{More Christmas Memories}

In 1983 when we first came to Dublin, Georgia/USA, I got adopted by a dear lady whom I called 'Dublin Mom'. I have had the privilege of knowing her for 26 years, till she died of lung cancer on the same day Michael Jackson died; June 25 of 2009. One Christmas in the mid 80s she cross stitched a lovely set of Christmas ornaments for me. They have become cherished Christmas memories with a message.

The Warmth of Christmas is Friendship

Time is ticking away, but it's good to stand still and reflect on our friends...

Christmas is Love

Joy is the spirit of Christmas

An angel I received from my Dublin Mom, in memory of the son that had gone to heaven at a rather young age...

Lovely Christmas ornament that Dublin Mom's youngest daughter brought back from Switzerland...

Angels artfully created from straw!

The palm tree and elephant is from the Island Saint Martin; made from Tagua nut. Also called vegetable ivory!

{Fabulous GIVEAWAY at High Heeled Life}

This gorgeous LADY CARLYLE Royal Albert teacup and saucer will be given to one lucky winner, regardless from which country! Giveaway ends on December 24th. Please read all about it at Celia M. High Heeled Life & Resilientista's: A Nutcracker Christmas - and - Christmas GIVE AWAY For your convenience I've created already a button to take back to your blog for placing on the sidebar. Just scroll down for getting your button...

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{Cherished Christmas Ornaments from 90 Year Old Mother-In-Law}

Just would love to share with you some of our most cherished Christmas ornaments. Created by my dear Mother-in-law when she was 90 years of age. She presented us with these sweet embroidered Christmas decorations. When we lived in Cornuda (TV), Italy she did pass away at the age of 94+ and she's made many a tablecloth for her family members and for brides to be that worked at the nursing home. Often she complained that even if she would reach the age of 100, she would still not be able to finish all the requests. Isn't that great? The other day, daughter Liz and I discussed her handwork and as of today, also Liz keeps some of her pulled thread tablecloths, as I do. They are treasures and have since become a family heirloom. Do you have pieces like that from your dear Mother or Mother-in-law?

Hand embroidered with love by my 90-year old Mother-in-law...

Hanging on our indoor shutters in the living room.

I've used some red ribbon to weave them together for hanging.

Simple cross-stitch but very pretty and even more so considering it's done by 90-year old hands...

Love to hear about your heirloom keepsakes for Christmas!