Look what I made......Leg warmers! I got the idea from http://pinterest.com. If you haven't been to this web site, then check it out. It's great for all types of things. A great place to store & swap ideas!!!!! Hopefully, I'll see you there.

Acorn Hat


Grape Hat


Raspberry Hat


Michigan State Mohawk Hat


Michigan University Mohawk Hat


Snowman Hat


Hello Kitty Hat


Sock Monkey Hat


Princess Crown


Princess Coronet Crown

Sadly, Millie passed away last year. She was the beloved companion of Mr & Mrs.See. I'm sure, like most dogs she was "Family"! Her passing left a void in their hearts.



The See's daughter, Dawn had seen my English Bull Dogs quilt and asked me to make a quilt of Millie as a Christmas gift for her parents.

As you can see, there's a difference between English Bull dogs & Millie....longer hair!!!!! This was a challenge, but I love a challenge. I try to make the quilts as realistic as possible. With a short haired dog, this really isn't that hard.
As you can see, I found what I was looking for.




A couple of weeks ago, I recieved a big hug and a "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!!" from Mrs. See. Funny thing is, she turned to walk away and then turned back and hugged me again amd repeated her "Thank You's" She told me that the quilt now hangs on the wall and that she enjoys having it.

Antique Battenburg lace on blouse yoke.







Amy in a 1910, 3 piece Suit, trimmed is embroidered taffeta & I'm in a 1900 Blouse and skirt with antique lace. I have birds on my hat and a Battenburg parasol.






After skipping a year, Amy and I returned to Greenfield Village, for the Antique Car show. This all started back in 1983, after I had made the costumes, for Mount Clemens High Schools musical "Music Man". I was in love with the time period and wanted someplace to play. So, the Antique Car Show and Greenfield Village became my new play ground.
Since starting in 1983, there's been as few a 4 of us and as many as 15. I've always warned people that is they don't like to be followed, photographed or video taped, not to go with us. (we're even in a couple of oil paintings)I've also established some rules #1 Ride the carousel #2 Eat Frozen Custard #3 Choir Prastic(as long as the group is big enough)
I gave my friend a Personal Victorian Bridal Shower here, where we "dressed" to attend and brought gifts that weren't toooo personal, as no proper Victorian women, would not be caught showing her bloomers in public! We had a Victorian picnic with tea sandwiches and finger deserts and we were photographed by a professional photographer. It was the year I started Choir practice. We sing hymns that would have been song in the 1900's.
One year, Amy's grade school class went to Greenfield Village and spent the day in the one room school house, that Henry Ford attended as a boy. I dressed the teacher and 4 of the mom's that went. I even took the proper Victorian picnic lunch, including the china.
We've had great fun over the years. It's been a time for me to play, and my daughters to play dress up. It's given us a time to bound. It's become a great tradition and I glad that it's now 3 generations, since Amy's son Alex went 2 years ago and Eliana will join us next year.

I'll post pictures another time of all the different years we've attended

The picture on the right is my entry in the American Sewing Expo "Classic American Automobile" Quilt Contest. The picture on the left is a drawing by John Hayes, and my inspiration. John is an artist from England. You can see more of his work at http://www.motornstuffart.co.uk
I have never entered a quilt contest before. Grant you, I had no expectations of winning, but I was still willing to try. I mailed my entry off and then went on a vacation, with my hubby and our daughter Amy's family. Therefore, I was unable to attend the American Sewing Expo. I was not a winner, but it was worth the try and the experience.

So, if anyone is interested, I have a 30" x 30" quilt of a 57 Chevy Bel Air for sale.

Eliana, an adorable Rose.




Pumpkin




Carrot




Strawberry




Pineapple




Cherry




Banana


I'm working on a Raspberry, Grape and an Acorn.

Yes, they are "For Sale."