Monday, February 23, 2009

Therapy~
Chenille Jackets

Many of the activities I do in life,
are like therapy for me...
sewing is definitely one of them!
When my daughter Jessie was born in 2001,
she recieved a little chenille jacket as a baby gift.
Every where we went, she'd get compliments on how
cute she was and how "adorable" her jacket was.
After much enjoyment from the jacket my daughter received,
I was inspired to make them for other precious little girls.
I've been working simultaneously on several chenille
jackets made of vintage bedspreads I've purchased over time.
Only about 4 jackets can be made from one bedspread,
so no two are exactly alike. I pour my "Heart and Soul"
into them as a "Thank You" to God for Him
being the ultimate Creator and blessing me with a variety of talents (sewing, one of them).
He has blessed me, so I can bless others.
I call my handmade creations,
"Heart and Soul Creations" (Luke 10:27).
So far I've only made these jackets in little girl sizes
"S" (6-12 mo); "M" (18 mo-24 mo); "L" (2T-4T)
and I give them as gifts.

This jacket is a surprise gift for my little niece in Oregon.
I also made this same jacket in a size smaller for a
Bible study friend who is having her 3rd child (first daughter!)

2 comments:

Suzanne said...

The jacket is beautiful and how kind of you to make them for others.

Etta said...

Stunning piece of work! And not the kind of chenille I thought you meant - absolutely beautiful and I'm sure it'll be a delightful gift to receive.