I remember when she carried it. I think she would be happy that I am using it. She used to get upset if she gave you something and you didn't use it. Here's what I posted....
I was lucky enough to get some items from my grandma (GG) after she passed in December 2012. One of them was this bag that she made from leftover yarn. She used it and carried it everywhere with her projects at the ready. By the time I received it, the stitching was coming apart, the handles had stretched the fabric, and it was pilling.
I have taken great care and put a lot of thought into repairing this bag. Most would say it was not worth it given the fact that it was leftover yarns, acrylic, and in poor shape. This bag was my GG’s. The person who taught me how to knit, how to stitch, how to crochet, how to design, how to live. I had to fix it so that I could carry it myself. I am happy with the results.
I repaired the felt inside lining. All of the yarn I used to repair this project came from GG’s stash. She had crocheted special pockets for scissors, a hook and pattern. I sewed up the sides and reinforced them. I purchased dowel rods and cut them to measure the top to give it more structure. I crocheted around them leaving enough room to remove them before washing.
GG had bamboo handles from an old handbag that I removed. I crocheted new handles, using the braid technique she taught me years ago. She used this stitch in the body of the bag.
I cleaned and removed the pills.
I now am happy to carry a piece of art from the woman that taught me so much. I am proud to tell my fellow needlework buddies that I shared in the making of this art, and I carry her memory with me.
If you want to see the Ravelry Post it's here...
it's good to see you're doing okay. You are missed.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful!! It looks brand new and stylish:)
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