In honor of Mother's Day & mothers everywhere, praise for Mom!
She creates an atmosphere for learning. Looking back, many of my defining interests have their seeds in childhood.
I followed my mother to auctions. There were many hot, sultry summer days spent viewing furniture & household goods. This nurtured a love of antiques & junk in general !
My parents grew up in a time of want, and knew how to make do. Their habits of self-sufficiency are not a necessity today. But knowing how to grow your own flowers, fruits and vegetables is a great joy as well as a sensible pastime.
I joined a 4-H club and learned to sew at age 9. I started with crude doll clothing. Dresses weren't hemmed, and buttonholes weren't stitched at first. I progressed to making my own fabric purses from home-decor fabrics from a friend who sewed upholstery covers. I embroidered and patched my jeans in the hippie days of the 70's. In college I was fascinated with art, as well as other topics.
I love textiles of every type. I want to keep this interest alive.
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