WIP Wednesday

Wow this summer has really flown by.  School is starting here next week and my daughter is going to be in Kindergarten.  She is SO EXCITED she can hardly stand it.

1.  Last night I started on a Roller Skate Dress for her first day of school.  It is almost done, I just need to get some ribbon for a bow on the front and finish up the hem.  Even though I don't really enjoy making clothes, this is definitely one that I would make again. 
 2.  I am also pattern testing for Elizabeth and I will be sharing this one soon.

That is keeping me extremely busy right now because I am also potty training my son.  Holy cow, potty training is the worst thing ever.  
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  1. AdrianneAugust 7, 2013 at 12:30 AM

    What a cute little dress! Can't wait to see the quilt you are pattern testing - I see you are using some lovely fabrics. Good luck with the potty training!

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  2. AmandaK@whatthebobbinAugust 7, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Cute dress! We're working on potty training too...there are no words.

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  3. Laura C @ littleandlotsAugust 7, 2013 at 3:38 AM

    Us too! The big PT that is. Even when it goes pretty good, it is still exhausting.

    Adding the roller skate dress to my list. Love how you did hot pink contrast lining.

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  4. LauraCAugust 7, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Great dress. Good luck with potty training - I'm very glad to be done with that.

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  5. ChristineAugust 7, 2013 at 4:46 AM

    The dress is looking great. It took me so long to potty train my son that I don't want to start training my daughter.

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  6. sarahquilts.comAugust 7, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Ugg. I don't think ppl talk about how awful it is enough! It took us quite a while to get our little guy's pp to land IN the toilet.

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  7. Heidi [Grizz-n-Dove]August 7, 2013 at 5:48 AM

    Love the cute dress!

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  8. Melia Mae QuiltingAugust 7, 2013 at 5:56 AM

    The dress is turning out adorable! I agree on the potty training thing. That is never fun. I will have to do that this winter with my 2 year old girl!

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  9. The Cozy PumpkinAugust 7, 2013 at 7:33 AM

    Potty training is the worst thing ever...at least with my second child. The first was so easy. :*(

    Good luck to your oldest on her first day! :) Exciting!

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  10. kirstenAugust 7, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Ugh, especially potty-training boys!

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  11. Heather D.August 7, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    Cute dress! Potty training is not something I miss. :) My first son was pretty easy but he was also older, but my second son. Ugh. I think I may have blocked it out of my mind.

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  12. Rachel at Stitched in ColorAugust 7, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    Empathy on the potty training. That's go to be the worst parenting stress ever (or that I've experienced so far). Ugh.

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  13. Cheerful HomemakerAugust 7, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    The dress is adorable! I've always been intimidated by making clothing, but I've found a few patterns that are easy enough they boost my confidence! :)

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  14. Leigh AnneAugust 8, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    GAH! Potty training is the worst :( I hope your daughter's first day of school went well :)

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  15. jeifnerAugust 8, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Very cute dress, that's one I'd like to try. Amen on the training. There comes that time when you're not sure if that thing on the floor is a dirt clod, a raisin or... gross :)

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  16. Hilary @ Young Texan MamaAugust 11, 2013 at 8:19 AM

    The dress is super cute! Good luck with the potty training :) we just potty trained my son and it is awesome now that he is actually using the big potty!

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