Hi! I’m a mother of 4 beautiful daughters. Sarah, Allyson, Samantha, & Felicity. (yes, I do have two red headed children). I went through a divorce in 2010, and then found love again in 2011. I’m now married and have 7 children! My dear husband has 3 sons which I love as much as my own daughters.
In January 2011 I started taking some college classes towards earning a business degree.
With all these girls, it’s no wonder that I love heirloom sewing. I was introduced to heirloom sewing when Sarah was 2 years old. (wow! 15 years ago already?) I went to San Diego to visit my sister, Beth. She told me to “bring some fabric because I’m going to teach you how to smock!” My first smocked project got done on that trip.
Samantha’s modeling my first smocked outfit
Beth sent me home with a new skill and a passion for heirloom sewing! I just HAD to buy the sewing magazines she had… 
Sew Beautiful and Creative Needle . It wasn’t long until I added Australian Smocking & Embroidery to my magazine list.
After a few years of sewing for my own girls, I decided to make things for friends that were having babies. Before I knew it, I was making blessing outfits for friends that were willing to pay for them! That’s when I decided that I wanted to make a business from my passion.
I have an Etsy SHOP where you can buy my creations directly from me!
So if you are interested in a one of a kind heirloom outfit for your little angel…or you’d like pretty doll clothes that aren’t mass produced by American girl…then please contact me and we can see what beautiful creation I can make for you.
~Missy
Want to see my creations at a glance? Visit my ***Portfolio*** !!!
CONTACT INFO:
text or call: 480-822-0089
I’ve had some people wanting to know more about what I like… enjoy getting to know me!
- Initials: MGH
- Birthdate: 8/13/72
- Birthstone: peridot
- Fave Holiday(s): I like all of them
- Fave Colors: red, gold, silver, white, pink, well I really don’t have a favorite. I DON”T like country blue.
- Fave Scent(s): rose, lavender, vanilla, fressia… not too strong though!
- Fave Gemstone: pearl
- Fave Animal: birds, hedgehog, squirrel (see a pattern happening?)
- Any Allergies: seasonal
- Fave Food: lasagna, bean and cheese chimi (not at the same time. lol!)
- Fave Snack: brownies with nuts
- Fave Candy: caramello, any European chocolate with hazelnuts
- Fave Gum: orbitz mint
- Fave Cold Drink: Dr pepper
- Fave Hot Drink: cocoa
- Fave place to shop:(besides fabric stores?) Tuesday Morning, Target
- Do you have a JoAnn’s/Michael’s/Hobby Lobby: yes, all 3
- Do you have an Amazon or Etsy Wishlist? not yet.
- pierced ears?: yes
- preferred metal: sterling/gold
- Top Size: L
- Flip Flop/Shoe Size: 10
- Slippers/Socks Size: I don’t know. I never pay attention. probably whatever the big ones are
- Fave Style: Primitive/Vintage/Nostalgic/Victorian/Shabby Chic/Whimsical. lets put it this way… Pottery Barn meets Martha Stewart, Mary Engelbreit, and Shabby Chic and they all had a party at my house and forgot to clean up!)
- Collections: fairies, music boxes, strawberries
- Faerie Style: Cecily Mary Barker, I don’t really like fairies with huge eyes or without their sweet clothes, but I like most fairies.
- Fave Artists:(besides my Dad) I LOVE Tasha Tudor
- Fave Books:Harry Potter, anything by Robin McKinley, Tasha Tudor, L.M. Montgomery
- Fave Crafts: I’m one of those people that likes to do everything crafty.
- Fave Supplies: French laces for heirloom sewing. cardstock is good, and glitter
- Sewing Machine: Pfaff
- Fave type of Fabric: Liberty of London (it’s expensive!) or cotton lawn is good too… okay, I guess I mean cotton.
- Fave embellishments: rickrack/buttons/thread/pins Hmmm… I don’t necessarily have a favorite
- Pattern WishList: any amy butler patterns, hmmm… I’ll add more later
Amazing! My beginnings were as a tiny, unidentifiable seed, planted in soil and nourished with the basics – water, soil and sunshine. As I sprouted, my roots spread down firmly into the earth and my stem reached towards heaven. My leaves uncurled and the observer said I was “pretty”. I kept reaching towards heaven until one day I was aware of my strength and joyfully put forth blossoms of rare beauty – unique because all who received the blossoms were blessed. This is you, Missy. Love your blog.
I LOVE your family picture! All the girls are smiling and looking straight ahead. A miracle in my book!
Hi Missy, What a wonderful family!!!….& all those sweet girls to sew for!!!…I’ll write you again a bit later,….off to sew for a bit!…Heidi Xo
P.S. Just added you to my favorites!!!…I am going to get back into this “smocking”!….And am off to check out all the magazines..I have bought Sew Beautiful before & am dying to check out the others! My daughter & I are going out this afternoon, so I am checking Barnes & Noble to see if they have them! Do you have any suggestions about what might be a good beginning project for me?….let me know!…..Heidi XO
Hi! New here! I was sent here by your sister, who found my blog.
I love old-fashioned things, and your blessing dresses are ADORABLE!
The details you put into your dresses are amazing. I will have to save your blog on file for future purchases!
~ Ann Marie
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