1 I hadn’t had a piano lesson for over six weeks for one reason or another and have been very bad about practising! My teacher, always encouraging, was so lovely and praised me for what I had remembered and pushed me on again.
2 I’ve finished knitting a cardigan for our 4th Grandchild due next April. If it turns out to be a boy, I shall have to find someone else to give this one to! The one I’ve now started is more neutral!
Latest knitting
Cardigan detail
3 While looking through my boxes for a piece of fabric this afternoon, I came across this little present that I made for my Mum more than fifty years ago! She treasured it all those years and now it’s mine again.
Little treasure
dhphotosite
November 11, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Adorable!
Elle
November 11, 2012 at 3:26 pm
The Christmas tree brought a tear to my eye; how special. And I love the cardigan.
mybeautfulthings
November 11, 2012 at 4:39 pm
Thank you! It did the same for me when I suddenly came across it and remembered the room where I made it and my Mum’s delight. My memory is that I made it for her birthday (Nov 5th) rather than for Christmas but … who knows now?
Glad you like the cardigan too! I’m wondering how your little one is doing and am heading over to your blog right now! 🙂
Elle
November 26, 2012 at 6:13 am
Aw thank you as always! She’s doing ok, another cold though. They’ve all had so many colds this year… I worry that it is a result of Fukushima although the professionals tell where we are is “safe”… hmmm!
mybeautfulthings
December 4, 2012 at 4:57 pm
I hope it really is safe for you all 🙂
Kathleen Richardson
November 11, 2012 at 1:48 pm
If I had a baby boy, I wouldn’t mind dressing him in that beautiful, stylish sweater!
mybeautfulthings
November 11, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Well, thank you! 🙂
saymber
November 10, 2012 at 6:40 pm
The title of your blog is so perfect for what you post! The cardigan is spectacular and finding the tree is like having a visit with your Mom. A little way of her saying, “Hi, I’m still here!” and to remind you of the love you shared. I love stuff like that! I have a cookbook with a letter from my Grandma in it and everytime I use that cookbook I read the letter and it makes me feel so close to her.
mybeautfulthings
November 10, 2012 at 7:11 pm
It’s so clear that you completely understand what that little felt Christmas tree means to me. Thank you so much for your lovely empathetic comments. 🙂
WordsFallFromMyEyes
November 10, 2012 at 6:55 am
The cardigan detail is artistry. Just gorgeous.
I dare say, you are making me want to have grandchildren and take up knitting! 🙂
Choc Chip Uru
November 10, 2012 at 2:57 am
That cardigan is the epitome of CUTE!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Bernice
November 10, 2012 at 1:31 am
What great stories. The cardigan is beautiful – you are very talented! I love the Christmas tree ornament – what great memories!
Heidi @ lightlycrunchy
November 10, 2012 at 12:26 am
I found a treasure like that in my grandma’s stuff – I little needle book that I had knit and sewn with felt for pages. Love the sweater, too. I just found out we have a new niece or nephew coming and I’ve been looking for patterns.
Verónica
November 9, 2012 at 10:54 pm
I love those little treasures.