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What do Angels wear to Sleep? Come see who's dress' Im working on! I know most of you, who, generously donated gowns, expressed a desire to see the gowns, I make from them. Nor should we.

This feels like a much more personal venue, than a public, angel gown site. I feel blessed, by each of you, who donated (some numerously) in good faith. I feel so very blessed, to be able to make something, that may bring even the tiniest bit of solace, to a grieving family. No, I have never lost a child. I know you are all wondering. I am blessed to have 2, healthy, pain in my ass, children. I have always loved antique photographs. Since I can remember. If you are looking through antique photographs, you will, at probably many a point, come across memento Moire photos. They are beautiful. The care, and love, and time, that went into having just one photo of their child, for the rest of their lives, is both heartbreaking and breathtakingly beautiful. Even the poorest of families, did the best they could, to have that one photo of their child. (which was very expensive at the time) Then something changed in the world, and It became "taboo" and "morbid" to take photos of deceased loved ones. Thankfully, it is slowly becoming "acceptable" again, and Its a blessed thing. Everyone should have at least one photo of ALL of their children. Especially the one they're never going to see again. Every family should have a beautiful gown for that photo. Too many people dont have beautiful, professional, portraits of their angel babies. Many of the ones lucky enough to have them, dont have clothes for them. They are often wrapped in blankets, or a sheet or a towel. This is why I do what I do. A lot of people think its "abnormal", or get upset, when I mention it. Sadly, death is a very real part of life. You cannot just hide it in the closet. We should celebrate even the briefest of lives. We should never forget, or minimize, the loss of an Angel Baby. Parents need our love, support, and understanding. "Even the smallest foot leaves a footprint". That little foot, should be peeking out beneath a lovely, well fitting, gown.

08/30/2026

Going back and forth to moms more and more since her hospitalization. It's been almost a year. We're all exhausted. Im there days on end. I can't sew there. She thinks her machine was somehow damaged when her office and bedroom were moved downstairs. It was unplugged to move it. That's it. She has absolutely no reason to think it's not working. It's an old school Singer. OLD SCHOOL. From the 50's. You could throw that thing in front of a bus and it would still work. She won't let me plug it in to see if it works because plugging it in might break it. 😕 I bought that thing, brand new. Very obviously unused, about 10 years ago from a non sewer emptying out the house of another non sewer. Just because its teal, and very pretty. Everything intact and unopened. So its not like it was used daily for 70 years. That things got at least 100 years left on it. There's just no telling her. I'm also not allowed to bring my machine here because," it'll leave threads all over" It's exhausting.

In loving memory of Asher Bannon born 08/17/2015.These micro preemies are always difficult for me. I had to remake this ...
07/23/2026

In loving memory of Asher Bannon born 08/17/2015.

These micro preemies are always difficult for me. I had to remake this one 4 times. They're just so tiny.

Would you believe no two match? If anyone has any teeny tiny buttons, I always need them. Teeny. Tiny. Itty. bitty.
07/22/2026

Would you believe no two match? If anyone has any teeny tiny buttons, I always need them. Teeny. Tiny. Itty. bitty.

In loving memory of Jameson John Kearns born sleeping 9/27/11
07/10/2026

In loving memory of Jameson John Kearns born sleeping 9/27/11

Another wrap made from the gowns of Erica D, and Beth.
07/08/2026

Another wrap made from the gowns of Erica D, and Beth.

Thanks so Much Erica for the enormous gown haul. It's always so appreciated!
07/06/2026

Thanks so Much Erica for the enormous gown haul. It's always so appreciated!

I've always thought "wrap baby moms" got kind of gypped. Babies that can wear a gown at least get a bonnet. So, I've dec...
07/01/2026

I've always thought "wrap baby moms" got kind of gypped. Babies that can wear a gown at least get a bonnet. So, I've decided to make these little pouches. Maybe for a lock of hair or something? I can make them from the scraps of my nicest satins. I'm embarrassed to say how long this took me to get down. Small hearts made of satin arent as easy as one might imagine. What do we think?

This is a wrap. They're for teeny tiny ones, too delicate for a gown. This is from Jennifer and Diedra's gowns.
06/13/2026

This is a wrap. They're for teeny tiny ones, too delicate for a gown. This is from Jennifer and Diedra's gowns.

In loving memory of Eva Grace Fuller, born sleeping March 25.
06/09/2026

In loving memory of Eva Grace Fuller, born sleeping March 25.

Hello all my lovely ladies!I know, it's been a VERY long time. We have unfortunately been going through some trying time...
05/19/2026

Hello all my lovely ladies!I know, it's been a VERY long time. We have unfortunately been going through some trying times. I was just able to unpack all my angel items and get my sewing room set up. Everyone's gown has been stored in a cedar chest and I'm finally able to pull them out. My issue, however, is that after sitting boxed for years, my computer no longer works. And all my Angel stuff is on my computer. So, please bear with me while I work on that. Meanwhile, I will use the gowns I had "hard" name tag on. Everything is backed up on a thumb drive but I currently have no where to upload it to. I'm working on it. So. Here is my first gown in my new sewing room. I used fabric from Deborah's grandmother. And Amanda.

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