Craft Gossip

Independent craft blog since 2007

Watch this beautiful family Thanksgiving tradition

by

As reported by ABC News, last year, Deb Mills of Clinton, Missouri began a holiday tradition that has become the pride of their family and the talk of the whole town, and perhaps, the nation. She says a lot of her friends have also started the same tradition inspired by her. So what is this tradition?

Each person who joins her family’s Thanksgiving dinner, gets to sign the white table cloth. She then hand-embroider the signatures over the winter months to make the tablecloth a true keepsake. She told ABC news:

“We are a blended family, and we set out to make some very special family traditions that are all our own,” she told ABC News of her unique idea. “Back in 2000, I got out this plain white tablecloth, and put it on the table, and my teenage kids looked at me like I was crazy when I said, ‘I want you to sign this tablecloth.’ Then a few years later, the [grandchildren] came along, and now we have 16 years of memories on the tablecloth.”

Watch a video of this here:

Original ABC report:
http://abcnews.go.com/Lifestyle/familys-thanksgiving-tablecloth-16-years-handwritten-signatures/story?id=43575695

And the Instagram post:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BM2kpPlAj43/

Read These Next

Have you read?

AccuQuilt GO! BOB Collector’s Edition 2 – Is It Worth the Hype?

If you’ve been quilting for a while, you’ve probably heard of the magic that is the AccuQuilt GO! cutting system. It’s one of those tools that makes you wonder why you ever spent hours cutting pieces by hand, squinting over rotary rulers and hoping your points lined up. Well, AccuQuilt has taken things up a notch with the GO! BOB (Block on Board) Collector’s Edition 2, and let me tell you, this one’s a real game-changer.

This limited-edition box set is a curated collection of some of AccuQuilt’s most popular Block on Board dies—dies that let you cut an entire quilt block in one go. No fuss, no measuring, no cutting piece by piece. Just layer your fabric, roll it through, and you’ve got perfect pieces every single time.

The Collector’s Edition 2 includes a variety of classic block designs that most quilters either already love or have on their “must try” list. These are versatile, timeless blocks that can be made scrappy, modern, or traditional depending on your fabric stash.

Why Quilters Are Obsessed with BOB Dies

  1. Accuracy – Forget wonky seams and off-kilter points. The precision of the dies means everything fits together like a dream.

  2. Speed – Cutting blocks that once took an hour now take minutes. That’s more time for the fun part: stitching and playing with color.

  3. Fabric Efficiency – The dies are designed to maximize fabric use and reduce waste (a big win when you’re cutting into your good stuff).

  4. Collector’s Appeal – Because this is a collector’s edition, the dies come packaged beautifully and include exclusive options not always available individually.

A Peek Inside the Box

Without spoiling every detail, here’s what makes this set stand out:

  • Multiple Classic Block Designs – Think stars, pinwheels, and versatile geometric layouts you’ll return to again and again.

  • Instructions & Inspiration – Each die comes with clear guides and suggested layouts, making it approachable even if you’ve never used BOB before.

  • Keepsake Packaging – This isn’t just practical, it’s gift-worthy. A beautiful box you’ll actually want to keep on your shelf.

Who Should Invest in the Collector’s Edition?

  • Beginners – If you’ve been curious about quilting but intimidated by the cutting, this makes life so much easier.

  • Busy Quilters – If time is your biggest hurdle, BOB dies let you move from idea to block in record time.

  • Perfectionists (in a good way) – If accuracy matters to you, this is the tool to keep your blocks sharp and professional.

  • Gift Hunters – Honestly, if you’re looking for a quilting gift, this is as close to a “safe bet” as it gets.

The AccuQuilt GO! BOB Collector’s Edition 2 isn’t just another quilting gadget—it’s an investment in speed, accuracy, and pure creative joy. With blocks ready to cut in one pass, you’ll spend less time hunched over rulers and more time piecing together the quilts you’ve been dreaming about.

For anyone who loves quilting (or wants to love it more), this Collector’s Edition is one of those purchases that will keep paying off quilt after quilt.

You can find the AccuQuilt GO! BOB Collector’s Edition 2 directly at Electric Quilt.