I bet you are surprised to see these pillowcases. Remember, you made a set for each of your 5 roommates at Heritage Halls the Christmas of 1977. If I remember right, you probably sewed sets of yellow check, blue check, pink check, red check, and green check, those were the colors available about that time.
(I wonder if Toby, Marie, Dianne, or Joan still have theirs?)
I want to tell you about a strange coincidence that happened with these two pillowcases.
A number of years ago, I caught myself using one of these more and more, as my preferred pillowcase. Sure, I used others when this one was in the laundry, but I always got this one back again. The fabric has been washed a billion times and is SO SOFT against my face.
Then, after Seth was gone on his mission, and then married, one day I was at his apartment and discovered that he feels the same way about the other pillowcase! I had no idea he had taken it on his mission and was still using it. His wife is not thrilled, because it doesn't go with her other linens, but she hides it under other pillows when she makes the bed. He won't give it up!
When we were at their house on Wednesday, I put the two pillowcases together and took this photo. But then I took my pillowcase back home. They will probably never be together again.
So, Jo, I just wanted you to know that your Christmas gift still lives on, 35 years later.
Thank you so much!
Love,
your old BYU roommate,
Amy
That is so funny! I didn't remember making them, but vaguely, the memory is being recalled... Glad they are making you and Seth happy still.
ReplyDeleteI would like to know where your missionary is going! Mine is in Berlin, Germany. The others served in Phoenix, Panama, and Australia Adelaide.
Happy New Year!