Grandma's hobbies
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Oh thanks for that tip about Marion’s world! I love upcycling thrifted stuff! FYI there is a fantastic place here called Our Social Fabric which only sells donated leftovers from clothing manufacturers. That is where I have been getting my merino wool jersey. It keeps it out of the landfill and it’s super cheap! The merino is $10 CAD a yard! I am sure there must be an equivalent in the US!
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That's glorious, Bernard!
We're seeing this phenomenon in our family. Muffin is doing a lot of knitting, and one of the Quirtlets enjoys crocheting. Muffin's brother is into woodworking, and his wife has a business selling her embroidery. They all enjoy cooking, with Muffin's Sister taking that to the nth degree by going to chef school.
Two Christmases ago, the crocheting Quirtlet made me a set of coasters. This past Christmas, Muffin and I (unknown to each other) crocheted each other Christmas ornaments. There's a yarn store around the corner, so we can usually find an excuse to go buy stuff when they visit.
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That's glorious, Bernard!
We're seeing this phenomenon in our family. Muffin is doing a lot of knitting, and one of the Quirtlets enjoys crocheting. Muffin's brother is into woodworking, and his wife has a business selling her embroidery. They all enjoy cooking, with Muffin's Sister taking that to the nth degree by going to chef school.
Two Christmases ago, the crocheting Quirtlet made me a set of coasters. This past Christmas, Muffin and I (unknown to each other) crocheted each other Christmas ornaments. There's a yarn store around the corner, so we can usually find an excuse to go buy stuff when they visit.
@Mary-Anna That's just wonderful, Mary-Anna. And thanks!
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My mom and her best friend at what we kids used to call "Stich and Bitch".
I think both of them are dressed in outfits (top and skirt) that they knit.
Add a friend:
Knitting everywhere!
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@wtg Stitch and Bitch was big in the 2000s - 2010s. I'm sure there must still be some S&B groups around.
@Bernard said in Grandma's hobbies:
@wtg Stitch and Bitch was big in the 2000s - 2010s. I'm sure there must still be some S&B groups around.
I didn't know there were organized groups under that name. I looked it up, and apparently the term has been used since WW2.
And here Irene and I thought we had come up with a brilliant name....I guess we were just continuing a noble tradition!
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Sharon and Kim are in one that meets twice a month.
I thought the name they made up for the group was very clever but I guess not.
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@Steve-Miller Link is from 2009, but a bit of Cleveland Stitch and Bitch history...
https://lakewoodobserver.com/read/2009/01/27/crafty-ladies-local-knitting-group-not
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What an interesting thread. I feel like I've seen an upsurge in younger people knitting or crocheting in quiet times as they occur, but I like hearing about and seeing the work products in this community as well. It brings to mind the now-long-running sourdough thread.
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