Thursday, November 05, 2015

for the desire and the ability to create


Stella turns eight soon and she has requested a special dress to wear at her baptism. I am happy and grateful to oblige. The desire and the ability to create are part of our divine makeup as women, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make use of this special part of me.

I wrote a similar post last November (and probably the November before that, too). I love the quote I shared from President Uchtdorf. He said, "Creation brings deep satisfaction and fulfillment. We develop ourselves and others when we take unorganized matter into our hands and mold it into something of beauty. The more you trust and rely upon the spirit, the greater your capacity to create. That is your opportunity in this life and your destiny in the life to come."

Yesterday I popped into my local discount fabric store. It has tables and tables piled higher than I am tall with fabric remnants. I only had a few minutes to search, but I found exactly what I was looking for - two yards of the most perfect ivory crepe, just what Stella's dress required. I've used Butterick 3350 more times than I can count. It is a wonderful basic pattern that lends itself well to alterations. I used it most recently for Stella's Princess Buttercup costume. This time, I am adding a few tucks at the bust, a feminine collar, and dropping the waist. I'm keeping the final product a secret from Stella, but I think she's going to love it.

7 comments:

  1. I love seeing the things you create. Can't wait to see the final product!

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  2. The Buttercup dress turned out perfect and I love that the brothers went along! Soooo fun. I also love creating! So good for our souls

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  3. I can't wait to see it! And, did Mike find his bike?!?

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    1. no bike. :( thanks for asking, though.

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  4. What discount store do you frequent? I am in desperate need of updating pillows. I am still learning what's around Mesa.

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  5. we just moved into your area (i've seen you at church a few times) and i have 2 girls in sewing classes. i myself, can't sew, so i am happy to have my girls learn such a valuable skill. but it is getting costly buying all their materials! i would love to know where i can find cheaper fabric than joann's. i'll take any suggestions! :)

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    1. hi rachel! i hope next time you see me, you'll say hello. :) SAS is the best place for discount fabric. it's just west of McClintock on Apache (which is what Main St. is called in Tempe). be prepared to dig, but i almost always find what i am looking for. they have a location in phoenix, too, but i've never been to that one. good luck!

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