Countdown to Fiesta

It's almost here! The beloved celebration in my hometown of San Antonio. I'm getting ready by trying out these new little outfits. Cha Cha tops and matching skirts in silk and rayon. I found these little cactus piñatas at the Fiesta store!

Chaco Stripe Dresses

Now that spring is coming, I'm remembering some beautiful fabrics from this past fall. This one was especially charming, it's called Chaco, after the breathtaking canyon in New Mexico. I had the chance to visit Chaco on a family road trip, even as a disinterested teenager I was totally enchanted. Chaco cotton Tejana, Cabana and Ballet dresses.

Color Studies

Obsessing on color combinations is a beloved pastime. I stare at flowers, gaze at paintings, play with paint samples for hours. It helps me choose shades for embroidery and aids in the search for new fabrics. I like all the colors! The spin art I found at a market in San Antonio and the flowers from my man inspired this Cabana dress.

Happy Birthday Baby

Today is Currybeth's birthday! Seven years feels good. I celebrated by making these two beautiful Tejana dresses. And said thanks to the three sewing machines that made it all possible. Gracias to everyone who has supported me!

Hot! Hot! Hot Pink

I'm a sucker for Guatemalan inspired fabrics AND the color pink. These blanket stripe Swing and Ballet dresses are that perfect combination, I can't wait for spring! The pink Cabana dress is made from a vintage Guatemalan fabric found at an estate sale.

Got the blues

Blue embroidery and blue fabric were suiting my mood in early January. Winter always makes me a little blue, mostly because I can't wear all the pretty dresses I make. Like these embroidered Cabana dresses Blue-on-Blue and Blue-on-White with a ruffled hem.