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Mrs. Cheese, Knoxville Age and Occupation: 29, Engineering Manager Fiance's Age and Occupation: 27, CAD Designer Engagement Date: July 31, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Blogging Since: October 16, 2008 Venue: Our home and the two acres it sits on About Me: I’m an emotional girl who loves sentimental things, parenthetical asides, and trying to do things herself. I can cook, sew, am a whiz at planning, terrible at delegating, and totally in love with my fiancé (who will be my second husband but first love of the rest of my life). For our home/ garden/ DIY wedding, we’ll be moonlighting as interior designers, home improvers, and gardeners with the help of our fabulous friends and neighbors. We can’t wait to be married, and are learning how fun getting married can be.
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Because My Mom Is the Best

March 27th, 2009 @ 11:50 am by Mrs. Cheese

So, back before I unsubscribed to wedding inspiration blogs, I saw this on Junebug Weddings:

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Oh! The very first wedding dress I was smitten by, before we were even engaged, was one with a ruffled collar. Something about a ruffled collar just makes me swoon. So, when I saw the picture in my blog reader, I sent my mom an email that went something like, “Hi, my favoritest dearest mom in the whole world. Have I told you how much I love you? Can you make me a shrug like this? I would try it myself but that seems like a bad thing to attempt for the first time with only two months to go. Love, your favorite oldest daughter.”

And I kid you not, within fifteen hours (eight of which she spent at work), I got this:

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Forgive the quality of the photo; it was a cell phone picture. More importantly, HOW FREAKING AWESOME IS MY MOM? That pretty little shrug was designed, materials sourced and sewn in less than a day. One. Day. I can’t even pick out a paint color in a day. And it’s silk shantung. *swoon*

Go on, scroll up to the first picture and compare, then come back. Don’t you wish you had my mama now? (Sorry, had to gloat a bit to make up for all of the times I’ve come here, sad face on, to confess that I suck at something.)

I will share more pictures when I receive it in the mail and commence to dance around my house in it, promise. I’ll even put on other clothes on first so you don’t have to scream “ARGH! Put some clothes on!” In the meantime, there’s a lesson: if you’re willing to ask, you’ll often get responses beyond your wildest dreams. So maybe inspiration blogs aren’t so bad. ;)

{Oh, yea, and while my mom doesn’t have a shop or store or webfront, she’s usually willing to help a girl out — even if the girl isn’t related to her. PM me if you have a need that an awesome sew-er can fill.}

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54 Responses to “Because My Mom Is the Best”

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Steph921
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Steph921 (message)  190 posts, Blushing bee

What a fabulous momma!! I love it and it looks amazing!

 
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JennyBryde
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JennyBryde (message)  1,148 posts, Bumble bee

Swoon. You lucky girl! That’s gorge!

 
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Miss Joey (message)  829 posts, Busy bee

I love it. Can your mom make me one too? :)

 
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rachelpete
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rachelpete (message)  79 posts, Worker bee

Way to go momma cheese! That is fabulous. i would so wear it just around town. :)

 
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Miss Perfume (message)  1,633 posts, Bumble bee

Fantastic!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

I’m also swooning at the fabric, the ruffles, the whole thing! You mama is super talented! (And to make it for you without you even being there for measurements and stuff — crazy!)

 
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DrDazey (message)  56 posts, Worker bee

I’ve always loved those shrugs!! And your Mama ROCKS!!

 
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PrettyKitty
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PrettyKitty (message)  505 posts, Busy bee

Sew Beautiful! Hahaha, I crack myself up. You Momma is the WOMAN! You are a lucky lucky gal! :)

 
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miss_norris (message)  82 posts, Worker bee

Wow!!! Gorgeous!!

 
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Miss Duckling (message)  1,349 posts, Bumble bee

Your mom is so AMAZING!! You are so luck and I absolutely am drooling over that shrug.

 
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tea
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tea (message)  2,626 posts, Sugar bee

how awesome! your mom’s got some skills.

 
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Gerbera
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Gerbera (message)  829 posts, Busy bee

Oh wow. Not only does your mom rock; she’s talented too!
Where does your mom live? Will she please make my wedding dress? :)

 
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Emilydll
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Emilydll (message)  428 posts, Helper bee

Oh my gosh that is adorable! :) I too saw that shrug on Junebug weddings and fell in love! How very sweet of your mama!

 
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MexicanGirl
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MexicanGirl (message)  642 posts, Busy bee

OMG! your mom IS the best! how did she make that bolero in only ONE day? it turned out great!

 
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tessabella76
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tessabella76 (message)  2,682 posts, Sugar bee

WOW!!! Amazing, Miss Cheese, your mom is the best. Make sure you tell her we all said so!

 
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Luvbug6315
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Luvbug6315 (message)  427 posts, Helper bee

CUte!!!! Your mama is great!

 
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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,553 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh hey, Miss Cheese: Is your mom able to give you the rundown for a tutorial post? I’m definitely NOT a sewing bee, but others might appreciate it! ;-)

 
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Newport Nuptials
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Newport Nuptials (message)  1,133 posts, Bumble bee

It came out great!

 
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Miss Peep Toe (message)  1,636 posts, Bumble bee

Serious awesomeness!! Go Mama Cheese!

 
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happilywaiting
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happilywaiting (message)  1,400 posts, Bumble bee

Wow! Go Mom!!! That’s beautiful!!!

 
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MrsSl82be
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MrsSl82be (message)  1,472 posts, Bumble bee

Cheese, it looks lovely!! I tried to PM but for some reason can’t, but I am interested in having Mama Cheese make me a shrug. Please PM me!!

 
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lobstergirl (message)  223 posts, Helper bee

Yay!! for you mom. That is how my mom was too. When I wanted a dress for prom, that I had designed. She took me to the LA fashion district, we picked out cloth, and within two days I had a halter mermaid dress in sunset orange, and an awesome smoking jacket to go with it. Gotta love moms.

 
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LatteLove
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LatteLove (message)  4,094 posts, Honey bee

I love it! and I’m just imagining it on you…I think it will just be way too cute!

 
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MissCamera
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MissCamera (message)  671 posts, Busy bee

So awesome! I’ve been looking high and low for a cute shrug that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg. And that is fo’ sho’ not a DIY project for someone that hasn’t EVER sewn before.

 
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mariahjane20
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mariahjane20 (message)  59 posts, Worker bee

*sigh* so beautiful! I can only dream of something like this….neither my mother nor I can sew a single stitch.

 
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MightySapphire
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MightySapphire (message)  2,608 posts, Sugar bee

WOW!!! Your mom is truly talented (and fast!). That looks soooo cute!! (And so close to the orginial!) I’m jealous…

 
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AbbieOinCO
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AbbieOinCO (message)  146 posts, Blushing bee

That rocks! Your mom did such an amazing job!

 
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honeymyheart
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honeymyheart (message)  763 posts, Busy bee

what a great gift from your mom :)

 
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Miss Gloss
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Miss Gloss (message)  1,053 posts, Bumble bee

I can’t wait to see pics of it on!!
And I totally want one - I too am a sucker for ruffles.

 
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lreighard1
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lreighard1 (message)  643 posts, Busy bee

so cute Miss Cheese — LUCKY!

 
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Mrs. Sushi (message)  968 posts, Busy bee

Your mom is a keeper! :) Wish I had an ounce of that talent!

 
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LzzNYC
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LzzNYC (message)  877 posts, Busy bee

That is abs amazing!!! So lucky.. wow!!! :-D

 
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JAF

LOVE the ruffles. My mom does not sew but if there was a tutorial i may have to attempt this!
Is your mom considering making more of these, taking orders perhaps? I would be interested maybe in navy even.

 
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Liz B.

That’s so awesome and really special that your mom made it. It’s goregous! My mom made my wedding veil and it is beautiful and something I’ll treasure forever.

 
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Natakie16
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Natakie16 (message)  493 posts, Helper bee

love it!

 
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frenchbulldog
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frenchbulldog (message)  6,063 posts, Bee Keeper

Awe Momma Cheese is the bestest! SHE ROCKS! I can’t wait to see that on :)

 
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leenmachine
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leenmachine (message)  258 posts, Helper bee

Aww, moms are the bestest! :)

 
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Bunny83
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Bunny83 (message)  123 posts, Blushing bee

Your mom is so talented, your shrug is beautiful!

 
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purpleHaze79
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purpleHaze79 (message)  875 posts, Busy bee

That’s so great!!! Your mom is awesome!! :)

 
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Miss Bear Cub
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Miss Bear Cub (message)  1,354 posts, Bumble bee

your mom rocks! You should give her an extra big hug from all us bees next time you see her :)

 
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tangt16 (message)  98 posts, Worker bee

What a genius!!!

 
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lwillia58
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lwillia58 (message)  130 posts, Blushing bee

Your mom is amazing!

 
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emagnus10
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emagnus10 (message)  69 posts, Worker bee

Your mom is AWESOME! A fantastic job all from a picture. So amazing.

 
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West Coast Bride (message)  672 posts, Busy bee

Gotta love me some ruffles! Mama Cheese is the best!

 
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Mrs. Flamingo (message)  1,267 posts, Bumble bee

Cheese can your mom be my mom… I would love one of those… oh ya, Im already married. Dang! LOL :)

 
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Brother of Cheese

Mom is ridiculous in her sewing room. How many dresses has she made/altered? Didn’t she even make someone’s wedding dress? (It may have been hers, if I remember correctly.) Being a guy, I’m not a huge fan of froofy ruffles, but I’m sure it will look really nice in May. I’m excited to visit and be there. Send me songs!

 
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missbean
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missbean (message)  528 posts, Busy bee

That is amazing and so cute! Lucky you!

 
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Mrs. Sea Breeze (message)  912 posts, Busy bee

TOTALLY AWESOME!

 
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Miss Cheese (message)  647 posts, Busy bee

@Gerbera: Heh, heh. She’s in NM, so it might be a bit difficult… otherwise I bet she would!

@Miss Bruschetta: Unfortunately, I was right in that it’s absolutely not a good project for a non-experienced sew-er. It took her five hours, and she’s the best!

@JAF: Jaf, you can PM me… she said she thinks navy would be great!

 
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Miss Piglet (message)  629 posts, Busy bee

To churn that out in less than one day is nothing short of amazing. Your mom rocks!

 
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Mrs. Kiwi (message)  384 posts, Helper bee

First of all, that is AMAZING, second of all, how cute is Brother of Cheese?? I can’t wait to see your shrug in action!

 
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BeachyBride2010
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BeachyBride2010 (message)  314 posts, Helper bee

YOUR MOM ROCKS!!!

 
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Miss Latte (message)  646 posts, Busy bee

wow, that is pretty spot on! go mom cheese!

 
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MsButterfly
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MsButterfly (message)  14 posts, Newbee

how about the bolero you have in your profile picture? did your mom make that one too? I love it and would love to gift it to one of my girlfriends for her upcoming wedding? PLease let me know at kmcartago368 at aol dot com.

 


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