Reading Keryn’s post about her quilting slump has made me think about the slump that I’ve been in since last year. My first love is heirloom sewing/smocking/embroidery. I started on my heirloom journey 5 years ago and have loved every minute of it. Last spring, I suddenly didn’t want to think about sewing or even look into my sewing room. The only thing that sparked my interest was quilting. So I began the quilting journey. I get so sad thinking about heirloom because I just can’t make myself do it. I’ve tried and it sparks no life. So I decided to quilt and put heirloom out of my mind for a while. Then along comes Katie Faith on December 16, 2005, and suddenly I feel the spark again 
I haven’t picked up a needle yet but the inspiration is slowly coming back. This is a dress that I made when Faith (my little sister) found out that she was pregnant last spring. It doesn’t fit Katie yet, but it won’t be long at the rate she is eating 
This one doesn’t have much embroidery but I spent lots of time doing the entredeaux stitching next to the lace. Enjoy!
