I recently had the privilege of designing an exquisite custom dress for choreographer Claire Kretzschmar for the world premiere of The Raffaella Ballet in South Bend, Indiana. Inspired by the life and beauty of Raffaella Stroik, the dress featured a stunning rose silk twill fabric with gold metallic embossing. Despite limited time and fabric, the final design showcased a soft yet structured drape with pleated skirts and a floral sash. This collaboration highlighted the importance of beauty and craftsmanship in art, and the ballet's success was a testament to the enduring impact of devotion and artistic dedication.
I've always considered crafting custom First Holy Communion dresses among my favorite work projects. This sacrament holds immense significance for each girl, who eagerly anticipates finding or creating her own special dress for the sacred occasion. This year, I had the pleasure of creating more Communion dresses, including collaborating with local girls to bring their visions to life. One particularly memorable project involved a girl and her mother who visited Anagrassia Sip'n Sews to transform the mother's wedding gown into a First Communion dress. Together, we embarked on a journey of design, pattern-making, beadwork, fabric cutting, sewing, and fittings. It was a joyous experience collaborating with them, and I was very impressed by the mother's sewing skills and...
This double-breasted cape features dark brown real leather buttons and a 100% silk charmeuse lining, creating a beautiful color combination of dark green wool and gold cognac silk. Whether you're attending Notre Dame sporting events or weddings, this cape is sure to make a statement.
Christ is Risen! Христос Воскрес
We hope you had a blessed Easter! May God bless our customers and families during this Easter season. Ukrainians have a very colorful and bright Easter. Most of Lent for us is spent preparing for Easter both in prayer and crafts/cooking. We spend many hours embroidering our vyshyvanka or rushnyk cloths, making intricate Easter eggs, baking, and wearing our vyshyvanka.
Embracing Tradition: The Significance of a Baptismal Gown In the tender moments of welcoming a newborn baby girl into the world, the choice of a baptismal gown becomes a heartfelt expression of tradition and family heritage. Today, we delve into the exquisite details of the Anagrassia hand embroidered Christening gowns for girls and exploring why this gown stands as a symbol of elegance and cultural richness. A Glimpse into Artistry The unique piece of these baptismal gowns are their authentic hand embroidered designs and style of the baptismal gowns. Each stitch tells a story, weaving together a tapestry of cultural heritage that goes beyond trends. The gown is not merely an outfit; it's a canvas that represents love for the newborn child, importance...
