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I want to see your Holiday heirlooms I'll start with my mother's tree skirt
loti   Advanced FL USA Member since 5/27/04 Posts: 3528	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/10/11 4:02 PM I remember this Christmas tree skirt when mom bought it as a kit, it took a few seasons to make, and I have it now to remember our Holidays by. I also have a tiny styrofoam ornament I made with mom when i was 4 (it's pretty sad looking) from the scrap pins, sequins and beads from ornament kits. What are your special heirlooms? ------ "A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” Coco Chanel Stash Sewn in 2011 148.5 Yds Stash Sewn in 2012.... counting... http://adonising.blogspot.com
tgm and Kittys   Advanced Beginner WI USA Member since 3/8/10 Posts: 6951	Login to reply to this post In reply to loti Like this post Date: 12/11/11 8:17 PM I have my Grandma's ceramic Nativity scene that ha small light bulb in the back. I cherish that every year. ... it is the only item of Grandma's that I have. ------ I am a gal from Kalamazoo.... oh what a gal... smile.... It is in Michigan... la la la ...love that Glen Miller classic! Home of Abigail The Babykins & Lil Mittee kitty >^,,^ Be Still, & Know That I am, God + Please say a prayer for my poor feet. ... + ..one month down .. 6 weeks more to go.. They are healing. Thanks everyone for your prayers. 5/8/13 smile
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6999	Login to reply to this post In reply to loti Like this post Date: 12/12/11 8:15 AM My most cherished heirloom is a construction paper Christmas ornament my son made for me when he was in kindergarten. The teacher cut out circles, and drew dots on the construction paper where the children were to put white glue. Then they sprinkled glitter all over the paper, brushed off the glitter, ran a pipe cleaner through a hole cut at the top and the ornament was finished. It's turning yellow with age, but it's always at the top of my tree. And that was 40 years ago! ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
SouthernStitch   Advanced LA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 8195	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/12/11 10:44 PM What a LOVELY tree skirt!! I would treasure that! I'll post a pic later, (it's late), but when I was 11 my Mom and I sat every night for weeks making ornaments using the long pins, styrofoam balls, ribbons and beads, pearls, all that. It was such a creative process and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I still have them on my tree, though the ribbon is in need of replacing. When my kids were little, (we had 5), so it was crazy trying to make things. But one year we did home made clay, and they made angels. They finally crumbled from age and I had to let them go. The next year we bought styrofoam balls and made snowmen. I still have one of those left. I wish I'd have continued the tradition, but DD was small and it was hard keeping her away from the glue, glitter and all that. ------ Bernina 730E, 530, and 350PE Singer 221 FW, 403a When life gives you green velvet curtains, make a green velvet dress.
Renren Intermediate Member since 7/20/05 Posts: 3276	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/16/11 11:36 AM Loti, that is a beautiful tree skirt. I'm sure it will recall many memories of your family's Christmas celebrations. (topping in the hopes that others might add to the thread)

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