tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post8037173822205494953..comments2024-03-09T15:40:26.097-06:00Comments on CollectIn Texas Gal: Fall Family Heirloom FindSue McPeakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-57127439142557311432012-09-27T18:01:56.995-05:002012-09-27T18:01:56.995-05:00How wonderful to have the note that tells the stor...How wonderful to have the note that tells the story of the beautiful tablecloth. And to hear that you found a note about it in the ancestry search is amazing. You certainly are lucky to have this special piece!<br />thank you for sharing with us on VTT!The 4 Bushel Farmgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17377555500812602424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-46467384509025713602012-09-27T09:45:59.114-05:002012-09-27T09:45:59.114-05:00What a fabulous find! Folks don't make them an...What a fabulous find! Folks don't make them anymore and they are truly time intensive labors of love. It's wonderful the note was included. You rescued a treasure!<br />RuthAntiques And Teacupshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00353180034537009493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-27864888513390865472012-09-27T09:37:04.498-05:002012-09-27T09:37:04.498-05:00Those are definitely treasures to cherish. Resear...Those are definitely treasures to cherish. Researching family history is a lot of work but worth it in the long run. Simply love the table cloth.LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853494568526683537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-72178985920872537852012-09-27T09:15:00.222-05:002012-09-27T09:15:00.222-05:00Wow...can you imagine someone sitting there for ho...Wow...can you imagine someone sitting there for hours and hours 80 years ago just happily crocheting... That is the kind of story that makes me daydream. Great find!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14072105622232265899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-68853528678226777832012-09-27T06:44:36.697-05:002012-09-27T06:44:36.697-05:00That tablecloth is wonderful!! So pretty. I am pla...That tablecloth is wonderful!! So pretty. I am planing on making it to the post office....it has been one thing after the other!! Happy VTTColoradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-10474640602474669672012-09-26T16:44:36.374-05:002012-09-26T16:44:36.374-05:00Oh, I just love this story! What a lovely treasur...Oh, I just love this story! What a lovely treasure to have found, especially with the note. I always wonder how these beautiful heirlooms end up being just donated away. I'm so glad it's found a forever home with you.<br />Miranda @ Pressing Onhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919836627194878839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-42086751844135192632012-09-25T09:10:37.435-05:002012-09-25T09:10:37.435-05:00What a gorgeous find, made twice as special by the...What a gorgeous find, made twice as special by the note included inside it! I'm glad it came to rest in your appreciative hands where it clearly will be well cared for.<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing it at Knick of Time Tuesday - I'll be featuring you next week and there will be an "I Was Featured" button waiting at the party for you!<br /><br />Angie @ Knick of Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08592092244297461144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-42363575943897948492012-09-25T07:30:16.830-05:002012-09-25T07:30:16.830-05:00How beautiful Sue,and how lovely that you could fi...How beautiful Sue,and how lovely that you could find out so much about it. At least now it will be loved and treasured. It looks so gorgeous on your table. xHeirloom treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05839739357705776792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-51412681191712567912012-09-24T10:41:22.152-05:002012-09-24T10:41:22.152-05:00What a beautiful tablecloth but the story and hist...What a beautiful tablecloth but the story and history make it extra special! Hugs, LindaLinda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-18179119735477868712012-09-23T18:28:33.541-05:002012-09-23T18:28:33.541-05:00What a beautiful treasure you now have.
When I sa...What a beautiful treasure you now have.<br /><br />When I saw it I thought immediately of my Grandmother.<br /><br />Thank you for that prompting.<br /><br />Have a wonderful week!<br /><br />Laura<br />White Spray PaintLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11497969475360535424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-15989987615509861302012-09-23T15:36:38.526-05:002012-09-23T15:36:38.526-05:00Sue, I'm so glad you didn't let me miss th...Sue, I'm so glad you didn't let me miss this post! Your heirloom find is wonderful, and I couldn't possibly be more pleased that my cleaning/care tips came in handy. It's wonderful that Maime's gift of needlework will now be enjoyed for years to come. The note left behind is an added treasure!Susan Nowell @ My Place to Yourshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08220347296206361001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-60988694210786579352012-09-23T14:20:40.832-05:002012-09-23T14:20:40.832-05:00Such a fantastic find and unbeliveable that it cam...Such a fantastic find and unbeliveable that it came with the heartfelt note. I'm sure you will cherish as if were your Aunt.<br />AnnAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13841651518661408615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-24514074492658474892012-09-23T12:38:58.866-05:002012-09-23T12:38:58.866-05:00Oh my this is beautiful! I love the old school han...Oh my this is beautiful! I love the old school hand made art pieces! I have a few from my grandmother. What a terrific dining room addition! Simply put: priceless and gorgeous! Hugs AnneAnnesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-76491580301599004162012-09-23T12:04:29.177-05:002012-09-23T12:04:29.177-05:00Yes, Wendy, the note was an amazing discovery whic...Yes, Wendy, the note was an amazing discovery which led to Maimie's family history. <br /><br />My theory is that whoever prepared the estate sale of her descendent and owner of the tablecloth did not unfold it to discover the note and pattern. <br /><br />I can't imagine that someone would NOT want to keep it in the family.Sue McPeakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927975578544675345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6115005019733614660.post-76650650881348731752012-09-23T10:42:59.320-05:002012-09-23T10:42:59.320-05:00The tablecloth is quite lovely. But what amazes m...The tablecloth is quite lovely. But what amazes me is that the pattern and note survived. For me, that makes it even more special. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17863357756727783017noreply@blogger.com