pieces of heart :: 12
An ornament for the tree from fabric scraps left over from Erin's Christmas dress in '85. I made the dress too big, but I loved the fabric so much that she wore it to please me, the sleeves rolled up like a farmer's work shirt. Next dress I made with French seams. The lace was from a jumble of beautiful trims and fabrics passed along to me when Mrs. Manassa (my mother's second husband's mother) cleaned out her sewing room. (Why-o-why didn't I say yes to her Bernina machine?)
The pinch pot/cup was harder to clue even though it has initials scratched into the clay bottom. ML 3K
We have two ML's here. Finally figured it out. 3K - only one of them had Mrs. Kemper in 3rd grade. Maggie. Whew. Would hate to not have that straight, right?
Sweet memories :)
My grandmother always said I should save up and buy a Bernina. Well, that ain't happening anytime soon! In the meantime my Kenmore is doing a respectable job
Posted by:Lilli | February 21, 2008 at 11:57 AM
Oh boy! This one brings back memories Charlotte. One year my mom made me a bunch of those darling heart shaped calico ornaments for my Christmas tree. They are very precious to me.
I learned to sew on my mom's Singer, I'm guessing it was from the 40's - gosh that thing weighed a TON! I still have (and use) the Singer my mom bought me 32 years ago. It's not much, but then my sewing talent isn't much either! :)
I love your daughters pinch pot and that it has been beloved all these years.
Posted by:Sally | February 21, 2008 at 04:23 PM
Our mom made us dresses like this too. Some on purpose to grow into. The clay treasure is precious.
Posted by:Angela | February 24, 2008 at 03:35 AM