sewing memorial textiles
My mother has been writing about her part in creating a group of textiles as a tribute to my grandmother, who passed away last May. I thought I should let you know what I’ve been up to…
We’re making a series of runners for my grandmother’s church, using velvet and hand-woven bands on the edges. I’m sewing the fabric part and assembling everything and Noreen is weaving the bands to finish the edges.
I think it took me close to ten tries to get a runner I was happy with! The velvet puckered, or the lining didn’t hang right… any number of things just weren’t working. I simply wasn’t willing to put my name on a project that wasn’t right - it’s not professional.
I finally gave in and hand-sewed the entire runner - one down, several more to go!
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16 opinions for sewing memorial textiles
Karen
Apr 8, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Want help?
Noreen Crone-Findlay
Apr 8, 2008 at 10:57 pm
Oh, Chloe! You are doing such a gorgeous job on these! The whole family really appreciates all your hard work.
I know that Nanna is smiling down on us and is so pleased with them.
It’s a joy to work together on this project.
Many many many hours are going into this…..
thank you!
hugs and love
mum
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Apr 9, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Thanks Karen - I appreciate the offer! I think I’m going to be okay on this one though :-)
Aleksa
Apr 9, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Chloe, I love that you are doing this, and doing it with such care. What a blessing for the church and for the family. Thank you!
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Eileen
Apr 11, 2008 at 1:39 pm
What a beautiful tribute to your “Nanna”.
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Terri
Apr 13, 2008 at 11:21 pm
That’s looking really beautiful Chloe! Congratulations to you both - what a wonderful tribute and memorial.
Well done!
Terri
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