I also miss showing my Mom things that I made.
My Mom was one of those people that looked at the back side of needlework to see if it was neat and the inside of garments to see how the seams were finished. I do that, too.
My Mom seldom criticized my efforts, but she did know the difference between beginner level and wow, great work!
She is a hard act t o follow! Now that I am older and somewhat more aware,, I wonder what she would have been able to accomplish if her circumstances had been more conducive to creating.
Rest in peace, Mom!