It’s officially fall in Northern Indiana. Our warm summer nights have transitioned into crisp cool days. The leaves have lost their vibrant greens and taken on a myriad of amber, golden and crimson hues. A few remain, clinging to trees, but most are blanketing the ground where they’ve fallen, just waiting for an eager child to rake them into piles for jumping. And right down the street, in a shop...
Tino’s Baptism
Just before the new year, my nephew was baptized. He wore his brother’s Ukrainian hand-embroidered christening gown. The gown was made for a baby 2–3 months old, so the gown was a bit snug around his arms. The gown is white linen with very light ivory lace inserts. This gown was inspired by the Ukrainian gowns my babcha made for her grandsons. My sister, Katie, wore her new Burdastyle wool cashmere...
Niece’s Easter Dress (THOMMY Dress with Hand Painted Lace)
Here are a few photos of my niece’s Easter dress this year. It’s the Thommy Dress design with hand-painted (Style #5284) lace. The Thommy Dress is made with a detachable tulle skirt/sash. My niece’s dress (below) was made without the tulle attachment. Shop the dress here...
Peony Floral Cotton and Linen Crop Top Dress for Girls
This crop top style dress is a new design in the Anagrassia Melan’Ka Collection. It is made with 100% floral cotton, 100% linen, and rayon (bodice) lining. The dress is available in sizes 12mos-Girls 8. Shop the dress here See video of dresses on Instagram here Floral Cotton Linen Crop Top Dress Girls...
Dmitri’s Ukrainian Embroidered Christening Gown with Lace and Silk Lining
I made this baptismal gown last spring for my nephew, Dmitri. It’s similar to the gown I made my other nephew (and others), except my sister chose bold colors instead of silvers, whites, and blues. The gown is hand embroidered with a traditional Ukrainian pattern and silk lined. ...
Burdastyle Hand Embroidered Linen Easter Dress 2018
Every year I chose my Easter dress pattern and embroidery at the beginning of Lent. I then work on it and any other spiritual goals I may have until the big day arrives. I am joined by my entire family who tries to take advantage of this seasonal opportunity. It is often a chore, especially when the weather is so dreary. But prayerful persistence is rewarded with a colorful riot...