Today, I will begin making the christening gownfor my great nephew, Liam...
the newest baby of our family.
As I said in a previous post, I planned ahead for this
special project, by purchasing extra fabric when I created
his mother's wedding gown in 2008.
This way, mama's gown can stay intact to be worn by a future bride.
In addition to using this meaningful surplus fabric, my
plan is to recreate the design features from the wedding gown
as I stitch love and faith into their heirloom christening gown.
A prayer in every stitch.
And so it begins...
the newest baby of our family.
As I said in a previous post, I planned ahead for this
special project, by purchasing extra fabric when I created
his mother's wedding gown in 2008.
This way, mama's gown can stay intact to be worn by a future bride.
In addition to using this meaningful surplus fabric, my
plan is to recreate the design features from the wedding gown
as I stitch love and faith into their heirloom christening gown.
A prayer in every stitch.
And so it begins...
P.S. The Charlotte Stone Crabs won their game last night. (11-8) We had a ball! (no pun intended) The perfect end to a wonderful Date Day!
What a beautiful gown and how precious of an idea to make the fabric into a christening gown...you are very talented!
ReplyDeleteI made a christening gown for my first granddaughter from my wedding dress. Not nearly as elegant as your designs and sewing, but a treasure to us still.
ReplyDeleteTruly, "children are an heritage of the Lord"! And what a blessed heirloom your nephew's christening gown will be for generations to come!
Be Blessed!
Hi Donna, You do such beautiful work no matter what you are doing. I am trying to catch up on reading my favorites tonight before I call it a day. I am glad you had a fun date day. If you have any extra sunshine, will you please send it my way. I am so tire of the rain.
ReplyDeleteI will be anxiously awaiting for pictures of the christening gown. You have a wonderful weekend. Your Missouri Friend
Hi Donna, thank you for you visit the other day. I miss visiting you , I don't know how people do it. There are about 190 blogs I like to visit plus white wednesday and I don't sit at the computer as much as I did. I never have time to sew anymore either.
ReplyDeleteHugs to You, Love that you making the blessing dress out of the same material. Your a wonderful aunt.
cindy@stitches
I know it will be stunning....m...
ReplyDeleteThis is the most precious idea. I've not heard of the baby's gown coming from the mommas wedding dress, but it's just so appropriate. Glad you bought extra, what a wonderful woman you are Donna, to "do" and give to so many.
ReplyDeletehugs and blessings,
Debra
Your family is so lucky to have you and your loving stitches....cannot wait to see Liam's little gown...
ReplyDeleteI think you put love in everything you do Donna. You make everyone feel so special. I know they will cherish this beautiful gift.
ReplyDeleteHI Donna,
ReplyDeleteOh I love this idea...your work is simply stunning. This wedding gown is just gorgeous!! I love seeing what you have created and I admire your talent so!
It is so wonderful when our handwork is appreciated..with every stitch is love and prayer.
So happy to hear you had a fab date night, too!
Have fun stitching and take care~
Hugs,
Lynn♥
I love this post and the dress is gorgeous. I can hardly wait to see what you create. What a treasure this will be.
ReplyDeleteDebby
This will be a true gift of love.......everything you make is full of love! How thoughtful of you to think that far ahead!!! You are such a sweet lady Donna!!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it all finished!
Hugs,
Margaret B
Such a special stitching joy! Can't wait to see it!
ReplyDeleteYour work is always made with such love and it shows!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Anne
Such precious memories you create, Donna! This gown will be treasured for years by family members. How generous and wonderful you are.
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Claudia
With your loving stitches, prayers and thoughtful planning ahead you will be creating a treasured heirloom. Looking forward to your progress. Happy creating...
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing you are to everyone that knows you. How sweet to make his gown out of the same material of his moms wedding dress.
ReplyDeleteYour such a sweetheart. I have missed coming by here.
Hope your doing well
Love
Maggie
Oh, what a beautiful idea! This is so precious and made more special because you are the one making it. Your work is exquisite. Twyla
ReplyDeleteThis is such a precious idea to have the same fabric in both the wedding gown and the christening gown... nice to see you planning ahead also so the dress will stay in tact! It is a wonderful thoughtful idea and definitely brought out the Awhhhh in me!
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to seeing the design features you incorporate into the christening gown. It's so nice to work with sumptuous fabrics. I'm sure it will be as stunning as his Mum's gown and the family will cherish it forever.
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