I know I've been absent, but I have a few things to share. I think by now you guys now pretty much how I function... I sew like a maniac, pumping out projects like a sweatshop and then I fall into a slump. I'm absolutely, completely bored with all things Winter, so I've been seeking Spring inspiration.

This is where I've been getting my inspiration from. By the way, I must congratulate Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whittaker for their Oscar wins!

Shopped at Hancock's during their warehouse sale and picked up my first batch of spring fabric and patterns.

Well... not a lot to say about these. Either I'm really, really picky or there was not a lot to be desired in Butterick's spring collection.

I think this would make a cute seasonal transition dress. Y'all know me... I'm definitely going to have to tweak this one... raise the hemline above the knee, add a strappy sandal equals hotness!

Description: Misses bias cut dress

I was inspired to do this dress by all of the baby doll and trapeze shapes that were on the RTW runway for Spring '07. Also, I saw that my blogging buddy Chanel over at Hip Candy had refashioned a black mini and I knew that I had to have one too.

I had had this pattern in my stash for months, but it was something about it that just didn't 'pop' for me. After I saw an array of babydolls hit the runway, I decided that this pattern had potential. I did a few modifications to get the look that I wanted.

This is a very simple and easy to complete pattern... it took a whole 2 hours to finish! I give this one "the thumbs up"!