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10-04-2011, 02:39 PM

BellaBoo

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I found this newspaper clipping in an old book from a Texas newspaper dated May, 30, 1895.

For Young People

Learning To Sew

My Grandmama says that the
Right way to sew
Is to put little
stitches
Along in a row.

That sounds very easy,
I almost know
That some spect'cles and things would
Help me to sew.

I try very hard now, but
Isn't it slow?
The stitches won't half of them stay in a row.
I'm sure as can be that the
People don't know
What very hard work 'tis to
Learn how to sew.

I'll do like my grandma; I'll
Sing soft and low-
Put my foot on a stool-make
My rocking chair go-
And put on her spect'les -then
Stitch, stitch, oh, ho!
I fink (sic) I've found out how to
Learn how to sew.
-N. Y. World.

10-04-2011, 02:41 PM

tellabella

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Loved it..reminded me of my grandmother who taught me how to crochet...

10-04-2011, 02:43 PM

harvsstuff

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sweet

10-04-2011, 02:52 PM

QuiltnNan

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that's great!

10-04-2011, 03:22 PM

gigi10

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I have memories of being about 3 yrs old at my MAMA's house. the old ladies would come, the quilting would commence and I played in my training pants underneath the quilt and frame. They would let me "quilt" in their laps. I am sure my attention span was that of a nat and that they politely ripped it out when I got down. Thanks for letting me share with all of you. I am 61 now. I think she would be proud of me and my work today.