Our Hatch family reunion this year spotlighted the best Grandmother of all time- Grandma Clayton. If you read this blog with any sort of regularity, you probably have an inkling why I think that she is so wonderful. Mom had the idea of giving her a family tree tote because Grandma loves bags and is always doing family history. So I took this little project on and had a fun time designing it and sewing it. I wanted to share pictures of the end product. Claire, the cat, also wanted to see my creation.
Okay, to be completely honest, she just wanted to sniff it and sit on it. But I'll pretend she was admiring it.The inside of the bag had a fun owl print,
and the back side had a pocket with the words, "I have a family tree, with branches by the dozens.." embroidered on it.
Some of the family leaves....
Presenting it to Grandma at the reunion. She's wearing her "star of the show" crown. :-)
Doesn't she look cute? I love you Grandma Clayton!!! :-)
7 comments:
OH that's lovely! I do want to sew more; maybe when garden time is done.
Do the different leaf fabrics mean anything? Most are the green, but I see some lighter patterns in there...
Great job!!
I got teared up reading this and looking at the pictures. What a blessing it is to have a Granddaughter like you. The bag is so great!!! I really think the cat is admiring it.
Hi Ella!,
I originally tried to think how to make different fabric patterns mean different relationships, but I finally decided that was too complicated. So I just did it for variety. :-)
Sariah the bag looks great! I wish I lived closer so I could learn how to sew like that.
Love the bag!!!
That's a damn fine bag. I just love the inside pockets and the long supple handles which encourage proper bag carrying posture. The fabric reminds me of Amy Butler
This is such a lovely idea! Your grandma looks so happy with it! Just beautiful! I'm terrified of sewing, so I'm EXTREMELY impressed by your talents! Way to go!
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