This veers very dangerously into the land of sticky sweet sentiment but indulge me--this is my firstborn's wedding...
For this bag, I experimented a bit with quilting the dress fabric. I tried superfine silk thread and a 60 needle, and was pretty pleased with the way the quilting looked on the silk.
The edging along the top has been waiting and waiting for the right project. And this certainly was the right project--the edging was crocheted by my grandmother. She was a Caroline too. I like that a little part of my grandma will be at the wedding. Kind of a hug across the generations.
The beaded flower on the bag was made from sheer floral ribbon I've been saving. Photo isn't too good, but you get the idea.
And the little rosettes at the end of the drawstrings were made from some of the hair ribbons Caroline wore as a kid.
That's right--I never throw ANYTHING away. Watch for me on Hoarders one of these weeks.
Heading out to St. Lucia early, early Wednesday. Whoo hoo! Back in a week.
12 comments:
Kathie, I love the tiny bag and the sentiment attached to the lace. I too have some lace that my Mother crocheted waiting for a someday project. Have a wonderful trip.
What a beautiful and meaningful bag. I think ti will become a cherished family heirloom to be used in many weddings to come!
That is very very special. It's beautiful and you did a stupendous effort for this wedding.
This is so adorable! And the history of the things you added to it makes it extra special.
Lovely bag, have a safe trip & a wonderful wedding.
I forgot - I have the edging from a pillowcase that my great grandmother crocheted - it is waiting patiently for the perfect project.
The bag is a beautiful heirloom that will be even more meaningful to future generations. You did a beautiful job on it.
Very pretty bag. Have a wonderful wedding.
The bag is the icing on an already beautiful cake, ahem, wedding ensemble. You do absolutely divine work and Caroline will look beyond heavenly...hope you can take some pix...
How beautiful! I love that you saved her hair ribbons!
what beautiful memories you have sewed into this bag and the dress. Take lots of photos and videos. I'm looking forward to seeing some of them. Have a very good time.
This is absolutely the sweetest thing I have ever seen or read!! I am so happy to call you my friend.
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