Lorraine’s This2That

What a way to keep memories so close to the heart -- from clothes to quilt! I took 6 dresses and cut 10"x10" squares from them until I had 5 blocks from each dress. To make the 5x6 you will need 30 blocks. You can make it more scrappy if you want to by using more dresses and just sewing them randomly. This is a very cool way to treasure memories of your loved one!!

The original dress was quite simple but I wanted to change it up a bit. I shortened the black jacket and the material I removed I added to the bottom of the dress. I bought approximately 4 yards of a beautiful trim with cord and sequin. I embellished both the dress and jacket with that trim. The material I cut off from the dress I used to make rosettes to embellish the purse and shoes. It was a fun project.

This story touched my heart I hope it touches yours! Having four visiting family members, my wife was very busy, so I offered to go to the store for her to get some needed items, which included light bulbs, paper towels, trash bags, detergent and Clorox. So off I went. I scurried around the store, gathered up my goodies and headed for the checkout counter, only to be blocked in the narrow aisle by a young man who appeared to be about sixteen-years-old. I wasn't in a hurry, so I patiently waited for the boy to realize that I was there. This was when he waved his hands excitedly in the air and declared in a loud voice, "Mommy, I'm over here." It was obvious now, he was mentally challenged and also startled as he turned and saw me standing so close to him, waiting to squeeze by. His eyes widened and surprise exploded on his face as I said, "Hey Buddy, what's your name?" "My name is Denny and I'm shopping with my mother," he respon...

This is one of the many special sentimental ways of passing on to the younger generation. First as a wedding dress and now as two grand-daughter dresses and purses. I can't think of a more sentimental way to pass a little history on. I'm sure they will treasure these precious gifts.

This dress is turning out so so adorable. I'm ready to stitch on the lace.

I have to cut up this beautiful wedding dress to make two adorable dresses for two grand-daughters. They will be so special and sentimental.

This is a pattern by Kathleen Brown. I made it out of a cotton print with fish and seashells--just right for a day at the lake. I really like this simple and easy yet so cute hat that protects! It doesn't take much time to make!