Sunday, October 20, 2013

It's all about the Apron's

Imagine my Mom's surprise when she walked into her luncheon and 7 of us (daughters, daughter-in-laws & nieces) were wearing the same aprons.  Everyone knew who the hosts were!  

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Quilt: Grandma Thul's Handiwork


Here's the quilt we gave Mom for her Birthday.  I used bird dish towels Grandma Thul embroidered (my Mom's Mother).  They were kept unused for many years.  It seemed perfect to make a keepsake quilt for Mom.  The back of the quilt includes three photos commemorating her party.  It was quilted by Blue House Quilting.

Thursday, October 17, 2013

75 Things Grandma Taught Us

This is a gift we gave Mom on her Birthday. Each family, including the Grandchildren, contributed ideas. Some are funny and some are serious. This piece was printed on fabric and included in the quilt we made for her. At the party, the five hosts, each read part of this tribute to Mom.

Tuesday, July 16, 2013

Spring Birthday Luncheon with a Garden Bird Theme



Place card holder and take home gift.

We had so much fun putting together this table scape for  Mom's 75th Birthday luncheon.  We weren't sure what our inspiration would be until we found the
wire bird house at a garden nursery.  Once we decided that was the centerpiece, the rest took shape.  A few table runners were made using bird fabric.  A collection of decorative bird eggs and nests were gathered and scattered on the runner.   Photo napkin rings, with an assortment of photo's of Mom, were placed at each place setting and a tiny bird egg was glued on each frame using a glue gun.  It can easily be removed to change the theme.  "Spirit" quote cards added a conversation element for the guests.  After lunch, the ladies took turns opening their cards and reading the quote.  It added a memory to this special day.  Stay tuned for a few more ideas we used in hosting Mom's Birthday luncheon.