tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post6468237784378056812..comments2024-02-28T19:37:14.696+01:00Comments on moments of perfect clarity: finding meaning in stripesjulochkahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10884096685015570257noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-34951751375861182012010-03-22T01:29:56.040+01:002010-03-22T01:29:56.040+01:00I've been called grandmotherly for quite a few...I've been called grandmotherly for quite a few years now and I think it's funny (I'm only 28.) I collect jars, I knit, crochet, carry toilet seat covers in my purse, I use a ruffled shower cap and really REALLY want to get a rocking chair. I don't mind getting teased about my grandmotherly ways at all...I know what I like and I do what I enjoy. It just means I get to enjoy my life now and I will enjoy it when I really do get to be 80. <br /><br />Congrats on the new place as well!stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05236399150738812466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-48822281658864787382010-03-21T22:58:57.170+01:002010-03-21T22:58:57.170+01:00Well done on getting the farm house, you must be r...Well done on getting the farm house, you must be relief and excited. <br />Oh, and I love the cooky look of this stripey scarf.Juhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10991372893900062135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-81966248489143003932010-03-21T22:22:52.544+01:002010-03-21T22:22:52.544+01:00The chocolate brown would have done well at the mi...The chocolate brown would have done well at the midpoint of your scarf - an accent at your neck. Then you might have done the fringe in chocolate as well.<br /><br />Keep up the knitting. I agree. If you keep fixing mistakes, you'll never get it done. Mistakes are the gentle sign of being home made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-80435129404296545342010-03-21T20:36:55.417+01:002010-03-21T20:36:55.417+01:00Great news about the *new* house. For me, knitting...Great news about the *new* house. For me, knitting or crocheting is about relaxing ... almost meditative for me (wonderful while Mr. Dragon was in the hospital). Now counted cross stitch is a little different ... I really have to concentrate, but can reach the same *mindful* state and hate to pack it up! Mistakes?? What mistakes?!!! The Navajos .. in their weaving ... always make at least one *mistake* as a way to let out bad spirits and let in good ones ... so I make loads of mistakes and consider it good luck!Snaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648866385164116020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-27030523909767511832010-03-21T20:32:43.091+01:002010-03-21T20:32:43.091+01:00I am very happy you got the house you wanted--good...I am very happy you got the house you wanted--good luck with everything!<br /><br />Love the snow drops and I think the scarft looks great (even with the dark chocolate.<br /><br />Have great week!<br /><br />Best<br />Tracy :)Tracy Golightly-Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409307445856582227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-70721216373230784232010-03-21T17:05:18.947+01:002010-03-21T17:05:18.947+01:00What a great post, musing, on life. One of my best...What a great post, musing, on life. One of my best friends is an 83 year old woman, I have know her about 30 years, since I was 17. She has taught me over the years, to knit, to bake, to crochet, and to never let life get you down, and she has had plenty of reasons to be down. We have knitting group every Monday, and she is still the best in the group, and she laughs the hardest. I think it is great that craft is cool again, making something, with your own two hands is always far better than something you purchase. Because it comes with built in memories, and it is yours.mrs mediocrityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01021079985184737831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-10480396888136559842010-03-21T15:14:50.954+01:002010-03-21T15:14:50.954+01:00i see crafting as that way to be connected again i...i see crafting as that way to be connected again in a world that has cut themselves off from reality. not the fake reality of reality television, but the reality of work and family and life. in a world that is too wrapped in instant gratification and entitlement, it's a way to find connection back to the roots of themselves, family and home. and it's a way to express love by sharing it with others. or maybe that's what you've said. congrats on the house, that's very exciting.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03851293154388793520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-28832599024170744172010-03-21T14:58:28.760+01:002010-03-21T14:58:28.760+01:00I do believe that the chocolate brown stripe is my...I do believe that the chocolate brown stripe is my favorite part. :)Jodi Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841000126109119742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-40511521896596600912010-03-21T14:17:07.304+01:002010-03-21T14:17:07.304+01:00Oh congrats on the new place, super super news for...Oh congrats on the new place, super super news for this sunny Sunday.<br /><br />I know what you mean about the 'mistakes' being part of the whole. I've messed up the pattern for my ripple blanket. I knew pretty much straight away but pushed on thinking I'd be able to sort it out. In fact, I have to fudge every row so that it looks correct...but it isn't. I decided to continue rather than unravel, kind of evidence of the learning process if you like. <br /><br />I think you're right that the chocolate isn't quite right, but it's certainly not wrong. And it deserves to stay as part of the process. <br /><br />Craft 'n' making is so cool it's almost uncool these days. Who cares? We love it anyway. And it keeps us off the streets, as my mother used to say ;-)spudballoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12433420925135653667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7131844.post-86881443351235380072010-03-21T11:50:30.907+01:002010-03-21T11:50:30.907+01:00These are such interesting musings, J. I recently...These are such interesting musings, J. I recently read a book called The Art of Mending -- in which the title refers to both quilting and family relationships. I suppose that I have a tendency to see stories in everything . . . that is my own mental bias and the way that I see the world. So with that said, I was intrigued by the way you described the dark brown piece that didn't quite work.<br /><br />Congrats on the BIG news about your new house/project. (Didn't you bury the lead a bit?)<br /><br />Hope you have a relaxing Sunday.Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02375981493145612394noreply@blogger.com