So, Samantha Howard a total keeper. Married with two lovely kids, an entrepreneur who is the chief creator and mastermind behind Bobaloo! Kids, but on top of all of that, she is a ROLLER GIRL! Seriuosly. You don’t get much cooler than Sam. Here’s what she has to say about using Succulents. Here she is pictured with her daughter.
Take it away Sam:
When my lovely friend Heather Givans asked if I would sew something up with her gorgeous new fabric line Succulents, I jumped on board in a flash! We decided a dress for my daughter would be a great way to show off Succulent Parade in Blue, the gorgeous light blue border print. After considering many worthy pattern contenders, we landed on the darling Library Dress from Oliver + S. It’s the perfect mix of classic and modern while still appealing to a little girl with pretty strong clothing opinions.
The Library Dress and Succulents turned out to be a match made in heaven! The skirt only has a few pleats, which minimizes folds at the hem and really shows off those succulent drawings. The border fabric is also used in the bodice. How darling is that collar? I have always loved sewing Oliver + S patterns and this one is no exception.
I love mixing prints and Succulents offers a ton of great mix-and-match options. I wanted to balance the tiny repeating motif on the bodice with a larger print for the sash. The yellow Greenhouse in Avocado was perfect, adding a pop of color while still mirroring the blue of the dress.
If you look closely you can see Moveable Type in Green peeking out as piping around the sash. Man oh man, do I love a text print! It adds such a great border to the sash.
Despite years and years of sewing, I still tend to chicken out on buttons and replace them with a different closure. However, this time I put my big girl pants on and committed to the long row of buttonholes. I’m so glad I did because those yellow buttons are one of my very favorite parts of the dress.
It was such a delight to sew with Succulents knowing the love and care that Heather put into every part of the design. I can’t wait to see what comes next!
The lovely folks at Windham are giving away fat quarter bundles at all FOURTEEN stops of the blog hop, including this very post. Make sure to follow along and comment at each stop to up your chances of getting your hands on some!
Heather Givans 
I love the library dress (and Oliver and S patterns in general) they sew up wonderfully. I don’t have this dress pattern yet though, now it’s on my list! This fabric is perfect too, you’re daughter is so sweet! And yes to yellow buttons! I would LOVE a chance to win a fat quarter bundle. Amazing job ladies!
mom and daughter combo is adorable cant wait till my grandaughter gets out of school to show her i think that will be a definite yes thanks for the chance to win
Pretty dress for a pretty girl! Love the yellow buttons. Would love to win a fat quarter bundle of the fabric. Thank you for the giveaway.
I like the dress that was made from this fabric line. I would like to win the fabric bundle and create something with these fabrics.
Sam, It’s wonderful to meet you and your daughter. Superb job on the library dress, Succulents really compliments her eyes too:) Cool that you stepped outside your comfy zone and added the yellow buttons, totally tops its off. The whole Succulents line is just awesome and I can’t wait to purchase the Succulent Parade in blue and make a sun dress for me.
Love the young ladies dress! Thanks for the giveaway!
The dress is beautiful! It does the fabric all the justice.
That dress is adorable-these prints look so cute made up in clothes.
The buttons are so cute going down the back of the dress!
I love everything about the dress – the pattern, your fabric combination and the yellow buttons down the back!
I love the dress you made for your daughter and how it showcases the fabrics! It’s beautiful.
So cute! The border print on the bottom of the dress is especially nice. Love these fabrics, thanks for the chance to win!
Adorable! Great work, Sam!
HI, you ladies looks so nice in your dresses! Thanks for sharing on your Blog+in this Hop Giveaway! HAPPY STITCHING!
Love the dress, and the buttons bring everything together. Sweet.
Ty for sharing i so loved the yellow button on the back of dress they really popped….
Lovely use of the Succulent line of fabric!! We all need to step out of our comfort zones – happy to see your results.
those yellow buttons are perfect!!! lovely dress.
Dianne
That dress is amazing! Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the dress- can’t beat a beautiful border print to enhance a dress!
That is an adorable dress and a lovely young lady wearing it. Truly both are beauties!
The dress is adorable. I especially love the bright yellow buttons down the back.
Hi Jessica!! You WON!!! Yayyyy. Please send me your contact information and I’ll forward it along to Windham!! 🙂 heather@crimsonate.com
Ahh, I just love this dress, makes me want to have another…wait, have A, capital intended, granddaughter! Isn’t this young lady gorgeous! Those eyes!!
The dress is adorable. The fabric and pattern go so well together. Also love the yellow buttons.
Cute dress! I really love the buttons, too. Thanks for sharing and for the giveaway.
I really love the fabrics made into clothing! It is really cute!!! Hope I win some 😉
Love the dress! Makes me want to make something for my daughters. Beautiful fabric and thanks for the chance to win.
Oh my gosh another great project with Succulants! Love it!
You are right about the buttons, they really make the back shine.
I miss sewing for little girls… Adorable!
Beautiful dress…love the buttons!
Fantastic dress….the cutest model. I love the border print.
That dress is just darling & so is the model.
I would love to try sewing clothes for my two little ones! Your dress is just beautiful. Thank you for the chance to win!
Beautiful dress for a lovely girl! Her mom is kind of awesome too. 😉 I will definitely be checking out Crimson Tate soon!
I am totally with you on the buttonhole thing. I once took a dress I made to another seamstress just to do the buttonholes, I was that chicken!! The dress you made is adorable, and great choice on the yellow buttons.
Perfect choice for the border print. Lovely dress.
Oh my!! This dress is perfect and I love the border!!!
any excuse to commit to a new project is good in my books!
Such a cute dress. I love your fabric choices!
The scale of that border print is perfect for that dress, but I think what I love most is that tiny bit of text print – genius.
Love the line of yellow buttons on the dress. Perfect!
Oh my goodness, that dress is ADORABLE! with the buttons and the succulents and the collar! And her eyes are so blue!!
I love the yellow buttons too! And everything else about the dress! Thanks so much for sharing this!
The dresses are just wonderful. I love the buttons and the border. Great job, so talented.
I love your little girl’s dress! And you’re right – those yellow buttons down the back are fab!! I can’t wait to start playing with my fabric! Heather is Soooooooooo talented!
love the button detailing
Really cute dress love what you did with the fabrics
Very cute dress and yes the buttons just make it! I would love to win the fabric!
Love your attention to details. Thanks for the chance!
akronne17@gmail.com
This line of fabric is fantastic! Thanks!
What a super darling dress! I love it!
i do love the dress the yellow buttons really make it pop….ty for sharing
I love the use of border prints at the hem of frocks. Pretty!
Ugh, that is it, I MUST LEARN TO SEW MY OWN CLOTHING!! Loveeeeeeeee! Such an adorable girl, she looks smart and ready to take on the world!
Love this fabric line!
Thanks for showing how you used this lovely line of fabrics.
That is just the cutest little girls dress. I seriously need to make myself a skirt like that. Gorgeous.
I am really enjoying all the inspiration to be found on this blog hop. Such cute creations. Thanks! notwendy gmail
Such a great fabric line. I can’t decide if I prefer the garments or the quilts.
Love what you made, so very cute! Thanks for the chance to win!
I used to sew clothes for my daughter when she was little, but admittedly never made anything that cute. I still sew for her, but one it’s quilts and bags and home decor!
How perfect, from the fabric to the buttons and everything in between!
That collar and buttons are soooo cute!
I love that border print! Perfect for this dress. I think the buttons are great too. I’ve never done buttons before, but they look so cute!
What a sweet dress. I love the buttons, and the adorable border print, of course!
Love these fabrics and that lovely dress! That border print just sets it off so nicely.
Thanks for the chance to win some of these fabrics!
The plants in the background of the pictures are amazing! Also the dress, so sweet.
I tend to avoid buttons too. Good job on your button project. Love the yellow.
Such a cute dress! Thanks for the chance to win!
I’ve been thinking about making the library dress – this version is beautiful!
Adorable! Thanks for the chance to win 🙂
Love your dresses. Thanks for the chance to win!
Love the border print in the dress!
Such cute dresses!
The dress is so sweet – love that border print!
The dress is so cute and precious!
I would love to win this fabric! thanks!
These fabrics are beautiful!! Finally plants that I can’t kill!!! Your daughter is beautiful, and so is the dress she is wearing!!
A beautifull line. Would love to make a summery quilt.
I love buttons and can find a way to add them to most things I make. It’s good you conquered your hesitation and added them to the dress. They are statement making, a nice decorative touch.
Oh those yellow buttons down the back!!! Really cute dress, and an even cuter kid. 😀
Great dress – the buttons down the back are my favourite feature!!
That dress is absolutely darling! I love it and I love this fabric! Thanks so much for the chance to win 🙂
Debby E
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Beautiful!
NEED to make these dresses for my daughter & granddaughter!!
I would love to make that adorable dress for my daughter & nieces! Thanks for sharing.
What a gorgeous dress, modelled by a beautiful girl. Thanks for a lovely giveaway x
I love that dress, and you’re right about the yellow buttons!
Love the dress. I am not fond of button holes but I will be pressing on and doing it.
Love those yellow buttons and dress.
so sweet what a cute model.. and the adorable little dress..
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Cute! I love how the cactus print works as border on your dress. My almost 6 year old has actually fallen in love with succulents. She actually asked for plants for her birthday on the 6th! I would make a quilt with her. And make a cute pillow using 13spools crafty pattern. All my kids make a simple square quilt the summer after their 6th bday! They learn it quite the process! Thanks for the great giveaway!!
Thanks for the chance to win the beautiful Succulent fabrics. I am enjoying looking at all the projects everyone has made.
I am a real chicken when it comes to buttonholes. I think it is a fear that lasts from my first Kenmore machine. Now that I have a nice new electronic machine that does everything but cook dinner, I guess it is time for my own big girl panties. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love the look of that yellow sash on the dress, it looks almost like an obi on a kimono. Perfect, especially with the buttons. Lovely work.
How lovely! Those buttons are the perfect finish!
This dress is adorable~ I want to make a skirt with that border print.
love love love the kimono style dress
I was so admiring that little dress with the piping around the belt and the printed border, but when we saw the backside, I was blown away! The yellow buttons top to bottom are just the best! The Succulents fabrics were the perfect choice for this little dress.
i have not tried to make clothes since 7th grade with my grandma but these dresses make me want to try!
Adorable dress and the buttons are the perfect touch!
LOVE the outfits you made.
Just beautiful – wonderful sewing!!
So fresh and different! I can’t wait to make the paper pieced succulents!
Oh my goodness!!! I love this line and the dress. Thank you for the chance to win.