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Pillows for a Princess

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SO, mommy had some fun making pillows!  This is a sneak peak of Little Jo's new room decor.  I will get a picture soon of her finished look.  Can I just say I love RUFFLES!  Here is my ornery princess enjoying her new pillows...  She is way too much like her momma...

Tips and Tricks

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 My daughter is getting taller by the minute, and keeping her clothed is a challenge!  I like long shorts for her so that she can run and jump and climb with comfort and modesty!  And since I don't like paying full price for anything, I picked up these boy's pants and cut them off to the desired length.  I hemmed them and then, just so they would look more girly, I used this iron-on that I had at home to jazz them up a little. I also found these blue sweatpants (girl's this time) and cut them off.  I didn't sew a hem but I sewed about 1/4 inch from the edge.  After I washed them, they kind of curled up a little, but they won't fray.  I had some fun making these jumbo flowers!  Just a strip of fabric folded, ironed, and gathered on the sewing machine, then wrapped into shape and hot glued onto a piece of felt. A little dress I found for the little lady that was too big on top but would be perfect in length.  I often get a size or two bigger just for length and