THE BABY GIFT

Yesterday I dusted off my

pleating machine.

It is stored with wax paper on the needles,

and in an old white box.

While I was doing that,

Fabric was being washed, dried and ironed.

Fabric was cut

and I sewed the front & back to sleeves.

(this will be a BISHOP type child's dress)

After sewing, I rolled the fabric on a dowel.

It has been awhile since I used my pleater,

but it did well, and I did not lose my touch!

The fabric was pleated, perfectly,

and I pinned it to my smocking board.

Larry and I have been invited to a baby shower in May.

Very good friends are expecting a baby girl.

While I work on this gift,

human nature, and the gifts we all share,

seem to touch me in the most wonderful way.

I am so thankful for the simple things.

The smell of fresh mowed grass...

puppy kisses,

fresh baked cookies.

Life is amazing.

Love you.

Me

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