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Christ is Risen! A Ukrainian Easter.

 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.

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Unveiling Elegance: A Closer Look at the Embroidered Baptismal Gown

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...

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Mother's Wedding Dress Recreated into Christening Gown

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Couture Dressmaker (@marusyagrace) Christening Gown from Mother's Wedding Gown Baptism is a very special moment. It is a sacred event as the first sacrament a person receives and is a celebration of life and love. I really enjoy making Christening gowns for babies because I am able to provide an expression of this love through the beauty and care poured into the gown that a mother wants to gift her child. (Even for little boys!)   Being a part of so many special moments with other people, you can imagine how excited I was when I had a child of my own and began to prepare for her baptism! When I found...

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Boys Irish Christening Gown

New Irish christening gown for boys and girls. The linen baptismal outfit is hand embroidered with green, gold, and navy shamrock designs.  Watch YouTube video of Mary Grace showcasing the heirloom dress.

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Life of a Fashion Designer and Couture Dressmaker

Finish your race with style. Mary Grace Narkaj, a former collegiate swimmer and now fashion entrepreneur shares how she translated making beautiful things into making beautiful relationships.    Listen to the radio show with Chris Godfrey here: Interview with Fashion Entrepreneur & Couture Dressmaker (Below is a transcript of the Sandwich Generation Radio Show aired on Redeemer Radio.) _______________________   Beauty Outlasts the Beast Sandwich Generation Opening- This is the Sandwich Generation with Chris Godfrey. Chris was an offensive lineman with the Super Bowl 21 champion, New York Giants. Today he is an estate planning and elder law attorney in South Bend, helping families make the most of their home field advantage.   Chris-  Hello, I’m Chris Godfrey and welcome to...

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