Hi, All,
I have decided to take a year off of taking orders for Sasha and her family's clothes and shoes.
Why, you may wonder, and the reason is simply that I have a lot of ideas and techniques I want to try and never have time due to filling orders.
I will still have items for sale from time to time and will use the format used by many makers of posting items for sale here on my blog on a first come/first served basis.
What about shoes? I need a specific style/color! From time to time I will post a notice that I am taking shoe orders and will then make them as requested.
It did take me awhile to come to this decision and as I said, I am trying it for a year, then reevaluating. Time will tell if it works out.
Thanks to all my valued subscribers and customers, who have treated me so well for so long!
Sasha's Vintage Boutique
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Saturday, October 27, 2018
A Little Fall Color!
Finding fall color when you live in the desert can be a challenge, but we managed to go up in the mountains for a bit of "leaf-peeping" and exercise. Taking the kids along always makes it interesting!
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Our Moms said we could go for a hike if we behaved ourselves. |
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Ollie was a bit of a challenge cuz he was interested in everything! |
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For Pete's sake, Ollie, if you fall in that stream.... how did you get out there? |
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"Ollie, come down!" "Here, let me get you." |
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"See Tansy, a sparkle rock. Mom says it's Mica, but my friend Micah isn't here, so I don't think it's his at all." |
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Mom said there's a mouse hiding in this pinecone and I can see his hind legs and tail. I'll just wait till he comes out. |
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See Mom, we're being good! |
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Ruthie makes a "leaf angel!" |
"Ollie, lay down and we'll bury you in pretty leaves!" |
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"What, Mom? No, we're not 'up to' anything....." |
"Dogpile on Ollie!" |
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Outside of a little "derring-do" with crossing the stream, we've been good today! |
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Just your average little angels..... |
Friday, August 24, 2018
A Fun Discovery at Our House....
So, Gia, Sasha, and William couldn't help but notice something new has arrived at Casa Murphy. Of course, they had to have a look!
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William, Gia, and Sasha: What in the world is this? Gia: It says "Ye Olde Sew 'N' Sew Shoppe" William: Maybe Mom got it in England! |
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Gia: Mom says it isn't a toy, which is good cuz she's a grown-up and they don't play with toys. Sasha: yes, she said it is just to look at, but she sure seems to be playing with it a lot. |
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Sasha: Look, a tiny door with bells and an "open" sign. Maybe we can look inside closer! |
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William: Isn't this the little rock and flowerpot Auntie Margo gave Mom at the festival? Now I see what she wanted it for! |
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William: If my trashcan was this full, Mom would make me empty it. The store has a tiny thimble full of trash! |
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Gia: Ooh, look, a little jar of gum balls! Sasha: Where? Gia: there...right next to the scissors and zippers William: I wish they were REAL gum balls....sigh.... |
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William: Lollipops, too...a whole jar full...and we can't eat those either. I'm going to see if Mom will buy us some candy for real. |
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Gia: Look at the tiny little embroidery floss on my hand? Isn't it cute? There's a whole tray full of them! |
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Sasha: There's just so much to see...my favorite is the cute little package... the store must do mail order! |
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Gia: Mom put this here cuz she says that's what she always sees when she wants a specific card of buttons! |
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William: Hey, they accept credit cards...Mom says that she should always leave her credit card home, but she never does! |
Monday, August 6, 2018
August challenge.....
Hi, all,
Things may be going from bad to worse as I continue to work on Festival 2019 stuff, but don't tell Punky B. She got a raw deal modeling last month. Now, this month....well, you'll have to have a look!
Things may be going from bad to worse as I continue to work on Festival 2019 stuff, but don't tell Punky B. She got a raw deal modeling last month. Now, this month....well, you'll have to have a look!
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So, then, Sophie, you won't believe it....she dressed me in a PAPER BAG..... Sophie: no, kidding, a paper bag? That's kinda mean! |
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Me: Oh, Punky! |
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Punky B: What do you need, Mom? Me: Do you want to model my August challenge items? Punky B: for real, this time? You promise no more paper bag dress? Me: Definitely NOT a paper bag dress this time! |
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PB: See what a great model I would make, Mom...this is my "looking into the future" pose.... |
Saturday, July 14, 2018
the design challenge....oops!
Yes, it has been awhile since I posted, and I have stayed incredibly busy! Find out what has been going on, with some help from Punky Brewster....
Well, at least Punky B has gotten to model the new outfits (2) and so she's seen the TOP SECRET outfits, which is making her feel a bit better. I think I owe the poor kid an ice cream cone, though. It was a bit of a mean trick to play on her!
Once I get the souvenir outfits under control, I'll get back to designing and filling orders!
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Me: Punky, it is your turn to model this month! woo hoo! |
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Punky B: oh, boy, Mom, I have been anxious to have a turn ever since Auntie Di challenged you to make up a new design a month! |
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Punky: May I just say, "What the heck, Mom?" Me: Sorry Punky, I've been designing the souvenir outfits for next year's festival, but they are top secret! |
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PB: Totally not fair, this is just a shapeless paper bag.... Me: here, I'll fix it up real nice for you, sweetie... |
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PB: Very funny, Mom! |
Once I get the souvenir outfits under control, I'll get back to designing and filling orders!
Sunday, April 29, 2018
April's Challenge!
Here we are in very late April (next to the last day? yes, I'd call that late!) and I finally have my challenge garment done! My friend Diane challenged me to make something new every month for a year and so far, I am hanging in, but just barely.
I had seen a child's dress with a fox face design on it. I could picture Sasha in that, so I gave it a try.
I wanted to make it a "culotte" (those of us who wore those in the '60's will know what that is!) but alas, I misjudged and poor Sasha was getting a serious "wedgie." So, off with the bottom part and it was turned into a dress. Since I had used a scrap of fabric for this sample, I was running out of fabric, necessitating a contrasting band. (which I actually think is an improvement.) So, right about now, I was asking myself, "Having fun yet?!" There are definitely days....
I had seen a child's dress with a fox face design on it. I could picture Sasha in that, so I gave it a try.
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original child dress |
I wanted to make it a "culotte" (those of us who wore those in the '60's will know what that is!) but alas, I misjudged and poor Sasha was getting a serious "wedgie." So, off with the bottom part and it was turned into a dress. Since I had used a scrap of fabric for this sample, I was running out of fabric, necessitating a contrasting band. (which I actually think is an improvement.) So, right about now, I was asking myself, "Having fun yet?!" There are definitely days....
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the final product |
Monday, March 12, 2018
Catching up!
Hi, everyone,
I've been negligent on the posting, altho I have been busy sewing and creating! I took up a challenge by a friend (Hi, Diane!) who created a new sweater design or pattern every month last year and plans to do it this year, too. Well, that sounded fun and not too hard, so I accepted the challenge. She now has my complete admiration! It has been harder than I thought and it is only March. I am now caught up and will show what's new:
January: a baby shoe style in 2 different forms...a sewn on sole, and an "applied" sole as the late Jean Jensen used to call them.
I've been negligent on the posting, altho I have been busy sewing and creating! I took up a challenge by a friend (Hi, Diane!) who created a new sweater design or pattern every month last year and plans to do it this year, too. Well, that sounded fun and not too hard, so I accepted the challenge. She now has my complete admiration! It has been harder than I thought and it is only March. I am now caught up and will show what's new:
January: a baby shoe style in 2 different forms...a sewn on sole, and an "applied" sole as the late Jean Jensen used to call them.
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simple mary janes can be made in any color! this is the applied sole style |
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