Besides adorning my shirts, blouses and pants with hand-painted designs, I enjoy dressing up my clothes with hand-sewn beads and an assortment of braiding or ric-rac too.
Here are two of many of my blouses (which I sewed myself) – coincidentally they are both purple in colour.
One is decorated with swirls of ric-rac and applique flowers, interspersed with beads.
For the other, I used only wooden beads which I salvaged from another blouse with very sheer fabric, and stitched them on to this purple blouse.
At age 93, I still derive much joy from my handiwork. I thank the good Lord for blessing me with such simple pleasures and good friends to cheer me on.
Amen.
suzannetony 