We made this sewing photo book of many of my grandma's sewing projects, and gave it to her for her birthday. It was so fun watching her go through each page and reminisce. A great gift idea for legacy seamstresses!
Sewing Photo Book Gift Idea
A few months ago I shared the project for my Grandma that I was working on. A book, documenting some of the many sewing projects that she has made over the years. The book ended up being 275 pages, and only covered a percentage of the dresses and quilts that she has sewn. Truly AMAZING.
I created a Facebook photo album, only accessible to family, and everyone added photos of Grandma's sewing projects. Old photos, and recent photos with items that they still had. We all had a great time pulling out old quilts and dresses. My cousin, even modeled some of the dresses that Grandma made her when she was a tween. She is 30 and they still fit her. Not fair, haha!
3 Simple Quilt Projects
The photos came out bright, clear, and beautiful (although the photos I took of it don't do it justice with the glare). Each with a caption and date (if known) underneath.
Kaylee enjoyed looking at it before we mailed it to her. She said she wanted me to make her that dress.
It was A LOT of work. Hours of organizing, re-touching, and proof-reading, but it was so worth it. Grandma LOVED it and has shared it with many people who have stopped by to visit with her. Since I used an online photo company, the book can be ordered by any family member. Several aunts and cousins ordered a copy for themselves. She has left such a legacy for our family and now we have a little something to help us remember the love and dedication that was put into each project.
I am looking forward to browsing the book with her when we move to California and hearing the stories behind the projects, from her point of view!
Click here to view the entire book. I created it on Blurb and shared the link with everyone in the family so that they could order their own copy. Many did and we all have this book to look through and cherish.
Fifi @ AboutBloggingTime! says
What a beautiful and sweet gesture!!! This is great.
Curt says
you are a special grand daughter,daughter, cusin, niece and everything else for doing such a labor of love.
grandmatomato says
The book is a treasure. What a special lady who used God's gift of sewing.
Deanne says
what a gorgeous and thoughtful present!
Creative Raisins says
What an incredible gift, done with love. Such a great book to have showing all her hard work, I am sure she loved it to pieces.
Pam says
I am in awe of this! The things your Grandma made are truly wonderful, and the book you made to document them is amazing. Wow, thanks for sharing this!
Lesley says
This has got to be the most heartfelt, amazing project that I have ever seen to date. As someone who sews, but not as much as I use to, I would be completely blown away by something like this. You are the product of that great lady. She was obviously someone who took great love and pride in making things for others. Now, look at you...you took the same love and effort to create this for her. Wow. I am truly taken by this...