MyMothersPearls

Wonderful Amy invited several gals over to her house to begin/work on embroidered samplers.  Hope, Lia, Lorraine, Pam, Claudine and I were all happy to oblige.  After treating us to a lovely lunch featuring her dad’s yummy chicken salad, treasures brought to share were sorted through and ideas were discussed.  Amy and her mom were [...]

Nothing we saw in the stores spoke to us.  My daughter wanted something special for her graduation from middle school, and after another unsuccessful shopping trip she asked if I would just make her a dress.  We settled on a  knee length bias cut dress, reminiscent of the 1930’s.  I had the perfect piece of [...]

Hi  there!  This is Mary Elvira, Sue’s dress form (named after Sue’s grandma on her Daddy’s side).  Sue asked me to check in with you and let you know that she is busy making a graduation dress for the goddess in training (see fairie festival post from May!).  The fabric is a lovely green crinkle [...]