This is funny that you are talking about your mom's sewing things today. I am passing on her sewing box things to my niece today along with a new janome sewing machine I bought her. She is nine and my sister is going to teach her to sew on it. She will love having her grandma's sewing things. She has always loved family and enjoyed being around us. My mom passed away before she was born, so this will be a nice surprise for her.
All that being said, what a great idea to have a nice shadow box reminder around to enjoy her memory.