My grandma attached this paper about her needlepoint on the back. It came off, but I saved it.
Her needlepoint was based on a painting called "Grandmother's Bridal Crown" by Adolph Tidemand, which was painted in 1869. My grandma's information that the artist died in 1845 wasn't correct. Unfortunately, she didn't have access to the internet in 1979 when she stitched it to research it like I do now. :)
Here is a picture of my grandma and I on Mother's Day in 1975.
Maybe she was working on her needlepoint during this time? It's so big I'm sure it took her quite awhile to finish!
Nicole, that is so cool about your grandmother. It's so precious to have her needlepoint piece and to have such lovely memories of her too. That is a beautiful piece she stitched!
ReplyDeleteThat is so totally wonderful Nicole! What a treasure!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious gift to have in your house to treasure and remember your grandma by.
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful! What a great memory to have of your grandma.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful and meaningful heirloom to have displayed in your home! And lovely memories too...
ReplyDeletewow...that's a great treasure Nicloe...I too got my grandmom's cross stitch samplers which i'm keeping it as a treasure...
ReplyDeleteNicole, that is a treasure for sure. I think it's wonderful that you have memories like that Rubbermaid box. I hope to inspire Olivia and Quinn to take up a needle one day. The pic of you two together really made your post extra sweet.
ReplyDeleteWOW! That is priceless!
ReplyDeleteThat is so neat about your grandmother! I love the picture of the two of you, and I also like the fact that she had a note attached to the back of the piece. Something that we all should do. I know that you'll treasure that piece forever.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful story, Nicole! And beautiful handwork that you will treasure. The picture of the two of you is very sweet.
ReplyDeleteThat is so special!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat treasure to have. Not only that, you have the note from your Grandmother too!
ReplyDeleteThat is just too cool for words.
ReplyDeleteHow sweet to have such a family heirloom! I'm so glad that your Grandmother's work is still treasured. Thanks for sharing her and her work and your memories with us! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that story Nicole!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story. Thank you for sharing it. My grandmothers aren't crafters, but one can make a mean martini. ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful family keepsake to treasure, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great memory, Nicole. What a wonderful connection that stitched piece gives you to your grandmother! You obviously shared a love for needlework with her, and that makes it even more special. Thanks for sharing this story.
ReplyDeleteNicole... lucky you to have such a treasure from your grandmother. Love the snap of you and your grandmother.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet story and a treasure! Such a cute baby too...
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing legacy to have! It's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have such wonderful memories of your Grandmother. How neat that your Father gifted this family heirloom to you. You must have been very special to your Grandma. Thanks for sharing your treasured needlepoint with us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure in every way, Nicole. Hugs, Deb
ReplyDeleteWhat a treasure to have from your Grandma and I love the way she'd written about it and placed it with her finished piece. This is why we do our needlework, to hand down to other generations, and have them appreciate our work as much as we did at the time of stitching. Thanks for showing and sharing this wonderful story, Nicole.
ReplyDeleteNicole, what a wonderful memory. I love the picture of you and your grandmother. I can totally tell that's you!
ReplyDeleteNicole,
ReplyDeleteThat is such an awesome story. What a treasure to have this needlepoint from your grandmother!
What a wonderful piece to have!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great heirloom to have & a wonderfu way to remember your Grandma.
ReplyDeleteОчень трогательно! Бесспорно, прекрасная память!
ReplyDeleteOh, Nicole! What a treasure and a BEAUTIFUL piece of needlework from your grandmother. I love it that she included information on the back, in spite of you finding out diffferent information. Maybe you should add your own handwritten note on it, as well, for when you some day pass it down. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Nicole. What a treasure.
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What a treasure, Nicole! That is so neat, both the stitched piece and the handwritten info on the back.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! And how nice that you have it and can appreciate all the work your grandmother put in to it.
ReplyDeleteYour needlepoint is a treasure. I have one that was my Mum's...she passed away in 2003. She was a heavy smoker and I have not yet had the piece cleaned so I can enjoy it in my own home. Your post has inspired me to do just that. thank you!
ReplyDeleteTerri
What a beautiful treasure! (and sweet memories to accompany it).
ReplyDeleteNicole! What a family treasure and that your grandmother took the time to write about it makes it even more special. Points to your dad for "getting it" and knowing that you would treasure it.
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