Correcting an omission from a recent discussion / myLot

Rockingham, Australia

January 29, 2025 9:43pm CST

I forgot to mention in my post about the baby clothes that these were worn by one, two or all of her three little girls. She did all her own sewing and knitting and made some lovely items. I find it a bit sad that none of the daughters wanted any of these. They are all in their 50s now. One has no children; one has four boys and the other two boys and a married daughter. Maybe they’ve already chosen a few special pieces. And now I have the chance to put up a photo of a baby shawl that was amongst the items.

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Four Walls

@FourWalls (74300)

• United States

30 Jan

That is sad. I remember when I was little we had a “baby dress” that my father, grandfather, and great-grandfather had worn as newborns. I don’t know what has become of it.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jan

Some christening gowns were worn down through the years, weren't they? I don't know if that happens any more.

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Judy Story

@jstory07 (143720)

• Roseburg, Oregon

30 Jan

Something that is homemade to me is always better.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jan

I agree. You put something of yourself into anything you make.

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Kareng

@kareng (73371)

• United States

30 Jan

That is a gorgeous baby shawl!! And a shame nobody wanted it in the family!!

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Kareng

@kareng (73371)

• United States

30 Jan

@JudyEv You would think she would be thrilled to get it and cherish it! What's wrong with these later generations?

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Jan

@kareng We started life with all second-hand furniture and very little of it. Nowadays, they want a new house and all new furniture.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jan

I might check with one daughter in case her daughter might like it. She is the only girl in the downline now.

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Always smiling

@allknowing (144931)

• India

30 Jan

It is not necessary that only family should get those clothes. There will be more in need around you

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jan

They are going to a charity so who knows where they'll end up.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (64105)

• Centralia, Washington

30 Jan

So much love and hard work went into making that piece of art. It's lovely.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jan

It has definitely had quite a bit of use but it's still in good condition.

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M Cheung

@Beestring (15297)

• Hong Kong

30 Jan

That's a pretty baby shawl. Hope someone will take it.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

30 Jan

I'm sure there is someone who would like it.

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ShannyBananny

@shaggin (74159)

• United States

31 Jan

That is such a pretty shawl! I love handmade items like that. Sad they didn’t want them but you are right they could have already picked through and taken things.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

1 Feb

It has a blue edging but the family only had three girls. The shawl has certainly been used quite a lot.

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47808)

• India

6 Feb

Some trends that used to be a norm till some time back are no more. Trends & people preferences keep in changing a lot.

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47808)

• India

8 Feb

@JudyEv Some Liquid detergents in the market claim to be Baby clothing safe. If even 80% of their claim is right, it can help a lot of people. Yet they are a bit costlier than normal detergents.

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Ptrikha_2

@ptrikha_2 (47808)

• India

8 Feb

@JudyEv And handwashing a lot of clothes is a challenge, even in the summer time.

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Judy Evans

@JudyEv (352168)

• Rockingham, Australia

8 Feb

Some of the babywear required careful laundering. Many young mums don't have the time for that, especially if they're trying to hold down a job as well.

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