Smocked Summer Dress

Spiritual -"In view of Jesus' infinite merits, we can never ask too much in His Name; we can never be too bold in imploring the plenitude of divine grace for our souls, in aspiring to that sanctity which is hidden, perhaps, but genuine.  There is no fault, no want of fidelity, no evil tendency, no sin, which, if sincerely detested, cannot be cleansed, purified, and pardoned by the Blood of Jesus; there is no weakness which He cannot cure, strengthen, and transform." Divine Intimacy

Sewing -  I started "Miss Daisy" for Audrie in 2002 when I first saw this in Issue No. 58 of Australian Smocking & Embroidery. The pattern sizes in the magazine were 1, 2, 4, and 6 years.  I cut out a size 2.   I smocked the front panels, then placed it, the remaining fabric, and the magazine in a project bag to complete later ...and forgot about it!  Well, many years later,  I finally completed that little dress just in time for Gigi to wear it.  She will be 3 late this summer.  I think it will fit perfectly, especially  because of the adjustable shoulder ties and fabric sash at the back waist.  It is made out of  baby blue poly cotton imperial microcheck  The front skirt is smocked and then embroidered with large white daisies. The original dress did not have the growth tuck in the skirt.  This was easy to smock and easy to construct and makes a darling summer dress.  I can't wait to see Gigi in this dress!