Needlework Projects I Inherited from Loved Ones: Fiber Crafting as Legacy

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

Awe, thank you for taking us with you on this treasure dive. 🙂I can relate completely. I have a lot of inherited crafts, finished, half finished and some even untouched. Embroidery, hooked ruggs, crossstitch, even started sewing projects. My mom was a seemstress too. She had heaps of things she left me, when she passed in 2014. My second husband, who also passed in 2014 was a crafter too. He, like your brother, loved feminine embroidery as well. He stitched, sewed and embroidered, he made jewelry and he crafted historical replicas such as swords, shafts for swords, knifes and cuttlery.He made shields and carved needles for naalbinding from bone. He made beautiful robe clasps (fibulas) and rings, and he also did bead embroidery. My house is filled with treasure from all the years passed. I was given a lot of things by all kinds of people. Sometimes I think I am a kind of passed treasure keeper 🙂And those treasures tell so many stories. Don`t they! I have writen my first books, children`s books, about quilting and I wrote a little book of poetry, also featuring my quilts and wallhangings. Then I wrote my novel /fanatsy/fairy tale, in 2015. I also published a scientific piece about wool and it`s history. 🙂It feels wonderful to have found a kindred spirit, dear "Knitty Professor" 🙂. I really enjoy your videos and your personality. It is so refreshing and fun and sane. 🙂Huggs from a semi cold ( 9° Celsius) Schurwald, Germany, where we had a spektacular sunrise with an orange and red sky, gleaming over forest.

[@VirginiaLLewisAuthor]

@@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809 I love knowing we have so many interests in common! Thanks for sharing all this, it's truly touching!

[@christinaheesakacowden-wut3809]

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[@silke3719]

Wow, there is so much love and appreciation for your family and for the handicrafts of your deceased family members in this video. A very touching video. Very beautiful work that you inherited. It will certainly give you joy to finish the work. Thank you for letting us share this very personal insight.

[@VirginiaLLewisAuthor]

@@silke3719 Thank you for watching, Silke! I've set aside one project to work on so far 😀

[@silke3719]

@ then you can remember nice things with the person who started the project

[@VirginiaLLewisAuthor]

@silke3719 Exactly!

[@kathrinschweiger9735]

Wunderschöne Arbeiten hast du geerbt ! Kannst es vielleicht weitergeben an deine Enkeln! 🎉❤

[@VirginiaLLewisAuthor]

@@kathrinschweiger9735 Ja, das meine ich auch!

[@monikaweingart2615]

Guten Morgen, ich besticke gerade ein Leinentischtuch das nach dem Waschen ein kleines Loch hatte. So sieht es dann aus als ob es so sein müßte. Man muß solche Handarbeiten schätzen,besonders in der heutigen Zeit. Ihnen einen ganz schönen Tag

[@VirginiaLLewisAuthor]

@@monikaweingart2615 Das meine ich auch, so viele kleine Schätze, die uns an liebe Menschen erinnern!

[@kadaalubekadaalube3736]

Dein Tag könnte auch ein paar Stunden mehr haben oder 😊. Mein Tag aber auch. Wie viele Menschen verplempern ihre schöne Lebenszeit vor dem Fernseher. Davon möchte ich etwas ab haben für meine vielen Ideen.😁

[@VirginiaLLewisAuthor]

@@kadaalubekadaalube3736 Langeweile kenne ich nicht! 😀

[@KYERRN]

What a wonderful box of treasures you have! My favorite is the one you think your mother did that looks like stacked blocks. I made baby dresses out of a couple of embroidered table runners for my daughter.

[@VirginiaLLewisAuthor]

That's a wonderful idea! A great way to upcycle something special!

[@jeanetteware2911]

Your video had such an impact on me as it became apparent how much our backgrounds influence how we view everything even down to inherited objects. Coming from such a dysfunctional past I was so touched and envious when you described your feelings of how your brother comes to life when you touch what he was working on. However we have it in our power to alter the future and I know my four children will treasure my knitting especially the intricate knitted toys I’ve made. You are such a delight to listen to whatever the subject and I always appreciate the positivity that radiates from you - thank you!🧶🪡🧵

[@VirginiaLLewisAuthor]

@jeanetteware2911 Thank you so much for your kind comment, I really appreciate it! 😀