🛍 My DUTCH TEXTILE TOUR 2022 - WHAT DID I SEE

My mother and I went to the Netherlands to learn more about the liberation of Holland in WW2. But along the way (and some planning ahead of time), we were also able to find some textile treats. So follow along with me on my Dutch Textile Tour!
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[@terrytt2932]

your last part about your grandfather's coat brought unexpected tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing places most of us will never see otherwise. What a gracious gift, thank you!

[@lindachen2726]

Ditto

[@thecarjacful]

Me too Terry x

[@lizzieknight641]

Me too!

[@teresaogg6533]

Me too!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I hope you enjoy coming along for my textile tour of the Netherlands. I have so much to learn and It was such a beautiful country i will definitely be going back.

[@ravensmokedancer8242]

Give your Mom a hug, that hit my heart. What an amazing trip and double amazing that you went with your Mom. I have an amazing relationship with my daughter and I am sure your Mom was thrilled to be there with you. This was wonderful and thank you for sharing Karen!

[@marilynhardman5239]

I loved the Netherlands, absolutely beautiful. I hope to get back there one day.

[@sarahpengelly8439]

The entire country may be smaller than one province in Canada! Just like other European nations it is steeped in history....

[@annemarieveenink8860]

How very special and moving this video! I grew up in Zutphen, have lived in Arnhem for some years and definitely heard a lot of stories about the liberation. One sad story is my mother in law's who lost her mother shortly after the liberation. She also told about seeing the parachutists in the sky near Arnhem during the liberation effort: the whole sky was filled with them. I am humbled when I think of the men who gave their young lives for our freedom. Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@jacquelineburns2731]

As a history teacher who also loves the history behind the quilt, this is by far the most touching video you have made. To honor the fallen is a tribute not done much these days. "Find the cloth and you find the story. " My eyes are leaking, just a little. Thank you!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you 🤗

[@janiesoito4494]

You expressed my feelings exactly.

[@knana402]

Thank you, for this sweet and touching story of your grandfather’s sacrifice for his country, and your journey to honor him. It’s wonderful that you were finally able to fulfill your desire to explore the Dutch textile history, as well. My father was 82nd Airborne- ‘Devils in baggy pants’ US Army, captured in Operation Market Garden, and held as a POW in Mooseburg, Germany until liberated. Your family’s story makes you so more relatable to me now, than just our common interest in quilting. How heartwarming your trip must have been, for you and your Mom.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So close to the end of the war, I wondered how well those POW’s were treated. Did he tell you about his experience at all?

[@knana402]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts Actually, he spoke very little about his war and POW experiences, after he came home. I’m sure he suffered from what we now know is PTSD, chose to keep it all inside, and just carried on with life. We did however, watch every single movie relating in any way to the war, and he would occasionally comment on things that were either true to life, or some writer’s imagination. He taught us some simple German words, and told us he was treated pretty well by some guards, and not so well by others. He later said it was a mix of Hogan’s Hero’s and Hell. I wish he was able to share more, but I don’t think he wanted to remember. God Bless all who served, and especially those who gave their lives in the process.

[@lizcasey7356]

This video brought me to tears, especially about the group finding out the stories behind the graves of the fallen and also your Mother reaching out to touch the coat. Thank you so much for sharing. X

[@lynnarazny8767]

Thank you for sharing your Dutch adventure. The thought of your mom cuddling in her dad's coat made me tear up. Blessings.

[@vickypins3034]

Me too!

[@PaperDiva67]

And me also 🥹

[@iwantmy_sk844]

Oh my gosh, YES.🥺

[@lauralinash5341]

Your mother's recollection of cuddling into her father's coat brought me to tears, from fond memories of her childhood and tears for the sadness of the loss of her father when she was a child.

[@marlenesalamandyk878]

The story of your mom as a little girl snuggling in her father's coat touched my heart. I'm so happy for you both that you were able to make the trip. My sister went to Beaupre to tour where my grandfather fought and told us how at 6PM every day people stopped and sang a song to commemorate the soldiers . We are so fortunate to have total strangers in other countries taking such good care of the grounds and cemeteries of the fallen. Thank you so much for the tour that included some history of the textiles

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

And the people are quite passionate about the care

[@jimmccall6320]

What a wonderful segment. Thank you for sharing. I became emotional when you said your mom would snuggle inside her father's coat. My father was in the Army in WWII...The Greatest Generation.

[@carolyndawidowicz4471]

Ok, now I'm crying. The story about your Grandfather's coat was so touching. Thank you for sharing his story.

[@marybeth4002]

What a beautiful story filled with joy, love and memories. The moment you shared the story of your mother reaching over the ropes to touch the wool coat - it said it all. What a beautiful ending to your trip. You and your mother are beautiful women and I'm so happy you both got to share this special trip together. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today??

[@CathyRatliffatcathyscorner]

Oh golly….I’m crying. You and your “find the textile and you will find the story” line has me tearing up. It is so very true. I am a cross stitcher as well and am learning about old samplers. They too all have a story. Thanks so much for your content and even the tears. Fabric and emotion go hand in hand!

[@diannamacdonald3716]

That quilt shop and the fabric you purchased are just beautiful! I’m so glad you and your mom were able to share this time together. I so appreciate the sacrifices of the Greatest Generation and their family members.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It was such a wonder experience

[@gayleandrews8836]

My Mother was a War Bride from England. She met my Father while they were both serving for their respective countries. My Father was a Canadian who served in the RCAF and spent some time in the Netherlands. Listening to this video has brought up so many questions for me…and made me proud once again of my parents contribution to world peace…May we all find it yet again❤️

[@rhondagarden8878]

❤️😭❤️😭❤️ I THOROUGHLY enjoyed your sharing y'all's experience! I watched it back-to-back right off the bat! I love WWII history and WWI history, too. You favor your mother quite a bit! But what brought me to tears was the story of your mother opening her father's trunk and wrapping herself in her father's coat. I understood that. When my sister and I were very young, my father would have to make trips to Taiwan for weeks at a time for the government. I would go into his closet, shut the door behind me and wrap myself in his suit coats and breathe deeply. The scent (even though he NEVER wore "perfume" LOL)would help me when the missing him hurt. I didn't know it until about 5 years ago, but my sister did it, too! While it's not the same thing, I knew my father was coming home, I was comforted by my father's coats and his scents. My heart's bell rang in resonance with hers.❤️ Again, another winner! This was like a wonderful travelog that made me want to go! I keep thinking you could have shipped the sewing machine home.😅

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Oh my…now you make me cry

[@rhondagarden8878]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts ❤️❤️❤️

[@tracyslater9400]

Beautiful story. Your moms memories brought tears to my eyes. I still have my grandfathers WW1 sleeping bag and ruck sack. It is wool lined and brings me such great memories of my grandfather. Thank you for sharing your adventure. I’m off to Amsterdam this Saturday on my way to Kenya an Uganda. Thank you again. I love your videos ❤

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

That sounds like an adventure

[@marinadebondt]

Hi Karen, I live in the Netherlands and I am so pleased to see your item of your visit. Your story about your father brought tears to my eyes. Such beautiful and special memories, especially for your mom. And you went through the effort of making the most of your visit, as the photo’s show us. Even tasting many Dutch specialties! If you ever make it back I would be happy to show you the South West of our country 🤗. Warm greetings from Hellevoetsluis.

[@kariowens9910]

I love this video. My Father was born and grew up in the Netherlands. I’m half Dutch. I’m a quilter too. I really enjoyed the story about your Mom snuggling in her Dad’s coat. ❤️. Thank you, God bless ✝️🌅🕊🙏😇

[@dawncarter5092]

I was so moved about your Grandfathers story. I had tears for your mom who wrapped herself in her dads coat. My mom was a war child in Britain and had some hard stories about hunger and rationing. I think it’s so great that a team are collecting information to tell these soldiers stories. This is so important. Take care and keep pod casting to us.

[@chantalwalker7631]

just beautiful Karen thanks for sharing your memories and the stories esp about the coat - brought tears to my eyes Life is so fragile but amazing at the same time. so wonderful you did this with your beautiful mum who looks like your sister btw!!

[@lidyvps]

Wow, you visited my hometown Zutphen! So nice to see you walking through our streets, visiting Petra Prins, the fabric market , the Canadians Bridge etc. I’m happy you had a great time with you mom. A beautiful and touching memory trip. Thanks for sharing! Lidy

[@ann-mariejensen2623]

You outdid yourself with this video. I'm a US citizen living in NL and your portrayal of your interactions with the Dutch is so sweet. Thank you for your heartfelt expressions of love and gratitude.

[@jeaninehartman8297]

Remaining grateful for your family’s sacrifice. My parents were children during the Liberation of Holland, and one of the memories my father shared, was his first piece of chocolate he had from an army lady. “Just a piece of chocolate, not a bar” he said, and it made a lasting memory. Thank you so much for the video! Yes I love to go to Dutch markets whenever I am there. But I have still to make it to Utrecht’s Lapjesmarkt.

[@sherristephens9678]

I am watery eyed after watching this. Thank you so much! The story of the coat at the end, and your mother's memories are precious!

[@jeannetteruggiano4712]

So touching, Karen, and I'm glad you could share it with your mom. I could only share pictures with my veteran dad when I returned home from my semester abroad. I got to personally experience many bike rides to visit the American Cemetery, the invasion beaches, and the small town museums near Caen, France during my semester there. It's good to remember what our parents did for us and our countries.

[@cindymatthews8757]

Karen, what a wonderful trip!! And I was especially touched by your mom's memories of her father's coat. It always amazes me how 'things' can evoke such strong emotion and memory.

[@anjamaas7140]

Thank you of your beatifull story. I live in Arnhem near by the bridge, you talked about. Thanks to all people who gave their life, we live in freedom now.

[@realmms]

Oh Karen, I am working with my colleagues to plan our Remembrance Day assembly. For our smallest who have never seen a Remembrance Day ceremony, your story about your mom and her father’s coat touched me deeply.

[@catherineandrews8244]

What a special trip! Very moving tribute to Veterans and your family member. You gave me an appreciation for story through textiles. I will now travel with an eye out for textile and patterns. Glad you enjoyed your time with Mum.

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today??

[@sonyalenos691]

I really enjoyed this video. My parents both immigranted from the northern province of Friesland as did my husband's parents and we both have extended family there. My grandfather also died in the last days of the war, he was in a Dutch resistance movement in the province of Friesland. We had wanted to go to the Netherlands in 2020 as well, but life got in the way and the plans were never made. When Covid hit we were glad we hadn't booked. I'm going to bookmark these videos for our next trip there. Thank you for your grandfather's contribution in helping to liberate the Dutch people! We are so grateful for their sacrifice.

[@cherylsmith3002]

How wonderful that you were able to take this trip with your mom. I know it's something you'll both remember and reminisce about for years!

[@nitababcock3977]

Oh my gosh! Just the stories & memories from your trip brought a tear to my eyes. I can't imagine all the emotions you both had on your trip. And your mother going with you, awesome!

[@colleenfrancis5899]

Your mother touching the lapel brought tears to my eyes!!❤

[@viviansnyder8247]

I’ve been in love with textiles decades ago when I had a required History of Textile class for my ID major. I didn’t sew back then and now find myself loving to attend lectures of fabric designers at my local quilt shop. This was so fascinating thank you for sharing with all of us.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It’s funny how much is there in front of our face that we don’t see…until we do

[@jo-annefalconer6280]

That last story about your mum in her dads coat was a tearjerker. Love to see more or your fabric tours.

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today??

[@possumintheblossom]

Thank you to your father for his part in liberating the Netherlands. My mother was born in Rotterdam in 1938 so i appreciate all such efforts.

[@happynanna4749]

This was SO awesome, but far too short. 😜 I can hardily wait to hear more!! Karen, your mom looks like your twin. 😉So lovely. What an awesome experience!

[@sonjadalglish6544]

Beautiful video. Brought tears to my eyes thinking of your mother snuggling in her father’s coat. I’m so grateful for those troops and also for the people keeping the memories alive. May this never happen again. Loved your textile memories and look forward to more. Thank you.

[@lynnscroggins7104]

Oh Karen! Your story is so touching. I never really thought about it but, you, are so right! Find the cloth, find the story! I literally cried picturing your mom with the coat and her snuggling in her daddy’s coat. God bless both of you. Thank you for sharing.

[@brendashiflett1179]

Was great watching about your trip. I was brought to tears on the part when you're mom touched the lapel of the coat 💔 what a memory. Most kids these days don't treasure things of the past. Thanks for sharing!

[@maryannecadd796]

Such a beautiful story. I'm so glad you and mom were able to make this journey. I'm not crying, you are!

[@margaretlewis2289]

Beautiful story to share. How wonderful to have uninterrupted time and conversations with your Mom

[@gingermetcalf7751]

I am glad that your mother and you were able to visit the NL and see the remembrances of your grandfather. It brought tears to my eyes.

[@angelerobichaud2586]

This was a beautiful homage to your grandfather. As you explored new treasures came to the surface. That trip with your mother is a true gift for the 2 of you

[@MsFitz134]

Was not expecting this video to be so fitting for veterans/remembrance day today. Thinking of the men and women involved in every detail, even down to the stitching on the uniforms, was inspiring. The story of your mom snuggling in her father's coat really brought on the waterworks. Thank you to all the veterans and their families.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗🤗🤗

[@sherryfaires7931]

I loved going on your trip with you and your mom! It was amazing! Thanks for sharing this with us!

[@conniedouglass3673]

Ditto the comments! Totally fascinating. Yes, fabrics tell the story for me also. Your narrative was so full of compassion & thoughtfulness. I kept wanting you to slow down, show the tools, etc. I needed time for the lump in my throat to go away, for my teary eyes to clear. Such a wonderfully well thought out video. You’ve presented such very rich history. I’m so glad to be your subscriber! Karen, again, you’ve enriched my life.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

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[@barbarawiedrich9699]

Thank you for sharing your adventure with your mom. My Dad fought in WWII, this was very emotional for me to watch. God Bless you and your family!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Many of our group whose fathers came home said that their fathers never spoke of the war

[@barbarawiedrich9699]

@@JustGetitDoneQuilts They are correct, my father never wanted to talk about it either and never did, but he supported his local VFW until the day he died. Very painful memories is my guess.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

What a fantastic trip! Your mom's story at the end was so poinigant. You brought a tear to my eye. Happy sewing.

[@1234dhf]

Fabric is an amazing link to our personal history. So poignant and touching is your Mom’s story of her memory of her father’s coat. I can only imagine the feelings that rose in her heart when she saw this coat. Thank you for sharing your time and emotions. The skirt reminded me of a quilt to preserve memories. Take the time to make joyful memories everyday. God bless

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

So true!

[@conniemurdoch8528]

Another war bride was in my family. My mother was born in Glasgow, Scotland where she met and married my father. My mother was working in the Women’s Land Army doing farm work on farms where the men had left to join the army. My Dad was in the Canadian Forestry Corps. They were both stationed right next to each other in Northern Scotland. That was where my Dad was cutting trees that were turned into lumber and sent to the continent for repairing bridges, buildings and railways and so much more. Think of anything that was made from wood, things from pencils to gunstocks and boxes for all kinds of ammunition’s and you get the necessity of sending enormous amounts of lumber over to the continent. My Dad was eventually sent over to the continent to harvest wood right alongside the front lines of the Allies in forests in France, Belgium and eventually in the Black Forest in Germany. To make this quilting oriented, my mother came to Canada at 19 years old as a new bride and learned how to quilt at “quilting bees” which were new for her. One neighbour had a huge quilt frame that was raised and lowered on pulleys from the ceiling of her dining room. I can remember as a 4 or 5 year old playing under the quilt frame while the ladies quilted. The only thing was if you forgot and stood up under there, you hit your head on the quilt and would be banned for the sin of messing up the tension of the quilt top in the frame.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you for sharing those stories

[@cathleendecina2270]

Fabulous tour and amazing stories. How wonderful you were able to visit the grave of your grandfather. And the memories that coat brought to your mom. Very emotional. Thank you for sharing.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you 🤗🤗🤗

[@nbc911]

Oh my goodness what a touching recollection of your Mum's. It brought a tear to my eye. 💗

[@MsSherrydarling]

Great video! My father was part of the liberation of Holland. He served 33 years in total in the Canadian military. As we approach Remembrance Day, we remember and honour them. Thank you for sharing this part of our collective history.

[@Dianaprimartinez]

Touching and wonderful experience. It is wonderful you could share it with your mother. These meaningful times are priceless. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

Wonderful and touching. When my Gram passed away, we looked in a trunk that had been in the attic. There was a civil war uniform with a note saying not only who wore it, but also who made it. It was not government issued, but hand made by the soldier's mom. ...or so the note said... I think it could be that Mom maybe mended it, then took credit for making it.

[@frontofficed.burnell-power6288]

Such a great video Karen. Much appreciated. My father and my husband's father were lucky ones who returned. Touching to think of all the pilgrimages made by folks like your mom and you.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Did they tell you their stories? Most didn;t

[@jennystrahley927]

So touching, Karen, I'm sitting here with tear filled eyes. I'm so glad you and your Mom got to take this special journey together. Thank you for sharing.

[@helendobby8040]

You brought tears to my eyes with your story of your mother touching that coat. A lovely touch of family history where it all happened. Thank you for a lovely description of your journey...

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today??

[@ElinT13]

Thanks for sharing these touching stories with us! I really loved the quilts in that quiltshop, they are stunning. But the most stunning of all is your mum, she looks so fresh and vibrant that she could go as your older sister!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Everyone thinks that she is my big sister…which is not impossible with only 20 years between us

[@Tam-te5nh]

What a wonderful story. I especially loved the last story about your mom & her dad’s winter coat. ♥️♥️♥️

[@sonyawalkup920]

Karen - A big THANK YOU to your grandfather and grandmother and family for the sacrifice that they made. My parents were both infants in the Netherlands in 1944 when your grandfather gave his life to liberate that country.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

🤗

[@taxibella]

I grew up in Holland in Friesland. Funny you saw patterns everywhere. I have a project where I will do quilt blocks from patterns I saw on our trip to France and Ireland!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Nice. I had thought about that too. Send photos

[@marjanwolfs6273]

I'am very glad you came to The Netherlands (not Holland, that are only 2 provincies) and not going to Amsterdam and Volendam and go back home. You see a little more of the country and Overloon is about 15km from my home. I must say, I didn't know there was a TRC in Leiden. Never to old to learn. The fabric of Petra Prins is very beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

[@colleen6960]

Thank you for sharing your wonderful journey through the Netherlands, & what a very special time it must have been for your mother.

[@bettylarks8134]

What a wonderful trip you must have had. And what a touching memory your mother had of your grandfather's coat.

[@taravanderlinde]

Some of my Dutch family were the people liberated from that horrible war. What a touching video, thank you.

[@leoniecochrane3108]

I enjoyed hearing about the trip you and your Mum took together. I'm so happy for you that you had such a special time together. The story about your Mum snuggling up in her dad's coat brought me to tears. Thank you for sharing

[@amyreich2524]

My paternal grandparents immigrated to the Dakota country in the 1910s from the Netherlands. I grew up listening to them talking Dutch & family still has the family farm with the working windmill. You brought me to tears when you placed a wreath on grandfather’s site & explained how locals their still maintain the graves of those WWII vets. What a feast for those of us who love history… and quilting. I’d be in those markets for days/weeks/months! Next time I can be your servant when you go! I’ll carry all your luggage!

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

I definitely want to do a textile tour

[@claudialautenslager8695]

You and your mom look more like sisters rather than mother and daughter. You have good genes. I enjoyed your video very much. I have always wanted to travel, but after raiseing 6 kids and taking care of ill parents I find quilting my happy place.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

We have been called sisters for years. She has always looked young for her age and I have always looked older.

[@sandrakaye-kjarumseidel986]

My grandfather served in WWI & I've never thought of researching his service. Thank you so much for the encouragement!

[@abigaildolinger2754]

Thank you for sharing your experiences in the Netherlands! The story of your grandfather’s coat is so touching. ❤

[@misssassifras6605]

Thank you for sharing this wonderful trip with us. I'm sure there were many emotional moments you and your mom shared. Treasured memories for both of you. Take Care

[@leahholland6272]

A great trip! In 2014 we did Amsterdam. And 2017, some WWI sites in France and Belguim including the cemetery my great grandfather was laid to rest.

[@wendy6426]

You have completely touched me with this video! My son lives in Amsterdam and I am there quite often and have only recently discovered the textiles with my first quilt store. I will definitely be reaching out for more and having spent time in Leiden, will go back next to their museum. Thank you Karen for this touching video. You have helped me to confirm through all of your videos, that I am a complete textile lover. You are delightful!

[@bria2596]

I loved this video, and your mother and the coat story made me cry. I'm so glad you got to do this together. Thank you so much for such touching information, and the truth that the story is often in the fabric of the lives it touched.

[@Angela-ur8hp]

The comment below mentions tears after viewing the coat, I'm still crying. I really enjoyed this video. Like the other comment never likely to see them in person. Thank you for all your videos.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you

[@donnabarabe8948]

Thank you so much Karen for your video it was very touching. With all the crazy things going on in the world right now. We forget how important something as simple as clothing protect and keep us warm in hard times. How important the people who can actually make these things impact our lives. I cried listening to this video I was so deeply touched.It’s nice to be brought back to the basics textiles are incredibly important and impactful in our lives we forget sometimes . thank you for reminding us Your mom must be so very proud of your passion Donna from Montreal

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you 🤗

[@sandramyer7081]

Yes my mother met my father during France and England, during the war, married, and came back and had me. She sewed a little later but gave it up. I learned about the War II mych later-but i learned from you what happened morecwith fabric

[@tiffanycollier54]

So glad you were able to take your mother on this trip, it is something you both will remember always. The memory of your mother's about her father's coat also caught me off guard. Make sure your mom (mum?) knows of all the good thoughts that are sent her way! Thank you for sharing this video.

[@susans2599]

So happy to see your trip. Princess Margriet was born here in Ottawa. In 2016 I was lucky to travel in Europe for 3 mon. My goal was to bring back a textile from each country which I did. All blocks are sewn but the final quilting is not done. In 2018 stopped in Amsterdam for a day to stock up on more Dutch heritage fabrics from Petra's store there.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

A quilt with a travel story. Well done

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Brought tears to my eyes. You are such a good daughter.

[@GottaDance56]

Very moving story. I teared up thinking of how your Mom felt when she saw that winter coat. What a wonderful memory she shared with you. I can't wait to see what you make with the fabrics you brought back.

[@jayneterry8701]

That got me too.😥

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It was a quiet special moment.

[@DenisJava]

The story of your mother snuggling inside her father's coat made me cry, of course. What a lovely trip! I'm so envious of the shops and museums you got to visit. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@lorilipsmacker1383]

Very touching story about your mom and the coat.

[@MsDale1976]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful time with us.

[@aniquemuller6496]

So nice to hear that you liked touring my home country.

[@rachelgetchell8281]

Out of all your videos, this one touched me deeply.

[@juliannaburgess9177]

THANK YOU for sharing. ABSOLUTELY soul touching and educational. Just beautiful! Lovely seeing the pride of the caretakers.

[@nancylaventure1403]

What a wonderful video!!! For you and your mom… priceless! Thank you for sharing such a touching time with us!!

[@celiaambrose9008]

What a lovely trip and so many stories to reflect upon. Beautiful country and loved all the textile history and video. Rich family history as well.

[@suebaker344]

Karen, Thanks for sharing this adventure with your Mom. It must have meant so much to her. Loved the fabric tour.

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today??

[@charaldcomeau3971]

The story of your mom and the coat brought me to tears.

[@rosejensen7855]

The moment with the wool coat. Truly priceless.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

It was. And I'm glad I didn't miss it

[@lisamuir2091]

This may be one of my favorite KZbin videos. I dream of trip like this. I have purchased Petra Pins fabric in Houston at Quilt Fest and love everything about Dutch fabric. Thank you for sharing.

[@sararempel7956]

Karen! This was tour was so amazing! And to do it with your mom. So very special. You shared things that I have never even given a thought! Such as how the uniforms were made and mended, oh my. And your comment about your mother reaching over the rope to caress the lapel of an army coat brought tears to my eyes. You did such a great job with this tour and I can only imagine the fun you had. Thanks so very much for sharing it all with us. God bless you❤

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today??

[@distaff2935]

Nice choices on the fabric haul! ...and looks like I'm not the only one here tearing up.

[@bierjip1]

Wonderful videoreport and great to see that you enjoyed your stay in my country. It is always moving to see these graves and cemeteries where those who sacrificed their lives were buried. You also saw Princess Margriet, who was born in Canada in 1943, when our then crownprincess Juliana lived in exile there. You might call her the Canadian princess. Just one remark: Zutphen has no cathedral, just a big church that started as a Roman Catholic church, but was then taken over by the Protestants after the Reformation in the 16th century. They had usually been dedicated to a saint, but after the Reformation these names were no longer used and the churches were then referred to as the Great Church. When Roman Catholics were allowed to conduct their rites again in the 19th century, they didn't get back their churches and cathedrals, but mostly had to build new ones. There are RC cathedrals in Groningen, Haarlem, Utrecht, Rotterdam, Breda, Roermond and, the only historic one in Den Bosch.

[@JustGetitDoneQuilts]

Thank you for the correction…which is very interesting

[@jeremyearl396]

My name is Sheila from Fredericton NB, this video choked me up, especially about the coat, so beautiful, thank you for sharing such a beautiful story.