This week, there have been several changes in my life. Most obviously, a sharply decreased income; it is with great dismay that I could count myself among the masses, but at the same time, is this what I’m supposed to do?
Many of my dear friends know I make heirloom clothing for children, and many other specialized items for church. Some of them have volunteered their knowledge and expertise to help me advertize and develop material with some of my designs. Here are some of my past work.
An Easter Dress
A Dedication Dress with mocha smocking
A pattern my mom designed, and I wore as a child. 
This was a special request.. it has another red cross centered on the back.
I love making clothes for children. I especially love making Baptismal gowns, knowing these will be treasured heirlooms for, perhaps, generations. With every stitch, I find myself thinking about the precious little one and praying for them, and their family. Every garment I give to their owners has a piece of me… some more than others, since I’m still prone to pricking my fingers from time to time!
Recently, I’ve learned a technique called “Lace shaping”. I have fashioned a 3-bar cross, and I’m now working on a Celtic cross. Both those will soon be available in a gown with bonnets to match, on boys baptismal convertible suit (pictures of those to come!) and on Pascha Basket Covers. These match Matushka Anna’s “ Hand Crocheted Blessings” blankets and bonnets.
I’m also working on more specialized garments for St Symeon the New Theologian OrthodoxChurch. Recently, we have been blessed with many young men who are eager to serve God in church, and thus we have stretched our Sticharia (alter server robes) to their limit! As with the cassocks, I don’t have patterns, and must sacrifice one of the burned, waxed, frayed stichar. So, from the ashes rises a phoenix… maybe?
I’ll post more photos as I complete projects. If you or someone you know would like to have one of these creations, feel free to contact me.
And, any suggestions are always welcome!
