Every well-dressed baby owns a selection of classic but fashionable accessories. I sometimes create those to match a sweater or gown, but often they stand alone as a special fashion statement. Hats, scarves and booties evolve from inspiring materials and stitches, such as the bullion booties or the Magic Hankie, which is given at birth and then used at the recipient’s wedding many years later.
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This set matches the Victorian Fans gown in the Christening gown section of the gallery. The fan pattern as well as the beads and trim are repeated here.This set is made from American Super Luster Pearle cotton and is hand washable.
Size is 6 – 12 months and the length of the sole is 4″
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Here is one version of the beloved Magic Hanky which turns a linen hankerchief into a bonnet to bring baby home from the hospital or to wear at baby’s Christening. According to the poem, it will be neatly tucked away until the baby grows into a bride or groom and with a little snip the hanky turns into a wedding keepsake.
These are linen hankies trimmed with #30 pearle cotton, flowers and ribbon. They come in white, pale blue and pale pink with designer border and the Magic Hanky original poem with bible verse.
Size newborn to 6 months.
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This European style jacket features a German floral pattern in the body and a wide Belgian Brugge Lace hem. I remember traveling to Belgium as a teenager and watching the women there work the Brugge Lace with wooden bobbins on a velvet cushion. Now we can recreate the flowing arches of that signature style with thread and hook. I worked the lace hem first and then proceeded upwards to create the floral bodice.
Made from Schachenmeyer German cotton/nylon/poly blend, this jewel is machine wash and dry on cold and delicate settings.
Made to fit age 4 – 5, chest is 27″ and the shoulder to hem length is 16″
Heirloom Treasures Original with inspiration from an old pattern.
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These cuties are made from Italian mercerized cotton and have a slight sheen to highlight baby’s toes. Each pair is different; these are sized for newborns and the sole is 3 1/2″ long.
Hand wash and dry flat.
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These tan colored Victorian booties are crafted from #30 mercerized cotton thread. The bullions are created by pulling a tiny hook through all 16 loops on that hook in one continuous motion. The bullions are then worked into a fan design and connected by chains and picots.
Handwash and air dry.
Length of sole is 3″
