tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post7272100734803435324..comments2023-09-15T07:31:18.026-04:00Comments on September Violets: Knitting with TearsSeptember Violetshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-53160768965442217752013-02-01T20:10:45.768-05:002013-02-01T20:10:45.768-05:00Claire, I only just saw this comment in looking at...Claire, I only just saw this comment in looking at my "stats" (how vain of me). I'm somewhat satisfied that I was able to show my mom the two scarves I made before she died ... yes, I think she was quite pleased that I FINALLY was learning to knit (and she probably wondered what took me so long). Thank you for your kind comments, and I think it's great that you and Maria are friends :) WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-91266237539253149152013-01-23T03:42:05.354-05:002013-01-23T03:42:05.354-05:00Hello Wendy, My Mam was a fantastic knitter and in...Hello Wendy, My Mam was a fantastic knitter and invented her own Aran designs, but sadly I never learnt this skill or her other talent, which was sewing and upholstery, as she died when I was just 12.<br /><br />Your Mum would be very proud of you tackling this art, and I think you're doing amazingly well!<br /><br />PS, Maria (Rosey Tinted Spectacles) and I live in the same town and are friends!<br /><br />Love Claire xxxthriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04621095769476921131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-31453845142894384222013-01-13T08:18:28.539-05:002013-01-13T08:18:28.539-05:00Hi Sara Jane :) I bet your mom would be thrilled ...Hi Sara Jane :) I bet your mom would be thrilled to help you with it! I'm back to the knitting today after having ripped out about six rows on Friday. (silly mistake I did!) Thanks for visiting! <br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-66201998995715233972013-01-12T19:45:32.428-05:002013-01-12T19:45:32.428-05:00I often think about learning to sew. My Mum can se...I often think about learning to sew. My Mum can sew so well, I really ought to do it. <br />Your knitting looks beautiful <3<br /><br />xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424494318400885717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-73885040632466001702013-01-11T16:40:38.171-05:002013-01-11T16:40:38.171-05:00Every comment written on this post is tugging at m...Every comment written on this post is tugging at my heartstrings :) It's a special thing to have a mom who makes things for her family. It's lovely that you now have your mom's sewing machine (I have all my mom's knitting needles & patterns). You must feel quite proud of your daughter to have followed in her grandmother's footsteps. And, hey, it's never too late to learn ... I learned to knit at 50 (oops! did I say that out loud?), maybe your daughter could give you some easy lessons at the sewing machine. Thank you for your words of comfort as always Maria. WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-41256527087613466352013-01-11T16:12:42.186-05:002013-01-11T16:12:42.186-05:00I again can relate to you, Wendy, but with sewing....I again can relate to you, Wendy, but with sewing....<br />My mum was a dress maker and even made her own wedding gown.<br />I have her vintage singer sewing machine,which is lovely and has its own wood cabinet now.I remember mum sewing away all our clothes and making every thing for the home.<br />I haven't learnt this skill unfortunately, but my daughter has!<br />There is a time for every thing and I agree, you are connecting with her now, each time you knit, which is lovely.<br />We are lucky, to have, had the Mums we had Wendy! Bless them.<br />Sending kind thoughts, Maria x<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13458369096640059521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-62608310708136599962013-01-11T13:51:53.355-05:002013-01-11T13:51:53.355-05:00You're right Jo, I DO feel connected with my m...You're right Jo, I DO feel connected with my mom when I knit (and when I bake using her old mixing bowls!). The book I learned from was "Stitch 'n Bitch" by Debbie Stoller, and I found it very helpful. It's when I veer off to try different patterns that I get lost. I've been able to solve a few mysteries through videos as well. Good luck to you in your own knitting! WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-58824232585676929952013-01-11T13:43:44.370-05:002013-01-11T13:43:44.370-05:00It's good to know I'm not the only one who...It's good to know I'm not the only one who starts out this way. Thank you for your kind words. I loved seeing my kids in woolen things when they were small, and was so grateful to my mom for supplying them. I know she enjoyed making them as well, so all was not lost. Your hand knit sweaters that I've seen on your blog are so adorable (as are your kids!). Thanks for the encouragement :) WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-32526728164677265872013-01-11T12:32:57.386-05:002013-01-11T12:32:57.386-05:00Your mom sounds like she was a lovely person. I am...Your mom sounds like she was a lovely person. I am sure you are still connecting with her each time you knit. You have made some beautiful things!<br /><br />My grandmother taught me to crochet when I was young and I didn't keep it up. I took a knitting class last year, but I am progressing VERY slowly. I have a friend who helps, and that is a blessing indeed. I find reading books very frustrating. YouTube videos definitely help. I need to see someone doing it!JoKnowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282621916141807042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-81123003644491360922013-01-11T08:29:55.861-05:002013-01-11T08:29:55.861-05:00What a thoughtful, wistful, wonderful post. It ma...What a thoughtful, wistful, wonderful post. It makes me more aware of being appreciative of the little tricks my mother has taught me along my own knitting journey. I too know that I'll never be a fantastic knitter, and I'm totally okay with it. I still enjoy it - if it's simple - and I LOVE having functional handmades at the end of it. But I did NOT enjoy the very beginnings of learning how to knit. And I still do *not* enjoy complicated (in my eyes, anyhow) patterns or ones that require considerable focus. Yeah, knitting with tears - you're bang on. But the tears DO fade over time. You'll get there.W-S Wanderingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06242784517253760863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-69574399440471887712013-01-10T19:58:56.309-05:002013-01-10T19:58:56.309-05:00Thank you Gaia ... this has been an interesting &a...Thank you Gaia ... this has been an interesting & very personal journey for me, all mixed up with my mom. WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-46768647899468385902013-01-10T19:54:22.868-05:002013-01-10T19:54:22.868-05:00Thank you so much Ada ... sentiments all so well s...Thank you so much Ada ... sentiments all so well said, and which I hold to myself. What with your crochet and my knitting, we're both going to be experts in no time ;) WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-57117981514094939952013-01-10T17:49:01.924-05:002013-01-10T17:49:01.924-05:00Hi Wendy, Both scarfs are lovely, I specially like...Hi Wendy, Both scarfs are lovely, I specially like the bamboo yarn one. It was nice to read your story about the knitting journey. I am sure your mum would be very proud of you. - GaiaGaiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06111322934443521250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4062746784364845999.post-6522341401471413722013-01-10T16:41:22.651-05:002013-01-10T16:41:22.651-05:00Your Mum would be so proud of you! Maybe she is, m...Your Mum would be so proud of you! Maybe she is, maybe she's looking down on you with a smile on her face, one of those smiles us Mums often smile. One of those smiles that say " I wish she'd JUST ASK! '<br />We've all done it, taken our Mums for granted, not asked when we should have, only thought about asking when it was too late. Your knitting is perfect, you'll get better and better. You're improving each time you practice, your Mum would be so proud! :) xVintage Sheet Addicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027266547200808397noreply@blogger.com