Beneath the Lid: Lessons from My Mother’s Sewing Basket
By Debbie Danielsen

Tucked away in every sewing basket is more than just thread and thimbles—there are stories to be told. Stories of patience, resilience, laughter, and love.

Beneath the Lid uncovers 52 heartwarming tales stitched with nostalgia, humor, and wisdom. Each short story brings to life a memory sparked by a humble tool—whether it’s a measuring tape that reminded us to show grace, a seam ripper called “The Humbling Tool,” or a button tin that jingled like childhood.

Blending gentle storytelling with timeless truths, this book is perfect for anyone who has ever:

• Dug through a box of buttons with childlike wonder

• Found life lessons in the quiet rhythm of stitching

• Loved a mother, grandmother, or friend who taught them to make, mend, and cherish

Why You’ll Love This Book:

• It’s a cozy celebration of crafting and connection

• Each story ends with a nugget of “Sewing Wisdom” you’ll want to pin to your heart

• Makes a perfect gift for quilters, sewists, mothers, and anyone who treasures memory-keeping

• Offers bite-sized, 5-minute reads that soothe the soul like a patchwork quilt

Whether you’re a maker, a dreamer, or someone who misses the sound of a sewing machine in the background, Beneath the Lid will wrap you in comfort, spark your own memories, and leave you smiling long after the last page.