A Dress Fit for a Princess
1 commentChartreuse from the color palette is mixed with blue and purple to make a princess dress that any toddler would be proud to wear. The pattern is Kari Berries and Blooms from Kari Me Away. The added...
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Spring Time Fairies
I made this out fit several weeks ago for my granddaughter. We decided that it would be perfect for the color contest and decided to send it in. I have never done this before so we will see what...
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Fanciful Spring Dress
2 commentsChartreuse and light pink intermingle with several shades of blue to create a fanciful spring dress. The Simplicity shirt pattern #3750 was used to construct this dress. Length and a bit of width...
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Spring trench
4 commentsThis is my spring coat. Outside: heavy yellow denim. Inside: Polyester lining with multi-colored spring flowers. Buttons used are slate metal. Had to interface almost the whole...
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Green & more Green
I Love color. My son was getting married and my daughter needed a dress for the big day. I walked into a fabric store and this pink and green pique jumped at me. I knew this would be her...
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Perfectly Pink
2 commentsAfter seeing a similar outfit in a magazine, my daughter decided she would like one. I used New Look pattern 6532 for the pink tank and bolero jacket. The twin set was made out of a matte satin. I...
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Spring Is In The Air!
I wanted to make something fun yet a little dressy. These sailor shorts are made out of chinese silk brocade. I fell in love with the fabric, it's elegant and luxurious. The shorts are lined and have...
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April Sewing Brings May Flowers
2 commentsA bit of lacy fabric and a little bit more embellishment.
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Pink and Green Polka Dots Skirt with Daisy Trim
1 commentPink and Green cotton skirt featuring pink polka dots on a chartreuse green background using Simplicity 4787 in a size 18. Pink and green daisy trim is attached at the top of the side...
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Pink and Green Daisy Trimmed Dress
2 commentsDress made from McCall's 5616, using cotton printed with a patchwork design in chartreuse and pinks, black, white, turquoise and contrasted with black broadcloth. Neckline trimmed with...
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Ruffled Spring Ensemble
4 commentsThe two piece outfit is made of white eyelet over pink cotton lawn. The pink fabric peeks through the eyelet and then spills out in ruffles. The shirt is embellished with a ribbon rosette and closes...
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Spring Placemats
1 commentI used scraps of bright colored fabrics to quilt 6 placemats for spring. I needed something cheery. I made my own bias tape and added pieces of ribbon to top it off.
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grandbabys quilt
3 commentsOur daughter doesnt want to know what she is having so this had to be gender netural. I didnt want to do a tradtional quilt where everything was in line.
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Spring Color Contest
Share your garments created in our spring color palette of chartreuse, peach, or light pink for the opportunity to win a $100 gift certificate from Kai Scissors.
Submit photos of your garments made with any combination of chartreuse, peach, or light pink to our contest gallery. Include a description of any techniques used to sew your garment.
Garments must be entered by 11:59 pm May 5th, 2010.
There is no limit to the number of projects you can enter.
Five finalists will be picked by Threads editors. A winner will be chosen in a vote by members of ThreadsMagazine.com.
Winner will be announced on or around May 15th.
See Official Rules for details.

















