I gained weight, but it's ok.

I'm like Theda. This is one of those bitter-sweet moments. You have to feel good, yet so saddened to see Mom outside of who you know she is.

Enjoy your fabric and be sure to make Mom a lap quilt, too. She'd really enjoy that, I'm certain. You should have pulled out some pieces of the fabrics she admired in your Farmer's Wife stash - you could make arrangements to get them back from your Dad later on - but it would certainly make her feel good!

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Originally Posted by ncgrammie

What a treasure from your mom. That is fabric she lovingly touched and worked with and she was here to see it passed on to you. Sorry.....I tend to get over-sentimental. Enjoy it and have fun quilting for your dad and brothers. That is a special project you will enjoy.

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Theda, get sentimental all you like. I do it ALL THE TIME!! In fact, last night after they left, I sat down on the sofa, dumped it all out, and sorted through it. DH came to check on me a few minutes later, found me crying. I'd found the remnants of the fabric she'd used to make a Christmas jumper for her only granddaughter, Juniper, when she was 2. Juni was able to wear it for 3 Christmases, but we don't think it'll fit her this year (she'll be 5). This jumper matched one mom had made for herself. We have a pic of the two of them together in their matching jumpers.

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Originally Posted by Sandy Navas

I'm like Theda. This is one of those bitter-sweet moments. You have to feel good, yet so saddened to see Mom outside of who you know she is.

Enjoy your fabric and be sure to make Mom a lap quilt, too. She'd really enjoy that, I'm certain. You should have pulled out some pieces of the fabrics she admired in your Farmer's Wife stash - you could make arrangements to get them back from your Dad later on - but it would certainly make her feel good!

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Sandy, I got addicted to quilting by making a lap quilt for mom. Next time I show mom my stash, I'll be sure to let her take whatever she likes. Thanks for the suggestion!