Christmas time is coming!

I can't believe Christmas is so near! The Christmas tutu orders have started coming in, and it is so great! I love knowing that so many little girls will be smiling when they open their new tutus under the tree. My girls got to help pack boxes at church tonight to send to children who may not be getting anything for the Holidays. They were so proud that they got to be a part of something so special. Mommy was proud of them too!

It's Fiesta time!!

Check out my new Orange and Fuschia Fiesta tutu!!! I am just in love with orange and fuschia together!!

It doesn't get any more classic than this!! My latest addition to my Etsy shop is my "Perfectly Posh" line. The tutus are short and SUPER POUFY!! They are all about classic tutu elegance. I adore them!! And since they are sewn, they will last for years of dress-up!

My new Holiday 2008 Line!!!

Here's the first in my line. It is called "Funky Christmas Celebration Tutu." I LOVE IT!!

Fabric Hairbows

I've been seeing all these beautiful hairbows on Etsy. I wanted to offer something a little different. So I decided to make SEWN fabric hairbows. Here's one of my first. I LOVE it!! I am a pink and brown fan, if you couldn't tell.

I love it!

I was just thinking today about how far I've come over the last year. I'm loving my little Etsy adventure. It brings something new and exciting every day. I love making tutus! I feel blessed.

Wow! I haven't blogged in quite some time. I just had to get back into it because I am sooooo excited about my new "Simply" series of tutus. They will be shorter, poufier, and more affordable. They will still be made from the same high-quality nylon diamond net tulle, and they will still be sewn, not tied.

Here's a simple lime green tutu. The photo shows a tutu that is a bit longer than the ones in the Simply series. I hope to update soon with a pic that shows the shorter tutu. Happy Friday, all!

Head wreaths!

Loving the head wreaths!

I'm now making head wreaths/fairy crowns. They're sooo pretty! I just finished one for a wedding and can't wait to make more!

Sweet Simplicity

My latest tutu design is "Sweet Simplicity." I love the high-contrast and elegance of the classic black and white.

Love this headband!

I've decided to try making headbands to compliment my tutus. Here's one of my first! I love the colors!

Retro TUTU

I just LOVE this tutu. The colors are so vibrant. It's girly, yet funky. I call it the "Funky Retro Birthday Princess Tutu."

Got a new tutu listed!

My wonderful husband!

Since I have a torn muscle in my side, my wonderful husband has been kind enough to do some housekeeping today! He did the dishes and even cleaned all the counters! Then...sit down ladies...he MOPPED the floor! The secret is out. He really CAN clean. He's in trouble now! Just kidding, of course. He knows I have to stay away from housework if my side is going to heal. He wants me to get better. I think it's even more important to him than ever, now that he knows what it's like to clean the kitchen! :-)

The girls want mommy to get better too. I keep telling my 3-yr-old that I can't pick her up. I try explaining it to her, but I know it's hard for a little one to grasp the idea that mommy can't lift her little darlings.

My wonderful husband has also been cutting my tulle strips for my tutus. He's developed an invention to make it easier (go hubby!), and he's good at it! Thank God for my husband!

Catching up

I've been trying to catch up my orders in hopes of coming up with a new design for a tutu gown. I'm anxious to see how it turns out, as I have a few great ideas!

Making tutus is my passion!

Welcome to my new blog! I design and create custom boutique tutus and tutu dresses for infants, toddlers, and little girls. They are perfect for birthdays, pageants, dance recitals, special photo sessions, dress-up, weddings, and more! I create the tutus in my smoke-free home studio. Lots of work goes into each one. Each tutu has yards and yards of soft, high-quality tulle. All pieces are cut by hand and then sewn (not tied, so no twisting) on to a wide elastic waistband. A boutique label is sewn into every tutu. Every little girl should have at least one tutu!

Check out my Etsy shop at http://www.picklebug.etsy.com