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Haiku My Heart: Crewel Work


stitched flowers, crewel work
fosters warm memories of
Momma, the artiste
This lovely piece hangs
in my living room.

When my hubby and I gave the kit
to my multi-talented momma,
I had never heard of crewel work.
But I knew that my mother 
could do anything she set
her mind to do.
So I wasn't surprised that 
this lovely and precious
work came to be.

with abundant pleasure,
I'm linked to radiant Rebecca
and others
at Haiku My Heart





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Spadoman said…
You know, you made me think. Back when I was being raised by my Mother, we never thought of her as an artist, yet when you think about it, she was indeed an artist in every sense of the word. She could sew, she cooked from scratch, she arranged the house by placing furniture, (Feng Shui?) , hanging pictures and photos, arranging flowers in a vase, making hats, mittens and scarves from wool yarn and so on and on. I'm sure when I talk to my sister, she'll remember more examples.
Crewel, embroidery, knitting, crochet. All these things were done my Mom at home at some time or another.
Thank you for this post today. Lifted me up tremendously.


Peace
July 26, 2013 at 2:40 PM
Magical Mystical Teacher said…
You are blessed to have some of your mother's crewel still available to display. Many of our family heirlooms were destroyed by a bitter and angry sibling.
July 26, 2013 at 3:03 PM
Stephanie said…
wonderful to have the memory of the talent of your momma..lovely work
July 26, 2013 at 3:29 PM
acreativeharbor.com said…
Wow! lovely needlework and love words ~ thanks for 'visiting' ~ Happy Weekend ~ ^_^
July 26, 2013 at 4:41 PM
wabisabipoet said…
How wonderful that you have this lovely work of art to remember your mother by!
July 26, 2013 at 6:22 PM
Norma Ruttan said…
Thank you, Spadoman, your kind words mean a lot to me.
July 26, 2013 at 7:34 PM
Maggie Grace said…
Lovely remembrance.
July 26, 2013 at 7:45 PM
The Artful Diva said…
I love framed stitchery - so homey and comforting!
July 27, 2013 at 5:35 AM
Hazel Ceej said…
The word 'crewel' is entirely new to me. I appreciate learning something new. Your Momma is talented.

Hazel
July 27, 2013 at 8:28 PM
Susie Clevenger said…
What a beautiful piece of stitched work. It is so nice to have something handmade and Know the talent and time it took to create it.
July 27, 2013 at 8:44 PM
rebecca said…
dear nonnie,
so much love in every stitch.
so comforting to have your mother in full bloom
in your home and heart forever!
July 27, 2013 at 10:22 PM
Gotham Girl said…
I so cherish items such as this! Beautiful!
July 28, 2013 at 5:45 AM
readinpleasure said…
lovely piece of work
July 29, 2013 at 8:38 AM
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