Okay....so this has been my very favorite sweater forever!
My mom made it for me when I was in college and when our Winter temperatures begin to greet us with frosty, 18 degree days, it not only gives me comfort and warmth, it fills my heart with JOY knowing it was handmade just for me by my mom. (Thanks mom!)
With that said, I never think twice about wearing it nor the cardigans she makes me until one of the younger teachers at school commented this week: "Val, I love all the vintage sweaters you wear." Bahhhh....my mom and I got such a kick out of that! I'm vintage!
Speaking of "vintage"...these sweaters below are from my youth and in in my efforts to downsize and simplify in my life, I'm "moving many things on" that I now longer use.
These sixth grade girls were literally filled with JOY to inheritate sweaters that "Mrs. Reynolds" herself wore when she was their age! They called them their new favorite sweaters!
Curious if you too have a cozy, "vintage" sweater you can't wait to wear once Winter arrives?
Sending warm Winter hugs your way!
I've been collecting "ugly Christmas sweaters" for quite some time, even though most aren't really Ugly. Hope you didn't get rid of that lovely cable knit.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a funny story! It's awesome that you shared your vintage sweaters with the girls--now you know they won't be cut up and made into mittens any time soon--lol!
ReplyDeleteI could probably dig out something I wore in high school...over 40 years ago!! Things were better made back then and last longer. I like vintage!!
ReplyDeleteLOL love that you are vintage. Cute sweaters, and BTW I just saw a post where someone just finished knitting a sweater much like the one you are wearing in your photo. The girls are super cute in their sweaters too.
ReplyDeleteTwo, both knitted by my husband's grandmother 👌💖💖 I'll try to share on the blog soon 😁
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ReplyDeleteWhat fun, no I don't have any vintage sweaters, but I do have vintage high heels and a ton of vintage jewelry.
ReplyDeleteWarm students and a happy heart. Way to go, Mrs. R!!!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed all your simple joy posts as I played catch up on blog reading this morning. Love the vintage sweaters and the girl's reactions. We haven't transitioned to full empty nesters as yet, the SIT still comes home for holiday breaks. But we were talking yesterday that it wouldn't be much longer before Christmas break means we only get to see her for a week as she migrates from college to grad school to that first big job.
ReplyDeleteIf you're vintage, I'm vintage, too! And lovin' it, btw. We deserve to be vintage. Just too funny how your students were thrilled with their new sweaters. That's a joy to cherish.
ReplyDeleteThis is a sweet story. I do love my 6th, 7th, and 8th graders!
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