My old blue sewing basket - given to me by my dad one Christmas when I was about 15 years old; I remember using it for my ninth grade home ec class sewing assignment. I think that makes this vintage, for sure!
The basket has become just a storing place for odd ribbons and threads and usually sits on my closet shelf unopened until someone needs an iron-on patch for mending. I loved it when I first received this treasured sewing chest, and I still do because it reminds me of my dad. Check out that piece of old lace tied around the handle. What's with that? I have no idea, but it's been tied there for as long as I can remember!
This morning I was perusing some quilting blogs and ran across this Debbie Mumm site: Decorating with Sewing Collectibles - Five Easy Ideas. After reading these ideas, I'm thinking maybe my antique sewing basket should occupy a more prominent place in my home!
~Deb
What a precious gift to have from your father, Deb! I like the decorating ideas pictured on the link. Looking forward to one day having time to quilt and sew more. Once on a thrift shopping outing, I found Sarah a nice large sewing box & she uses it for all her sewing notions. While Jay and I were thrift shopping in 1982, we found an older sewing box that I still use. It is a blessing to have such sweet memories, isn't it?
Posted by: Dorothy | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 08:31 AM
What a treasure you have. I totally agree about it having a prominent place in your home because it is has so many wonderful memories of your Dad. Let us know where it ends up! I'm off to Debbie Mumm's site now:)
Posted by: Susan P. | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 08:59 AM
I remember those!!! I guess that qualifies me as vintage as well.
:o)
Headin' over to Debbie Mumm's right now..
Posted by: Dawn | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10:13 AM
How sweet. My grandparents bought me a similar sewing box when I was 11 years old. I had it for quite a few years, but sadly it broke! Mine was pink, with embroidered flowers on the top.
Posted by: Tammy S. | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10:29 AM
That is a neat trreasure.Glad to see that you still have it.
Posted by: Tammy | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 10:38 AM
I couldn't resist commenting about your
vintage treasure! I love the blue colour and it looks well loved. Thank you for the link to Debbie Mumm's site, she has some great ideas.
Posted by: plainandsimple | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11:17 AM
A beautiful basket and wonderful treasure. I'll have to check out that link. Thanks!
~Kristi
Posted by: Kristi | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 01:52 PM
Deb, I have my Grandmother's sewing basket. I keep it on display in my sewing room. I also have her thimble. It was my first in my collection. I was up your way the past two days, but spent most of the time at Augusta Hospital with my Dad.
Posted by: Cindi | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 08:34 PM