Grandma made these
May 9, 2021 14:08:22 #
Growing up, my brother and I would spend the summer and some holiday weekends at my grandfather and grandmother's farm. After my grandfather passed away in 1954, when I was still in the Army, my grandmother went to live with my Aunt Mary. Sometime between then and when Gram passed away in 1964 at about 84 years of age, she started pestering Aunt Mary. She wanted to be useful, so my aunt gave her some materials, sat her down at the sewing machine, and told her to make some pot holders for her children and grandchildren. My wife and I still have three that she made. One is about seven inches square and the other two are about four inches square. Seeing this is Mother's day I thought I would share them with you.
Bud
Bud
Both sides are the same material
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Brown one Side A
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Brown one Side B
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Blue one Side A
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Blue one Side B
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May 9, 2021 14:11:18 #
WF2B wrote:
Growing up, my brother and I would spend the summe... (show quote)
Bud, Precious story and sacred pot holders. Stan
May 9, 2021 14:13:40 #
May 9, 2021 14:19:28 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Bud, Precious story and sacred pot holders. Stan
Think about, they are at least 57 years old and if by chance we got them when we were first married then they would be 64 years old since our 64th is coming up in two more days.
May 9, 2021 14:21:16 #
angler wrote:
Very nice work.
For somebody who was in their late 70s or early 80s I think she did a great jobs. They have held up well, and we use them almost every day.
Bud
May 9, 2021 14:44:11 #
Touchstones - a link to the past, I have items of the same nature. Always evocative, the trick to use them without using them up. Thanks for sharing!
May 9, 2021 14:46:26 #
WF2B wrote:
For somebody who was in their late 70s or early 80s I think she did a great jobs. They have held up well, and we use them almost every day.
Bud
Bud
Bud, Stop using them and save them for the great grandkids?Stan
May 9, 2021 14:58:31 #
WF2B wrote:
Growing up, my brother and I would spend the summe... (show quote)
Gorgeous, hand-made items done with love and care💠💠💠💠💠
May 9, 2021 15:57:14 #
quixdraw wrote:
Touchstones - a link to the past, I have items of the same nature. Always evocative, the trick to use them without using them up. Thanks for sharing!
Yes, they are a great link to the past. They remind me at different times of the many happy days spent with my grandmother including my mischievous habit of sneaking up behind her and untying her apron strings or sitting on a stool behind the kitchen table eating chicken and dumplings.
May 9, 2021 18:22:31 #
A lovely keepsake to remember her by. I have items made by both of my husbands grandmothers.
May 9, 2021 19:14:37 #
RowdyRay
Loc: MN
Awesome. I still have 2 of the 6 my grandmother made for me almost 40 years ago. Not in the greatest of shape and used mostly to set hot pans on, now. Have several afghans, too. My two boys still have the twin bed patch work quilts she made them. My mother also made a number of things that I still own and use.
Both her, and my mother have been gone for years. Great reminders of them in your daily life.
Both her, and my mother have been gone for years. Great reminders of them in your daily life.
May 10, 2021 06:33:19 #
WF2B wrote:
Think about, they are at least 57 years old and if by chance we got them when we were first married then they would be 64 years old since our 64th is coming up in two more days.
Happy Anniversary! Would you take a million for the pot holders?
May 10, 2021 16:43:45 #
May 10, 2021 17:57:35 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
I have a couple & a blanket that my mom crocheted. Would never get rid of them. The blanket I use.May 10, 2021 23:33:11 #
RodeoMan
Loc: St Joseph, Missouri
These are wonderful. I have a suggestion. Perhaps you could frame one of the pot holders along with an image of your grandmother or some variation on that theme. I think it would be a very thoughtful tribute to her. Thanks for sharing these.
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