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Old 09-29-2014, 10:15 AM
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MargeD
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What a priceless gift, especially the Bodkin in the original package marked 20 cents. I have an old needle case marked 10 cents, which I probably bought when I first started to do embroidery, and even though there are not many needles still in it, I am hanging on to it. It brings back wonderful memories of my Mom teaching me to do embroidery when I was about 6 years old, then later on teaching me to sew without a pattern, making aprons and pleated skirts. I always thought it was amazing that she had sewn clothes for my older brothers and sister, making her own patterns. It wasn't until I got into high school Home Ec. classes that I learned how to read a pattern, but those moments with Mom were priceless.
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