Childhood treasures

I've been working weeks on a quiet book for Mady. It's mainly done now, just the little bits and pieces need to be finished. It's sooo much work and I have nooo time. :) But I love doing stuff for my baby girl.

Here are some pictures of things that were not made by me, but were made for me or my sisters when we were kids.

This is a quiet book that was made for me by my grandma's neighbor. My sister had one as well, her doll had lighter hair, short in front long in back. (It was the '80's) Note the lovely late '70's early '80's color pallet. I thought I had more clothes (stolen from my sister) but I guess not.

These were made by our dad, knit by hand without any pattern whatsoever. My dad was so incredibly talented. I really wonder what magic he could be creating had he lived. 

My older sisters dress, she was in 5th or 6th grade I think. 

My little sisters dress, she was 3.

My dress. I was in 2nd or 3rd grade. I only remember wearing it once, but the teachers wouldn't stop talking about it.

My sisters asked if I had these, so they could have theirs back. I have saved them for them. They would have been ruined had I not taken them with me. They have moved with me 17 times in the ONE little tote of childhood things I have left. I have been called a pack rat and been told everything EXCEPT, "Thank you" for holding on to these dresses in my one little tote. I really should have put some of my own cherish items in my tote instead. :) But, I knew they'd be lost and/or destroyed somehow in my sub-conscience mind, and so I protected them. 

You're welcome.