There are advantages to being known as textile lovers. Eva, Ella, and I reaped the benefits yesterday. My Aunt Mary used to sew a lot, but she can’t see to sew anymore. She gave us a bag of fabric, appliques, felt pieces, and trims. Eva loved a paisley print, which is destined to become a skirt for her. Aunt Mary knows we appreciate it, and will use it. Thank you notes are on the way!
Sometimes friends of friends of friends of friends find us, too. Former students of my Mom’s teacher friend offered her a box of trims and fabric from their mother’s estate. The lady sewed, but the children didn’t. Their teacher said, “I can’t use it, but I know someone who will.” The box has been making its way to us for several months, and it is finally here.
We felt like treasure hunters as we pulled out borders and trims, one after the other. I love all the crochet, but the rick rack and crochet trim is my favorite. I’ve seen the combination of crochet with rick rack and other trims in reprints of old crochet books, so it’s been around for a while.
Several of the trims look like they’ve been removed from some other piece, and saved for another use.
We are grateful to those who take the time to pass these wonderful things to someone who will love them.
The sewing lady had wonderful taste in trims–our minds are spinning with possibilities!