and the winner is...

Dahlia!

Dahlia won by two votes over the other names I proposed for this gal. I’m pleased with that result, so Dahlia it is.

These photos picture her modeling one of the new dresses I made this weekend (and by weekend I mean yesterday and today – I work Saturday and Sunday), the Hot Pink Hottie Dress.

My goal was to make a shorty dress but still make it a little bit fancy. I think the ribbon trim at the hem and the starburst sequin embellishment on the bodice accomplishes that nicely. I made the skirt quite full which also adds to the effect. As you can see I also finally got some socks for her!