A friend in California is expecting her first grandchild. She was going through her son's baby things and came across a little romper that I had made for him. She posted it on Facebook. I had forgotten I had made it. It was a surprise to see it again after all this time.
When my second daughter was born, I began smocking dresses for her. I loved doing it. I found it quite relaxing and rewarding. I smocked her dresses, nightgowns, robes, bonnets, little pouches to match her dresses. I smocked rompers and pinafores, I even smocked the ring-barer's suit for our #1 daughter's wedding.
Here is the picture of the little baby romper I made 30 year ago.
This is Max, son of a friend of the bride. He was the little ring-bearer, at our daughter's wedding. The little ecru smocked shirt buttons on the green velvet shorts. He was so cute. He was persuaded to preform with a bribe of M&M's which were his very favorite treat.
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| Max |
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| The bride and groom 1989 |
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| Max and the bide share a moment |
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| This is serious business. Max and daughter #2 |
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| His job was done and so was he! Which way to the M&M's |
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| Here comes the bride |
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| Father and mother of the Groom, and me and my husband |
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| Saying goodby |
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| the last goodby |
11 comments:
I'm so glad that you decided to post this. The little smoked romper is a treasure, as are the photos of your daughter's wedding. Lovely memories, all, I'm sure!
Thank you for inspiring it.
What a sweet story! I love the little romper. I never learned how to smock (sadly)...
xo,
RJ
It's never to late to learn.
love the little romper and sweet memories that you shared with us. sadly I never learnt how to smock, but went out of my way to find a few smocked dresses for my daughter when she was little, something I believe every little girl (or boy )should have.. a smocked item. Thank you for visit to my blog and telling me about your recall about cycadas in Nashville- that was interesting..
have a lovely week
Colette ~ South Africa
Oh I absolutely adore smocking. I wish you could find more of it. You are quite talented.
What a lovely story! I love smocking. I tried to learn once...didn't master it, so started to cross stitch instead! What a cute romper and a lovely wedding! Thanks for signing up for my Jubilee Mug Drawing!
Ruth
Such a beautiful wedding. I am so glad you stopped by my blog so I could find yours. I am excited about reading more soon. Richard from my Old Historic House.
What a lovely post! It's fun to see these photos, and that little smocked romper is a treasure. I recall that smocking was hugely popular in the 80s. All my friends with young children were smocking darling dresses and such. ~ Sarah
And that was just the time I was doing that. Polly was born in '78.
I hope Penny's new grandchild will be able to wear it.
Beautiful post, thanks for sharing Joann
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