![]() ![]() "I wanted to make a toy that was animated and made a list of things that could make it move and change. A fine arts graduate from the University of Oregon who studied technical art in Holland for three years, she had just had a baby and figured that sculptural, three-dimensional work in fabric was the cheapest way of setting up a studio. Jodi Bauernschmidt, 27, invented the imaginative items she calls Zippersnappers five years ago when she was searching for a craft item to make and sell at weekend craft fairs in Portland, Ore. She chose it, according to Sheila Tate, her press secretary, since the party was given in response to a black-tie affair from which women were excluded. And it was that very pig-in-a-purse that the first lady gave as a pre-wedding gift to NBC White House correspondent John Palmer. In fact, she was greatly amused by a group of handmade beanbags, including one that changed from a purple velvet purse into a shocking pink pig that was among the gifts distributed before Christmas at a party for diplomatic children. There must be moments when Nancy Reagan wishes she could turn a silk purse into a sow's ear. And then they are added to the sale rack." Even Daneille Mitterand borrows them for some occasions, she says. ![]() "In France the top designers lend dresses to the wives of the president who return them when they have finished wearing them. Madame de Laboulaye is surprised at the brouhaha over the free gowns for Mrs. In his tie collection, built up over years and, reluctantly, rarely shared even with grandsons, there are some mistakes that have never been worn. "Did you know there are special ties for summer and for winter?" asked the ambassador. "We call such a man un homme que parle de chiffon." Said Madame de Laboulaye who usually knits for the duration of the morning clothes discussion. The ambassador admits owning more than 100 ties, plus more than two drawers of socks, which needless to say, slows down his getting dressed each morning. "The big problem is getting Francois to sort his ties," said Antoinette de Laboulaye, wife of the French ambassador who has been organizing their departure from Washington. ![]() Packing the fancy dresses was the easy part. ![]()
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