Thursday, July 11, 2013

WISH I COULD TALK TO MY MOM...SHE WOULD KNOW.


I have a feeling I have beat to death the stories of my nightshirts and blankets, and for those of you who are still reading my posts you surely wish I would move on, haha.  Well I am officially finished so this will hopefully be the last one of these for a while.  How I wish I had the use of my decorative stitches when I started all of this as it would have made things easier, as of course now that I am finished I have it down to a quick science.  These last two nightshirts I have made, and my final blanket were definitely some of my best work (if I do say so myself! ~ haha) but more than that I made them quickly and with no mistakes...my favorite kind of projects.  Let me show you...

I LOVED THIS FABRIC!  THE LITTLE DINOSAUR APPLIQUE WAS CUT FROM THE MATCHING BLANKET (KIND OF LIKE I "WANTED" TO DO WITH THE DUCK ~ HAHA) 

LITTLE CLOSER...THE COLORS ARE NOT TRUE TO LIFE HERE FOR SOME REASON

HERE IS THE FLIP SIDE OF THE BLANKET...NOTICE THIS ONE WAS FINISHED IN THE FIRST PLACE WITH A DECORATIVE STITCH...CAN'T REALLY SEE IT HERE, BUT THE THREAD WAS VARIEGATED.  SOO PRETTY ~ GREEN IN SOME PLACES, BROWN AND WHITE IN OTHERS.

SINCE I NEVER DID FIND THE FABRIC I WANTED, I SETTLED ON THIS LITTLE DUCK AND SAIL BOAT READY MADE APPLIQUE THAT I FOUND, AND IRONED HIM ON...PRETTY CUTE HUH?

AND THIS WAS MY FINAL NIGHTSHIRT.  IT MATCHES THE RAG QUILT.  NOTICE I "FINALLY" PUT THE DOG TO USE HERE IN A APPLIQUE, LOL.  I ALSO PUT SOME DECORATIVE STITCHES ON A LITTLE HAT TO MATCH...SWEET

LITTLE CLOSER.
So now tomorrow I will find some boxes and get this all wrapped up for Sunday afternoons shower.  I am looking forward to it.  I will tell you honestly I am still missing my mom soo much.  Of course I realize I probably always will, but she was just soo involved with these projects with me.  She was with me when I chose most of the fabrics in the beginning, helped me plan them out, and talked about it all almost as much as I did.  She was watching them take shape, cheering me on as I went.  And I know how much she would have been looking forward now to the shower.  Now again I realize that compared to where she is now, baby showers and sewing projects can't even begin to compete, and I would never wish her back here among all of this life's hardships.  I just miss here you know?  She shared my love for such things, and now it seems as if there is no one to "discuss" them with.  I don't think I had ANY idea how much I have chewed these kind of things over with her in the past, LONG before she was ever living here.  It has taken a small amount of the joy out of it to tell you the truth.  I keep thinking to myself, "mom will love this or that" or "I want to show her what I found or a new method of doing something I have discovered or learned.  And then remember..Oh yeah, mom has moved on. Again, I imagine with time these kind of thoughts will be a thing of the past, but for now it remains just flat out hard.  I am STILL trying to make a decision on my new sewing machine.  I am getting closer and closer to deciding, but truthfully I wish I could just discuss it all with mom.  She would know.

The weather has been weird the last couple of days for California in the summertime.  Kind of overcast, gloomy, humid, and even a sprinkle or two.  Hope it clears up soon.  Hope you are all looking forward to your week-ends, and enjoying your trips those of you who are on them.  Blessings to you all!  Debbie






14 comments:

  1. Oh dear heart, I know exactly what you mean! My mom was a quilter, and I can't help but think how I'd love to share my fabric purchases with her or my progress on a quilt, to ask for advice on color combinations, etc. She's been gone for 6 1/2 years, and I still wish I could chat with her about quilting. I wish I had some magic words that would ease your longing, but I don't. Just know that I'm praying that the Lord will give you peace and comfort. {{hug}}

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  2. Good Morning Debbie, Wow what a lot of work. I can relate to your feelings about your mom-though mine would be about my sister(gone now 8 yrs). Time will ease that pain, but you will always miss her.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  3. Losing someone is definitely hard-I was a daddy's girl and my dad died shortly after I was married. I still miss him and some days are harder than others. (Hugs) to you.

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  4. Don't be surprised if it takes awhile to stop thinking those thoughts. I'm still thinking them.

    Those outfits are just so cute and comfortable looking!

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  5. Oh Deb, I still miss my mom and it's been 8 years now. I think that's normal when you had such a close relationship like we did. I love those night shirts. You really are quite creative. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Blessings and love,
    Debbie

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  6. Oh my heart holds you close..and it will take a long time..and you will still miss her.
    You have inspired me to sew...as you always do. Today we will find out what gender first biological grandchild will be, then in two weeks we will find out the sex of number two grandchild..well number one is the adopted grandson, who is my sunshine.

    Your work is wonderful, and I so wish you lived around the corner so we could sew together.

    Blessings..have fun at the shower.

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  7. Love those projects! I wish I enjoyed sewing. I like the idea of making things but have a love-hate relationship with my Bernina. :)

    I haven't been very good about keeping in touch but wanted you to know you've been on my mind and in my prayers as you face life without your mom. I hope your memories of her are a comfort.

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  8. Those receiving those beautifully made gifts will be so happy! My favorite, the one with the little duck.

    You make me sad when you talk about your mother and every time it makes me want to go and hug mine while I still have her. Thanks for sharing from your heart. I hurt with you.

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  9. I totally love all of the sweet little things you have made. They are so precious and I can't wait to see them on the baby. You do such a nice job. Well I totally get it about missing your Mom. My first Mom died when I was 11 and I still miss her as much as I ever did and my second Mom came into my life the same year. There are so many things I wish I could ask her too.
    I heard someone talk about that today and how we miss them but they are more alive now than they ever were on earth and they at going on with real life. I don't know why that comforted me so much but it did.
    Have a wonderful time at the shower and take lots of pictures. :)

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  10. when your mom has been such a dear companion
    and cheerleader she will always be missed. I'm
    so sorry.

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  11. We just never stop missing our moms, do we. As you know from a previous blog, I still need to hear her voice, encouragement and advise, but mostly I just miss sharing things with her and Daddy. I'm just so grateful to have had that kind of relationship with them. It's a good miss.

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  12. Your work is so attractive! I love the little gowns.

    And, as someone told me when my Mom died 4 1/2 years ago, "you will get through this, but you will never get over it." It's just tough!

    May the Lord fill you with peace and comfort in these days of adjustment.

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  13. I always love seeing your handiwork. Kind of makes me want to start over . . . not really. But, these are just precious. You could go into business.

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  14. Oh my your work is just beautiful. You did a wonderful job on these!.. I understand what you mean about mom.

    My mom will be gone 13 yrs this August. I still can't believe it's been that long. She was my best friend in the entire world and I still miss her and wish we could just talk like we used too every day..

    Sending love and prayers
    Robyn

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I am so glad that you would take the time to comment on my thoughts and feelings, it is such a blessing to me!