Caution - MUCH shameless bragging here...

[mellybelly]

I just have to show this off!

My Mom had told me several years ago that she was going to make me a bedspread just like one she had made for herself YEARS ago. Life then happened, as it always does - her parents got sick and passed away, a new grand-baby was born, her arthuritis got worse...so I had forgotten about it, and assumed that she had, too.

WRONG!! When I stopped by there after work today, she gave me this! I almost cried. It means the world to me. So, I rushed home, threw it across the bed, took a pic, and came here to show it off

I am thrilled beyond words. Plus, I wanted to show off Mom's beautiful work. I will cherish this always!

The pattern is OLD. Its from (a very tattered and torn) American Thread booklet that cost 25 cents back in the day. The pattern is called 'The All-American Crocheted Bedspread'.

I LOVE IT!!! :manyheart:manyheart

[cindylou4516]

Beautiful! It takes my breath away such beautiful work. You are so lucky.

[Needle Arts]

Oh how lovely.....what a treasure. I can see why you are so proud of her work.

[wiz3283]

Oh what a beautiful bedspread. I know this will be treasured forever. What a great heirloom piece. Your mother does beautiful work. Absolutely gorgeous!

[magiccrochetfan]

That is really beautiful! Your mom's work is lovely. What a treasure of a gift she has given you...you should both be proud:hook:hook

[RachelG]

Oh, it's lovely!!!!

[Katie G]

That is just incredibly gorgeous. My jaw dropped.

Did you have any inkling that she had been working on this?

What a wonderful heirloom. Your Mom does magnificent work and

I know you will treasure it always.

[Katchkan]

That is so fabulous. You will treasure it always I am sure and also the fact that she quietly kept working on it to keep her promise to you. :Lovely bedspread and Lovely mother. You are a Lucky Lady.

[candiwv_]

That made me cry too! :eekIt is soooooo beautiful and so much love went into making that bedspread. Besides the fact that it is gorgeous. It reminded me of the quilt my mom made me for xmas the year before last. It had me in tears. I sleep with it every night. No matter how hot, I cannot sleep without my blankie.

[quiet dissident]

What a special gift. A lot of work and love went into that.

[Krakovianka]

What a beautiful heirloom! It represents so much love and patience--I know it will be a treasure forever.

[beth eathorne]

wow what a work of love...give your mom and extra hug and tell her how wonderful we all think she is...

[shannie_nae]

That is truly a treasure!

[carovan]

That is insanely beautiful....what a wonderful heirloom! You are so fortunate to have such a awesome mother.

[mellybelly]

Thanks for all the kind words...my Mom really IS awesome

Her grandmother had tried to teach her to crochet when she was a little girl. She said that it just never really appealed to her then because she didn't like to sit still for that long! Then, not long after her and my Dad were married, his job transferred him to working a swing shift. She would be bored in the evenings. So she went to the local McClellan's (like a Woolworth's, I think) and bought a little book on how to crochet. She bought a skein of yarn and a hook and off she went

I remember her making Barbie clothes from thread when I was little, as well as yarn shawls I'd wear with dresses to church. She has always made gorgeous things. I guess you could say that my goal is to be as good as she is!

And yes, she worked on that bedspread all along when she had time and when her fingers would let her. I had NO IDEA. It was such a wonderful surprise! I hugged her so hard she told me to 'calm down' She is 69 years old, and still full of spunk even though her arthuritis and degenerative neck disease don't always let her do what she wants.

And, in case anyone is wondering, I DID lay down the law to the Hubby - I explained to him gently that if he ever did anything to harm that bedspread, it would result in bodily injury

[Heather414]

Beautiful! What a special gift, I'm sure you will treasure it always.

[dobermama]

Oh, I am speechless! I don't think there are enough words to describe how I feel about this very special gift your mother gave you, so I won't even try. So much love went into it. You are so very fortunate to have this gift to treasure always.

[jeannej]

It is exquisite, Mellybelly! What a wonderful, wonderful piece to cherish and hand down. Knowing how every length of thread passed lovingly through your Mom's hands, so many stitches filled with her thoughts, cares and memories in its making. Thank you for sharing!

[Tampa Doll]

I am speechless. That is just georgeous. Moms are so special and have the ability to surprise us no matter how old we are.

I am sitting here remembering when my Mom gave me one for my bed and it is still cherished to this day, and when not in use, put in a special bag to keep it safe.

[Eneida]

What an amazing, gorgeous, exquisite gift of LOVE !!!

[my2bois]

BEAUTIFUL!!!! Your mom does wonderful work. Treasure it forever...I know it will mean the world to you. You are one lucky and very loved daughter.

[RoseRed]

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[happy stitcher]

Definitely an heirloom! She did such a wonderful job on it! It's gorgeous!

I love the raised stitching.

Please tell her we're all impressed!

[caroline192]

That is gorgeous. Your momma sure loves you!

[Julexia]

Absolutely gorgeous! What a fabulous gift!