Hello friends and welcome back to Martha Washington Wednesdays. This post will take a closer look at a 1776 Italian Gown I created for my recent What Martha Washington Might Have Worn presentation. The History Italian gowns were extremely popular in the latter part of the 18th century. They are similar to an English gown or robe à l’anglaise. Both gowns often look quite similar when viewed from the front. The biggest difference is how the back of the dress is constructed. An ... View the Post
Friday Favorites My Angel Mother
Hello sweet friends! We have had several days of rain here and the garden is growing fast. Today's post is full of Friday Favorites My Angel Mother. To make your mom a lovely crown to wear this Sunday check out this post. A Vintage Garden This enchanting space features a magical playhouse and many more fabulous details created from secondhand finds. Sea Island, Georgia Every room in this pretty low country residence features delightful prints, charming antiques and ... View the Post
Robe à la Française Or Sacque Back Gown
Hello friends and welcome back to Martha Washington Wednesdays. This post will take a closer look at a Robe à la Française Or Sacque Back Gown I created for my recent What Martha Washington Might Have Worn presentation. Robe à la Française Or Sacque Back Gown The robe à la française is also known as a sack or sacque back gown. The back of the dress features box pleats, often referred to as Watteau pleats, that fall from the shoulders to the floor with a slight train. Photo ... View the Post
Friday Favorites Young Pioneers
Happy May Day sweet friends! It my favorite day of the week when fabulous people are lifted up and the spotlight shines on good things I have recently experienced. Here's to Friday Favorites Young Pioneers. Friday Favorites Young Pioneers As many of you know this past week I traveled to the Missouri Cherry Blossom Festival. Several stars were in attendance~ Mary Badham/Scout from To Kill A Mockingbird, Karolyn Grimes/Zuzu from It's A Wonderful Life... There was also another talented ... View the Post
What Martha Washington Might Have Worn
Last week, on National First Ladies Day, I gave a presentation titled What Martha Washington Might Have Worn. It was a rousing success and several people have asked if I could post the slides and video here on my website for future educational purposes. What Martha Washington Might Have Worn Many of you have been following along on this journey with me as I have traveled to Mount Vernon and shared my sewing updates on Instagram. I gave this first presentation at the Missouri ... View the Post
Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Pink Dress
This past week I traveled to Missouri to attend the Cherry Blossom Festival. While there the Society of the Ingalls Family also had their inaugural meeting. It was the perfect place to wear a garment I had recreated: Laura Ingalls Wilder's Pink Dress. Laura Ingalls Wilder's Pink Dress At Laura and Almanzo Wilder's home, Rocky Ridge, located in Mansfield, Missouri, a sweet photo takes pride of place on the mantel in the parlor. I encourage you to please visit the museum to take the full ... View the Post
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