On Friday (July 13th, 2018) we will offer a pattern from Shari Fuller ofThimbles and Acornsfor free as a special one-day only event. We'd love to have you vote to help us decide which pattern will win, then be sure to come back Friday to get your free copy.
More About Shari Fuller and Thimbles And Acorns, (in her own words).
My grandma gave me my first sewing lesson when I was about eight years old. I had been fascinated with her sewing for as long as I could remember and was so excited when she gave me a doll pattern and sent me to her sewing closet to pick out just the right fabric for my first project. Sewing was a way for me to connect with my grandma, and although she may not have realized it at the time, this gift she gave me helped me become a better student. History became more exciting as I became captivated by the dynamic fashions through the ages. This is what Thimbles and Acorns is all about; building relationships and encouraging learning.
More information about the patterns:
Carrie Designed To Fit 18 Inch Dolls Such As American Girl®:Born in 1867, Laura Ingalls Wilder had the privilege of witnessing a whole period of American history; the frontier, the woods, the Indian country of the great plains, the frontier towns, the building of railroads in wild, unsettled country, homesteading and farmers coming in to take possession. Later in her life, she began recording these memories in her classic “Little House on the Prairie” books, preserving a first hand account of those significant years in American History. The “Carrie” dress is a reproduction of the dress worn by Carrie Ingalls in a picture taken around 1880, the year recorded so vividly in her book “The Long Winter”.
Prairie Rose Bonnet Designed to Fit Girls and Women:Get in touch with your inner Laura as you sew up this charming 1870's prairie inspired bonnet. This dress matches our doll-size Prairie Rose bonnet. It features a broad brim and cinches in the back with a drawstring to achieve a perfect fit. This easy to make pattern is a great choice for new sewists wanting to develop their sewing skills.
This PDF sewing pattern is designed to fit girls and women and includes sizes in XSmall, Small, Medium, Large, and XLarge.
Prairie Rose Dress Designed To Fit 14.5" Dolls Such As WellieWishers™: Get in touch with your inner Laura as you sew up this charming 1870s prairie inspired dress, apron and bonnet ensemble. The dress features a gathered bodice with a yoke and waistband that button down the back. Finish the skirt with the wide ruffle for an old-fashioned prairie style, or leave the ruffle off and don an easy to make cloth flower for your modern prairie girl. The bonnet cinches in the back with a drawstring to achieve a perfect fit and the simple apron ties in the back and has two handy pockets, just the thing for a hard working Prairie girl. This easy to make pattern is a great choice for new sewists wanting to develop their sewing skills.
Carrie Designed To Fit A Girl For All Time Dolls:Born in 1867, Laura Ingalls Wilder had the privilege of witnessing a whole period of American history; the frontier, the woods, the Indian country of the great plains, the frontier towns, the building of railroads in wild, unsettled country, homesteading and farmers coming in to take possession. Later in her life, she began recording these memories in her classic “Little House on the Prairie” books, preserving a first hand account of those significant years in American History. The “Carrie” dress is a reproduction of the dress worn by Carrie Ingalls in a picture taken around 1880, the year recorded so vividly in her book “The Long Winter”.
Take A Closer Look At Each Pattern:
Please be sure to leave a comment and thank Shari! Come back on Friday and get your free copy of the pattern and if you use it - share your pictures online us using the #pixiefaire hashtag.
6 Comments
Diana Geiger
July 11, 2018
Thank you Sheri for offering us these adorable patterns .
Carola
July 11, 2018
I love the Carrie dress, but vote for the Wellie Wisher one since the Carrie dress was a past offering. Thank you!! Love Thimbles & Acorns historical patterns
Laurie
July 11, 2018
Thank you, I like Carrie for 18inch dolls
Joanna
July 11, 2018
The Carrie dress is such a beautiful pattern. I’m just finishing a biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder (called Prairie Fires) so this would be so much fun to tackle. I voted for 18". Thank you so much!
CdnCrafter
July 11, 2018
Thank you, Shari! I voted for the prairie rose outfit for 14.5" dolls because my WellieWishers need more clothes!
My grandma gave me my first sewing lesson when I was about eight years old. I had been fascinated with her sewing for as long as I could remember and was so excited when she gave me a doll pattern and sent me to her sewing closet to pick out just the right fabric for my first project. Sewing was a way for me to connect with my grandma, and although she may not have realized it at the time, this gift she gave me helped me become a better student. History became more exciting as I became captivated by the dynamic fashions through the ages. This is what Thimbles and Acorns is all about; building relationships and encouraging learning.
Diana Geiger
July 11, 2018
Thank you Sheri for offering us these adorable patterns .