I am enjoying some down time from quilting deadlines, and am pleased that I am able to complete some heirloom sewing UFO’s. The latest is my lemonade smocked daygown:
The pattern is from Ginger Snaps Designs. In fact it is identical to the pink daygown I completed a couple of weeks ago. But as you can see, the fabric and thread color make a huge difference in the final look. The pink one (Imperial Batiste with tone on tone smocking) looks prim and proper, while the lemonade one (Dotted Swiss with contrasting smocking) looks playful and lively:
I decided to also leave the front geometrically smocked without any embroidery:
The smocked sleeves:
Closeup of the Swiss embroidery lace edging (isn’t it sweet?):
Ah, it’s always good to get something completed. Another monkey off my back -just so that I can pile on even more monkies! 
Have a wonderful Wednesday, everyone! I will catch up with you tomorrow.
Oh that is so sweet! I love them both. I love dotted swiss and that lemonade smock is fabulous! Congratulations on getting this monkey off your back! :0)
Dear Wendy ~ Where do you get all of your energy? I haven’t even heard of dotted swiss for years! I love it! All of your creations are just precious ~ thanks for sharing them with us.
Blessings
ANOTHER beautiful dress!
Those are BEAUTIFUL!
Absolutely stunning!!
It’s beautiful!!!
The gown is an exquisite heirloom quaality gown!
Gorgeous gowns!!
So, so sweet! And I know what you mean about completed projects!
Both gowns are very sweet. Even in your down time you create such beautiful and intricate pieces. You’re absolutely amazing!
Aloha!