We just returned from our 2 1/2 week trip to Florida and it was a wonderful time. It was hard to leave DS, DIL and Abigail! Boo Hoo!! I hope we can go back soon.
We stayed with my cousin, Mary, in Fort Pierce and she showed me a small sewing cabinet that had been our grandmothers. Our grandmother did a lot of sewing, tatting, knitting, etc. She used to make pajamas for us at Christmas. I was in awe over the sewing cabinet, because I remembered it and Mary had left grandma's sewing supplies in the drawers! She said if I wanted anything from the drawers, I could have it. In the bottom, under some stuff, I spotted these buttonhole scissors, which I remember grandma using and I asked Mary if I could have them. She said yes!! These are a treasure for sure!!
I worked on hand quilting my tumbler table runner while riding in the car and since I'm quilting the fan close together, it is going to take me a while to get this quilted. I'm doing it free hand, so it isn't perfectly spaced.
I gave Mary one of these bottle cap trivets and also made some of these during the trip.
AND I visited some quilt shops in Florida!! I'm sorry I didn't get any pictures, but I shopped at the Whippoorwill Station in Belleview, FL, Peggy's Heirlooms of Tomorrow in Ocala, FL and Bernina Connection in Tallahassee, FL. The fabric I bought is pictured below.
While at Mary's we spent an entire afternoon with another cousin, who I haven't seen for decades. Such fun! I also got to see my brother for a brief visit. Mary lives 2 blocks from the Atlantic Ocean, so I was able to walk on the beach. Dummy me didn't take a picture to prove it.Now I have to get my house in order and put my Christmas decorations away!
What a treasure those scissors are! And your quilting is beautiful. I love to see freehand hand quilting -- it just looks so cool!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your blog today , the little scissors, is sure something to have as a keptsake and the memory you have to go with it. I really like your freehand quilting. HAPPY SEWING!
ReplyDeleteLove the scissors. Years ago, a bachelor neighbor of my parents gave my a large sewing basket that had belonged to his mother. He knew I did a lot of needlework and thought I would appreciate it. It contained similar scissors and a huge collection of threads, many of them silk, snaps, hooks and many other vintage treasures.
ReplyDeleteThis past summer, I was given a pair of pinking shears that belonged to my husband's grandmother. They aren't as old looking as your grandmother's scissors. A treasure for sure.
ReplyDeleteI am happy that you stopped by my blog, so I could find yours! I have enjoyed all that I have seen and will stop back often.
ReplyDeleteI adore those scissors. What a treasure!!! Your quilting is wonderful and the table runner is stunning. I love all of your fabrics too!
WOW! How lucky are to be given those beautiful scissors. I sew on what used to be my grandmother's sewing cabinet. It is such a magical feeling to know we appreciate and carry on a legacy. I wonder if our grandchildren will feel the same?
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I love seeing your charm quilt in the header. It's such a beauty!
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure you got your grandmothers scissors:)It sounds like a wonderful trip. welcome home:)
Looks like you had a fun trip to Florida, and got to do a variety of things as you visited with lots of family. What a find those scissors are! From your fabrics, I'd say you are going to be busy this year! Happy quilting! ---"Love"
ReplyDeleteYour scissors are a wonderful reminder of your grandmother, what a treasure you have found. I love the tumbler table runner, the fabrics and colors are wonderful. The beauty of hand quiltling is it is not perfect and that gives the piece more character. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThe fabrics you purchased on your trip are nice, can't wait to see what you do with them.
Happy quilting!
Marsha
I love your 'bottle cap trivets', along with all of your quilts! I'm very interested in how you make your trivets. I've made the trivets out of yoyo's and I agree, they make great projects for handwork when I'm away from home! Just wondering tho, do you put a bit of batting in with the bottle caps? They are just the cutest things!
ReplyDeleteProductive is an understatement!! I love the scissors, your shop treasures, the trivet, and the quilt. LOVE that free hand quilting. Just gorgeous :) Christine
ReplyDeleteThe scissors are a wonderful momento, not just of your grandmother, but your visit with family.
ReplyDeleteYour thimble quilt is coming along nicely. You've been very productive.
-Alice
How marvellous to have your Grandmother's scissors. Mine used a very similar pair. I just love the quilting on your tumbler and you bagged some terrific buys from the fabric shops. Cheers, Ann :-)
ReplyDeleteYour grandma's scissors are a treasure. Your tumbler block quilt is precious, and the quilting beautiful. I remember making those trivets over 30 years ago. I made little yo yo circles and sewed them over the caps, then attached the caps together with needle and thread. Is that how you did yours? I also made the trivets in the shape of a diamond. The fabric finds are beautiful, and you will have a lot of fun projects with them. Enjoy your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love your tumbler table runner, and the hand quilting is perfect for it. How lovely that you have your grandmother's scissors. My grandmother sewed a lot (no quilts though) but I have none of her tools. I wish I did have that connection.
ReplyDeleteWhat yummers you got from the quilt shops!! And those scissors...what a find!!! Glad you got to get them;)
ReplyDeleteHappy Quilting!!!
How wonderful to get your grandmother's scissors and how sweet of her to let you have them! Back in 1976 (I was pregnant which is why I remember) I made a Christmas wreath out of covered bottle caps. blessings, marlene
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