Thursday, April 30, 2009

Make a Moo - Sew


My grandmother's hands were never still when she was sitting in her rocker. It seemed she was always sewing strips of rags together to be made into rag rugs; piecing together bits of fabric that later became quilts, comforters or pillow tops; darning grandpa's socks, mending or sewing on buttons. This silhouette made me think of grandma, and the skill of those busy hands.

14 comments:

  1. Bev, this is gorgeous! I love the silhouette approach contrasted with the bright sewing supplies. There is a lot of nostalgie in this for me too. My mother had to be hard at work, even when "relaxing" which was sitting in her armchair. Beautiful.

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  2. Bev,what a lovely thought to honor your grandmother in this way. The silhouette gives it a refreshing look!

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  3. What a wonderul story and beautiful moo!

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  4. Love the design, Bev, from the dictionary page to the bright red against the black and white. Gorgeous!

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  5. Beautiful moo and so sweet that it reminds you of your grandmother.

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  6. Bev, I'll bet your Grandmother had one of those contagious belly laughs too. Great design wonderfull memory of your Grandmother! "M"

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  7. This is wonderful. My fav kind of pin cushion.

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  8. What a lovely post. Will I be as special to my grandchildren as my grandmother was to me? Your grandmother sounds like mine and it sounds as if you loved her and everything she did as I did mine. This is a lovely piece and the sentiment makes it all the lovelier!

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  9. Very nice piece, and wonderful memories.

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  10. A beautiful Moo; love the silhouette and black and white background.

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