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Some of you may know that one of my hobbies is making soap. I started several years ago and do it only for my own pleasure, never have sold it. There is something very therapeutic about making hot process soap. I can’t explain it, I just know that I feel so accomplished when I’m done.
It took me a very long time to find a creative outlet as a hobby and once I did I really threw myself into it. I’d tried many other hobbies over the years but always walked away very disappointed. It isn’t that I didn’t try, because I did. It’s just that I had no natural talent nor adequate aptitude and ended up spending money on supplies that never made it farther than the trash. Nothing is sadder than spending three weeks crocheting a a little afghan or 4 days attempting to sew a simple little dress only to realize that the afghan is the shape of a trapezoid or the dress has no armholes.
So, imagine my surprise when I opened the Christmas gift from my almost 15 year old daughter and discovered that she inherited her talent for crocheting not from me, but from my grandma! My Grandma could crochet a full size afghan in one weekend. And by full size, I mean it could be used as a bedspread on a full size bed. I’ve never seen hands and fingers move so quickly!
It seems Maggie’s skill is not as honed as Grandma’s; it took her several months to crochet the scarf that she gave me. but her stitches were all uniform which is a major accomplishment in my book. I don’t think I ever crocheted two stitches that were even close to be the same in all my attempts. So even though Maggie has developed the speed, she definitely has the technique.
Next up, we’re going to talk about color choices. For now, though, I’m wearing this scarf with my black leather coat. I even wore it to Mass on Christmas Eve. I was so proud that if I’d had a shirt that said, “My Daughter Made My Scarf” I would have worn that, too.
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It’s gorgeous
Love the colors! Those even stitches are a major accomplishment, I can’t even stitch a dishrag and keep it even LOL
Good for her! I love to crochet. Hope she keeps it up!
Me, too. I think it’s great for her to have a hobby like this. And just between us, I’m jealous of her ability. Even though I’m proud of her.
You don’t want to see my feeble attempts! It’s just pathetic. So glad she isn’t like me in that regard!
oh that is gorgeous! yay for maggie and yay for you!
Very Good works
Wow, I love to do the crochet too. So cute.
I had the same problem, I’ve crocheted, knitted, ceramics, sewing, even belly dancing when I was in my 30’s…jazz, roller skating…in fact Marisa, I still haven’t been successful with finding a hobby I could do. I do suffer from adds, can’t keep my mind focused and wondered if that was part of it…?
This was a cure post, and I hope to find something someday..
Hugs, for New Years…remember to stop by my site this week..we’re suppose to be changing the page..let me know what you think..
Dorothy from grammology
remember to call gram..
I forgot to say what a lovely scarf..the colors are beautiful and where the gift came from is the most important part of course…See what I mean about add…..?
My best Dorothy
Do you steal and use Human Fat for that soap ? .. you know like in that Movie Fightclub?
Homemade gifts are always the best in my book.
I agree, homemade gifts are one of a kind and some of the most beautiful to give. I made a bedding set for my niece and she will not sleep without it.
I want a scarf like that too! Mine are all grey or black, boring