Saturday, March 26, 2011

Rediscovering Handwork

Many years ago I found myself staring at a woman who was doing this "thing" with thread and a single "needle" making something that looked like lace.  I was mesmerized.  My 'satiable curiosity finally got the better of my childhood shyness, and I asked the lady if she was knitting.  She kindly replied that it was "crochet."

Soon after, I found myself in our local Woolworth store, standing in the aisle where there were a vast assortment of needlework implements and supplies.  I picked up a ball of thread, a hook, and a "how-to" booklet, thus embarking upon my first foray into the realm of fiber arts.  I was, in a word, HOOKED.

Throughout the years I have picked up various other fiber arts.  Thanks to You Tube, I am expanding my knowledge about various techniques.  I needed a place to archive my favorite videos and patterns.  Hopefully someone else will find my selections helpful, too.  And eventually I plan to post my own designs - and sell my patterns. 

So if you happened to stumble into my space, welcome.  If I travel on alone, that's fine, too.

My motto is:  "Busy Hands are Happy Hands."

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