Featherstone Quiltworks

If you stopped by yesterday, you saw the first of seven dresses displayed at the North Dakota quilt show.  These seven dresses were specially designed and made for a production of 7 Brides for 7 Brothers at the Chanhassen Dinner Theater in 2008.  (Bert, that’s where we saw Patsy this summer, except we were in the smaller theater.)

If I remember right on this dress, there are some actual parts of quilts in this dress (and you can see some quilting in the lower skirt area), and I believe he said all the green fabric was new.  The designer was there, and he was very patient and generous with his information and time.  He pointed out that in the era these dresses represent, shoulder seams were not on top of the shoulder, but where quite a bit behind the shoulder.

I was also struck by how tiny the waists are (read “jealous”).  He reminded me that these roles were played by young women in their early 20s who are also dancers.  Ahhh, I feel much better.

I got some sewing done in Fargo.  My QFAH is up to date.  I will post pictures on Monday’s Design Wall report.  My aunt also sent me pictures of hers, and I will check with her to see it’s okay to post her progress as well!

Packing up this morning and heading home.  Jim will be glad to have his cook back home, and I will be equally glad to be home to cook for him!

I found a neat promo photo of the seven women in these dresses, but because it’s part of a slide show I can’t link directly to the photo without the screens overlapping.  Click here, then scroll down to Production Photos and click on the first photo.

–Sue

PS:  Karen L, you’ll enjoy the show!  I have a few favorite pictures to share in the days ahead also.