Made by Mom With Love
I recently came across this little treasure while cleaning out a closet. It’s a darling hat my mother crocheted for me decades ago. It brought tears to my eyes. Mom’s been gone for many years but her spirit of love lives on in our family and I’m so happy I have this tangible evidence of it.
This simple hat is also a reminder of the importance of sharing my love with the people in my life, family, friends, even strangers, whether a hand-made item or a few kind thoughts and words. I find it so interesting to see how the God I know and love continues to lead me in the way I should go. As I move through my days, I’m paying attention to how each next best thing to say or do always originates with love.
“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God!”
1 John 3:1
What a very special item to come across and to know how much left went into it. I enjoy sharing with my mother has left me with my daughter and granddaughter now not waiting until I pass away I want to watch them enjoy!
I agree, Rita. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Karen! My Mother didn’t crochet hats but I do have a treasured afghan that she made me. She passed away two months before Cliff did in 1996 but it still has a place of honor in my bedroom. I use it several times a week and when I snuggle under it, I always take the opportunity to thank the Lord for her life and all the ways she impacted me. I miss her a great deal… but it’s even more comforting to know that one day I will see her in heaven.
“Every good and perfect gift is from Above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.”
That share gives me chills, Glenda. So sweet.
Hi Karen,
Thank you for sharing the beautiful treasure of your mother’s hand made red hat. What a special gift of love she gave when she made that just for you. I often times think about how important it is to let people know we love them. Whether it’s my daughters, son-in-laws, grandchildren,and friends. It makes me happy to give my embossed hand made cards away because I know that the recipients will let others know how they are loved and appreciated. It is the little things that make a difference.
I remember when my grandmother (Bubie Mary) made beautiful doll clothes that I kept for many years. She used cobalt blue yard and the dresses were so beautiful. She also made an aphgan that was multicolored and I gave that to my daughter Vanessa.My Bubie Sophie (my mom’s mom) created the most beautiful cobalt blue sweater with silver stands in it. The buttons were covered with yarn too. She also bought me a gorgeous full skirt that had sequins all over it. I have a photo of that when I was celebrating my 9th birthday. My mom and I really enjoyed eating german chocolate cake together. She made delicious sweet and sour meat dishes. It’s fun remembering these things.
What special memories, Sandy. I’m happy you have these to warm your heart.
This is great! Dad was a minister and the salary was not much but we did have a place to live. Mother was a good seamstress and I do not remember any dress I had that was not made by my Mother, I think all the pictures I had in all family albums I had on dresses Mother made. When I was a senior in High School ( in Paducah) I saw a dress in the window of a department store down town that I loved. Mom went to town, stood outside on the sidewalk, drew the dress, bought the material and made me the dress! It fit perfectly and that was the dress I wore at graduation. I don’t still have the dress (ha) but I do have aprons she made and a quilt she and her family ladies made. cherished by me and my daughter Tanya.
Thank you for reminding me of good memories. Margaret
Thanks for sharing all these sweet memories, Margaret. My mom was a seamstress too, and made many of my dresses over the years. I carried on the tradition for my daughters.
What a sweet thought Karen. Cute hat!
Smiles, BRC
Thanks, Beth.
Your Blog on June 13 was especially charming. I loved the picture you included. Your Mother, my Aunt Eva was very talented! I appreciate the memories you brought back.
Thank you, Carol. It is so nice to know that you have happy memories of my mother, as well.
Oh I love that! I still have a crocheted blanket from Grammy that has “Made with Love by Grammy.” It means so much to me. I love this! Keep the hat. We will want to keep that forever. <3
I will keep the hat for sure. It’s on the shelf in my hall closet.
I have many memories of my mother.Sunday dinners with the promise of cake frosted with 7 minute frosting. Many aphgans that she made over the years.
She was a complicated lady but we were loved.
Thank you, Karen for your heart felt message.
Thank you, Joan. Your memories of your mom sound so sweet.