Granny: Regrets & the Feel of Homemade Quilts

This is the third Q&A with Granny. Thank you for submitting questions! Hope you enjoy 🙂
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[@tcmomcoffey4028]

My family got fabric etc from Benjamin Franklin store as a child

[@angelamullins698]

I just love your granny. Her first answer about wishing she had been a better person hit home for me. I was just thinking about this a couple days ago. I’ve never had a homemade quilt. My grandmother made one for all of her grandchildren except me. She didn’t like me at all. God bless you all.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

@@angelamullins698 I'm so sorry.

[@grannyfisher3863]

Tell Granny how much we appreciate her taking the time to answer all these questions. She has a wonderful memory, and a sweet sense of humor.

[@bluebird218bn]

Only the kindest, sweetest person would wish they had been a better person. Granny is a treasure.

[@daphneroberts9720]

I agree with Granny. I wish we were kinder like they were when she was young. Wish we could have that kinder and gentler generation back.

[@robertbates6057]

Me too! Being kind is important! Love to love good people.

[@johndanderson5268]

Amen!

[@donnajacques3781]

That’s EXACTLY what I thought even before she answered. Also, I’d like to return to a little slower pace. Everybody seems to be in such a hurry these days and miss out on so much.

[@janicelittleton3142]

Granny, we all know you did your best to be the best you could be. This reflects in your children and grandchildren​.

[@apiecemaker1163]

“Once you believe in God, it makes your whole life better.” Such wisdom! Truer words will never be spoken. 💚🙌

[@apiecemaker1163]

“Homemade quilts just feel better than store bought ones.” Omgoodness Tipper, I just adore your mama. I started quilting years ago because quilts were such a comfort to me as a child. I wanted to carry on the heritage from my granny and my husband’s mamaw.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@judyl.7234]

I'm with granny. I love homegrown, home cooked green beans. No matter how you try to doctor the ones in a can, they just don't cut it. We had a farm, a huge garden, chickens, a milk cow, a beef cow, pigs, and plow horses. I hated digging and picking up taters and picking, stringing and canning green beans the week of 4th of July. That's when the beans come in and everybody was off work to help. When I was little I said when I get big I'm not canning no green beans on the 4th of July. Now a days, I'd give anything for a jar of home canned green beans during the winter. We lived mostly off beans and taters and cat head biscuits or cornbread. We actually had plenty to eat. I just didn't have many clothes. A few hand-me-downs if I was lucky. My mama couldn't sew. Despite being materially poor, those were the good old days.

[@patriciawilliams5960]

My little mamaw quilted and crocheted. I still have a few of her quilts. They are so special to me. Having these stories to remember are some of the best gifts you can ever have. I don’t think you realize how precious these moments with your loved ones are until they have all went to see their Heavenly Father. So precious to listen to Granny and get to listen to her stories.

[@loubelle385]

@@patriciawilliams5960 So true! God bless you and your family! ♥️🙏

[@LaLaBama22]

Granny is such a treasure. I wish more young people today would spend time with their elders and learn from them. So much wisdom. God bless you Granny and please know that we love you and pray for you. 🙏❤️

[@nedflora1154]

When asked about what is better about homemade quilts, granny said they are softer. She took the words out of my mouth I agree 💯%

[@Wannasue09]

Granny is such a precious lady❤️ She reminds me of my granny and how she always had a pot of beans and a pong of cornbread on the stove. No one ever left her house hungry. Cherish every minute you can with her she’s a book of knowledge.❤️❤️

[@barbaraconder5548]

Love Granny and hearing about her life. She’s a walking, talking piece of history and a sweet soul.

[@loubelle385]

Thank you Granny for being so sweet to answer questions. You are a lovely lady! God bless you!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so welcome 🤗

[@BeauCephus-ns7gx]

I’m with Granny. Indoor plumbing is a fine thing. I do not miss outhouses.

[@kaymccormick2279]

This beautiful lady is sharp as a tac. God bless her.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!

[@JUDYPATRICK-vf9ql]

What A Treasure Granny Is. She Is A Beautiful,Smart, Sweet Lady....

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@jeannetaylor2217]

How precious, Tipper! You will have these conversations/questions with your Momma, FOREVER ❤❤ What a memory to preserve for your Daughter’s, Grandchildren and the rest of your family 💕🙏🙏

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

so true @jeannetaylor2217. I have my memories, but I'd sure love to see my grandmother's sweet face and hear her kind voice as she answered questions we have for her. My remaining family member, my sister and I talk about her everytime we speak. Sweetest memories and a big influence on our life for God.

[@morgansealock8176]

Lost my granny at 99 in 2016. I wish I would have asked her more questions like this! Your momma reminds me of my granny! 🥰

[@margaretcole3244]

My mother told me once when i was 15. That if you live, you will have regrets. If you don't, you won't. I didn't understand until i grew up. I have regrets but i don't regret living my life. Granny people who think they wished they'd have been a better person are probably the kindest most giving people I've ever met. You are one of those. You go girl.

[@Regina-ov7yi]

So that's where the nickname Tipper came from! So sweet. Without God we have nothing, blest be.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊 thank you for watching

[@cheryllamb8831]

Homemade quilts are softer and heavier than store bought. I like the "hug" they give a person. Granny is so precious to think she wished she was kinder, I believe she was very kind!!

[@carolynharmon7074]

Love the "Sit and Chat with Granny"

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@robertwhitehead3022]

Granny hit it right on the button believe it in the Lord God bless you folks 🙏

[@dianeregan4848]

Granny is just so WONDERFUL ! Love these episodes ! Interesting !

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you like them!

[@ktrayan1]

Tipper, what a treasure to have your mom with you, and that you got to know your grandmother. So crazy to think all they had was a spring! Quite the daily chore.

[@lindarankin3480]

This was lovely.. this generation would never survive like granny did..💜

[@nickik.9037]

I don't know of how Granny could have been a nicer, better person. She is the sweetest lady I've ever known in my 81 years. She is such a sweetheart that doesn't seem to have any bad thoughts about people and is always striving to do good. I just love her to pieces. I'm so impressed with her memory & her kind words for everyone. Thank you Tipper for this wonderful continuing series with Granny. Hugs & love!

[@55sargeshotrods]

In my 10 year military career I have been a lot of places and have seen a lot of things. Following the footsteps of my family through North Carolina to Kentucky to Ohio I am always reminded how the people from the mountains always loved their families and their communities. Be the best you can be and be like your mama. I didn’t grow up with that love and family but my wife did and I understand that. My mother in law always said I was her favorite. I told her she had to quit saying that somebody was going to hear her. I miss my mother in law

[@KimOpperman]

Tipper, maybe that would be a great project for you, granny and the girls to make some candles. It would be a great experience and it would make a fantastic episode. Candle making is much easier than it was back on the old days because you can buy blocks of beeswax and wicks. I would love it.

[@judymcmurtry7805]

Hi Tipper, I love hearing Granny talk about her childhood. It's history coming alive. My daddy was the baby of 10 and mama was the 3rd child of 8. I love big families. I was surprised that she wanted to learn to make candles. Take her to a craft store like Michaels or Hobby Lobby, they sell candle making supplies. I know they will be beautiful. Give Granny a hug for me and I'm sending hugs to you.

[@kathleenroberts7972]

Shes so precious! Don't know how she could have been a better person.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@dawnaw1434]

When Granny talked about her grandpa connecting a string to the light and then to the bed, that's exactly what my Grandpa Westmoreland did when I was a child. I was fascinated by that. My grandpa was born in 1896 and died when I was 15. He was a real pioneer.

[@frankscarborough1428]

Granny's so good to answer the questions. Love that we're Getting a glimpse of how life was when she was a girl. It's a wonderful history lesson. She's a treasure thanks for sharing her with us.

[@zzzzipy12]

Granny is such a gift from God! ❤

[@maryeliason1504]

We love granny so much. ❤❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@elizabethgould6515]

Granny has the most beautiful smile in reaches her eyes and they sparkle. What a wonderful lady.

[@normahenson7070]

The lights were always in the middle of the room! At night I remember my Grandmother Wilson tying the long light to the bed post! Love your Mother’s interviews! I’m almost 83 and really enjoy this !

[@Gymnastics-tq2zl]

Thank you Tipper listening to Granny is such a pleasure she’s a beautiful lady.

[@RoberyRichey-my7dx]

Pretty lady with a kind heart. My granddaddy had a string tied to the post of his bed to turn the overhead light on and off too. I hadn't thought about that in years.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@grandmaking]

Loved hearing Granny answer all the questions. Glad she is doing so good.

[@carolmarra1536]

Love listening to Granny. What a treasure. My mom would have been 95 now, lost her when she was 76 1/2.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I know you miss her so.

[@anchor2056]

What a pure delight it is to visit with Granny. Such a precious woman.

[@tanya334]

Always great seeing your Momma and hearing about when times were hard but also better than today ❤❤❤

[@deewinston5651]

I just love sweet Granny. She has a great memory and she remembers so much detail too. Give her a big hug and tell her we thank her for sharing wonderful memories of her life. She’s an inspiration. May the Lord bless you all.❤️✝️🙏🇺🇸

[@mississippigirl]

Granny is so precious! What a blessing these Q&As have been. I love listening to Granny's stories. She is the best!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@sherihicks1427]

I love that Granny still wants to learn to make candles!! What a lady! Thank you, Tipper!❤

[@AnaFernandez-jp5uh]

Granny is a wonderful lady. What a treasure.

[@phillipgreene2564]

Well... Granny's got the sweetest voice in the whole world; I just adore Her tellins of days gone by.

[@kimberlyking9947]

It's such a treat to get to sit and listen to Granny!! Thank you Tipper for sharing your sweet mom with us all here

[@ebrack49]

Tipper ,I love to hear your mother speak about life. She is so precious 💕 Thank you so much for sharing her with all of us. God bless y'all

[@jackieellenbarnes1268]

Yea, just got home from the Office, and now I can relax with Granny. 🥰

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@sandrasmith7091]

I agree with Granny on how quilts feel. Homemade quilts they just feel better. I thinks it's appreciation knowing someone/or many took the time. And if there's others helping...imagine what a good time they had❤😊

[@maddmax350]

Thank You Granny!! I love hearing the stories of her generation and older generations reflecting on times gone by. Thank You for sharing this with us.

[@tracymcgrath1192]

I don’t think there is anything Granny truly regrets. She takes nothin for granted and truly appreciates folks for who they are not what they can do for her. Families that pray together stay together ♥️♥️♥️🙏

[@mammaubear8647]

Granny! You are awesome ❤Your memory sharing is so special to us all. I hope Santa Claus gets to view this one….he’s bound to have a candle making kit with your name on it this Christmas!! 🌲

[@chubs1701]

Love granny she's so sweet thanks for sharing 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@nancysaul7369]

Granny you are perfect the way you are. How I wish I still had my Nana with me. You are so beautiful and precious

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@jcc6789]

Granny is a beautiful treasure-so sharp and well-spoken still🌸💕💗🌸💕💗🌸💕💗

[@wethreebees]

❤ Granny. She is absolutely precious! A treasure!❤

[@Memerewendy]

always a pleasure to listen to sweet Granny

[@ktrayan1]

Love hearing Granny’s stories. My dad remembers his grandmother and great grandmother’s biscuits. For that reason I’ve spent the last 10 years (my married years) trying to get them right. When I first started my father in law called them hardtack 😞😂 but now everyone likes them. I want my kids to have one thing they tie to my home kitchen!

[@carolyn279]

I just love listening to granny talk about the old days so much. Thank you for sharing with us! 😊

[@leighflorkevich9916]

I really enjoy hearing about Granny's childhood. People back then always came from big families and they were close. The older kids helped raise the younger ones. Granny is so meek and gentle, I could listen to her talk all day! ❤

[@brendafrye5875]

Always love hearing from Granny. I often wish I had asked my Grandmothers more questions and oh how I wish I could hear more stories from my my and dad. I know you cherish every minute you have with Granny. God bless you all.

[@barbarahouser2193]

I just love that she sang On top of Old Smoky to your little brother! what a lovely woman ! She is now one of my heros!!

[@user-qi6yo7xt4l]

Granny and her memories are priceless. Love hearing them. Tipper, thank you for sharing Granny with us

[@keelaeldridge8487]

I truly love to listen to Granny! My mother passed as a young person but she would be 82 if she was alive, I just can’t imagine her at that age. My grandmother, my mother’s mom lived to be in her 80s and Granny reminds me a bit of her.My grandmother was 16th of 17th child! Her family was very poor but she was a good grandmother!

[@wandagordon6453]

Absolutely love listening to sweet Granny! What a blessing she is! God bless y’all! 😀❤️🙏🏻

[@ABlueDahlia]

Tipper, we gotta get granny to learn how to make candles! She's so right, we just need to be better people. What a lovely mom you have.

[@barbarawhite3217]

Granny is very informative. I enjoy her interviews. It is great that you are recording her interviews.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you are enjoying the questions 😊

[@ShannonHess-o8i]

Tipper, your mother is just precious!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!

[@TeressaJ1960]

I could sit and listen to this precious lady talk for hours! Thank you, Granny, for taking time to answer questions. Thank you, Tipper, for letting us ask. Both of you ladies are kind hearted, generous individuals. God bless you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so welcome

[@terrielee8622]

Granny is just precious!! I love hearing about her life…what a gift she is to so many!❤️

[@judyabernathy80]

Granny, you are such a sweetheart. I’ll bet you were a very good child who was obedient and kind - just like your Tipper! These are wonderful stories. I hope you and Paul will sing again soon! ♥️🙏🏼♥️

[@user-jd6ym7bi6c]

I love to watch your channel especially when precious Granny talks. The knowledge she has is wonderful. Her love of God is inspirational. I pray for her and her continued health!

[@christyjohnson6967]

Granny, you are such a treasure. I’m happy to see you looking so well. God Bless you!

[@lynbrowning8855]

Granny is a treasure!!

[@Ohpnuts]

Granny is so kind and gentle, you just can't help but to love her ❤. She s very funny too. Love you granny❤patsy

[@connieparker8896]

I so remember the quilting bee’s the quilting and the tacking, my Grand mother made them and we all bee’s,, and my Mother bought them from her.. I so miss my family

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love those memories!!

[@Laura95000]

She already wrote her poem and she wasn’t changin’ it!🤣 I LOVE that!!

[@donnajacques3781]

So thankful that you share your mother with us. They are a treasure, invaluable!

[@sylviaashworth5851]

I love hearing Granny answer these questions. She has so much wisdom and wisdom!! ❤ She fixes her hair like several of my aunts did. She’s beautiful!!

[@kimnichols1458]

Thank You Granny for sharing your wonderful life and precious memories.😊❤🙏🏻

[@zaram131]

Thank you Granny! I love hearing anything about the old days! ❤️

[@triciatinker9456]

I love listening to Granny and her memories. She was raised in a kinder time. Life was difficult in many was but people chose kindness.

[@lobardin]

Always nice to see Granny. She's such a lovely lady.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Tipper you have your Momma’s beautiful eyes. Granny is just lovely. Granny, we had a holly tree for Christmas 1 time from our farm in Va. We were not allowed to put the tree up for Christmas until the Eve before Christmas Day. Took it down New Years and that space it left felt so empty. It’s been such an honor to know you and Tipper and family.❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Rachel 😊

[@kayebyrd7783]

How precious is your mother. You will be so glad you have made the video.

[@Jacelyn5440]

ALWAYS love to hear from Granny! She is a sweetheart. Thank you for sharing.

[@elissalee3057]

You have the sweetest mama.❤😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@VanessaPage-ic2bd]

Tipper, your sweet Mama reminds me so much of my own. She was raised the oldest girl of 10 children. She was raised on a farm but they didn't own it. Grandpa was a share cropper. She told me she learned to make biscuits and cornbread when she was 6 years old. Love listening to Granny. ❤

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

I just love Granny. She reminds me of both my Mom and my maternal Grandmother. It seems like Granny's and my Mom's lives were very similar. ❤️

[@bettypogue7021]

I just love Granny. She is the sweetest

[@ThomasYoung-q3r]

What a delightful video.....she is a great example of generations gone by.....I wish all young folks could meet someone like Granny to shape their lives and to give them the right perspective

[@yamrz3508]

Love your Mom. Beautiful lady.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@marilynfrye6391]

Granny you are so precious ❤😊❤

[@franchescawetter8423]

I love to hear people reminisce like this. It feels familiar even though it's not my family. God bless you, Granny. 💖

[@elsiebaxter8094]

She’s precious. God Bless you Granny

[@BR-nl8eb]

Granny needs a candle making kit for Christmas... ❤️

[@jeanne612]

I'd like to send her one right now but not sure where to send it.

[@bamamama2989]

Tipper it's a blessing that you are doing these questions with your sweet mama. I just want her to know that we all appreciate that she's sharing her beautiful family with us. She and pap did an amazing job! Prayers to you all. 🙏

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind thank you 😊

[@carolinelvsewe]

I love chats with Granny and WOW she has a great memory!!!😊 God Bless Granny

[@ChristinemAlred-mn5if]

What a sweet soul granny is. God bless her. ❤😊

[@trailtl5543]

These interviews with Granny are very special. I wish I had asked many of these questions to my Granny. Thanks Tipper!

[@annemcglone6120]

I agree with Danny, there is no moment in our lives that we are closer to God than when we look into the eyes of a newborn baby and know that this life came to us from the Grace of God. And I agree with you Tipper, no store bought quilt could compare to the feeling of a quilt that was handmade with love. Just like our home cooked meals, they ALWAYS taste better when we are making it with love in our hearts. And that feeling of knowing you grew that food by choosing to do the many hard hours of work, is such an added blessing of deliciousness. Thank you for these wonderful videos.