Kasia’s Weekly Threads - Issue 75
Hello my crafty geniuses!
That story I shared last week about my dads first pair of shoes that he received from a Russian soldier really struck a chord with many of you.
Your responses meant a lot to me, as I think it would mean a lot to anyone who shares a story about a person they loved and that story is received in the hearts of others.
Family stories have always been important to me. When I hear about my ancestors it makes me feel that I know myself better, as though I was building a more complete picture of myself. Not from a self absorbed place, but from a place of wanting connection to people and places.
Last week I got an idea…
I’ve always wanted to write stories about my children for them. Something they can keep and read when they’re older.
It’s hard to write stories in chronological order (well for me and my jumpy brain it is!)
But I thought of starting two journals, one for Izzy and one for Stanley, and then just jotting down things I remember about them from their childhood. It might be a sentence or a paragraph or even a full page. I will write whenever something pops into my head and that way over time I will end up with a wonderful collection inside a journal, handwritten by me.
This came to me when I was rummaging through a keepsake box and came across letters from my dad which of course I told you about in last weeks blog.
In that box were also two little notebooks that I kept when the kids were toddlers and preschoolers and where I recorded their first words and other charming things they would say.
Like Stanley used to say “croddle” for crocodile and Izzy used to say “heclop” for helicopter.
But to this day my favourite word is “kookarumbamba”…
…which was Izzy’s way of asking for cucumber.
I would love you to share your kids twists on words or expressions, pop your stories in the comments, I would love to know!
I have been journalling since I was an angsty teenager desperately pouring out dramatic poetry onto the pages of my notebooks.
I honestly thought I was a deep poet and took myself very seriously, haha!
Thankfully these days I’m more interested in passing on family stories and keeping precious memories alive.
If you’ve followed me for a while you’ll know that I often turn my finished embroideries into journal covers. I’ve got a video on sewing the easiest journal cover in the world if you haven’t seen it yet.
Next week I will show you the journal I started for Izzy and the cover that I embroidered for her. If I have time (hahaha! that’s so funny!) I might even finish the one I’m making for Stanley.
The journal cover for Izzy (that I’ll show you next week) was part of the September pattern in our Wednesday Tribe. If you’re in TWT and haven’t opened your email yet… (prod, prod! If you’re in TWT and haven’t opened your email I’m prodding you with my elbow… prod, prod)
Righteo….!
Let’s see what awaits in this weeks stitchy wonderland!
Trying to look mysterious…
Close Up
Taking sides matters.
Listen up and huddle up if you’re stitching circles with a stem stitch you better be holding your working thread to the outside of your circle.
Why?
Because loooooook at the difference!
OK, OK.. I’ll be the first to admit that being neat, tidy, precise and above all following rules is not my usual M.O.D.
But if keeping your circles looking…. circular… is important to you, then check out the difference below between holding your working thread outside instead of inside.
If your eyes have glazed over because you’re not familiar with the stem stitch, you can learn it here in this video and then come back again and check out these diagrams below.
It will all make sense.
Maker Of The Week
- JOANNE HARRIS -
Trumpets please! 🎺🎺🎺🎺
I want to wear those pants. Aren’t they just the bomb!? Joanne used part of the April pattern from The Wednesday Tribe and modified it and extended it (so expertly I might add) to create this large pattern on the pant leg. The result? A stunning garment.
Or as my son would say when he was still talking in teen speak: “fresh drip”. Yes, that means “nice clothes”. So Joanne, if you’re wearing your pants out in public, and you would be strutting I imagine, and some youngin’ comes up to you and says: “fresh drip lady” you can just say “I know right?”
From The Tribe
Please vote!
Something a little different from TWT this week. I would love your vote!!
We’re nine months in and I’m loving seeing the collection growing month by month. Even more, I love what our members are making from every pattern.
I’ve put together a poll so you can vote for your favourite three designs. It doesn’t matter if you’re part of The Wednesday Tribe or not I would love your input.
Here are the nine patterns to choose from. You can click on each one and expand it to see it bigger.
BELOW them is the poll. Select just your favourite three…
Vote for your three favourites
Which of this year's designs do you love the most? Pick your three favourite.
0 of 3 selected
Till next week!
Signing off for the week and thanking you for spending this time with me. Let me know your thoughts in the comments, I reply to all of them.. .sometimes it takes me a while, but I always reply!
I’m off to have lunch with Izzy today, then getting some things organised for Fathers Day on Sunday. I’ll be celebrating and sending gratitude to four dads:
My dad Henryk, for doing the best he could with what he had. Even the small moments of love, fun and closeness that he was able to give have been saved in my heart.
My step dad Janusz, for being my father figure since I was 18 and a constant source of support and kindness and a wonderful grandfather to Izzy and Stanley.
My ex partner Mark, for always focusing on what’s best for the kids despite our failing as a couple and for not giving up despite the difficulties he’s faced in life.
To my darling partner Johnny who has been an amazing step dad to Izzy and Stanley for 13 years and a figure of calm, stability and love in our home.
Have a wonderful weekend my friends, whatever you’re up to whether Father’s Day is on Sunday in your country or not, whether you celebrate it or not, I wish you a beautiful two days rest and a lovely week ahead.
hugs xxx
Kasia
