AthenaWeaves

Thank you for the post. I have noticed the shift in necklaces with designers like Marni. I'd say more but I'm off to try making my own....let you know how it works out.

Moove over Sara Jessica THIS is the veil she SHOULD have worn in the SATC movie. Absolutely beautiful. Prince William's girl should be calling you to get ready for Royal Ascot and I mean this sincerely your artistry is fit for a future princess!

Congratulations to you Little Rachel! Your dress is absolutely lovely. Here’s to you and Gertie T for keeping my needles sharp in some really stiff competition. I am honored to have been a finalist with two such talented ladies. I can’t WAIT until the next contest. Ladies start your sewing machines. With affection to all Athena Weaves.

Silk Ribbon is my passion. You know, Threads magazine came out when I was in high school sewing class just learning how to keep my seams strait without sewing my thumbs. My mom came home with the first issue and I was hooked. Threads became the bridge to attempting designer looks seen in Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and WWD. The magazine is a regular part of my sewing routine as much as my sewing machine is. I’d write some more but I’ve gotta get going to get the stories in this next issue……

Thank you so very much for both of your strong encouragement. This meant so much to me. I worked so hard on something I’ve never quite attempted before. I’m just thankful it turned out good enough for someone else to appreciate. Thank you both very much again!

Thank you so much for your kind and encouraging comment. You know my sister encountered a goofy thing trying to see this contest on her laptop. I was very happy to be in the contest with you.

Thank you to the editors for having this contest. I am so honored to be a finalist! I think the dresses designed by Little Rachel and Gertie T are so beautiful. I am honored to be at this point with them.

Your boarder work is so elegant I really admire your hand work. Your garments look like they came from a fancy boutique and well they did because ‘You’ made them with love, artistry and hard work. Good luck with your entry. I love your use of soft colors.

Your fabric is gorgeous! I wish I had a few yards to work with myself. Good luck with your entry! I really like the detail work you did with the straps of your dress. Take Care.

Wow is right! In your spare time? My darling Sophie Coppola should have hired you to do the costuming for ‘Marie Antoinette’ you are every inch the professional. You know one of my sewing goals before I become too old to sew is to make a gown in the style of Marie. Do you consult? Simply divine. A+ and then some. You are someone to follow.

You did a lovely job on your Granddaughter’s dress; she looks so pretty and ready fun in the sun in her new dress. You knew what color would compliment her pretty blond hair. I like how the flirty bow and the scalloped hem add a feminine touch. Good luck with your entry. I’m glad you teach sewing, your girls will learn a lot from you.

Will you come and show me how to machine embroider? Your workmanship is absolutely divine. I’m in awe. I learned about black-work from my Grandmother when we bought her an embroidery book by Erica Wilson (ok I’m really showing my age). Good luck with your entry. Your dress is absolutely lovely I adore it so much I wish I had one as well :-)

You are soooo ready for the French country side. Your fabric is so lovely I wish I had some to make my own dress with. Toil is one of my favorite prints and it looks beautiful complimenting your dark hair. I admire your use of black trims to enhance the dress. Good luck with your entry! See you in Provence. :-)

I admire your embroidery work! It ads a romantic look to this pattern. Good luck with your entry and don’t let this be the last contest you enter! :-)

I love your embroidery work! I don’t think I would have had the bravery to attempt that for this contest. Your camisole looks so lovely and the color is beautiful on you. Good luck with your entry!

I really admire your gown. Not only do the stripes match they match on the diagonal! You are a master at it! Now if only you could teach me how to attempt Hong Kong seaming ;-) Good luck with your entry!

Your use of coordinating fabrics is really lovely. There truly is an art to that and you have really mastered it. Your daughter looks lovely in her dress. Good luck I hope you get the sewing machine.

I have admired your entry since you posted. You have more bravery than I do to attempt a corset. Good luck with your entry! The fabric you chose is so beautiful and looks so lovely on you. Got any left? No keep it and make another beautiful garment.