23 September, 2015

Gonna Party Like It's 1955

September 23, 1955
Today I am celebrating an aniversary; it's the sixtieth anniversary of my 2nd birthday. I know, I can only see one candle on that cake too... you'll have to take my word for it. My Mom, Dad and I had just moved into our brand new home only weeks before, the Living Room wasn't even done yet; according to Mom the party festivities were confined to the kitchen and, from the looks of things, the present opening happened in my bedroom. Take a closer look at the party dress I am wearing... those are embroidered strawberries on that dress! Oh, how I wish I had that dress now. (I can't help but notice the bruise on my forehead... apparently I've always been a little on the klutzy side, here's the proof!) The cake table is beautifully laid out and all dressed up too, with a damask tablecloth, this was quite an occasion! Yep, today I'm partying... just like it was 60 years ago, it IS quite an occasion!
This is a piece of the fabric from the curtains in my bedroom (above). The print is large, the gingham dog measure 9.5" from top to bottom. I think it's held up well over time, the color is still vibrant. I am going to try to figure out a creative way to use this in combination with some photo to fabric transfers of the birthday images above and create a keepsake from my childhood.  Any ideas? I'm open to any and all suggestions.
Life is Good!

12 comments:

Amy said...

Happy birthday, Mrs. G! Glad to hear you are still partying in style.

Amy said...

Happy birthday, Mrs. G! Glad to hear you are still partying in style.

Carolyn said...

Happy birthday!

Quiltdivajulie said...

LOVE that you have that curtain fabric - I always loved the story of the gingham dog and the calico cat! Happy, Happy Birthday (love the 60th anniversary of my 2nd birthday). Priceless photos - and STRAWBERRIES no less . . . those have to appear in your keepsake piece, too!

Janet O. said...

Happy Birthday! How sweet is that to see you in a strawberry dress as a little girl (with a bruised forehead)?
Looks like your curtains had the makings of "The Duel" poem--you know, The Calico Cat and the gingham dog...!

em's scrapbag said...

Happy Birthday! Happy memories. The curtain fabric is wonderful!

Laura Chaney said...

Happy, happy birthday!!

stitchinpenny said...

Happy Birthday! I would carefully cut out each of the designs and then use wonderunder to attach them to a white muslin. I would then put them in 12 inch squares and make a 36 inch nine patch with the pictures and the appliques. (by the way since the are outlined in black by memory-because the page is not visible as I write this- I would attach to the background by going over the outlines) The quilting would the highlighting the cuter features of the designs. Pictures I wouls probably do smaller and frame in gingham and calico.

45th Parallel Quilter said...

Happy Birthday ... hope you enjoyed your day and that the coming year is full of blessings for you!! Linda

Lindah said...

How cute! Happy Birthday, Mrs. Goodneedle! And many more.

cityquilter grace said...

many happy returns....can still see that little girl smile...LOL

jude's page said...

Happy birthday, hope your day is a good one. I like that it is the 60th anniversary of your second birthday, and not your 62nd birthday! Sounds like a good plan.