My mom was a fantastic seamstress. She had very little to work with, but the things she made were always so amazing! I love making cards that are a nod to her crafting abilities. With the photo of green clover in mind I decided to make my sewing machine "green." Although I no longer have her machine I'm fairly certain it was green. I went online and found a green singer machine from that time period. so most likely it was green! The first machine I remember her sewing on was a treadle machine, which did not require electricity, you just rocked the treadle back and forth with your feet. I (a mid century baby) was about 7 or 8 when the electric machine came along in approximately 1960. She was so happy and made us girls such pretty clothes, often out of of flour or feed sacks. Last night, I participated in a swap with 5 other card makers. such a fun evening. We made a card from an SU collection "The Waves of Inspiration" that is available now. My card is very simple but reflects the plainness of what my mother would have worked with. My oldest sister has a picture of herself in a dress that my mom altered from a cousin's dress that my aunt gave her. I'm fairly certain that it had sequins on it and it was a deep green color (formal dress). Below are the challenges that I'm linking this card to...Thanks for stopping in and comments are welcomed. Smiles, Kathy
"sketch"
"Clover Photo"
"Use an Embossing Folder with a twist--use plaid"
This is my first time participating at this blog. The EB folder is an SU folder for texturizing, reminds me of white "wedding gown" fabric--it gives the cs a slight sheen and you can stamp your sentiment on it!