This photo was taken at Asylum Hill Congregational Church in Hartford. The church presents a large-scale and colorful costumed pageant in early January. A decade ago, many of the costumes needed repair. Marcie didn't know how to sew, so she taught herself so she could fix them. From repair, she has gone on to designing and sewing many elaborate gowns, robes and other costumes as the pageant continues to grow.
A determined and talented woman. People like Marcie are the unsung heros of our culture, esp in our modern society. Kudos!!
ReplyDeleteI can see the energy and passion in her !
ReplyDeleteA beautiful woman. Yup, these kinds of people we need more of.
ReplyDeleteHope you didn't miss your phone call. Are you able to talk on the phone if you're sitting down?
it's astonishing the opportunities that present themselves to those who get out and volunteer. bravo, marcie.
ReplyDeleteSome people are just special and I think Marcia may be one of them Jack, such a lovely portrait you've taken here.
ReplyDeleteI tried to teach myself to sew many years ago and found it to be quite a challenge for me. I have great admiration for anyone who can do and to teach herself is even more impressive.
ReplyDeleteYou just reminded me that I can barely sew a button of a shirt, and only in case of need, using a huge amount of thread...
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely woman she is! And every organization/city could use more volunteers like her! Wonderful capture for the day, Jack!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful woman!
ReplyDeleteI am not UB5000. ;-))
I have taken to sewing too but lack of time means I'm still a miserable seamstress! Well done Marcie!
ReplyDeleteA true Volunteer with BIG V!
ReplyDeleteA selfless volunteer who in an effort to be helpful, was the recipient... A great talent and a generous, giving person.
ReplyDeleteWell shot and told!
Bises,
Genie
Volunteers are the best! Nice scarf.
ReplyDeleteShe must be a talented lady.
ReplyDeleteIt's incredible that in only a decade she has gone from mending to designing!
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