I refreshed Lady Eleanor yesterday. This is a shawl/scarf I knit a few years ago right after my mom passed away. It was a large knitting project that helped to get my mind off things. At the time I was unemployed and just needed to be. Every year, I reblock her so she's nice and fresh for the fall/winter season. She brings me a lot of comfort when I wear her. There is a lovely feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment that comes with wearing your own handmade designs. This is something I learned from my mom from an early age. She always wore her own scarves she made and in turn I loved wearing them too. For now, I have her scarves and handknit treasures packed away safely in an air tight container. Saving them for the day that I can share them with my kids, mostly BB because they are very girly. I hope that BB will love them as much as I do.
I absolutely adore this scarf... The colors are gorgeous. And you're right: handmade things are definitely much more special. Once again, if only I could get the motivation together to learn to make more handmade things myself! I really need to learn so many more things...
Posted by: Alice | November 19, 2009 at 21:42
How beautiful, Aimee. You are such an inspiration.
Posted by: Regan Dulin | November 20, 2009 at 01:35