Dress for Neva

Dress for Neva My dad is retiring from the ministry after 37 years next weekend. As you might imagine, it's kind of a big deal, and the whole family will be there. Since Neva doesn't get the chance to wear fancy dresses too often, I took advantage of this occasion to make her a summery, girly-girl dress to wear to the various events. I think she'll be pleased. There's no lack of pink, anyway. Pattern: New Look 6582, slightly altered Fabric: Cotton and Embroidered Cotton, with ribbon trim

Antependium

Antependium What is an antependium, you may ask, and why would I make one? For a thorough description, I refer you to this Wikipedia article, but the short answer is that it's a decoration on the pulpit in a church. The reason that I made one is that my dad is retiring from the ministry after 37 years, and he wanted to give the congregation a Christmas antependium as part of his parting gift. The design is based on a couple of sketches he gave me to use as models. Overall, I'm pleased with the effect; I hope he will be too, and that the congregation will use and enjoy it. Pattern: original design Fabric and Yarn: dupioni silks from my stash; gold lamé for halos, stars and accents; Patons Glittalic yarn in "Cream Gleam" for straw effect