I love my Trudie! She is my dad's mom, and I have her to thank for her top-secret chicken and dumpling recipe, my green eyes, and the beautiful things she has made me through the years. She made the place mats on my table for me when I got married, and I still treasure them.
The fruit motif is really nice because they match so many of my patterns. I think hand-made gifts are the best. I have large cross-stitched wall hangings that she made each of my children when they were born. I have numerous other knitted blankets that are put to frequent use. This year when Emma was so often in the hospital, I was so grateful to have them to bring a little something from home to keep family close when they were not allowed to visit.
Today, I have used these lovingly cross-stitched place mats with some of my other favorite things. The vintage red Morgantown golf ball iced-teas and the Spode Cranberry Traditions plates are so pretty on a spring table. (These were from eBay, as always, though the Spode Traditions were actually from the Replacements eBay site. These were sold as an auction and were actually cheaper through eBay than on the Replacements site. They have more!)
There are six different patterns in this particular set.
The majolica fruit sculpture matches the place mats and is also a special item. It was a gift from "Mrs. Margie," whom Emma mentioned in her last blog. I grew up across the street from Mrs. Margie, and we still visit even now.
I added my favorite red salad plates from Dillard's, my Dollar Tree soup bowls, and my Target ramekins with bright green apples. My family enjoyed this table for an early spring supper, complete with chicken and dumplings! The only thing missing was my Trudie!
-Andrea
-Andrea
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I absolutely treasure every piece that I received from my grandmother. I'm drooling over your red transferware - beautiful patterns! Glad I found you today via Laurie's Sat. linky! -diane
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ReplyDeleteLovely "set de table"
With flowers so nice!
Frieda
Morning girl....this is beautiful...alwasy love treasures from my family or anything that reminds me of my family...I was blessed with two loving grandmothers and I adored them...great post sweetie....Have a great Sunday...Picket
ReplyDeleteSo nice to hear such wonderful things about your gma! What a lovely table, and those glasses are stunning. I find Replacements to be VERY expensive!
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Thank you for sharing your pretty table at my party. The placemats are lovely and I know they must be very special to you. The red glasses and transferware are stunning!
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Sherry
Beautiful tablescape and even more special with favorite family pieces! So much to be thankful for, thanks for sharing!
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Cindy
Lovely table. I especially love the placemats. I'm your newest follower. http://moogieland.blogspot.com/
ReplyDeleteLove the table - Trudie is the best mother-in-law in the world, too!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty table! I love the placemats and your red transferware~ what a sweet post too! Thanks for sharing at FNF! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking this to Favorite Things. laurie
ReplyDeleteWhat a very pretty table with those special place mats! Love that! Thanks for linking it up!
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You obviously got something else very special from your Trudie - the love and devotion of a sweet grandmother. ;)
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Blessings,
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
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Oh I love your place mats your darling grandma made for you. Beautiful picture of the two of you...I can persive all the love between you too. It reminded me of my dear Stella who died at 94, 10 yers. ago...I still miss her, but I have her beautiful crochet work, I will post some day. I love your transfer tablescape, it is gorgeous, well done. I love it!
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FABBY
What a treasure those placemats are-hope you pass them on down. The red transfer dishes are georgeous as well as the red glasses.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful tablescape and a beautiful tribute! Thank you so much for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday! :-)
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