It's been a long hot summer

Sorry so long in writing. It's been a busy summer. As I am sure it has been for you! Have started many new projects. Our smocking guild in the Tulsa area is working on Fetal Demise gowns for those families who loose a baby at birth. We work on these sweet, tiny gowns. Some smocking theirs, others do a gown with shadowwork embroidery. We each make 2 gowns that are alike. That way one is worn by the child and the other is given to the family in a lovely memory box with the child's footprints. It's a very nice outreach that is affored these families at such a sad time. Our group has been using some of the Ginger Snaps daygown books as our source for our gowns. Nancy Coburn has premiee sizes in her books, so we are able to make gowns within the poundage that is requested. It's always had to find a ready to wear outfit for those extremely tiny babies!  Another source you may check out is the website www.threadoflove.com . They are a source for Fetal Demise gowns and you can print the patterns off on your printer, too. They are just a plain, basic yoke style gown. Pretty tiny to stitch, but think of it as "doll" clothes. Not that that makes it easier, it's just a helpful mindset!