making my sister-in-law a new grandmother. I wanted her to have something special to mark this special milestone with..............
I had a few linen...........what are actually vintage napkins.........but with them being so thin........I decided to make something different with them.
I traced this bird and flowers onto one.
and began my hand embroidery work............
working the cut work method that I often love to do.
On one corner, I then embroidered the phrase.......
" when a child is born......so are grandmothers"
on another corner, I embroidered the baby's name and date of birth.
I did not want to crochet and edging because I wanted it to be light and dainty.....
so I worked an edging with my needle in variegated pink thread
giving the whole piece a pretty look
and turning the vintage napkin ..........into a keepsake handkerchief
I think I will do this each time my sister-in-law has a new grand baby.
I new family tradition.......of sorts.
How about you?
What special treasures do you create for those special moments in one's life?
I would love to hear!
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