I have been waiting for a long time to be able to write this post. I wanted to wait until after the event so that the family would have the first chance at sharing pictures and such. This post has been kept a secret since December 2012. It is not about quilting, but it
is about sewing. Now my secret is safe to share with you. I offered to make a christening gown for a special little girl, thinking that the parents would not take me up on the offer and knowing that I had a good 6 months or so to complete said gown if the offer was accepted. I guess all of that holiday sugar had gone to my head. What WAS I offering??? Well, lawsy mercy, they said 'YES"! The sugar rush ended and the panic began.
I can do this. This baby lives 7 hours away from me. I can do this. How will I know if the mama will like the fabric I choose? I can do this. The mama wants 'simple'. I can't find a 'simple' christening gown pattern. I can do this. What size will the sweetie be when the big day arrives? I can do this. I haven't sewn heirloom style in years. I CAN DO THIS!! For crying out loud, just do it. So I marched myself down to the fabric store and bought a pattern, silk batiste, entreduex, beading, thread and lace. And guess what? I DID THIS!!
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| And so it began. Pattern cut out and pleats finished. |
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| Pleats, lace, entreduex and embroidery. |
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Packed ever so carefully for the journey. But will it fit?
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YES! It fits and the sweet family is happy with the whole thing!
Notice how her hands are positioned for prayer? |
It was a wonderful day making sweet, tender memories. And I thank this special family for allowing me to participate in such a personal way! I will forever love and pray for this little one.
