Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Reversible Table Topper

Reversible table topper for dear Mrs. Almo. Ok, her name is Alma.....she will turn 90 next week. E has a slight speech problem and could never say Alma, he would say Almo. She don't mind Almo so the name has stuck. She's a dear friend of the family and E loves her like crazy. For him, she's just another grandma. I've made her a few things in the past, but nothing lately. So, I asked mom what her kitchen colors are and it's mauve, yellow and green. Mom picked out these fabrics saying they matched the best. I added some "cheater" fabric to the back and a few fancy decorative stitches and waaa-laaa it's reversible.
Front, with her kitchen colors.
Back

Next week, once my school is done and E will be out for Thanksgiving, we'll ride out to see Mrs. Almo She lives even further out in the boonies than we do. I'm 20 mins from the nearest town or grocery store, she is 45 mins. She still lives very simple, she has no air in the summer and in the winter her house is about 90 degrees. I roast when I'm there whatever time of year it is. Bless her......she's so sweet!

11 comments:

  1. 90 years...good for her! She will love her gift.

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  2. Wow 90?? I'm sure she will love her gift & to see you both too!

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  3. What a treasure Mrs. Almo's friendship must be. She'll be thrilled with your table topper!

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  4. I love using cheater cloth for a backing. It really makes an easy way to make something reversible.

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  5. Your friend will love your gift. Enjoy your visit.

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  6. How sweet you are Tonya!! She will be so excited. You are a sweetie!!!!

    Blessings, Linda

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  7. She will love it I am sure!!
    How sweet of you.
    Your Mrs. Almo sounds like our Aunt Dot...keep going no matter what!!
    I had a sweet Aunt Alma...just don't hear that name much anymore.
    Lola

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  8. You are a real treasure to make this for "Almo". I'm sure she will really love it. I know from Facebook that you were in a bad car wreck today (not of your own causing) and I hope you won't be too sore. I'm thankful you were able to walk away from the accident as it could have been much worse!

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  9. cute!! sorry about your care wreck...glad you are okay!!

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  10. I love it. The colors are so cool. What a wonderful gift to give to such a great lady.

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