Fashion in the Family Tree

I have been thinking about historical fashion a lot lately. I've been preparing to make one of the vintage romper patterns I showed a few posts ago. I have mentioned before that my Dad is creative. Well, several years ago one of his Aunts died and she left a large collection of family photos. My Dad's cousin let him borrow them to scan and put on CD for the family. He sent them to his aunts, uncles, and cousins to try to identify the people in the photos. He included a catalog listing names, dates, and occasions when known. It is sad how quickly that information is lost. The photos are from the late 1800s to the 1940s. Most of them are Weddings, babies, First Communions, Confirmations, and Graduations. Today I am sharing a few of my "unknown" relatives.

Wow! Look at the Mom's dress. Is that a cutwork panel down the front? It is gorgeous! I wonder what fabric the little girl's dress is made from?

 I love the white high boots on the girl. The Mom's dress has pretty beading.

 The little boy's suit is adorable. I wonder if those bunchy white things on his legs are socks or long underwear?

These little ones are so cute! What were they thinking? I like the use of rosettes on the girl's dress and the top of the little boy's socks. This picture says 1920s to me.

I hope you enjoyed a little Fashion from my Family Tree today!

Cake Pops...A Yummy Little Treat!

 A friend who also loves sewing and cooking told me about these delicious treats. They are called Cake Pops and they are almost as much fun to make as they are to eat (but not quite!). I made these for my Quilt Guild and they were a hit. Inside, they are cake mixed with frosting to make a dough. Outside, they are dipped in chocolate melts. If you want to try making these fun treats, there are terrific directions and loads of clever ideas at Bakerella. These are fun to make with kids, too! And they are great to bring in to school. Make some for your next party! Back soon with more sewing. I have a lot of projects I'm working on, but nothing is done- a common situation for me!

Only Read this if You Love Harry Potter!

In preparation for the second movie of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows coming out, our family (minus Davy and Andy) watched the DVD of part one the other night. Katie and I went to bed before it was over, so the next day at dinner, we were talking about it. Rosie said her favorite part was when Luna's Dad was telling the story of the 3 Brothers and how the Deathly Hallows came to be. She told Katie about how the brothers met death and each requested something: the resurrection stone, the invisibility cloak, and the ELDERLY wand.
Next we started talking about the child Voldemort, Tom Riddle.
Davy (6) piped up and said "are you talking about the guy who's like DARK VADER ?"