March 6 — Describe an heirloom you may have inherited from a female ancestor (wedding ring or other jewelry, china, clothing, etc.) If you don’t have any, then write about a specific object you remember from your mother or grandmother, or aunt (a scarf, a hat, cooking utensil, furniture, etc.)
I decided to combine these two prompts since my subjects are for grandmother and mother. I have only this one precious heirloom of my maternal grandmother but I cherish it. It is a "crazy quilt" pillow top which never made it to the pillow. I framed it, mounted under glass, and have it hanging in my home. My grandmother used numerous types of embroidery stitches and applique styles in this piece. I recognize many of them but don't know all their names. Those I recognize are the chain stitch, running stitch and blanket stitch. The detail in this small piece is just amazing. I wish I could have know her and learned this art from her. I have always thought I inherited my love of sewing from this woman. If you click on the image below you will be able to see the stitching in more detail.
March 7 — Share a favorite recipe from your mother or grandmother’s kitchen. Why is this dish your favorite? If you don’t have one that’s been passed down, describe a favorite holiday or other meal you shared with your family.
This is not a recipe but it is a food tradition. My mother would always make a round, two layer cake for my birthday. And she always put toothpicks in the cake to prevent the layers from sliding, but for me as a child, the highlight of eating the cake was getting a lucky toothpick. As I continued this tradition with my children I always felt a little closer to my mother.
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