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03-27-2020 05:38 AM - edited 03-27-2020 05:40 AM
@Desert Lily , your grandmother story reminds me of mine. She was a tailor and made men's suits. During the Depression she made all the clothes for her family. My mother also longed for a 'store bought dress' or a dress from the catalog. Great memories to share.
@wilma , those dolls are beautiful!!! LM
03-27-2020 05:45 AM
@Desert Lily wrote:My grandmother made clothes (coats, swim suits, work suits, dresses, etc.), sweaters, and afghans for me until she passed on when I was 38. She went to college for business when she was 40. She taught me how to cook and embroider, and tried to teach me how to knit and crochet. She provided for my mom and my grandfather during the Depression with those skills. My mom ended up wanting "store bought" clothes, but I treasured everything she made for me. I still have a sweater that she made for me and for my baby back in the 90's and a couple afghans. I used a character loosely based on my grandmother in one of my novels. I greatly admire people with those skills and wonder if they received the respect for their creations that they deserve.
@Desert Lily all of those skills are a lost art. Your grandmother sounds like she was an amazing person.
04-02-2020 01:29 PM
Sitting here crying, thank you for sharing, and so sorry your mum has passed away. There really are no words, but a comforting hand or a touching smile. Everyone that goes away , changes the way we view the world, and eachother. I, have very fond memories of my mum, who also made stuffed animals, and my sisters wedding party in 1965. Looking back in my mind, she even made my dress. What talent a mum can do with loving hands, and heart. What wonderful memories you must have of such a beautiful soul.Thank you for sharing . You touched me so. So nice to remember events i forgot. My, mum made me dolls for birthdays and christmas too. The lord took her home in 2013 and my sister in 2014. Again, there are no words.
04-02-2020 01:33 PM
Thank you, for sharing your story. Out of all the threads, this one has made me cry, and touches my heart.
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