Friday, January 2, 2009

Sharing

My mother has always been a very good sewer. We grew up with our dining room always having this huge cutting board on top of the dining table so she could measure and cut draperies. She made drapes for banks and well-to-do people of our small town. Some people wanted a roman shade or a different kind of valance fastened on a wooden frame. She would always come up with a way to make them what they wanted. My dad would build the wooden frame. She didn't charge enough but did a great job and so people were willing to wait on however long it took her to make it. People also came to her with mending or alterations when they couldn't so much as sew a button on. My sisters and I actually learned to cook under her direction while she was sewing. She was also a very good cook and some of my fondest memories are of her rolling out noodles and pie crusts.

She also sewed other projects. Today I am sharing towels she made. She is now 88 and while we were there for Christmas, she wanted to make sure everyone had several. She is losing her memory but is aware of it and is needing assistance so please pray for her.


Here is one hanging on the handle of a stove. She buys dish towels and cuts them in half then takes fabric scraps to cut out the top and makes a button hole and sews a button on.


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9 comments:

  1. Jane, I enjoyed seeing your Mom's lovely handiwork. My Mom also was a great seamstress and also sewed for people as I was growing up. She is now 84 years old and since her eyesight is not very good now she dosn't do much anymore.....but thanks for the memories...it so reminded me of my own mom.
    Elaine

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  2. I love those. My mom had some but they were lost a long time ago. I can just imagine the treasures and works of art that came from your mother's hands. I'm sorry to hear she is losing some of her memory and will keep her in prayer.

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  3. I just love your Mother's towels!! Now that blue rooster is great. lol I collect roosters. Have a few crowing outside too. I hope your Mother's health will continue to get better. She sounds like a very strong lady. Blessing to you and her.

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  4. Hi there Jane! The towels are nice, I too like the rooster. I just want to say thank you for sharing the music you have on the blog, it is very uplifting and you dont hear much of that anymore. Have a wonderful night!!

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  5. oops, sorry I forgot to add that I will be praying for your Mom, I count it a blessing to pray. Please let me know if you need prayer for anything else. Jen

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  6. Thanks for your comments and prayers. Specifically pray for her salvation. She has never been open to talk with me about it. She does like some gospel music.

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  7. I never see anything like this... precious memory you have... may God bless your mother and keep hers sound mind until He calls her home...

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  8. I will say a prayer for you and your mom. What special treasures.
    ~Kelli

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  9. My mom makes these kind of towels also. I love them and have many of them. We used to get them every holiday. Now, mom lives in an assisted living residence and doesn't sew anymore, so what I have is all I've ever have. She spends her time crocheting now. Thanks for this post - your towels are lovely!

    You are always welcome in The Shadow of the Cross. Feel free to come visit anytime.

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