One of my all time favorite designs is Cherries! Over the years I try to pick up quaint cherry prints to use this pattern on. This sweet little dress is made with a very fine cotton lawn. It was so fine I had to sew in a slip, that worked out great since it gave the skirt extra "pouf". The collar is made using a soft cotton pique and I used the faggotting stitch to attach the gingham trim. The smocking is a simple geometric and I used silk ribbon to form the cherry stems, adding buttons as the cherries. This version of Cherries was made for a dear friends granddaughter, Easter 2009.
Beautiful little dress! I have it marked as a favorite on etsy! :)
ReplyDeleteI am the lucky Grandma that gets to see her granddaughter in this sweet dress. It fits her personality to a "T" - she is such a happy little girl and is "cheery" just like cherries! This dress will be a lasting treasure.
ReplyDeleteWhen the sweet granddaughter wears this beautiful dress. She twirls and sings “ I am a princess.”
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I know the designer/artist personally. She puts endless hours of love into every item she designs... she makes beautiful bonnets as well. She was given a gift from God! Thank you for bringing back the traditions of this beautiful technique and sharing it!!
ReplyDeleteMom, you are amazing! I love this dress!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy I found your blog through a pin on pinterest. Smocking is my fave and your's is very nice.
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