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Here are the book club questions that the discussion will start with, along with the Zoom meeting link. Any members are welcome to attend to check out this SIG (special interest group)!
Book Club Questions
1) The Grace Kelly Dress is about an heirloom wedding gown that’s been passed down through three generations of a family. Do you have any heirlooms in your family? How important are these items? How did they become heirlooms?
2) What does the dress mean to each woman in the novel? What impact does it have on their lives, and how does it shape their expectations for love, marriage, and family?
3) How does the dress reflect the times in which each woman is living? Discuss the role fashion can play in forming (or performing) identity and in pushing societal boundaries.
4) Which woman’s version of the dress was your favorite? Why? How did you feel about the alterations each generation made? Do you think the women should have made changes or kept the original version?
5) Family roles define many of the women in this book: Rose is an orphan, Joanie is an only child following her sister’s death, and Rocky struggles with her relationships with her sister and mother. How can familial expectations define a person? Can you ever step outside of these roles?
6) Discuss how each woman in the story is touched by loss. How does the death of a loved one affect our daily lives? How do you keep those you’ve lost in your life and honor their memory?
7) In chapter twenty-four, Diana tells Rose that her friends are like family to her. Discuss what this phrase means and how it applies to your own life.
8) Do you think Birdie was right in keeping the truth about Michele’s death from Joanie? Have you ever had a family secret you withheld from loved ones? How important is it to shield our children from life’s more difficult moments?
9) Why do you think Grace Kelly—and her wedding dress—have inspired so many? How does her influence live on today, half a century after her wedding and decades after her untimely death?
10) Discuss the importance of tradition. How can family tradition both bond people together and cause tensions and misunderstandings?
11) Would you recommend this book to others to read? If yes, why? If no, why not?
12) Was there enough coverage of sewing, dressmaking, needle work, lace work, and other related techniques for you?
13) For those who listened to an audio version, how was the narration?
Zoom Meeting Link
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82866209978?
pwd=RhbTqGAAjahPVvO4SvHIHhgXxPEUS8.1
Meeting ID: 828 6620 9978
Passcode: 527969https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82866209978…
Meeting ID: 828 6620 9978
Passcode: 527969Ignore the message that you are going to a Facebook page.
Chris, thanks for sharing! I’ve been to the Portland location but really want to also visit the Washougal location.
It is so cool when members comment on posts that were added a while ago! Lorra, you look lovely as the mother of the bride!
Wow! Very impressed with all the project photos shared. It inspires me to get sewing! Sewing hugs everyone!
Lorra, hi. We’re glad you are excited about the book club! I will add that title to fiction list. Thanks!
Here is the Zoom meeting link for the 4/17 Book Club meeting
Topic: Book Club Greater Seattle ASG
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82866209978?pwd=RhbTqGAAjahPVvO4SvHIHhgXxPEUS8.1Meeting ID: 828 6620 9978
Passcode: 527969Thanks to the ten members who attended the planning meeting on Wednesday night! There was a great discussion and the group came up with some exciting plans. It was agreed to have both fiction and nonfiction titles, including biographies and memoirs. Look ahead to reading more detail in the chapter’s April newsletter and updates added to the Book Club tab on the Members site on the chapter website and on our Facebook page.
Already interested? Add Wednesday, April 17 in the evening to your calendar!
Danielle, could you add the general area where you live? This could help with figuring out if those of us seeing this post live in your general area. Also, are you trying to get there for the Vendors area which opens at 9:30am or in time for a specific class?
Here’s another post added to the Chapter’s private Facebook group page:
“I take a photo of the pattern back and front and put it into a folder in my OneDrive account. I can access it from any device, and don’t have to type in details. I don’t do this for all patterns (although I could!), just the ones I’m currently fabric shopping for.”
Am adding more information here. This is a description of a class next week at Sew Expo in Puyallup. Maybe someone is taking this class and can share about it? I’ll also add a short post to the ASG closed Facebook group post there too.
Class #1038
Seamlessly Organize Your
Sewing Patterns with Trello
Ed Donahue
FRI, 3/1, 9:30 – 10:15 AM ($17)
SUN, 3/3, 10:30 – 11:15 AM ($17)
SHOWPLEX, ROOM EAre you ready to unlock the secrets of
efficient sewing pattern management? Join
us for a captivating class that will introduce
you to the world of Trello, a versatile and free organizational platform.
Get ready to be inspired as we show the possibilities of Trello in
the realm of sewing!Discover the Power of Trello: Learn how this free platform can digitally
revolutionize the way you manage your treasured sewing patterns.
Inspiring Examples at Your Fingertips: Get inspired as we showcase
several examples of Trello boards specifically tailored to organize
sewing patterns. Witness the transformation as differently set up
Trello boards breathe life into your sewing projects.What You’ll Experience: A whirlwind introduction to Trello’s interface.
A firsthand look at how Trello can be your sewing patterns’ best
friend. This class is your gateway to a more organized and inspired
sewing journey. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned seamstress,
this introduction to Trello will ignite your passion for sewing pattern
organization and open doors to a world of creative possibilities.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to digitally revolutionize the way
you manage your sewing patterns. Register now, and let Trello be
the tool that elevates your sewing organization to a whole new level!Novice. No prior knowledge or skills required
Hi. Here is the sharing on the topic from the same post added to the chapter’ closed Facebook group:
Sewing Patterns app
“I paid for the full version vs Sewing Patterns Lite”
search your phone’s App store to find itAirTable
“There are other databases out there, but this is the one I’ve used. I track all my fabric, the content ,yardage And what pattern I plan to use it with. Another table is for patterns, which includes the pictures with the amount and types of fabric required. The two tables can be linked together. The database is easy to use.”“Stash Hub has a phone app. Also heard good things about Backstitch, but the app is still in Beta and you need a beta invite to use it right now.”
“I use Trello and I add screenshots of the pertinent pages of the pattern.”
“Someone (thank you) at Zoom group’s 2/10 meeting listed a YouTube video which I watched. The creator uses Trello and it looks pretty great. She uses it for both patterns, including photos, line drawings, measurements & fabric requirements, as well as her fabrics. I may look into using it myself.”
“The two other more popular databases people use are Trello and Excel. They are both used more than AirTable. I should look into Trello because it is so popular and I don’t know much about it.”