Tuesday, 1 May 2012

Mother and Daughter

I was fortunate - my Mother NEVER made me wear matching outfits with her (LOL). Still some folks like to do that...
My "sewing" tag is dedicated to all those Mother and Daughter fashion statements (just in time for Mothers' Day here in North America).
 You might recognize the background - I have a stash of Aunt Martha's embroidery patterns - I need to use some of the envelopes up!
M&D are from a 1940's Montgomery Ward catalogue (where I am finding lots of great graphics). Lesson learned from long ago - when the paper feels like it might easily tear, spray with Matte Finish to prevent ink smears then Mod Podge it before cutting - helps give some stability.... Enjoy! Jewels 
Posted by at Tuesday, May 01, 2012
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10 comments:

  1. Anonymous01 May, 2012

    Great tag! Love the matching outfits!!

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  2. TwinkleToes2day01 May, 2012

    How colourful, amusing & useful tips too! :D

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  3. Diane01 May, 2012

    Great tag! The fabric color swatch/chart, whatever it's called, is a perfect touch!

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  4. Lynn Holland01 May, 2012

    What a great picture tag. Love it.
    Lynn
    One I Made Earlier Today

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  5. SusieJ01 May, 2012

    What a fabulous tag! Love it! xx

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  6. Barb Cady01 May, 2012

    I love the image and all the lovely pieces you have put together, great tag x

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  7. Jane - creativity abounds02 May, 2012

    Thanks for the tip Jewels, great vintage tag, Jane xx

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  8. JaN's ArTy JouRneY02 May, 2012

    Fabulous tag Jewels..love the vintage image, colours and the stitching!! LOL..my mum never made us matching outfits, but did make me matching funky party dresses for me and my dollies!! (in the seventies!)
    Oh, and thanks for the tip , I often use old papers etc..which often tear while cutting...so will keep that in mind!
    Jan x

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  9. Lululiz05 May, 2012

    This tag makes me feel quite nostalgic, I used to spend lots of time sewing with my grandmother, and watched my mum making the most beautiful clothes for us and customers. The image you have used is so sweet.

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  10. bohemiannie! art06 May, 2012

    Thanks for the tip on strengthening the paper. I'm more of a fabric artist so anything like that goes a long way in helping me! My mom used to make matching dresses for herself, my two sisters and me. But just for special occasions. We loved it and I treasure the pictures that were taken of us in them!

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