Project Samplings
Wedding Gown Transformation
A client came to me with her wedding dress. "It just sits in a box under my bed," she said, " I'd like to make something new out of it." This client loves decorating for Christmas so we decided to make a garland out of the fabric, sequins, and appliques from her gown.
I designed 15 ornaments to hang among sparkling crystals and shiny ornament balls. The garland was custom-designed to hang perfectly in her home. We talked about her relationship with Christmas so I was able to incorporate details specific to her and her husband into the ornament designs.
I designed 15 ornaments to hang among sparkling crystals and shiny ornament balls. The garland was custom-designed to hang perfectly in her home. We talked about her relationship with Christmas so I was able to incorporate details specific to her and her husband into the ornament designs.
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One of the client's favorite Christmas songs is "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire," so I embroidered the first musical phrase of the song on the ornament pictured here.
She also commissioned extra ornaments made out of her gown to gift to special people in her life. The giftees responded with photos of their ornaments hanging in their homes. This project was timely as this woman was currently experiencing a personal transformation and healing. The experience led to a vow renewal ceremony. |
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Medical Team Appreciation
This client wanted to express special gratitude to his medical team for their expertise and care while assisting him through a challenging time. He requested personalized, handcrafted ornaments that his team could hang anywhere they desired.
The client shared with me the personalities of each person on his team and what they brought to his care. He also provided photos and bios of each team member. With this information I drafted designs and presented them to the client for his approval.
The client shared with me the personalities of each person on his team and what they brought to his care. He also provided photos and bios of each team member. With this information I drafted designs and presented them to the client for his approval.
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This snowflake ornament was for the coordinator whom my client described as "delicate, elegant, and one of a kind." The words, "You are one of a kind" are embroidered on the back.
I touched base with my client along the way, showing him my progress and receiving his input and adjustments. With his impeccable taste and gift-wrapping skills, the end result was six heartfelt expressions of thanks. |
Welcome New Baby Quilt
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This project was commissioned to welcome a new baby into the family. The client and I had several sessions together as she was very involved with the quilt's creation, picking out fabrics that represented the interests of the members in her family. Pictured here is the layout of fabrics for the quilt top, which we referred to as the “wheel.” We spent at least three sessions trying “this piece here" and "that piece there," which was really fun. Also pictured is a close up.
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Commemorating a Special Bond
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This project was commissioned by a woman who was part of a group that gathered to celebrate 100 years of women voting by honoring the suffragists who made it happen. This group is dedicated to promoting full voter access for all.
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The sunflower is the symbol of the suffragist movement, so the client asked if I would design and construct a sunflower ornament for each of the women in the group. I submitted a drawing to her with my ideas. She quickly approved one and I began the process of construction. Pictured here is the outcome!
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This client continued to commission gifts for this special group. Pictured: ERA ornaments, sketch for a suffragist angel ornament, and a completed angel.
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Barn Social Quilt
I live in a community that periodically hosts a barn social. My contribution was piecing a quilt top, setting it up on a quilting frame, and inviting people to sit down and quilt, regardless of their skill level. Some people declined needle and thread and just sat down for a chat, usually about their family quilts.
The 9-patch blocks are made from my mother-in-law's stash of flour sack fabric from the Great Depression when flour companies printed patterns on the sacks so that people could make clothes out of the fabric after the flour was consumed.
The 9-patch blocks are made from my mother-in-law's stash of flour sack fabric from the Great Depression when flour companies printed patterns on the sacks so that people could make clothes out of the fabric after the flour was consumed.