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ness the main reason for my absence here has been the flurry of activity on my website seems i spend the majority of my time filling packing and shipping orders my husband and i also took a few days off to attend his 40th high school reunion and visit family and friends in tennessee it was a delightful time now the temperatures are dropping the leaves are changing and my life is heading in new directions there are still some orders to fill and merchandise to sell but the website will soon be closing permanently many of my sewing friends are busy packing their bags for atlanta the 2012 convention of the smocking arts guild of america begins on tuesday how i wish i could be in attendance with them i am certainly there in spirit and anxious to hear their reports afterwards a small part of me is also there in this chatelaine i made and contributed it to the delphi heirloom sewing and smocking raffle basket the chatelaine combined with a silk embroidered hussif reticule scissor case and handmade scissor fob will be won by a lucky attendee some of you may have already seen the photographs shared on facebook or at hs s the chatelaine is made of blue silk satin ribbon woven through mother of pearl rings a pair of small embroidery scissors is looped on one end a ribbon pouch embellished with seed pearls can hold a thimble the silk strawberry filled with emery is for polishing needles a small mother of pearl heart shaped button holds the ribbons together at center back the chatelaine can be draped around one s neck i use mine mostly to just keep track of those small scissors on my often cluttered sewing surface it also comes in handy while sitting and stitching on a comfy couch or chair it is more difficult for everything to disappear among cushions and pillows when they are all linked together the photograph prompted many inquiries and requests for additional chatelaine instructions and information i thought i would share a few similar chatelaines and sewing accessories i have made over the years the chatelaine above was made and donated to the wee care raffle basket during the 2004 saga convention this particular chatelaine included hand embroidery on the ivory silk satin ribbons a small pincushion and more elaborate ribbon thimble pouch were also included another saga member generously donated various decorative sewing tools they and the strawberry and pincushion were attached to the chatelaine after this photograph was taken this is a chatelaine i made for myself several years ago while perusing photographs in search of chatelaines i stumbled upon this silk ribbon embroidered mouse pincushion she was made and contributed to the wee care raffle basket for the 2005 saga convention i also rediscovered this pincushion and emery strawberry they were made to coordinate with a pair of gingher designer embroidery scissors and given as a gift it is so much fun to make these sewing accessories whether you keep them for yourself or share the joy with others none of these ideas for the chatelaine pincushions strawberries or thimble pouches are necessarily original i have taken ideas from a variety of sources and fitted them for specific persons or events due to the many requests i will try to soon share basic instructions or resources for making some of your own in the meantime happy stitching whether in the solitude of your own home or sewing room or while gathered with fellow sewing sisters posted by jan m at 10 37 am 5 comments labels bessiemary favorite things hand embroidery ribbon sewing tools smocking arts guild of america wednesday august 15 2012 another chapter ends for six and one half years fabric lace thread patterns and sewing notions have filled my days as i assisted bessiemary customers a little over a year ago i closed my brick and mortar store but continued business through my bessiemary website fabric lace patterns buttons and notions were tied with a bow tucked within boxes and whisked to the post office i have now made the difficult decision to close the website my vision continues to present challenges i am no longer able to provide the level of service my customers deserve and on which i always strived to base my business additional surgery may be in my future i need to focus on my health and family in some ways i am sad in others i am relieved in even more ways i am anxious to see what lies around the next bend in the road i am not sure how long it will take to complete the closing sale so it may be awhile before i am back to regular blogging or doing much besides finishing up the last details of business if you wish to keep up with information regarding the sale you may check my website new arrivals page or the bessiemary facebook page to all my customers thank you from the bottom of my heart each of you has richly blessed my life and stitched a small piece of yourself into my memories and heart i can only hope that bessiemary and i brought you a small amount of pleasure too posted by jan m at 11 12 pm 13 comments labels bessiemary eye surgery wednesday july 25 2012 a flirty skirt now you can faint no posts for months then two in four days and both about sewing sometimes i even surprise myself i must warn and apologize though the photographs are not stellar it was either spend time retaking photographs or actually get this posted i decided on the latter i started this skirt last summer it was never completed for several reasons nothing like an event this weekend to prompt me to pull it out and give it another go the instructions i used are from anna maria horner s blog and can be found here the fabric is a voile from a quilting company to me it seems more like a lawn it is the perfect weight for a summer skirt and i really enjoyed working with the fabric i lined it with a very sheer swiss batiste a few summers ago i purchased a skirt with a similar shirred waist and loved it it is easy to pull down on the hips a little giving a smoother line and less fluff where many of us do not need more yet the elastic waist is so comfortable and easy to wear for now it looks great with a white or cream t shirt or tank and sandals i plan to pull in some of the darker colors with tops and cardigans this fall and extend the wear a little it should still work nicely when i have to put away the white jeans and capris and linen slacks but am not ready for winter wool skirts and slacks i have noticed many ready to wear summer skirts with hemline tucks this is one of my favorite techniques for hemming little girls dresses it is quick adds a finishing touch and is very sturdy while i may not worry about pulling hems out on the playground i have been known to rip out hems with my big feet when trying to get dressed too quickly for the lining i simply turned a narrow hem twice and machine stitched here is a photograph of the shirred waist on the inside of the skirt it gives a better idea of the four rows of narrow elastic casings which form the waistband many mothers complain their young daughters do not like skirts that sit on the waist this might be the perfect solution the elastic could be adjusted in the casings to better fit the body as it changes from waistline to hip area although most little girls do not have as much variance as us big girls i did tweak the pattern a little cutting my skirt rectangles more narrow to remove fullness i believe in trying to make the inside of my garments as finished as the outside and often use french seams in my construction even with lightweight fabric french seams might be too bulky in the waistline casing area instead i turned the edge of each seam allowance to the wrong side stitching close to the edge after giving the finished skirt a good pressing i laid it on the ironing board and smashed the shirring and gathers flat just slightly and only for a few inches beyond the bottom casing i think it will help the gathers lie more smoothly looking more like a flirty skirt and less like a poofy dirndle skirt i am so glad this project is no longer in the ufo pile while i have not jumped on the maxi dress wagon i do think this style would be darling in a maxi length i may consider that route for another piece of voile in my stash if so i may remove even a little more fullness have you made any summer skirts posted by jan m at 4 39 pm 10 comments labels machine sewing sunday july 22 2012 tea with dolly don t faint it really is me i have not fallen off the face of the earth yet i have really enjoyed being unplugged for awhile i may or may not share some of my thoughts on that at a later date i may or may not stay plugged in after sharing this post time will tell in the meantime i wanted to share a little something i whipped up in my sewing room today for the past few years i have made and donated a doll garment to an auction raising funds for a hospital s neonatal intensive care unit here is this year s contribution this was not my original plan funny how often that happens isn t it i decided to try and be a little more trendy than usual and began making something completely different then frustration set in the pattern directions were lacking i could tell the garment might not fit while it was meant to slip over the doll s head little impatient fingers might have a difficult time my larger and supposedly more patient adult fingers were already having problems with it so i turned to a beloved tried and true pattern a doll sized version of children s corner mary de i also turned to one of my favorite fabrics pinwale pique for the bodice adding lace and swiss embroideries only made it better i was a happy camper and the sewing machine was humming again the skirt is garden pindot in azure by michael miller embroidery floss is woven through the entredeux borders of the swiss embroidery insert it is further embellished with spanish lace edging on either side spanish lace is a little heavier than the french laces often used in heirloom sewing i felt these were a better choice for a slightly more casual dress and sturdier for a little girl s play time i decided it needed a little fun punch of color and added lime green microcheck gingham piping at the waistline there are also three folded tucks at the hemline to add one more finishing touch one of the sweet features of mary de is the wrap back closing the dress opens completely down the back hopefully making it easy for little fingers to dress dolly two fun flower shaped buttons close the back her stylish bonnet began as a plain and rather rough looking straw hat purchased at a local hobby store i dug through my box of trims finding a lime green ruffled trim that echoed the color of the dress s waistline piping i also discovered a floral ribbon garland with tiny pearls decorating each flower s center of course we know everything is better with a bow too this adorable miniature tea is the final part of my donation i used to sell these in my store and still have a few left it makes me happy to know some little or big girl will enjoy sharing tea with her dolly i made two little cloth napkins using one of the decorative stitches on my machine to finish the edges it was good to be sewing again and especially for a worthy cause thanks for visiting maybe it won t be as long before i have something else to share have a wonderful week posted by jan m at 7 39 pm 16 comments labels doll clothes heirloom sewing lace monday may 21 2012 thank you and an update that bit of a break turned into more of an extended hiatus thank you for the emails calls and cards inquiring about my recovery during the last couple of weeks my finger is beginning to look more like the finger i remember there is still some residual swelling it is still numb from my knuckle to fingertip i am so relieved that my fingernail hung on and has started growing again i have never had great nails and thyroid disease only makes them worse i am even more thankful to still have all ten and not have lost any to mr snake s snack there are still pricks of pain when i try to grip objects or hold heavy items it improves with each passing day so the physical recovery is going well the emotional recovery is taking a little longer i have attempted to conquer my fear and return to my yard i will not lie it is difficult playing in the dirt and tending my plants was always therapeutic and relaxing now i am tense and always vigilant i no longer let go and allow my mind to wander i miss that as the photographs show spring brought new life and blooms to my yard i do sneak out with my camera to capture the growth but the grass no longer tickles my bare toes there are always shoes on my feet my eyes are always on the ground and not gazing upward or all around at the marvels of nature i miss that too since the bite there have been more frequent and prolonged bouts of double vision it is unknown whether they are due to the bite stress of the incident interaction of drugs or simply the unpredictable progression of grave s disease so there is still some healing and recovery ahead i wish there was a report that my closets are all cleaned my spice cabinet organized and desk completely clear or that i spent time playing in my sewing room creating wonderful things dream on while it may have been quiet here life continued at its usual hectic and demanding pace air conditioning units broke hot water tanks leaked automobiles needed servicing and family situations required attention my online store remains open and days are spent filling and shipping orders in the midst of pain healing and concern i am grateful for the day to day normalcy of life although some days are easier to be grateful than others and i am grateful for the little surprises of life as if they knew there are times only chocolate can help i now can head toward a certain fast food restaurant and have my favorite milk shake and cookies to go i have always believed that god s timing is perfect that all things work together toward the good shortly before mr snake slithered into my life i had considered closing my blog i never dreamed a snake bite would provide the opportunity and time to give greater thought to the idea over the past weeks it has been nice to be unplugged to have one less item on the agenda on the other hand i miss visiting with all of you the coming weeks are crammed with obligations responsibilities and events it may still be awhile before i resume regular blogging and the possibility of stopping is still on the table the only thing constant in life is change i have been so deeply touched by the outpouring of concern the warmth of your compassion and the power of your prayers thank you for continuing to visit and care even in my absence it is difficult to believe that it is almost june summer is here as we close may i am grateful our son successfully completed his first year of law school i congratulate family members and friends who are graduating and beginning the next phase of their life i look forward to long days of sunlight the better to see...