tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post1109220102443020874..comments2024-03-27T10:56:31.821-05:00Comments on The River: A Gift from GrandmaCarla from The Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12107829617899979937noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-29221561401918402522016-12-10T10:44:59.265-06:002016-12-10T10:44:59.265-06:00How lovely!How lovely!Anne Buterahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04090778223286237879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-29864192911513176502016-12-09T10:30:11.309-06:002016-12-09T10:30:11.309-06:00What a wonderful, wonderful post! A gift that you...What a wonderful, wonderful post! A gift that your grandma left behind for you. You have framed it so beautifully, and the twinkle lights just set it off perfectly.<br /><br />For a long time now I have been trying to make and give handmade things to my kids and grandkids so they will have something to remember me by. (I had actually seen, and loved, that "Joy to the World" design Mrs.Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00392321745556290343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-2250203984839754182016-12-07T15:06:52.119-06:002016-12-07T15:06:52.119-06:00This is so, so special.
It made the hairs stand up...This is so, so special.<br />It made the hairs stand up on the back of my neck just reading about this.<br /><br />Wonderful<br /><br />All the best JanLowcarb team memberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961199165290289611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-28534661473413845312016-12-06T10:49:04.453-06:002016-12-06T10:49:04.453-06:00Oh, Carla! This post is the best! How precious is ...Oh, Carla! This post is the best! How precious is that hand embroidered "Joy to the World", and to think that you gave it to your grandmother and she finished it. Gives me chills. I love how you and hubby framed it. Now it's a family heirloom. It makes me think about my granddaughter and the quilt I made for her birthday a couple of years ago. I hope she will keep it always. These A Joyful Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08604235087317891071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-58841129056483139332016-12-05T21:04:29.895-06:002016-12-05T21:04:29.895-06:00What a treasured gift that is, Carla. A real joy. ...What a treasured gift that is, Carla. A real joy. xoCranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-87373948083177325882016-12-05T10:26:55.844-06:002016-12-05T10:26:55.844-06:00That is so special. You brought tears to my eyes. ...That is so special. You brought tears to my eyes. It is beautiful and I'm so glad she finished it.Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-32161011010873067702016-12-05T07:44:35.134-06:002016-12-05T07:44:35.134-06:00What a sweet story, Carla! It was a thoughtful gi...What a sweet story, Carla! It was a thoughtful gift for your grandma, and I know you were so happy you found it completed. That puts a smile on my face! Nice job framing it, too. You'll enjoy that for years to come! Ricki Treleavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00363865916909018452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-36108095387355938902016-12-05T04:37:50.269-06:002016-12-05T04:37:50.269-06:00 You absolutely touched my heart this morning Carl... You absolutely touched my heart this morning Carla! This is absolutely beautiful - what a wonderful gift to find and lovely way to celebrate your Grandma! 💕💕💕I love the quote you ended with too! Jessica @ Barefoot by the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17144598980710841824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-23941060886495945312016-12-03T21:47:16.418-06:002016-12-03T21:47:16.418-06:00Oh, Carla, this is beautiful! And I think it may ...Oh, Carla, this is beautiful! And I think it may just be a little gift she left behind. Think of it that way every time you look at it. I'm working on two embroidered 'mitten' ornaments for Elsie and Madelyn. I hope they will grow up thinking of me when they see them on their Christmas tree.<br /><br />I'm going to be shopping for my wrapping paper, gift boxes and little bags Blondie's Journalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12988377413260331618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-37442673756680076232016-12-03T19:41:27.040-06:002016-12-03T19:41:27.040-06:00This makes tears come to my eyes...how wonderful t...This makes tears come to my eyes...how wonderful that you have this to cherish for years to come. Sweet hugs, Diane~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-50289889015397862012016-12-03T17:50:56.611-06:002016-12-03T17:50:56.611-06:00I can only imagine the emotions when finding this ...I can only imagine the emotions when finding this treasure.<br />I absolutely love how your are displaying it.Big Rigs 'n Lil' Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389191114283752348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-7338440521756470592016-12-03T14:25:01.320-06:002016-12-03T14:25:01.320-06:00She is smiling down at you right now, such a lovel...She is smiling down at you right now, such a lovely gift.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-64467627327534153382016-12-03T12:58:08.298-06:002016-12-03T12:58:08.298-06:00How lovely - a real memory and heirloom now to tre...How lovely - a real memory and heirloom now to treasure.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07999097330359965266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-6510021559236293282016-12-03T09:25:32.405-06:002016-12-03T09:25:32.405-06:00The "little things" are really the BIG t...The "little things" are really the BIG things. This is a "God winked" moment. LoriJandom media!https://www.blogger.com/profile/05402694411491226014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-39177322427550618232016-12-03T08:42:42.718-06:002016-12-03T08:42:42.718-06:00Your grandmother did beautiful work. I can only im...Your grandmother did beautiful work. I can only imagine how emotional it was to discover it, like a blessing.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-58835057769478209632016-12-03T04:55:06.791-06:002016-12-03T04:55:06.791-06:00Carla,
I got goose bumps reading this special stor...Carla,<br />I got goose bumps reading this special story. What a great find and wonderful memory of your grandmother.<br />This time of year is always hard to lose someone special but now you have this special memory to remember her fondly on Christmas. Beautiful and heartwarming.<br />Hugs,<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-51686795861687961602016-12-02T22:19:42.101-06:002016-12-02T22:19:42.101-06:00The embroidery is awesome... I'm also feeling ...The embroidery is awesome... I'm also feeling to embroider something now after a long time..<br /><br />Please visit: http://from-a-girls-mind.blogspot.com<br />krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14415543228464576537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-82798946685882217152016-12-02T19:36:10.231-06:002016-12-02T19:36:10.231-06:00That is awesome. I know you will treasure it.That is awesome. I know you will treasure it.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12770750648145547973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-34299545648868980862016-12-02T18:05:34.390-06:002016-12-02T18:05:34.390-06:00What a beautiful gift. You picked the perfect way...What a beautiful gift. You picked the perfect way to display it. Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09807434285554893291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-40167713433282929622016-12-02T17:47:05.860-06:002016-12-02T17:47:05.860-06:00What a beautiful keepsake finished by your grandmo...What a beautiful keepsake finished by your grandmother's hands. It must have touched her to receive this gift from you and now it's more beautiful than ever, for you to enjoy. Years ago all young girls did embroidery.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />Julia <br />Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03423754263165266554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-13077372842759320732016-12-02T15:50:22.170-06:002016-12-02T15:50:22.170-06:00This really touched me Carla. My grandma was speci...This really touched me Carla. My grandma was special to me and I can imagine how finding this made you feel. It's beautiful, and the way you've displayed it makes it even more so.<br /><br />xxxDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-10893023536668472402016-12-02T12:38:05.429-06:002016-12-02T12:38:05.429-06:00Oh my goodness. Like a small miracle. I do believe...Oh my goodness. Like a small miracle. I do believe I would have dissolved into tears. You have done it so proud! It is showcased beautifully. She would be so proud and happy that you are displaying it.Ginny Hartzlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329131153403895625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-22065073122717251692016-12-02T12:10:26.167-06:002016-12-02T12:10:26.167-06:00Wow, Carla. I just got chills. What a wonderful me...Wow, Carla. I just got chills. What a wonderful memory and I love how you have it displayed. <br /><br /> Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/15445291034631735026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-38492236642053189002016-12-02T10:17:12.665-06:002016-12-02T10:17:12.665-06:00What a special handcrafted gift from your late Gra...What a special handcrafted gift from your late Grandma. Kiki Nakitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12309091947067698247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8749963622029128336.post-55397276834818927072016-12-02T08:35:33.081-06:002016-12-02T08:35:33.081-06:00This piece is beautifully done, but it is how you ...This piece is beautifully done, but it is how you found it that I love the most. Better than in a fancy wrapped package❣️Linda@Wetcreek BlogLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07418803664950404235noreply@blogger.com