george's suit

i am reproducing the suit (breeches, waistcoat, frock coat, shirt, and cravat) from this 1772 painting of george washington for our painter friend, michael bedard, who plans to use it in several paintings. i am up to my eyeballs in scarlet and  navy wool, white and otameal linen, gold braid and pewter buttons, and loving every minute of it! i was quite apprehensive to start, and still wonder what i was thinking to accept the commission, but i am learning and learning, and the feel of handkerchief linen or wool in my hands as you sew with linen thread is quite a delight.

Comments

[Jill Mulder]

Wow!

[Mary]

I am so jealous. How fun! You will do great.

[Mary Smith]

I am completely and totally impressed! By the way I saw a French you the other day! Remember how disconcerting that was in Japan? At least here she had your same coloring.

[Renee]

Fabric in your hands always turns into a beautiful creation. The Lord certainly blessed you with this talent. I want to see the finished product.