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Tell about handed-down talents, foods, clothespin dolls, willow whistles, pottery, quilting, whittling, meat drying, etc.
(on today’s slip of paper drawn from the jar)
From my mom I learned to sew, knit, crochet, embroider.
By age eight I was knitting Barbie clothes. At age 10 I was sewing on the sewing machine (the unforgetable finger-sewing event), in high school I made my own clothes, it was the late 60s so it didn’t take much fabric for the mini skirts!
Over the years, I have made bridesmade dresses, baby clothes, afghans, Christmas stockings, quilts.
I have always loved quilts. My father’s mother made quilts, I inherited one of her quilt tops that I have been working on for years to finish. Folks back then made quilts out of necessity to keep warm rather than for the art. My mom did not quilt, but she did teach me to sew, the foundation of making a quilt.
I believe these handed-down talents are a big part of who I am, I appreciate hand-made and handed-down items, and I think it is important to continue the tradition, to keep on handing it down.
My youngest daughter Carrie picked up knitting, and by now has probably knitted a scarf for everyone she knows. She is also working on a crocheted afghan. She is very talented and a quick learner, she is doing her part to carry on the handed-down talents.
I have been very fortunate to live close to the grandkids, last year they all learned the basics of crochet, and this year the girls are tackling the sewing machine. They are all quick to learn and love the attention, admittedly we all have a great time at it.
But most importantly, some day they will be talking about their handed-down talents, and hopefully will pass them on and on…
