Project Family Pictures

It's been tricky to figure out what to do for our family pictures. My mom suggested that I set it all up and somehow take them myself. As tempting as that sounded, it worked out much better to have our friend who is a real photographer take them. She and I did a swap so that both of our families could be well documented and maybe even have some pictures with us in them.

I wanted to wear oranges and yellows, but Anne has a plethera of pink. So, to the fabric storage. In a weekend, I made this pretty little number. Scott thinks it is reminiscent of a flamenco dancer's garb, but I think it's hip. The best part is that I didn't have to buy a single thing (except for the thread, though that was purchased for a previous project so I had it on hand). The funky mustard fabric was from a drapery job that my mom did years ago and the floral (which you see at the waist and which lines the skirt part) was inherited from either my great grandma or my great aunt. My mom could tell you which. I hate doing closures, so this puppy has some re-purposed onesie snaps sewed to the back. Cheap and lovely. Man, just think of what I could accomplish if everything had a strict deadline!