There was a time in my life when I only lacked three classes to finish a second degree in mathematics. Three PAINFUL classes. Which meant I needed a “no thought” project when I wasn’t cramming. Enter the practically never-ending, monotonous, diamond, geometric, sewing project.

So, what was I thinking? Check out the gorgeousness of this pattern in its original form {source: AS&E, Issue 26}: the Titania…

I guess I was thinking: I didn’t need to think. Diamonds, diamonds and more diamonds. Smock, don’t think. Don’t get me wrong, my creation is nice and was time-consuming, but WOW at the original in all its splendor and glory.

Fortunately, EA loves the dress (and the twirl factor) and is none the wiser about the dress in its original form. She actually has self-proclaimed this to be her “Cinderella dress”. And there is no greater compliment from a four year old, am I right? And although EA likes to call it her “Cinderella Dress” {this is the 2nd one she has given this title}, it might be more aptly called a “Thankful Dress” by us!!

You see, not only did EA wear this dress for the family photos, but it also came in handy on Easter when we didn’t have her Easter dress completed. And, then there was her violin recital….when her Easter dress STILL wasn’t complete.

So, we find ourselves extremely thankful to have pulled this creation out of “the bin”, and for it to get lots and lots of wear over these past few months!!

While we are enjoying the dress we have, maybe one day we’ll find time to sew the dress as it was intended!