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awf60 03-03-2011 02:22 PM

That brought tears to my eyes, how special! Thank you for sharing that with us.

oldswimmer 03-03-2011 02:29 PM

That is a beautiful storage box! I just LOVE things like that! In fact, I LOOK for old things to store my treasures in..... I probabaly have too many now, but when my permanent sewing room gets done, I will have lots of cool things to use.
Its even neater knowing the history, and that its your history too!

Passionate Quilter 03-03-2011 02:57 PM

What a blessing that is for you to have, hold and cherish. Things like that only go to remind us that those we love are still with us in memories of cherished times. I am sure your daughter will cherish it as much as you do.

barefoot quilter 03-03-2011 03:04 PM

i love your room with that beautiful view
oh and love your grandmothers box of goodies that is truly beautiful too

Celeste 03-03-2011 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by PurplePassion
OH, how awesome.

That's what I thought!

Harmony 03-03-2011 03:24 PM

I'll bet you treasure this as much as she did!

eparys 03-03-2011 03:46 PM


Originally Posted by msuewhite
For all you ladies out there who would like a box like this. I'm almost certain this is an old machinist's toolbox that Grandfather adapted for Grandmother's sewing chest. You can still buy these boxes on Ebay and other places, though, I warn you, they are expensive. They are reproducing these boxes but they, too, are expensive. Plan to pay $100 or more for one. I want one--had one many years ago that my husband relined for my jewelry collection. Sadly, it was disposed of many years ago. I am so happy for you to have such a wonderful treasure!

Well, msuewhite, makes perfect sense to me!! My Grandpa was a tool designer for Brown and Sharps in Cranston RI. He designed the gears that cut the tools!! Thanks for the insight!!

Judie 03-03-2011 03:51 PM

I have my DGM things too.. aren't they wonderful. I love the fact that what I do comes to me as a gift from them. Probably to them from their grandmother's as well.. and on back it goes.. It is my joy and obligation to pass it on as much as I'm allowed. Oh what a day it will be when the family is reunited, and the sewing circle complete.

laalaaquilter 03-03-2011 04:34 PM

How wonderful! :mrgreen:

PieceandLuv 03-03-2011 04:42 PM

just wonderful thank you sew much for showing that beautiful box full of gems thank you and enjoy your treasure..........


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