Little Treasures

My Nani was the most stylish crafter.

She used to be an avid knitter, needlepointer, watercolorist, and crafter. Now that she is older these hobbies are not as enjoyable as a good book. I think she might prefer if I finish her unfinished crafts which I am honored to do.

I recently acquired a few of her knitting projects, a lot of her needlepoint and some special treasures like old and new buttons, antique scissors and a ton of knitting supplies ( needles, notions and fun little bags).

Sorting through her crafts inspires me and I know she once was excited by the multitude of colours, by the threads, by the canvases and the yarns.  I know she got excited over buttons and I know little scissors, needles, and notions delighted her. The way she carefully stitched a ribbon on every scissor handle, threaded her big eye needles on safety pins, and had special places for everything confirms that she was passionate about crafting. Just like me.  

And just like me she had many projects started at the same time because she had so many ideas and loved crafting.  And just like me she was a finisher.  So it just seems appropriate for me to finish for her.

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