12/26/2024
Merry Christmas from Mrs. Popper's House of Stitches ~ this year was truly a handmade Christmas made of memories. 💖💖💖
As most of your know, earlier this year Neil’s dad passed away and I wanted to make this (first) Christmas special for everyone.
So, what started of as a box of shirts and jeans ~ ended up with me having to use/save every button, pocket, collar, label, cuffs and every single fabric scrap ~ I am proud to say that I was able to make a memory items for everyone in the family.
I made for The Boys ~ Neil, Jason & Jeff their dad’s infamous “Skoal Can” Memory Cushions.
I made The Grandkids ~ Cody & Kelsey Memory Body Pillows made with all pieces of Grandpa’s shirts and jeans.
And this is my favorite ~ for all of the great grandkid’s I made them Memory Teddy Bears from Grandpa’s jeans.
And last but not least ~ I was honored to be be able to make for my mother in law Judy a Patchwork Apron from Dad’s fanciest western shirts.
The late nights & sore hands from sewing made it all worthwhile to see the smiles (and tears) as each person opened their gift.
I hope I made you proud Dad/Grandpa Ron. 💖