Handmade Inspiration with Gussy Sews!

As you know, I'm excited to be taking a part of the inspiration workshop with Gussy!

This week we are loving everything handmade!

Gussy asked:

"Do you have a favorite blanket that your grandmother knitted for you? Does your child play with a HANDMADE toy? What about that construction paper and macaroni creation on your refrigerator? What do you make or want to make?"

My inspiration:

I remember seeing the movie "Stepmom" for the first time and instantly falling in love with it. And while I can honestly say, I've never had a loving connection with a "stepmother" figure, I certainly am lucky enough to have a wonderful mother.

In the movie, Susan Sarandon's character, Jackie, is diagnosed with terminal cancer and gives her daughter, Anna, a quilt that represents very significant times in her life. Included on Anna's quilt are pieces of fabric from a dress she refused to take off as a child, footprints from when she first walked, fabric from her mother's wedding dress, etc.

(photo from Google)

This is one of my favorite parts in the movie and I remember saying to my mom, "wow that is so special". Unfortunately for me my mom cannot sew, what-so-ever. BUT, she did remember this unique idea and surprised me with a quilt for Christmas that year. Even now, this quilt holds a special place in my heart and I think of her whenever I use it. Thanks mom!

For this workshop, I wanted to focus on handmade quilts. I know that I want to learn how to make one and keep it as a keepsake. Before she passed, my great-grandmother (Nan) told me she would teach me how to make one. Sadly that day never came but I want to uphold the tradition of something we could have done together.

Here are some pictures that are inspirational to me and make me swoon:

(Pottery Barn-where mom bought my quilt)

(a BEAUTIFUL bedroom from shabby chic)

...and by the way, if you haven't signed up for Gussy's workshop, you're really missing out! Join us and inspire us!