I always love hearing those stories from seamstresses who grew up learning to sew at the feet of their mothers or grandmothers. And, although, I have learned so much from my mother… sewing isn’t one of those things. So, that isn’t my story, but I’m loving my story just the same. My mom claims she isn’t crafty at all, but she has been watching me sew so much, that she decided to give it a try. So, the daughter becomes the teacher. It was such a great time. I hope we do it again! AND she did such a great job.
Pretty awesome for her first go… wouldn’t you say? Nice job, mama!
Now to the mystery revealed part… dunt, dunt, DUN! I asked my secret sister where she got the jar for the ribbon jar in my last post… well, I found this in my secret sister package today.
Jelly? Huh? Never would have thought. She said she got it from a local discount bread store and almost threw it away(GASP), but thought it was too pretty to do such a thing… I totally agree (WHEW). She thought it was funny that you all liked it so much and it almost ended up in the trash… that would have been a tragedy indeed. So, there you go… check out your local discount bread store and find you some yummy jelly just to get the fantastic jar.
And speaking of jars… I have some really great ones to show you in my next post… I mean REALLY great.
So, Ta for now, my bloggies.
that’s so neat that you’re teaching your mom to sew! you must have a great relationship with her.
it’s really great to have this connection with my mom.
i learned how to sew from my mom and absolutely love it now. i’m an avid scrapbooker, and it seems like my mom is starting to get into it (a very tiny bit) by making pages at bridal showers and things. she’s been looking at my pages for inspiration
How wonderful for your mom…and for you. Mom did a lovely job…and even though she did not teach you…wanna bet it’s in her genes. Some of us just bloom later than others. Y’all have a grand time! Who knows maybe she’ll open a blog of her own before long to share all her wonderful creations.
This morning I made hot tea in a Blackburn jelly jar. They are perfect for lots of things.
oxo
Well this is Mama G also known as Carrie’s Mom. I truly am not a crafty person. I have a left brain and my daughter has a right. I will be the first to admit that I have learned so much from my children. I am very humbled by whom they have become. I am so proud of them. I had a blast learning how to sew these bookmarks as reading is my passion. The friends I gave them to say they will really treasure them as they know what an accomplishment it was for me to make them (being left brain and all). Carrie, thanks so much for your patience. You were a great teacher!!