As a young girl, one of my favorite books was “The Hundred Dresses” by Eleanor Estes. In the story a young girl named Wanda claims to own 100 beautiful dresses, as well as many pairs of shoes, and coats and hats. However, Wanda comes to school each day in the same drab, worn blue dress and lace up shoes. Throughout the course of the story, the girls in her class continue to question her about her hundred dresses. Wanda never backs down on her claim, entertaining them in with tales of colors and trims, all the while claiming that they hang in her closet at home.
As the story nears the end the girls find that indeed Wanda did have 100 beautiful dresses hanging in her closet at home. Each as colorful and beautiful as she described. Each carefully hand drawn and colored on large sheets of wrapping paper. Each different and unique, with matching shoes.
I remember after reading the book, spending hours drawing my 100 dresses! Unfortunately, I am not gifted at drawing so they left much to be desired! However, I eventually moved on to creating dresses for my dolls with scrapes of colorful fabric sewn together lovingly on my old singer sewing machine. And so began my love of creating with fabric!
As I began my journey with my long-arm, I wondered what my 100th quilt would be like. I also wondered if I would ever reach 100 quilts!! I am happy to report that not only have I reached 100 quilts, but I have surpassed it by 26 at this writing.
My 100th quilt was a charming baby quilt created by Angela Ward. The darling gingham pink, polka dots on white and simple green came together to create a beautiful addition to any baby room! I chose a fun swirl flower design for the border and sunbursts in the blocks. I love how it turned out!
What will your 100th project be? Whatever it may be (fabric, paper, paint, oh the possibilities!), enjoy the journey to 100!
Thanks for visiting the Front Porch! Stop by again soon.
Nancy
PS: I recently re-read “The Hundred Dresses” and realized that much of what I remember from the book is just the superficial part of the story. The real story is centered on how we treat people who are different than we are. The world today could learn a real lesson from this simple book written by Eleanor Estes in 1944. If you have a chance, find this book and read it with your children or grandchildren. Teach them the true meaning of the book. Let’s work together to make the world a greater, safer, happier place! Kindness matters!
As the story nears the end the girls find that indeed Wanda did have 100 beautiful dresses hanging in her closet at home. Each as colorful and beautiful as she described. Each carefully hand drawn and colored on large sheets of wrapping paper. Each different and unique, with matching shoes.
I remember after reading the book, spending hours drawing my 100 dresses! Unfortunately, I am not gifted at drawing so they left much to be desired! However, I eventually moved on to creating dresses for my dolls with scrapes of colorful fabric sewn together lovingly on my old singer sewing machine. And so began my love of creating with fabric!
As I began my journey with my long-arm, I wondered what my 100th quilt would be like. I also wondered if I would ever reach 100 quilts!! I am happy to report that not only have I reached 100 quilts, but I have surpassed it by 26 at this writing.
My 100th quilt was a charming baby quilt created by Angela Ward. The darling gingham pink, polka dots on white and simple green came together to create a beautiful addition to any baby room! I chose a fun swirl flower design for the border and sunbursts in the blocks. I love how it turned out!
What will your 100th project be? Whatever it may be (fabric, paper, paint, oh the possibilities!), enjoy the journey to 100!
Thanks for visiting the Front Porch! Stop by again soon.
Nancy
PS: I recently re-read “The Hundred Dresses” and realized that much of what I remember from the book is just the superficial part of the story. The real story is centered on how we treat people who are different than we are. The world today could learn a real lesson from this simple book written by Eleanor Estes in 1944. If you have a chance, find this book and read it with your children or grandchildren. Teach them the true meaning of the book. Let’s work together to make the world a greater, safer, happier place! Kindness matters!