I really enjoyed your post your mama sounds wonderful! My granny taught me to knit and make and I cherish those special times we spent together as I was only 9 when she died and I missed her terribly.
I print out my patterns (I’m 53 if that makes a difference). I use tech, however for knitting I like to go back to the basics. Pad and pen for counting rows. Written pattern to make notes. I enjoy getting lost in the moment and then wow, the backs almost finished!! Have a real problem motivating my see to sew everything together though. I tend to wait til the pile is ridiculous then allocate a day to “construct” everything. Never takes as long as I imagined and the satisfaction is immense. That day is currently looming. Thanks again for the post and have a great weekend
Aren't we blessed to have had such amazing grandmothers Judy?! I completely resonate with you cherishing those special times you and your Granny had together.
Taking handwritten notes and using a pad and pen for counting rows is something I imagine many knitters like yourself find is the best method. Oooh yes, that satisfaction of completing all the sewing up. All the best for that putting together day. You'll feel amazing at the end!
I've just realised that I didn't mention that Mama was my maternal grandmother. I've been thinking about her lately and wanted to share some of my cherished memories of her. x
Your mum sounds wonderful Jodie! I love that you have memories and memorabilia to hold on to. Thank you for sharing with us. Your shawl wips are looking great. 🩷
Thanks so much Kavitha :) I've just realised that I didn't mention Mama was my maternal grandmother. She often comes to my mind when I'm making something as she was such an incredible maker.
Oh, I am so sorry for the misunderstanding. I've corrected my restack. On another note, my maternal grandmother was an avid reader and indulged in crafts too. I have warm memories of spending time with her and I do "consult" her sometimes even now. :)
Silly me just assumed people would know Mama was my grandmother! It's so lovely that you too remember your maternal grandmother, her crafting and wisdom. x
I loved reading about your mum and how you have kept things that mean the world to you because they were made by her or came from her. I have both my dolls still and they have capsule wardrobes made by my mu, I could never part with them. Just the other day I found a card written by my mum in one of my design journals and I almost cried with joy. My mum died 5 years ago and I miss that I can't just pick up the phone and ask her for her sound advice.
I do love your hat, stunning yarn you used and perfect for the cable, I also think the green in your shawl is just beautiful.
That's so wonderful that you've kept your dolls and their clothes made by your Mum. What a beautiful and touching find that card was! I can just imagine the joy you experienced. Yes, not having your Mum at the end of the line is tough Heike, I so appreciate how much you'd love to hear her sound advice. I've just realised that I didn't mention "Mama" was my maternal grandmother and she's been in my thoughts lately. I wanted to share some of my own cherished memories of her.
Thanks so much for your kind words about the projects. Wales is definitely on my list of places I really want to visit. Happy weekend to you too :)
Answer to today's trivia question: Women (I'm assuming, but I suppose men might have done it, too) would knit coded messages into fabrics as a means to communicate surreptiously during wartime.
My Mom and Aunts had quilting bees! My Dad had 16 siblings, so Mom quilted with them! I played dolls under the large quilt frame. After I finished college I looked for the quilting frame, but it disappeared! I never got to enjoy quilting with family. Certainly, a lost art.
Thanks so much for sharing Sharon. Quilting is such a beautiful textile art. That's so great your Mom got to quilt with family :) I appreciate your sense of loss. I wonder what happened to the frame?
A pleasure Kelley :) IThank you for your kind words. Also for sharing about what you prefer regarding printed out or digital use for patterns. I'm using notes on my phone for my current patterns. When I have to scroll between pages for the different instructions I think I'd be better off printing them out. :)
I really enjoyed your post your mama sounds wonderful! My granny taught me to knit and make and I cherish those special times we spent together as I was only 9 when she died and I missed her terribly.
I print out my patterns (I’m 53 if that makes a difference). I use tech, however for knitting I like to go back to the basics. Pad and pen for counting rows. Written pattern to make notes. I enjoy getting lost in the moment and then wow, the backs almost finished!! Have a real problem motivating my see to sew everything together though. I tend to wait til the pile is ridiculous then allocate a day to “construct” everything. Never takes as long as I imagined and the satisfaction is immense. That day is currently looming. Thanks again for the post and have a great weekend
Aren't we blessed to have had such amazing grandmothers Judy?! I completely resonate with you cherishing those special times you and your Granny had together.
Taking handwritten notes and using a pad and pen for counting rows is something I imagine many knitters like yourself find is the best method. Oooh yes, that satisfaction of completing all the sewing up. All the best for that putting together day. You'll feel amazing at the end!
You have written such a wonderful tribute to your mother. Beautiful!
Thank you for the shoutout!!
I've just realised that I didn't mention that Mama was my maternal grandmother. I've been thinking about her lately and wanted to share some of my cherished memories of her. x
You did and I am so happy to read them.
That's so lovely to know. Thank you as always for your kindness. x
Your mum sounds wonderful Jodie! I love that you have memories and memorabilia to hold on to. Thank you for sharing with us. Your shawl wips are looking great. 🩷
Thanks so much Kavitha :) I've just realised that I didn't mention Mama was my maternal grandmother. She often comes to my mind when I'm making something as she was such an incredible maker.
Oh, I am so sorry for the misunderstanding. I've corrected my restack. On another note, my maternal grandmother was an avid reader and indulged in crafts too. I have warm memories of spending time with her and I do "consult" her sometimes even now. :)
Silly me just assumed people would know Mama was my grandmother! It's so lovely that you too remember your maternal grandmother, her crafting and wisdom. x
I loved reading about your mum and how you have kept things that mean the world to you because they were made by her or came from her. I have both my dolls still and they have capsule wardrobes made by my mu, I could never part with them. Just the other day I found a card written by my mum in one of my design journals and I almost cried with joy. My mum died 5 years ago and I miss that I can't just pick up the phone and ask her for her sound advice.
I do love your hat, stunning yarn you used and perfect for the cable, I also think the green in your shawl is just beautiful.
Happy weekend Jodie, all the way from Wales xx
That's so wonderful that you've kept your dolls and their clothes made by your Mum. What a beautiful and touching find that card was! I can just imagine the joy you experienced. Yes, not having your Mum at the end of the line is tough Heike, I so appreciate how much you'd love to hear her sound advice. I've just realised that I didn't mention "Mama" was my maternal grandmother and she's been in my thoughts lately. I wanted to share some of my own cherished memories of her.
Thanks so much for your kind words about the projects. Wales is definitely on my list of places I really want to visit. Happy weekend to you too :)
Answer to today's trivia question: Women (I'm assuming, but I suppose men might have done it, too) would knit coded messages into fabrics as a means to communicate surreptiously during wartime.
Thanks so much Laura for answering today's trivia question. Stay tuned next week to see if you're right :)
My Mom and Aunts had quilting bees! My Dad had 16 siblings, so Mom quilted with them! I played dolls under the large quilt frame. After I finished college I looked for the quilting frame, but it disappeared! I never got to enjoy quilting with family. Certainly, a lost art.
Thanks so much for sharing Sharon. Quilting is such a beautiful textile art. That's so great your Mom got to quilt with family :) I appreciate your sense of loss. I wonder what happened to the frame?
I have tried “electronic” patterns on an iPad o
Or phone but only if I can’t find or don’t have my printed pattern on me. I must be old fashioned but I need to take motes!
Thanks so much for sharing Mary. Yes I understand about needing to take notes. Not old fashioned, doing what works for you is what's important. :)
A pleasure Kelley :) IThank you for your kind words. Also for sharing about what you prefer regarding printed out or digital use for patterns. I'm using notes on my phone for my current patterns. When I have to scroll between pages for the different instructions I think I'd be better off printing them out. :)