Isn't it wonderful to make something beautiful and useful for someone special? Don't you love knowing that a blanket, hat, scarf, pair of mittens or sweater helped keep someone warm during the long cold months of winter? Goodness knows I do. Even more, I love seeing someone use something I made for them. They don't have to even say thank you. I just want to see my handiwork used and enjoyed.
Frankly I don't see this as some horrible request, but more as a natural extension of the entire reason I decided to gift something I made with my own two hands, and dedication in my mind. These beautiful bits of handwork were made to be used and used and used.
On another note I have added 2 more books to my needlework library:
Gothic Knits by Fiona McDonald
and
Comfort Knitting and Crochet: Afghans by Nora Gaughan, Margery Winter and the Berroco Design Team
I have been looking and coveting the afghan book since it came out. There are some very nice patterns that I will gladly try out as soon as I get a chance. I am also excited to get my needles tangled up in one of the dolls in Gothic Knits. These books are going to wait until the new year though, so that my holiday crafts have a chance to be finished.
Peace
J
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