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"My grandmother, Gladys Andersen, and my mother, Alvina Drennan, constantly embroidered when I was young. My grandmother made many tablecloths and sequined calendars, while my mother loved to cross-stitch bibs and baby blankets. They both kept their threads and sewing supplies in Royal Dansk cookie tins, and my mom is still using them to this very day! We loved these cookies growing up and it was a real joy to include them in the "New Quilts From An Old Favorite," challenge. This image includes one of my grandmother's tablecloths, my wedding china, and some of my sewing supplies. It is made up of about 1200 individual pieces of cotton fabric, adhered together with fusible adhesive. No inks, paints, or pens were used, and the only non-fabric item included was the half moon beads for the heads of the pins. The block that borders the center image is called, "Thrifty Wife," which seems vey appropriate considering how careful my grandmother and mother were about using their thread and sewing supplies wisely. The piping and ruffled edge were included as a reminder of my grandmother's apron, as well.
Many thanks to Jenni Berg, Vivienne Westra, and Kestrel Michaud for the advice and technical help, and to my beloved husband, Alan Westra, for all his love and support. I am especially grateful to Royal Dansk for their wonderful cookies, for being part of many special childhood memories, and for granting me permission to use their image in this challenge. Thank you!"