<#court: Jeanne can! At least as much as to mend neatly and make simple garments. So it may not be fine embroidery, but if you ask her if she can sew, she would say yes (and could make passable initials!) #>
<#kate: Ella can as well which is how she makes her Mardi Gras masks. I imagine some of the chores might also involve mending sheets, curtains, and such so I would think it would be a part of Lizzy's instruction. Perhaps they used their combined sewing skills to make the curtain? I'll second Court, in that if Cole asks, she'd be happy to. #>
<#ann: Celeste hasn't done it in awhile, but she was learning fine embroidery before she came to the orphanage. She'd also be happy to help if asked. #>
<#bill: Okay. Thank you, ladies. I'd say Cole most likely approaches Ella simply because it sounds like she has demonstrated the most skill with sewing due to the masks. But he likely asks with you all around...I imagine at night in the room. The same night the gifts are received. #>
<#kate: Ella would happily sew his initials and probably scrounges up a box of "pretty random things" she's collected over the months for her mask, and asks he if wants any of them added. They are mostly dropped sequins, buttons, bits of cloth, or other decorative bits and pieces, maybe there's a soldier's button. #>
<#bill: Cole thanks her for putting on his initials, but declines adding anything else. Almost immediately after the initials are sewn in Cole starts to use the handkerchief to attempt magic tricks. #>

<#kate: It depends on how he asks. If it's to her directly, like Jeanne did, she might, but if it's just an ask to the group she most likely holds her tongue. #>
<#jonah: I think Ollie first looks around to see if anyone looks particularly proud of themselves. If it's not obvious from that much, he'll probably ask generally to the group "Who gave these? They're so cool!" #>
<#kate: Ella's face doesn't reveal anything. She'd probably look down into Minnie's hair (which she's braiding to show Jeanne (and maybe Celeste) how to incorporate the ribbons, concentrating on that. If it's asked again or people are more inquisitive, I can see one of the girls, once they have poking her and making it evident she's the culprit. #>

<#kate: Ella replies to Jeanne with a sly smile and wishes her Happy New Year. She then raises her own ribbons and asks if she wants some braids? #>
<#court: Jeanne looks surprised and pleased, and answers with an enthusiastic "Yes! Could you show me how?" #>
<#ann: Oh, I didn't realize that Ella didn't take credit. Celeste will also approach Ella then, (maybe with Jeanne because we talked about being surprised?) #>
<#kate: She'd give Celeste the same sly grin and Happy New Year wish. She'd be thrilled to show Jeanne the braids and probably rope Minnie in and start showing how incorporate the ribbons. #>