My mom loved to create things. She knit, crocheted, decorated and sewed. (She used A LOT of polyester, but hey, it was the 70's.) Anyway, my mom passed away in the early 80's when I was just a little girl. This awesome piece of fabric has been sitting in her cedar chest for about 25 years. A few years ago I asked my dad if I could have some of the fabric that was hers. He agreed, so I have been toting this piece around since then. The other night I decided to try my hand at skirt sewing. (Never mind that we just had our first few snow flurries of the season.) I didn't have to cut this piece of fabric a bit. I sewed it up the side. Hemmed the bottom. Sewed in a casing, added the elastic and sewed it up. It fits perfectly. Perfect length and everything.
I can't wait for summer so I can wear it.
My sweet, sweet boy said, "then when you wear it you can think of your mom."
Exactly.
Very nice! And what a fabulous way to think of your mom! Thanks for sharing!.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet thing for your guy to say!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is great!
That is great fabric - I guess we know where you got your good taste from. And a perfect title I think - meant to be.
ReplyDeleteEven better, when you wear it now you'll think of your mom and your sweet boy.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic fabric!! and a sweet story! Libby
ReplyDeleteoh, this post made me go, "ohhhh".
ReplyDeletewhat a sweet little boy you have there Amandajean.
The skirt is beautiful and I'm sure your mum would be so proud... and your dad and your son will love to see you in it.
Love it, the skirt, the story, your little boy, your memories.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, the heart melting sweetness of a little boy. :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story!! And beautiful fabric!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story and what a great skirt!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I'm sure your mother would be very happy.
ReplyDeleteJust one more reason to look forward to warmer weather.
That story just brought a ray of sunshine to my day. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteAhhh!!!
ReplyDeleteOh how lovely to have turned something so precious into such a sweet skirt. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteSweeeeeeet!!
ReplyDeleteThat is such a perfect summer time skirt! So wonderful and to agree with everyone else, a wonderful way to wear a memory!
ReplyDeleteIsn't it fun when simple plans work so well? Cute skirt!
ReplyDeleteLooks great...love that polyester...that's about all we had back then! Everyone was sewing clothes with it, including moi.
ReplyDeletemeant to be indeed!
ReplyDeletethat is beautiful- I love the fabric.. and what a darling comment your little one made- so sweet!
ReplyDeleteMy mom has been gone almost 10 years now and I have a little frame with "Daughter - You are loved for the little girl you were...the special woman you are now...and the wonderful daughter you will always be." I'm not sure anyone can fully understand what I feel when I read this. A couple of years ago someone who was close to my mom gave me the highest compliment I can think of and told a close friend of mine that I remind her very much of my mom. I still cry when I think of it.
ReplyDeleteSorry to be so sappy, but I'm so glad you have something to remind you of your mother!
How wonderful that you have something this special to remind you of your mom.
ReplyDeleteThe sweetest comment I have heard in ages. Funny how kids know what to say.
ReplyDeleteHi there, love this site A LOT. Im new to the wirkd of blogging and would very much like to add a link to this blog of yours if I may. SO Im asking permission? I enjoy all your quilts and just ind yoiu to one of those amazing mothers out there who are so clever and inspirational. Hope you might find time to visit me though mine is a bit basic and still very much in the building.
ReplyDeletewell... children have a knack for hitting the nail on the head,don't they?
ReplyDeletebeautiful
Beautiful skirt - and a beautiful story behind it.
ReplyDeleteAwww, what a meaningful skirt ;-)
ReplyDeleteThe skirt is beautiful! I can't wait to see it on! ~hj
ReplyDeleteoh, that is so sweet!
ReplyDeletei love the skirt so much.
a very special skirt.
I have an old dress of my grandmother's, z"l that I'm waiting to use in a quilt or something, too - just a bit scared to take the old scissors to it....
ReplyDeleteAww, that is too cool! Sometimes things are just meant to be, and sometimes kids surprise you with the things they think about and say. What a neat way to have a connection with your Mom and your son at the same time even though the two never got to meet. Hugs to you my friend!
ReplyDeleteIt looks lovely! And what a wonderful story to be able to tell when someone compliments you on it!
ReplyDeleteAdorable skirt! And a great story to go with it.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is lovely, the cut is adorable, and the sentiment is so sweet. What a darling boy you have.
ReplyDeleteI love the skirt - what great fabric, and a wonderful story to go with it! Em
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