Betsy Chutchian for Moda Goodnight Irene 1890-1920

For Goodnight Irene, Betsy found inspiration in the colours of her paternal grandmother's garden.  Irene Powell Reed, born 1897 in Blooming Grove, Texas was quite a gardener, with a firecracker personality.  She helped Betsy make her first dress on her treadle machine without a pattern.  And years after, when Betsy married, she gave her an Angel Wing Begonia that she has treasured and nurtured for nearly 48 years.

Betsy says 'Memories of hot summer days with Mama Reed were the best, whether we were working the treadle, picking vegetables, or smelling her roses.  At he end of the day, I would hear Papa's softly spoken works, "Goodnight, Irene".

The colours in this range are inspired by Evelyn's favourite colours.