Ruth's Story

Ruth Anne Muller

Paternal Grandmother

Born on March 24, 1940, Ruth Anne Rewerts—later Muller—was the quiet heart of many fiber memories in our family. She crocheted and sewed with a care and steadiness that made each object feel like an heirloom. She was also the first person to share our family's fiber archive with me. One unforgettable day at her house, she opened a container filled with my great-great-grandmother’s delicate doilies, unfinished embroidery, and lovingly stitched quilts. That moment became the spark for my lifelong pursuit of preserving and archiving our family’s creative legacy. Ruth’s generosity and belief in the value of these objects helped me see fiber not only as craft, but as a form of family history.

Dress #1, 1955

"I believe that was one of the first dresses I made that I was really proud of and that I didn't get any help from grandma. I think it was in early high school. I was proud enough to ask for somebody to take my picture." ~Ruth

The Sweetheart Dress, 1958

"I am almost positive that was my senior year of high school and we had a competition at a Valentine's Day themed Dance at my high school and I won best handmade dress, it was called the Sweetheart Dance I think or something like that. Took me weeks to finish it, but it was worth it." ~Ruth

The Dance Dress, 1958

"Those dresses were for some kind of dance, most likely a homecoming or winter formal, but we were very proud of the dresses that we made, I had to help Ardis with hers. You won't see your grandma in shoes like that anymore." ~Ruth

The Lucky Dress, 1983

Handmade with love and intention, The Lucky Dress was stitched from scratch by Ruth Muller for her eldest daughter Joye’s wedding. A vision in soft elegance, the dress was crafted not only with skill but with deep maternal care—accompanied by a delicate crochet bouquet, each petal looped with blessing and hope.

Over the years, The Lucky Dress became more than a garment. It was passed down through more weddings within our family of friends, continuing its legacy of joy and celebration. When the next wearer found herself entering her newest marriage, she chose to wear The Lucky Dress—and this time, the marriage endured. Since then, it’s affectionately known as The Lucky Dress, woven into the lore of family love, resilience, and the quiet power of handmade things.

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