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Talented Tuesday – Florrie Thomas Martin

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My grandma, Florrie Thomas Martin

 

My grandma, Florrie Thomas Martin, was a multi-talented lady.

 

 

 

 

 

She spread herself around to her children and grandchildren by passing along items she’d crocheted, quilted or embroidered.

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Crocheted poodle. Grandma made and sold many of these.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Embroidered table decoration.

 

 

 

 

Nancys Quilt

A quilt top made by my grandma.

 

 

Florrie Jane Thomas Martin (middle) with crochet tablecloth that she made and donated to church,Vienna,VA 1959

Grandma in the middle with the tablecloth she crocheted for her church.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

She shared with those outside of the family, too. Grandma crocheted a tablecloth for her church’s new fellowship hall, a tablecloth to be used for weddings and such.  My wedding reception was in that church’s fellowship hall, and my grandma’s tablecloth was on the table where my wedding cake sat.

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  1. Laura Robb says

    December 19, 2014 at 2:40 pm

    That’s a pretty quilt, Nancy! I love quilts and handmade items. Sewing is a favorite hobby of mine too.

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    • nhvwriter says

      December 19, 2014 at 2:58 pm

      Thanks for replying, Laura. Soon that quilt top will be a completed quilt. I can’t wait to use it! Do you sew quilts?

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      • Laura Robb says

        December 19, 2014 at 3:05 pm

        I have made a few! I really enjoy working with the small pieces, like squares or triangles. I’ve been missing my sewing projects and really need to pull them out soon.

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        • nhvwriter says

          December 19, 2014 at 3:10 pm

          Maybe you can find the time over the winter. That is if you are in a cold climate where venturing out in winter is only done out of necessity. 😉

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