“I just finished scrolling through my fabric display…. It’s hard to believe that all of that was just taken out of a box in the garage. I honestly don’t know for what reason the light blue with the thread and zipper was purchased. Maybe it was something I thought I’d make for you. At this point, no one will know. I found another zipper and seam tape in the box when I threw it away. I should tell you that the brown squares with the flowers inside was once a sun dress, brown on top with a full skirt. The top faded, so I took it apart to make something else and of course never got back to it. It was some of my all time favorite fabric, and I still like it.

Thanks for all of the compliments on my sewing; I never thought I was that good because I didn’t like to do top stitching etc., so some things never looked as finished as they could have been. Grandma was neater than I was and sewed straighter lines; at least I thought she did. I think I’ll try sewing again once I retire, as it was something I half way enjoyed. But, I will get a new machine if I do. The one I have is better than my first one, but it pales compared to Grandma’s.”

Honestly, mom - everyone’s skill and sewing machine pales in comparison to Grandma’s! Betsy Hasenclever is the best seamstress I’ve ever met. I know she wouldn’t agree, but she’s wrong!