SEW MY NAME

Hi there,

Mother’s day is just around the corner and I am very excited, looking forward to high tea with my four other sisters - a treat from our daughters. We have already booked a table at Carousel for 10.

A small project for mom, eyeglass case, which can be easily pieced in a few hours.

For info, Seminole patchwork is also known as strip patchwork which involves quick-piecing. Seminole patchwork were used for clothing by the South Eastern Native Americans. In the late 1800s it was a long trip from the Everglades to trade for cotton cloth so women began joining long strips made from the fabric left on the end of the bolts to make what was known as “strip clothing”. The sewing machine became available around the end of the 19th century making it possible to use much smaller strips. Seminole designs grew to become even more elaborate and complex and were usually used for traditional dress. Beautiful Seminole patchwork patterns eventually become popular in quilt making as well.

Happy piecing and Happy Mother’s day to all Moms.

Oceans of love from me,
Cinderfella

Research Associate in the field of Child Development and Human Relations)