Since the month of June is known for its roses, over the past few weeks, I’ve added fabrics and wallpaper to my catalog that feature roses and stripes. The collection is now pretty much complete! Discover all of my current designs here, in Floral Roses.
And yes, it’s July now (click here for my Patriotic Americana designs), but first, I really do want to stop and smell the roses with you! Our June weather turned out weird; too hot one day, too rainy the next. But overall, we experienced cooler temps, and the local roses are still quite happy.
I found the roses that inspired this first collection at Hamann Rose Garden, on North 27th Street just south of Capitol Parkway (across from the Sunken Gardens). Cherry Parfait roses are some of the most perfect roses on the planet. I love the way the petals shade from a deep cherry red to a pale cream color in the center. Oh, and how they also smell amazing.
Isn’t this the most gorgeous and perfect Cherry Parfait Rose?
That rose inspired this toddler dress design
(as well as a coordinating collection of fabric and wallpaper)
Sewing suggestion: This cute little toddler dress features a cherry pink and white striped bodice with solid sleeves and a rose print skirt. Click on this image to be taken to the catalog page featuring these floral and striped fabrics.
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