A few weeks ago Patti called to ask if I would like her deceased mother's yarn stash. Patti had gotten my name from the Shaker Heritage Society Christmas Craft Fair. After several texts back and forth we finally agreed upon a date, time, and meeting place that worked for both of us.
The yarn was well cared for and although it would not work for my current designs I knew it would be perfect for the hats and scarves I make and donate to charity. Patti was tearful as she parted with the yarn. It was a part of her mom, represented who she was, so parting with it was like parting with her mother again. She knew that her mother's yarn would go to a good cause and that brought her some comfort.
After agreeing on the yarn Patti asked if I would make a piece for her and her sister to remember their mother by. She chose 2 yarns and a simple style that would be fairly easy to make up. As I was creating these special scarves all I could think of was that they would be just like a hug from their mom each time the sisters wear their scarves around their necks.
Recently Patti met me to receive the scarves. She was so pleased with the result and was tearful as she tried each one on. After losing both parents and having difficulty parting with many special things I know how hard it was for Patti to part with her mother's yarn, but now she has the best of both worlds. She is no longer storing all of the yarn in her garage, and has a scarf made from her mother's yarn.
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| Aren't they bright and cheerful? |
The older I get the more I realize that life is not about money and things. It is about memories, those special moments we share with the special people in our lives. We carry those special memories with us forever. It is my hope that these scarves will bring Patti and her sister some comfort and help them remember all the wonderful moments they had with their mom.
Thank you, Patti, for the honor of entrusting me with your mother's yarn and the privilege of creating these special pieces for you and your sister.
Where Can I Get A Cruisin' Creation?
While our craft show season is over we are still displaying at the Shaker Heritage Society Craft Fair, 25 Meeting House Road, Albany, NY. This show ends December 19.
We, also, are always available online at www.cruisincreations.etsy.com.
It's not too late to order a Cruisin' Creation and get it in time for Christmas if you ship Priority mail. Priority orders will be guaranteed until December 19, 2015. We will not guarantee ground shipping or international shipping at this time.
What are our most popular items this year? The 23" and 32" necklet! Versatile pieces that fit all age groups. Wear them as a necklace, ID tag lanyard, attach your favorite pendant to the double split ring, or wear it as a wrap bracelet! View our entire line of necklets at https://www.etsy.com/shop/CruisinCreations?section_id=15485945&ref=shopsection_leftnav_3
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We hope you are able to take a moment out of the hustle and bustle to enjoy the last few days of this Christmas season.
Until Next Time...
Diane
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