Two Worlds Meet

It seems that most of my stitching friends either identify with the quilting world or the heirloom sewing and smocking world.  I grew up watching Grandmother Bessie quilt, and many of her quilts still grace my home.  So, I have a deep love and admiration for quilts and those who create them.

However, it is heirloom sewing and fine white and pastel fabrics that make my heart go pitter patter, while visions of delicate day gowns, christening gowns and bonnets fill my mind.

Imagine my delight when I recently spied this:

Originally posted here.

The quilting world and heirloom sewing world met, shook hands and co-existed together beautifully!

This beautiful silk christening gown, incorporating hand quilting, is the creation of Jacquie Harvey from the UK.

Originally posted here.

The attention to detail is amazing, and so sweet!

Originally posted here.

For this cotton sateen gown, Jacquie was inspired by the style and design of very traditional Ayeshire embroidered christneing gowns.

Lovely!

For more information, you may visit Jacquie's website or blog.

http://www.jacquieharvey.co.uk/

http://www.jacquieharvey.blogspot.com/

Christening Ensemble Stitched with Love

Can you imagine being an expectant mother and opening a baby shower gift such as this?

You then would discover that your mother had been keeping secrets from you!

For weeks, she had been creating a gorgeous christening gown!

That was not all . . .

as there

 was also a lovely christening coat.

She still was not finished!

A precious bonnet completed the ensemble.

Each stitch filled with love for baby and new mother!

This precious babe will not only be wrapped in the love

of family and God on its special day,

but also wrapped in a special christening ensemble

created with loving hands of a grandmother.

Thank you to a dear customer, Lorrain,

for sharing her gorgeous creation!

Congratulations to her family on the upcoming arrival of a new little one!