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antiques
I just love antiques! Though I have never learned to sew on this type of machine. I do own this gem! In the mirror, you see a 1920's style lace overlay dress that I made several years ago. On the machine is a lap quilt that I also made.
Court Jester
If you have ever been to the Renaissance Festival, you will no doubt recognize this character! I had the privilege of making replacement costumes of the jesters on 3 separate occasions.
Daniel Boone
This costume I created was for Wax Museum Day at a local school. He looks so cute in it!
Quilted Wall Hangings
I LOVE Christmas! Several years ago, I made these quilted wall hangings for several people, including our children and my mother.
Wedding Vests
I made matching vests and ties for all the men and boys in this wedding party. The one in the kilt is the groom.
Fur Muffs and Shawls
The muffs and shawls that I made may seem a little out of place on such a beautiful day , but the weather was unseasonably warm for a November wedding.
Ties And Ascotts
Other wedding attire are these ties and ascots,
Muus
A summer Luau would not be complete without lovely hula dancers in matching mu'us.
Prom Dresses
Prom! Such a special night in a young girls life. I made both of these dresses. One very special aspect of these is they have POCKETS!
French Can Can
I have made several costumes for theatre put on by Magic Moments, but this was my favorite! A French Can-can dress.
Belle
Who wouldn't recognize Belle's dress from "Beauty and the Beast"! This was actually worn as a wedding gown for a bride who wanted a themed wedding.
Mother of the Groom
Making an item smaller is generally doable, but making it bigger? This Mother-of-the-Groom had a pantsuit with a jacket that was too small. She purchased some lace and tulle that matches very well. I was able to enlarge the back and sleeves. The result was stunning!
Star Wars Tree Skirt
I made this Star Wars Tree Skirt for newleweds first Christmas. They LOVED it! The way the metallic fabric reflects the lights from the tree is actually very pretty.