Life’s Ups and Downs: Gratitude and New Beginnings

[@mysewperpower]

I'm so sorry for your loss, Mari. I'm in awe of everything you've done during this difficult time. I hope those sweet memories nurture you for years to come. Blessings to you and your family!

[@CynthiaStraub-h4n]

Mari, I am sending you love and prayers for you and your family. My mother and my cat died in Jan, my father in law died in July. We have attended eight funerals so far this year. PDAG helped me cope. Joy, sorrow, angst, hope....it is all part of the circle of life. Find the joy. You are a treasure.

[@kathyteague829]

I’m so very sorry for your loss, Mari. You are such a strong lady. My prayers are with you and your family. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🥰🥰🥰

[@karinyoung9436]

I lost my dad in January and I can’t imagine how u juggled everything with ur health, work, charity, and personal loss. It’s a lot to process. You are so strong! Bless you!

[@MariSews]

Thank you

[@ZeldaSews]

I'm so sorry for your loss! You can hear how much he meant to you!😢

[@lindavictor8250]

I am so sorry for your loss. The memories will keep you going and will help you deal with your grief. ❤

[@dawnhobbs6737]

Sending lots of hugs for your loss of your father (in law). I lost mine also this year. It's so hard. Glad you were able to spend time with him. You have a big heart and you have made lots of people happy. Hug yourself for us.

[@sewonsister]

Oh Mari. I am praying for you and your family. What a HUGE blessing it was to have your father in law there to spend all of that time with your baby. That made me cry. Time is so precious. I love PDAG. I love your ideas for this year. It would be fantastic to see the love spread even further next year. Keep focusing on the good. I'm sending a big hug from California.

[@cbernier6967]

My prayers go out to you and your family 🙏💜Continue to hold on to those beautiful memories. Sending you warm hugs and wishes of strength 🌷❤.

[@Cotton4ME-vu5um]

Mari, Blessings with Strength .. Moments of Goodness .. Memories of Smiles. The genuine love you have shared with us of the caring relationship with your father (inlaw) is truly a statement of family. The safety pin earrings express the an extension of your soulful spirit. The safety circle of friends, family and all those for whom you have enlighten with this extension of gratitude…Blessings.

[@MariSews]

Thank you

[@karendeal2119]

Mari, I'm sorry for your loss. I know your whole family must be grieving. You have someone special now in heaven looking over all those girls we've sewn for all over the world. Thank you for all you do. I love sewing for Project Dress a Girl.❤

[@DesignsbyDD]

So sorry for your loss. 🙏🏻 for you and your family during this time as you grieve and for recovery after surgery.

[@normacooper6377]

Very sorry for your loss. It’s so hard losing loved ones. One thing that has helped me through close losses twice is an idea I totally discounted the first time I heard it suggested. I learned when I tried writing a letter to the loved one I’d suddenly lost, that it truly helped. I still felt the grief, but it helped me begin to believe I could accept it and move forward.

[@marciakistner8977]

Mari, I am sending you a big hug. Losing family is so hard. I hope your sweet memories will bring you peace. I'm looking forward to learning new sewing techniques and creating more dresses. ❤

[@jodieroundtree488]

Mari, you are so special. Sorry to hear of your great loss. Take care ❤

[@GrandmaJoy1]

Mari, so sorry for your loss. You are such a generous, kind-hearted person. I can't wait to see what you have to offer for the coming year in making dresses. I want to sew more for these little girls, too. Thank you for all you do.

[@VoxAtelier]

I am so sorry for your loss, have gave been going through dificult times :(

[@victoriahannah1633]

I’m so sorry for you and your family for the loss of your father in law. Sending prayers for comfort.

[@SewNotes]

My heart is with you during this time, I'm very sorry for your loss.

[@juliewright9016]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Treasured memories mean so much. ❤

[@thegreenpincushion510]

So sorry for this loss. Sending prayers of comfort and healing. Thank you for your continued kind support of little girls.

[@greenquiltsgalore1326]

I'm so sorry for the loss of your father-in-law, and from the story you related, a great Grandad! Your series of tutorials via KZbin sounds great.

[@Heyreneesews]

Mari, you’re just the best. My heart goes out to you and your family. ❤

[@MariSews]

Thank you

[@louisemcroke6715]

Mari, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your father-in-law sounds like he was a wonderful man. May your remember him daily with a smile.😇

[@sewterie]

Dear Mari and family, my condolences. I am so sorry. Praying for you all. I am glad you have such fond memories for your son with your father in law. I hope his service today pays tribute to him in a special way. ARE-range. I am a New Yorker. lol I hope you have a speedy recovery from your surgery. Thanks for pushing thru for the girls. The tutorials will be of great help for many of s who want to improve our skills. And it will be fun as well. Thank you. Be well.

[@lindahuffman2453]

❤ Dear Mari, Thanks for sharing your story with. My love and prayers o you and your family. You are like a friend to me though we’ve never met. May you feel the comfort of the Lord.

[@stephaniecruz8260]

Sorry for your loss, your ideas are fantastic. I struggle with bias binding. Mine is always bulky.

[@myralorraine]

Mari, I am so very sorry for your loss. Praying for your family’s strength and peace. ❤❤❤

[@MariSews]

Thank you. I’m hoping you and your family are off to a great new beginning after the fire, as well

[@mollylindell6009]

So very sorry you have lost a beautiful person. Also hoping you heal well from your surgery. Thank you for your patience, your passion and your amazing spirit in organizing this wonderful project.

[@mariafernandez6537]

Mari, so sorry for the loss of your FIL. It's so hard to lose someone you love. On another note, my experience with PDAG was wonderful. It not only gave me an outlet for sewing, but I helped with dressing little girls. It was a wonderfully satisfying feeling. I have already started on next year's. Looking forward to all you are going to teach us! Please take care of yourself and cherish the memories. 🌷❤

[@kristicitak3932]

You are in my 💜 heart. So very sorry for the loss of your FIL October 5. 😢the story about the roller coaster (no way!!! I am one of 6 girls @ my grandfather dropped off a crazy rickety roller coaster to us. We were all little ). So fun. Memories definitely keep our loved ones in our hearts. Hope you are healing up well. (Just had a septum repair surgery yesterday 10/18). Mwah to you. Yes love all your ideas. Especially the intimate zoom

[@CaliCreativeDJC]

Condolences on the loss of your father in law. My prayers go out for the comfort of your family. Thank you for sacrificing your time and effort while you were going through such a difficult time. ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

[@d_malloy7764]

My condolences to you and the family! I remember when you posted the leather hat you mad for your Father-n-Law. ❤

[@Jassinc6]

So sorry for your loss. God bless you and your family.

[@robynlaszlo6128]

Oh I'm so sorry for your loss sending many blessing to you and your family ❤❤❤😢

[@peggyn5466]

I am so sorry for your family's loss. Your father in law sounds like an incredible person. What a blessing!

[@CraftyandChic]

Sorry for your loss Mari❤❤❤ I lost my mom in August of 2022, my dad in December of 2022, my dad's sister in February 2023 and another sister of his just this August. She was my godmother. It's tough! I am so looking forward to your sewing series! I'm a quilter, not a garment sewist. My MIL sewed alot of her clothes and kids clothes, so I don't attempt to try clothing because she is critical. 🧐 I don't want the negative comments from her. But I'm motivated by your willingness to teach! LET'S GO!❤❤❤❤

[@antoniaburlingame5921]

Hi Mari. I'm sending you love and healing energy as you navigate through this difficult time of loss and change, while keeping you and your family close to my heart, Antonia

[@alisonwilliams3806]

Mari, so sorry to hear about your father-in-law & I appreciate today will be difficult but you sound as if you have some very precious memories to hold on to. I wasn’t aware that you had just had surgery, I hope your recovery continues but please don’t try & do too much too quickly. Your plans re dresses & sewing techniques sounds great & I will certainly follow you. If you decide on a membership of some kind that would be great also but make sure you look after yourself first.❤❤❤

[@harrietsmith2633]

Mari, so sorry for your family's great loss. May your wonderful memories fill your heart with his love

[@MariSews]

Thank you. My heart finally feels at ease.

[@nancyclark6897]

This is such a beautiful tribute to your father in law. The memories will keep coming to you from little things like something he made or some food he liked. He'll live forever in your memories

[@MariSews]

Thank you

[@MariSews]

Thank you

[@InAgatasCottage]

I am so sorry, Mari. I know how important your FIL was to you and your family and how hard his illness affected you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

[@pammihicklin2298]

Hi Mari. So sorry for your loss. Prayed that God will give you and your family strength through this precious and delicate time. ❤

[@deidrabenson361]

Sending love and light to you and your family! So sorry for your loss!❤️

[@pryaya10]

Im so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family

[@vickiemoore8181]

So sorry for your loss! 🫂Can’t wait to watch the new series you are planning!❤

[@rosemaryhowser8249]

So sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace. And may your son's heart be filled with beautiful memories of the time spent with his grandfather!❤️❤️❤️You have an amazing spirit and your joy is infectious! I need instruction on fitting and invisible zippers. Please help!!!

[@lorrainesquiltingandsomuch3582]

Sorry for your loss. I've been sewing all my life, but you can always learn some tips and tricks. I'm looking forward to the series.

[@JunebugRose]

So sorry to hear about everything you are going through. I appreciate all your work with project dress a girl. Take care of yourself. 🪻

[@716sundries]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Although I’ve only been sewing for a year, this community is so welcoming and I know they are all sending love and support during this time. Love the idea of a membership and looking forward to expanding my skills.

[@sleepycat8887]

Sending you the warmest of hugs. Xxx 🥰

[@pammolling5034]

Sorry for your loss. I enjoy pdag so much. Thank you.

[@judylesh6902]

You mean so much to so many people! Please take care of yourself.

[@silviasworldplanner5699]

You are amazing. Un fuerte abrazo ❤

[@libbymcculla2650]

This sounds so good-would love to cover how to line a dress. Take care

[@luvmycrafts_Mary]

Mari, I am so sorry for your loss❤🙏Thinking of you and praying for your family ❤❤❤-Mary

[@PhaylynMHunt]

I ❤️ following your ❤️. May God continue Blessing you and your family.

[@photographybyday]

Mari - so very sorry for your loss.

[@kathysmigen3927]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your FIL sounds like an amazing person. As far as sewing instruction, I struggle with sewing bias binding evenly. Would appreciate some tips and tricks. Looking forward to your upcoming videos.

[@izbcrafts9911]

Very sorry for the loss of your father in law. Looking forward to the dress series & learning new techniques and tips. Best wishes to you and your family.

[@sandifriest1857]

Thanks for all you do! The classes are a fantastic idea!!!

[@MichelleSewsAgain]

I'm so sorry for your loss Mari but so glad you and your family have such great memories of your FIL. 💕💕💕 I think the little girl dress sewing series sounds like fun 😊 Love you so much Mari!!!

[@MariSews]

Thank you Michelle. I’m really looking forward to it.

[@PracticalStitches]

My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Hugs❤ that is a lot, you take care of yourself . Thinking of you and I hope we can chat soon. Shari❤

[@yvetteborden776]

I’m so very sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Death is not easy to accept ever!! 🤗 hugs to you. I truly appreciate your willingness to teach us garment making. I need it. I made 6 dresses but they certainly stretched me but I want to do better for next year’s drive. Anything and everything garment is what I want to learn. I want everything from square one. I don’t understand what I see on a paper pattern especially the store bought ones. Even trying to “grade” enlarge them I don’t get

[@MariSews]

Ahhh. I will have to work in a Big 4 pattern to show you all how to read and sew them.

[@tammymyers9132]

Mari, sending you my deepest condolences for the loss of your father-in-law. Please know you have much love and support. Such an amazing treasure for your son to have many memorable experiences with him. He will remain forever in your heart.❤. Tammy M

[@MariSews]

Thank you

[@brendalindsay5419]

So sorry for your family's loss. Thinking of you ❤

[@aimeefohsta-lynch5018]

My heart goes out to you and your family. 😊

[@pamelaliebelt9967]

I am am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for the time you put into this project!

[@MariSews]

It definitely kept me afloat. His project has helped me in so many ways.

[@LovingHandsDesign]

Blessings and prayers to you and your family. 😢❤

[@carolhughes312]

Prayers for peace in your hearts 🙏💔

[@auntielhandmade2099]

Sorry for your loss, may his memory be a blessing always. Speedy healing to you. My local quilt shop is collecting dresses currently s i am still sewing

[@MariSews]

Thank you

[@kindredcreativecorner6927]

Mari, I am so sorry for the loss of your Father In Law. Always remember, GOD IS AMAZING. He makes no mistakes. Just in your voice, I hear the beauty of the memories. I know your son will talk about his time with his granddad forever. I still talk about my younger years with my Grand Dad 😊. All your ideas on the DAG series sound wonderful. The only thing I struggle with is trendy, young miss fashion. Mine are grown and no young misses to provide feedback. Appreciate if one episode of the series is young miss fashion, what's in at the moment😊

[@MariaAgosto-g5i]

Mari I am sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for being such a beautiful person. Can’t wait for the new sewing series. Can’t wait to learn new techniques. Que Dios te bendiga a ti y a tu familia. Sending lots of prayers your way. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️🤗🤗🤗

[@sethskid2]

Blessings 💕🙏🏻💕

[@janicek6399]

So sorry for this very personal loss!

[@sherrelstroot3034]

I am so sorry for your loss. What beautiful memories. I am looking forward learning techniques. I am a go for the " Zoom".

[@sunelathomas]

@Mari, September 2024 is when I heard of PDAG but could not donate any dresses. However I plan to be prepared to sew next year. I would love to join your sewing series online. I am so sorry for your loss but I know that it gave you much comfort doing PDAG during that time. ❤

[@barbarablake7111]

I’m so sorry for your loss. ❤❤❤

[@magalysenecharles1901]

My condolences 💐💐💐💐to you and your family. May you are a father-in-law SIP.🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️. May God give you the strength to this difficult time of your life. Thanks for sharing.🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. May God lay his healing hands upon you .Have a wonderful and blessed day and please be safe.

[@kathyjohnston4337]

I am so so sorry for your incredible loss.

[@MariSews]

Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@kathyjohnston4337]

@@MariSews 🌺🌸🌺 I know that we will see them again, I have faith that fills my heart with gladness, love and exciting anticipation for those moments. You are greatly loved

[@arvamclaurin3093]

I am so sorry for your loss ❤❤❤

[@jean2852]

Praying for your family. Maybe guidance on selecting fabric for different dresses...prints, stripes etc.

[@marcellarensi131]

For techniques, I'd like doing sharp corners with bias tape and invisible zippers (any zipper!) on stretchy knits.

[@sandrafrancis8577]

Condolences to your family.

[@SistasofStitchcraft]

Sending big hugs 🤗

[@kimberlywiley7727]

Mari, sorry for your loss. Please take some down time for yourself. Please consider doing a class on making ties for the dresses.❤

[@constancegarcia8053]

Praying for you and your family. 🌹🌹🌹 Work with leather in garment sewing, KZbin vlog please. 💖💖💖

[@ChristineSewsALot]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@marcellarensi131]

I'm so sorry to hear about your father in law.😢

[@marshapowell2054]

🙏🏽💔🕊

[@marisaburman9503]

I would love to learn how to make a RUFFLE!

[@MariSews]

I’ve got you! Maybe we’ll explore different ways to make both flounces and ruffles.

[@ArdithPeters-my7bs]

So very sorry to hear of your loss. It is sweet that your son and his grandfather could have those great times together, to play, and learn and laugh. May his memory be a blessing. Wishing you a speedy recovery from your surgery.

[@jamieevans1387]

I have been struggling with collars for button down blouses. I'd be open to a live if you are

[@kristicitak3932]

You are in my 💜 heart. So very sorry for the loss of your FIL October 5. 😢the story about the roller coaster (no way!!! I am one of 6 girls @ my grandfather dropped off a crazy rickety roller coaster to us. We were all little ). So fun. Memories definitely keep our loved ones in our hearts. Hope you are healing up well. (Just had a septum repair surgery yesterday 10/18). Mwah to you. Yes love all your ideas. Especially the intimate zoom