loved the w...Came over from the beadinggem blog and loved the way this post is written and the tutorial too. Divya Nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522282917004358863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-42690379920473686742012-04-20T01:51:11.462-04:002012-04-20T01:51:11.462-04:00Thanks Katy! Yup that's a big help, thanks aga...Thanks Katy! Yup that's a big help, thanks again!jodes07https://www.blogger.com/profile/09689952712455436303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-13365791937456936092012-04-19T12:58:03.518-04:002012-04-19T12:58:03.518-04:00jodes07--Yes, I made my own baby piping. I'm ...jodes07--Yes, I made my own baby piping. I'm addicted. As for the sleeve, you simply use the original shape of the sleeve on top and draw out to pieces that overlap, so when you put them together, you still have the bell shape on top, but with the petals! Let me know if that answers your question.No Big Dill https://www.blogger.com/profile/08414131508018685093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-84961279904035640652012-04-19T01:35:21.461-04:002012-04-19T01:35:21.461-04:00Yes! I knew I had seen those beautiful petal sleev...Yes! I knew I had seen those beautiful petal sleeves somewhere! I would love you forever (not that I don't already!) if you could tell me how you get those sleeves to conform to the arm and not just jut out like a cap sleeve....<br />Such a beautiful dress, and I love the baby piping too! Did you make your own piping?jodes07https://www.blogger.com/profile/09689952712455436303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-68938265775865760802012-03-23T12:42:23.334-04:002012-03-23T12:42:23.334-04:00You girls are so nice, thank you :)You girls are so nice, thank you :)No Big Dill https://www.blogger.com/profile/08414131508018685093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-32971634235417386112012-03-22T16:14:33.739-04:002012-03-22T16:14:33.739-04:00Wow! I'm more of a blog lurker and I never com...Wow! I'm more of a blog lurker and I never comment... but I just wanted to say what a stunning dress that is! And of course you are so goooooood with coming up with that frog! lol ;)ritasmeetahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05876475634494627332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-73165572040309927312012-03-21T18:01:16.864-04:002012-03-21T18:01:16.864-04:00Wowsa! You are a genius m'dear...a genius!!!! ...Wowsa! You are a genius m'dear...a genius!!!! Love it!!!Very Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010773061477989946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-2054263243532955332012-03-19T16:12:41.114-04:002012-03-19T16:12:41.114-04:00I know I'm late to this party (no time for blo...I know I'm late to this party (no time for blogging lately...boo) but I just had to add my 2 cents. Its official-- You are so creative! What a great idea. I'd have never thought of this. Way to use what you have...and make it look perfect.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646170547184240000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-74893220344706366162012-03-17T12:14:01.887-04:002012-03-17T12:14:01.887-04:00Exquisite! I wish I could sew that well. My daught...Exquisite! I wish I could sew that well. My daughter is getting ready to go to her senior prom and wants a vintage 50's dress, of course we can't find one that fits, the sizing was a bit different back then! :) Ohhh imagine the day when you get to make their prom dresses and maybe even wedding dresses, what joy!!!Laura at Ms. Smartie Pantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06953284758360960450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-43285071055889521632012-03-15T19:58:04.191-04:002012-03-15T19:58:04.191-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17844607652589567013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-59232004477425934832012-03-15T19:58:02.839-04:002012-03-15T19:58:02.839-04:00Love love love it all. The story behind the dress,...Love love love it all. The story behind the dress, the quirky cool chopstick fabric, the baby tubing, the petal sleeves, the frog tutorial, the doctor's comment, the sneakers. What pattern did you start out with?Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17844607652589567013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-36675857164920946102012-03-15T17:58:32.199-04:002012-03-15T17:58:32.199-04:00bjahlstrom--yes, this is Pearl. I hemmed it to fi...bjahlstrom--yes, this is Pearl. I hemmed it to fit her because it was just too perfect on her. :)No Big Dill https://www.blogger.com/profile/08414131508018685093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-77470732996053659272012-03-15T15:56:09.525-04:002012-03-15T15:56:09.525-04:00Oh my...that is just beautiful. My mom was always ...Oh my...that is just beautiful. My mom was always dressing me up in Asian gowns...because I'm half Chinese. :) I used to hate them. But this...is classic and beautiful. I really like the puffy frog closures. You should toot your own horn and do a dance around the house. They look incredible. :)Deliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00604718816962679886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-2380822983935231822012-03-15T13:31:10.580-04:002012-03-15T13:31:10.580-04:00I actually LOVE taking my girls with me to the fa...I actually LOVE taking my girls with me to the fabric store. I love seeing how their minds work and what they have for ideas...and TEACHING them about cute fabric and coordinating fabric. I am totally with you on the animals and steer very clear of them when possible:)Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16915395779182043474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-51372314891383873822012-03-15T10:56:28.992-04:002012-03-15T10:56:28.992-04:00My favorite part is actually the petal sleeves.
...My favorite part is actually the petal sleeves. <br /><br />Could you clarify if this is Pearl or Olive? Both names were in the story. But the picture looks like Pearl.bjahlstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10074272230635905526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-72972736071524502202012-03-15T06:36:28.527-04:002012-03-15T06:36:28.527-04:00This is so beautiful! It made me gasp out loud!
T...This is so beautiful! It made me gasp out loud!<br /><br />Those frog closures are so ingenious, you ARE gooood!arihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03862437604872891361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-1925349633780982582012-03-15T04:09:08.023-04:002012-03-15T04:09:08.023-04:00Love frogs (closure type not the jumping kind).
G...Love frogs (closure type not the jumping kind). <br />Great job on the dress. What an awesome mom to make such a beautiful dress (even if you don't love the fabric).Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09656863210478094190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-77591249589137484922012-03-15T03:52:50.246-04:002012-03-15T03:52:50.246-04:00http://www.etsy.com/listing/93579506/refurbished-r...http://www.etsy.com/listing/93579506/refurbished-retro-bell-orange-push?utm_source=fp&utm_medium=trans_email&utm_campaign=ty&link_clicked=email_recs&euid=IUB7AqD-1JR61eSWqs_Bu38GAKd0<br /><br />hi hi hi katy, just found a cool orange retro phone on etsy, reminded me of you, thought you'd like it..copy the above link to find it :-)..i think from memory you already have a cool phone, but if you dont....here anther :-)kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02945710703939292438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-29116331637146167342012-03-14T17:55:42.867-04:002012-03-14T17:55:42.867-04:00wow..this is erm just wow!!! frogs and all the ext...wow..this is erm just wow!!! frogs and all the extras you put in it..red carpet? puttingit mildly...all she needs is a couple of real chopsticks in her hair...<br />love it...xxBeckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179866803336377670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-3556316674655695052012-03-14T16:32:06.630-04:002012-03-14T16:32:06.630-04:00Haha, so funny - i just got back from the fabric s...Haha, so funny - i just got back from the fabric store and MY daughter picked out...sparkly pink fairy fabric! Luckily she then noticed some more tasteful ballerina print, so I dodged a bullet there. ;) Love this dress, though, the petal sleeves, kimono, and baby piping are divine. I actually like the chopstick print too...you made it work!kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906525676759757900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-80168159839352584242012-03-14T16:04:23.028-04:002012-03-14T16:04:23.028-04:00I really love how it turned out. I would wear it!I really love how it turned out. I would wear it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-21367557055580116102012-03-14T15:56:52.730-04:002012-03-14T15:56:52.730-04:00You are awesome!!! That ric-rac into frog idea is ...You are awesome!!! That ric-rac into frog idea is genius.katherine hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314030133556269765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-42686922627420112212012-03-14T15:26:32.971-04:002012-03-14T15:26:32.971-04:00Really beautiful. Love the fabric too, who knew ch...Really beautiful. Love the fabric too, who knew chopsticks and bowls could be so amazing. Maybe you have a fashion designer on your hands.Ronda C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02662175860056180424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162868398041347638.post-53858634121011979532012-03-14T14:39:17.943-04:002012-03-14T14:39:17.943-04:00it's gorgeous! And I Love the shoes.it's gorgeous! And I Love the shoes.Stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05753205572837649406noreply@blogger.com