This is my 2011 OFB Retreat Dress
For the last 8 (9?) years The Old Fashioned Baby has held a summer Spiritual Sewing Retreat.
The sewing focus this year is mostly on construction.
The bodice has tucks and a center swiss insertion bordered with lace edging.
My friend and I interweave Bible Study throughout this weekend with everyone following our schedule. And we also sew on my project.
The bodice is lined.
The Spiritual focus of the Retreats is to have a closer relationship with God. This year we will explore how we respond to God's Love, Compassion, Faithfulness and Mercy.
On the dress, we will stitch Swiss beading to the bodice and thread silk-satin ribbon through it.
Our scripture this year is:
"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me."
Psalms 51:10
We will learn how to attach Entredeux edged Swiss Edging to the skirt hem. And hand embroider Featherstitching and old fashioned Bullion Roses.
And we will study God's Word.
If you want information about this retreat email me at jbaumeister@cox.net.
Retreat Date is June 24-26, 2011
This is my White Wednesday for this week.
All Designs Are Copyright Protected copyright 2011 Jeannie Baumeister
I wish I could plan to join in. I love the idea of joining spirit and sewing. I know there are many projects I have prayed with each stitch! Love the dress. Maybe next year! Karin
ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to have sewing time with Scripture time! I have found a way to smock occasionally when my schedule is busy... I pray while I smock! You can never have enough prayer time!
ReplyDeleteDress is beautiful!!! Would love to try and do the retreat - have got to check on some dates
ReplyDeletewhite with pale blue is my all time favorite! beautiful work :)
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I love this dress! Just stunning!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Celeste, victoriantailor.com
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the dress, but even more so, I LOVE that you are interweaving a sewing retreat with a Bible Study! This is something that Sara and I have talked about doing in the future - just a pipe dream of ours - we have alot of those - LOL! I had no idea that you did Sewing/Spiritual Retreats - my God Bless your time together - wish I was able to attend!
ReplyDeleteHi Jeannie! Thank you for stopping by my Blog and for the sweet comment!
ReplyDeleteI had to check out all your Blogs to see which one to comment on :D Your dog is adorable!! had myself a good laugh over there.
Oh, The baby dress is soooo sweet, it's been years since I sew a lil dress....I can't wait to see more of your work.
Jannet