Hearts For Hannah

Oh how I love to be a part

of the miracle that takes place when a child

joins a family through adoption.

And I was blessed to pray for a little girl in China named

Hannah, who will be 

joining her loving family very soon.

You can read all about here on her mother, 

Shecki's blog.

 

One of the most special times in any Internationally Adoptive 

Family's journey is that moment when they

arrive in the airport with their

new child.

They are joyously greeted by awaiting family members

and friends.

In many cases, the child becomes an American 

citizen when they go through Immigration in the airport.

And so it is a beautiful tradition for the newly adopted child

to be dressed in patriotic clothing.

Hannah's mommy asked that I make her 

a smocked dress that would celebrate this exciting day!

I chose the smock plate by Creative Keepsakes

called "Love My Country".

 

The smock plate is actually designed for 

an insert or yoke dress but I was able

to adapt it for a bishop style quite easily. 

I simply back smocked in a wave pattern

instead of the normal cable that would have been used for an insert.

I also had to pay special attention to the sleeve seams

which were a bit bulkier than the rest.

 

I chose Imperial Broadcloth

because I love how beautifully it holds its shape

and looks crisp even when it has been smashed in a suitcase.

I ordered all my supplies from 

a wonderful shop called

Bessie Mary

and was so pleased with how perfectly 

everything arrived. 

Oh, and one more note.

Every time I sew something for a client,

friend or family member,

I pray for them as I stitch. 

So it is an even bigger blessing for me!

Hannah, I can not wait to see pictures of you in your mommy's arms!