Sewing circle

Neighbors Bud and Paula came over for breakfast and a good chat this morning. It was then we learned that Bud's Minnesota girl had learned early on how to sew. She still sews, has a cozy "sewing room" in their Shakopee home and her relatives can expect to receive Christmas pajamas and other hand-made goodies on a regular basis.
Anyway, the topic gave Stan a chance to bring out some samples of classic works created by his mother, Beverly, and his big sister, Becky. And also gave him a chance to boast to his guests that his mother had taught him to make his own button repairs and patch his own jeans.
Paula was very impressed with the keepsakes, admiring the button holes and the intricate details on the folk shirt Mom sewed for Dad to wear while selling his books to the Norwegians in North Dakota years ago.

Watch pockets show wear
Dad must have used them.

The traditional outfit included a tidy vest with pockets, buttons and jaunty bow tie, all skillfully and precisely stitched and finished. That talent was passed on mostly to her daughter Becky, who created a lifetime of stitched work, and long ago whipped out a personalized rustic tunic for Stan to wear to the Renaissance Festival, complete with a hand-stitched signature.
These treasures were admired by our guests today. Bud and Paula showed a genuine appreciation for the talent and loving work ethic of our dear ones.

For many years, Becky had a booth at the Renaissance Festival.
She clothed her family in appropriate hand made attire.