Each Christmas since the 1980's I have had a red tablecloth on my table. Each year I drew a Christmas motiff on the tablecloth...with the exception of the year of the terrorist attacks on the world trade center. That year I drew a picture of the twin towers. I had everyone who had dinner sign the tablecloth, and then my Mother embroidered what they wrote to make it permanent. My Mother has since passed away but we still sign the tablecloth each year in the hopes that I will finish it some year. I will give this tablecloth to my daughter when she has her own home and makes Christmas dinner.
5 comments:
Jane...This is a fabulous idea! and a beautiful tablecloth! Your daughter will treasure it!
Thanks for posting the tablecloth Jane. This is a wonderful family tradition that will become a family heirloom one day for sure. It will go on and on, I'll bet.
Jane, what an awesomely original idea. I've never seen such a thing. It's just so beautiful.
I love your beautiful tablecloth! I also love the tradition of signing it. So many holiday memories have been preserved on it.
Great idea!
Terrific idea Jane! My friend Laura would love this! I plan on telling this story at her Christmas dinner!! Such a unique Story!
Peace and giggles Sherrie
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