"Abuela",
was a professional seamstress...making
wedding gowns and suits and beautiful dresses for years.
Abuela lived a wonderful Long Life
and when she passed away My sister in law, who does not sew,
was at a loss of what to do with all of Abelas precious sewing supplies.
Seems Abuela had saved
EVERYTHING...
which included zippers and buttons hooks and eyes and elastic and notions of all kinds.
And THREAD.
Spools and spools of beautifully colored thread, like candy,
on wooden spools.
works of ART.
and she gave them ALL the to ME!
I am a LUCKY GIRL!
Thank you Malena and
Thank you
ABUELA!!!
what did you get from your grandmother?
what did you get from your grandmother?
What a compliment to be given those spools of thread, such a nice gesture by your sister. I'm new to your blog, I love coming here for inspiration! Keep up the awesome work!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
Jude
http://artbyjulesmarie.blogspot.com/
Thank you for the lovely uplifting comment. It is an honor to have this thread. And I see little Abuela every single time I use them or see them, and in a way it is like she is here with me. For me, this is how I see God. In all the little things, moments, smiles and rays of sunshine.
DeleteI was just reading your blog. It makes me feel so happy and hopeful. You are truly blessed and you art resonates your beautyl.Thanks for leaving your note.
I was also given some treasures from my mother and mother-in-law, threads, misc. sewing supplies. What a special treat and I know just what you mean that they are works of art.
ReplyDeleteOne of the treasures I love that I received of my grandmother's was her crystal candy dish. She lived with my parents for over 22 years and while I lived at home she kept it filled with chocolates KNOWING I would inevitably come visit her room in the evenings for a treat and a chat. I love that dish and have been thinking of filling it with threads or buttons near my sewing stuff (don't need the chocolate anymore) :)
ReplyDeleteI also received a handkerchief in which I made into a piece of art on my office wall. (http://www.ordinarymom.ca/create/index.php/2012/01/mini-canvas/)